Sweet 16 Bracket: 3 Games with Classic Endings Written All over Them

Are you ready for some furious finishes, and classic NCAA moments? 

I believe the Sweet 16 match ups will deliver a few memorable moments by Friday night. I know Kentucky and Indiana already delivered a buzzer-beating moment in the regular season, but I don't see a repeat of that coming.

Kentucky has been hoping for another shot at the Hoosiers, and I think they will beat them by double digits.

Here are three games that carry the highest probability for a fantastic finish.

Michigan State vs Louisville

The Spartans have played the nation's toughest schedule, but this game will be as tough as any they've played all season. The Cardinals are solid defensively, and very athletic.

They will definitely have the advantage in an up-tempo game. They will want to play at a reckless pace with their athletes and full court pressure. They have used this pressure to surrender only 58 points per game to tournament opponents thus far.

Louisville isn't a great shooting team. As a team they only shoot 42 percent from the arc, but the Cardinals are playing their best basketball of the year. That said, many of the stats from the season are irrelevant.

They are finally healthy, with Peyton Siva at the helm, and they are dangerous.

Draymond Green of Michigan State is averaging nearly a triple-double in the tournament thus far, and he'll keep the Spartans in it.

But in the end, it's about who is playing the best at tournament time. I don't think any team is playing better than Louisville right now. They have won six games in a row, and I believe Louisville will win a great game.

Marquette vs Florida

These teams are very even. They are nearly identical in rebounding, scoring and field goal percentage through the season. Both rosters are talented, but this game will be determined by which inside presence has the bigger game.

Marquette has great chemistry, and they are unselfish, but they will need a monster game from Jae Crowder. He has been delivering just that in the tournament thus far.

He is averaging 21 points and 14.5 rebounds per game. But if he is matched against Florida big Patric Young, it'll be a tough assignment.

Young is so strong and athletic he has the ability to control the inside. Like many of the players for Florida, he has played limited minutes in the tournament because they've blown both opponents out.

With a wealth of energy, he will definitely give Crowder a run for his money on the glass and force him to show his versatility.

This one should be close throughout and feature a nice individual matchup with Crowder and Young. My pick is Marquette, the team is balanced, Crowder is a senior, and playing like a man possessed.

I think it hurts Florida that they haven't played a competitive game in the tournament up to this point.

Ohio State vs Cincinnati

This is a battle of Ohio and this one should be good. Both of these teams are solid defensively. The Bearcats allow only 61 points per game while the Buckeyes surrender just 59. That said, don't expect a shoot out.

I'm excited to see Yancy Gates matched against Jared Sullinger. Sullinger is the premier post scorer in the nation averaging 17 points per game.

Gates is no slouch, he has averaged 12 points and nine rebounds this season. It'll be an interesting and physical matchup when these two 6'9" 250 pound-plus beasts collide.

The Bearcats are as tough a team as you'll find. They rebounded from the brawl against Xavier, and have righted the ship. They are 21-7 since the December 10th fight with their crosstown rivals. 

In this game, they have the edge on the perimeter in regard to athleticism with Cashmere Wright and the explosive Dion Dixon. But a big key in this game will be taking care of the ball. The Bearcats need to be solid with the ball, and force turnovers with pressure.

Cincinnati is great in transition and they love to run off their defense. They may have a difficult time getting that with Aaron Craft and William Buford handling the rock for the Buckeyes. The Bucks average only 12 turnovers per game.

If this is a half court game, the Bucks' inside-outside attack with Sullinger and the three point shooters will prevail. But both teams' defense will keep them in it to the end. My pick is Ohio State, but it will be nip and tuck.