I'll tell you one thing, I like the Tigers' chances of getting to the Final Four after analyzing their draw!
ORAL ROBERTS: Tough game, but Memphis should prevail. I'm sure the players are aware that some of the so-called "experts" have predicted a possible upset here. This will provide extra motivation. I mean, doesn't Memphis win this matchup based on talent alone?
ARKANSAS/BUCKNELL: This will be their toughest contest. I would rather see Arkansas here. Bucknell's style of play might frustrate Memphis. The Tigers went 3-0 vs. the SEC this year (Tennessee, Alabama, Ole Miss), so I'm not as concerned about Arkansas.
KANSAS/PITT: These are the next two highest seeds in the bracket, but I'm not sure either team makes it this far. If Kansas makes it this far, I think the Jayhawks' youth will hurt them on such a big stage. If Pitt makes it this far, the Panthers' inability to score for stretches of a game will be their downfall. Pittsburgh couldn't score against Syracuse in the Big East championship game. Enough said!
UCLA/GONZAGA: Again, these are the two highest seeds from the others side of the bracket, but I'm not sure either team makes it this far. I already posted in Maverick's thread why I believe Memphis would beat UCLA. Memphis beat Gonzaga by 11 at home earlier in the season. I think this game would be a lot closer, but Morrison can't beat the Tigers all by himself. I'm confident that Calipari would find a way to make the other Zags beat him.
ORAL ROBERTS: Tough game, but Memphis should prevail. I'm sure the players are aware that some of the so-called "experts" have predicted a possible upset here. This will provide extra motivation. I mean, doesn't Memphis win this matchup based on talent alone?
ARKANSAS/BUCKNELL: This will be their toughest contest. I would rather see Arkansas here. Bucknell's style of play might frustrate Memphis. The Tigers went 3-0 vs. the SEC this year (Tennessee, Alabama, Ole Miss), so I'm not as concerned about Arkansas.
KANSAS/PITT: These are the next two highest seeds in the bracket, but I'm not sure either team makes it this far. If Kansas makes it this far, I think the Jayhawks' youth will hurt them on such a big stage. If Pitt makes it this far, the Panthers' inability to score for stretches of a game will be their downfall. Pittsburgh couldn't score against Syracuse in the Big East championship game. Enough said!
UCLA/GONZAGA: Again, these are the two highest seeds from the others side of the bracket, but I'm not sure either team makes it this far. I already posted in Maverick's thread why I believe Memphis would beat UCLA. Memphis beat Gonzaga by 11 at home earlier in the season. I think this game would be a lot closer, but Morrison can't beat the Tigers all by himself. I'm confident that Calipari would find a way to make the other Zags beat him.
