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Analysis
Upsets Analysis:
12 Arizona over 5 Utah - I chose Arizona for a couple of reasons. For one, they play in a better conference, and their offense is slightly better. Even though their defense isn't good, they're playing Utah, a team who's averaging 71.2 PPG in the MWC Conference. Also, Arizona beat Kansas by 17, Washington, and UCLA.
11 Utah State over 6 Marquette - Lets take a look at Utah State. They're 30-4. I don't care what conference you play in, that's a record that couldn't be mistaken for a bad one. Also: The Golden Eagles are without Dominic James. Another reason, Marquette is 5-7 in their last 12.
Elite 8 Analysis:
3 Missouri over 1 Connecticut - Missouri is 15-0 at home. Guess where they are playing? Arizona. Definitely closer than UCONN is to their home. Also, Missouri is 4-3 against top 25 teams, and their hot, being 10-2 in their last 12.
If you have anything else you don't agree with, feel free to post comments and questions.
National Champion Analysis:
Pittsburgh over Louisville.
I had this score as 83-80. This is following 1 or 2 overtimes, actually. This game definitely isn't a blowout on either side. Both teams are only letting up under 64 PPG this year. Both of their defenses are tremendous. However, I believe that Pittsburgh's offensive intensity is better, and DeJuan Blair is a beast, and won't do less than 25 points and 12 rebounds.
So final score: Pittsburgh 83, Louisville 80 F/2OT
