Final Four 2012 Predictions: Projecting Stats for Each Team's Biggest Star

The 2012 Final Four kicks off this weekend, and you can bet the star players on each team will thrive in the spotlight. They've been dominating all season long, and they're not about to stop, even though there is a ton of pressure surrounding them. 

Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State and Kansas have worked very hard to get this far, and while some have had easier paths than others, now is the time to forget about the past and focus on winning a National Championship. 

That being said, here are my stat predictions for each team's biggest star player during the Final Four.

Anthony Davis, Kentucky 

Not only is Davis the top player on his team, he's also the best player in the nation. 

The freshman phenom has been a dynamic force all season and is going to excel for the the Wildcats against their archrival, the Louisville Cardinals. 

Davis had a bit of a scare in the Elite Eight game against Baylor, falling to the ground and holding his knee. He did come back in the game, and says he'll be good to go for the Final Four matchup.

Prediction: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 blocks

Russ Smith, Louisville 

The Cardinals don't have as big of star players like the rest of the Final Four teams do, but there is no denying Smith has been a monster player during the NCAA Tournament. 

In the last three games, Smith has been averaging close to 16 points per contest, and the Cardinals are going to need him to be on point this weekend.

Smith did drop 30 points against Kentucky during the regular season, proving that you don't have to be a starter to shine bright in big games. 

Prediction: 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists

Jared Sullinger, Ohio State 

When Kansas and Ohio State met earlier in the year, the Jayhawks took care of business against a Buckeyes team that was missing Sullinger.

He'll be a huge difference maker this time around, and everybody on the court will be well aware of that. Sullinger is a beat in the paint, and even though Kansas will be scheming against him, he's going to thrive. 

Sullinger is the top player for the Buckeyes and his NBA draft stock is riding heavily on his performance this weekend, so look for him to get the job done.


Prediction: 21 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block 

Thomas Robinson, Kansas 

The Jayhawks have a couple star players, but Robinson is the one that will be counted on the most this weekend. 

Kansas has been leaning on him throughout the year, and he'll make sure that he comes through during the Final Four game. The junior forward did well against Ohio State earlier this year, but going up against Sullinger will be a tough task.

Robinson was thrust into a big role this year after Kansas lost some star players, but he's made sure the Jayhawks haven't missed a beat. Look for him to crash the boards and deliver in a big way for Kansas. 

Prediction: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists