Elite 8 Viewing Guide

Mar 24, 2007 in monologue, Florida, Oregon, Kansas, UCLA, North Carolina, Georgetown, Ohio St., Memphis, Elite 8

A fantastic slate of games this weekend, with only one game that seems to have a clear favorite (Florida over Oregon). Here are summaries of the more in-depth analysis found in our game previews, along with a couple stat-based predictions.

Saturday, 4:40 PM: Ohio St. vs. Memphis

Not many turnovers or fouls (but if there are, advantage goes to Memphis), a lot of missed shots, and a close game in the 60’s. Both of Ohio State’s last 2 opponents had them on the ropes but didn’t know how to finish the fight. Memphis has won 25 straight games - they know how to finish.

Saturday, 7:05 PM: Kansas vs. UCLA

A defensive battle, similar to both teams’ games from last round. Despite UCLA’s stellar defense, Kansas should find it almost a relief to face them, after facing such physical perimeter D against Southern Illinois. They’ll need to maintain their hot shooting to advance, as UCLA will likely have the rebounding advantage.

Sunday, 2:40 PM: Florida vs. Oregon

Probably the highest scoring Elite 8 game. Florida should have the advantage in rebounding, and neither team should turn it over a whole lot. Florida will be able to score, and this should come down to whether Oregon can hit their 3-pt shots. Florida’s 3-pt defense is 2nd-best in the country, so the Ducks are probably headed home.

Sunday, 5:05 PM: North Carolina vs. Georgetown

Drastic clash of tempos, that will probably be played at a middle-ground speed. Both teams have great offenses, but Carolina’s defense has been playing just a touch better. And if the refs call it tight, UNC has the depth to withstand foul trouble better than Georgetown. As has been the pattern in the past 2 rounds, this should come down to the wire.

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