
Battle 4 Atlantis 2014: Updated Schedule, TV Info, Live Stream and Predictions
The Battle 4 Atlantis was supposed to be the best early-season tournament in college basketball, and it has done nothing but live up to the hype.
Thanks to a few upsets and some incredible depth of quality, the consolation bracket has been as exciting as the winner's bracket. This is not something you can say about any other November event.
With each squad trying to build its nonconference resume by earning quality wins and avoiding bad losses, the final day of action will remain extremely important for every team involved.
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Here is a breakdown of what to watch for on Day 3 from the Bahamas.
| 3rd/4th | Butler vs. Georgetown | 2 p.m. | ESPN | GU |
| 1st/2nd | Wisconsin vs. Oklahoma | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN | WISC |
| 5th/6th | North Carolina vs. Florida | 8 p.m. | AXS TV | UNC |
| 7th/8th | UCLA vs. UAB | 10:30 p.m. | AXS TV | UCLA |
Full bracket available at AtlantisBahamas.com. Select games can be viewed online at ESPN3.
Fans might have expected UAB to be involved in the battle for seventh place, but UCLA is a bit of a surprise.
The Bruins are in the midst of accomplishing a rare feat: having a miserable time in the Bahamas. After going 1-of-14 from three-point range with 23 turnovers against North Carolina, this team probably just can't wait to get back to the mainland.
On the plus side, the Blazers are likely to be very overmatched in talent and athleticism, giving UCLA a chance to come away with one win.
North Carolina will also try to end the week on a high note after a disappointing early loss to Butler. The No. 5 team in the nation lacked intensity in the opening loss, but the Tar Heels fared much better against the Bruins. ESPN's Andy Katz noted the difference:
If they can move the ball down the court and fight hard for rebounds, they should be able to beat a Florida team short on depth.
The third-place game will feature two Big East teams before the conference season begins as Georgetown takes on Butler.
Although this is certainly not what anyone would've wanted coming into the tournament, Georgetown head coach John Thompson III explained after the game, "These first two games have felt like Big East games, to be honest with you. So why not make it official tomorrow?"

The Hoyas lost a physical battle against Wisconsin in the semifinals, and that is exactly what Butler will need to do to stay competitive. The Bulldogs showed that ability against North Carolina in the first game, but they didn't have the same intensity in the loss to Oklahoma.
It's hard to imagine the shooting remaining as cold two days in a row, but scoring will still be difficult to come by. Conversely, Georgetown can rely on D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera to make plays when needed, and he will do enough to help his team earn a second victory in the Bahamas.
Still, the best game of the day will be the championship between Wisconsin and Oklahoma. The Badgers were the favorites coming into the tournament and have not disappointed with two wins.
ESPN's Jeff Goodman discussed how valuable the depth can be for Bo Ryan's team:
Of course, Frank Kaminsky is usually able to carry the team, averaging 18.6 points and 9.8 rebounds in the first five games of the year. He not only can score inside or outside on offense, but he has improved defensively, as noted by Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress:
With Kaminsky, Sam Dekker and a long list of valuable contributors, the Badgers will be difficult to stop.
This does not mean Oklahoma won't try. While the win over Butler featured a slow pace, the Sooners still have one of the best offenses in the country behind guard Buddy Hield, who also had a poor game in the tournament semifinals (five points on 2-of-10 shooting).
The problem is Hield and the rest of Oklahoma could end up struggling to score against Wisconsin due to its length and discipline. There is simply always a hand in your face, and it makes shooting much tougher.
Wisconsin should be able to make necessary plays offensively and come through with a narrow win.
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