North Carolina vs. Michigan State: NCAA Finals Preview

The final four is over, and we are down to the final two teams in the NCAAB tournament. Looks like my bracket is eliminated. Michigan State was definitely not a team that fans believed would be in the final two teams. The Spartans stuck in there  and are on a roll!

The Spartans are on a huge roll. I mean, after you beat Southern Cal, Kansas, Louisville, and UConn all in a row, you know you are doing something right. But Michigan State is not doing something right, they are doing everything right.

Their defense is stellar, and their offence is great, but what they can do in transition is astounding. They are a complete team, but are they better than the Tar Heels? 

The Hansbrough-led Tar Heels are a dominating team, maybe the most dominating in the whole league! They have had an incredible season, and with wins against LSU, Gonzaga, Oklahoma, and Villanova all in a row, they are rolling straight through the tournament. These guys are quick, but their offense is what stands out the most!

Tyler Hansbrough can do anything. He can run through the lane and lay it up/dunk it, or he can step outside and hit a three. North Carolina has other great players as well including: Ty Lawson, Danny Green, and Wayne Ellington. They all have an average of over 15 points per game.

They are the team to beat, and were since the start of the season, but can they handle the hot Spartans?

I believe that whoever can get off to a hot start, will be crowned national champions for 2009. North Carolina is my pick to win it all though. I am beginning to doubt though with the way Michigan State is playing. They are hot, and it will be tough for UNC to pass them by and become the champs.

Either team can do it though, and one team will win. Neither of the teams can afford to have an off night tomorrow. If they do, the other team will pass right through them. Both of these teams have proven themselves thus far, and they are both deserving of their spot in the title game.

Even though I am still mad that Memphis was beat by Missouri, I will live. Maybe next year.

This season has been a real treat to watch. I am sad that it's almost over. There looks to be a great season in store for next season. I am ready for it to start already!