
Wisconsin vs. Duke: Game Time, TV Schedule for 2015 NCAA Tournament Final
It may not be the national championship game that most expected, but when Wisconsin and Duke lock horns for all the marbles Monday night, it promises to be a fantastic clash between two of college basketball's elite teams.
The Badgers shocked the world by upsetting Kentucky and ending its undefeated run to reach the title game, while the Blue Devils did what they were supposed to by taking down seventh-seeded Michigan State. Regardless of how they got to this point, though, both Wisconsin and Duke are perfectly capable of winning it all.
Here is everything you need to know in order to watch and enjoy what promises to be a classic game, including a look at matchups that figure to determine the national champion.
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When: Monday, April 6 at 9:18 p.m. ET
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Watch: CBS
Key Matchups to Watch in National Championship Game
Frank Kaminsky vs. Jahlil Okafor
Both Wisconsin and Duke are stacked with talent from top to bottom, but it is no secret that they have leaned heavily on interior play all season long. For the Badgers, their main force has been National Player of the Year Frank Kaminsky, while the Blue Devils have turned to freshman sensation Jahlil Okafor.
They are both spectacular players who have carved out very different paths for themselves; however, they will collide in a big way Monday. Whichever player has the better game could very well lead his team to championship glory.
Kaminsky is coming off an awesome showing against the Wildcats that saw him go toe-to-toe with potential No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns. Kaminsky is known mostly for his offensive acumen, but he locked Towns down defensively as well, as noted by ESPN's Dan Dakich:
A repeat performance against Duke won't be easy due to Okafor's offensive arsenal. The Wisconsin senior is well aware of the massive challenge that awaits him, per Shannon Ryan of the Chicago Tribune.
"He does so many different things on the court," Kaminsky said. "He was rated the No. 1 prospect in the country for good reason. He's proven so far this year what he can do and how good he is as a player and how bright his future is going to be."
As good as Okafor is, it can be argued that Kaminsky has the advantage due to his range. Since Kaminsky can hit from mid-range and beyond, he will have an opportunity to get Okafor out of his comfort zone by forcing him to come out to the perimeter.
If Kaminsky is able to hit his shots and keep Okafor honest, then the Badgers have a great chance to cut down the nets.
Sam Dekker vs. Justise Winslow
The 2015 national championship game is a dream for college basketball fans as it relates to individual matchups. Kaminsky and Okafor are making headlines, but the battle between red-hot forwards Sam Dekker and Justise Winslow could be equally good or better.
Dekker and Winslow have arguably been the biggest factors in their respective teams making it this far, and watching them go head-to-head is something that has observers extremely excited, according to ESPN.com's Chad Ford:
Dekker has been enjoying an insane tournament to this point, as he has scored at least 16 points in all five of Wisconsin's games, including three 20-plus-point efforts. Dekker has always had solid range as a shooter, but he has been locked in from long range unlike ever before, per ESPN Stats & Info:
That could create big problems for Duke, but Winslow is the key to preventing them. The freshman swingman can do it all, and he has been especially effective as a defender.
Winslow has the ability to guard every position anywhere on the floor, which should make for an interesting foil to Dekker's big-time shooting.
As good as Dekker has been offensively, Winslow has shined in that regard as well. He has at least 16 points in three straight games, and he has been remarkably efficient as well. Winslow is shooting 49 percent from the field and nearly 42 percent from downtown, which makes him a true all-around threat.
Dekker and Winslow are the two most versatile players in this game, and their ability to do a little bit of everything will have a huge impact on the title clash.
Bronson Koenig vs. Tyus Jones

In a game that is loaded with dominant forwards, it is easy to forget about the backcourt play for Wisconsin and Duke. If both teams are able to cancel each other out up front though, guards could decide the game.
The likes of Nigel Hayes, Josh Gasser and Traevon Jackson give the Badgers a great deal of depth, while the Blue Devils lean on Quinn Cook, Matt Jones and Grayson Allen. When push comes to shove, though, the point guard battle between Bronson Koenig and Tyus Jones is what matters most as far as the guards are concerned.
Koenig was thrust into a starting role when Jackson got injured earlier in the season, and while there wasn't a ton expected out of the sophomore, he has done a great job. Koenig is averaging nearly nine points per game, and his performance against Kentucky in the Final Four may have been his best yet.
As pointed out by Evan Flood of 247Sports, Koenig raised his game against the highest level of competition:
He will have to do something similar Monday, as Jones is among the best freshman point guards in the country. With per-game averages of over 11 points and nearly six assists, Jones is the straw that stirs the drink as it relates to Duke's offense.
Jones is more of a true point guard than Koenig, so the Wisconsin star won't be able to match him in terms of distributing the ball, but Koenig is a scrappy player who can offer some resistance and make life difficult for the freshman.
Even if Koenig doesn't outplay Jones, simply stopping him from lighting it up may be enough to put the Badgers over the top.
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