Eh, Utah's other starters are not going to play like they did against Oklahoma. Plus, we can wear them down fairly easy since they have such a weak bench. It's going to still be a tough hard fought game for Kentucky though.
That will easily decide if Utah is going to win or lose any game. We all know Bogut will provide every night. Against an average team, they can win with Bogut as their backbone. But like we saw against Oklahoma, it will take more than just Bogut to beat a good team. Kentucky, is most definately a worthy opponent.
Chicago Regional Ilinois vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Arizona vs. Oklahoma State Albuquerque Regional Washington vs. Louisville Texas Tech vs. West Virginia Syracuse Regional North Carolina vs. Villanova NC State vs. Wisconsin Austin Regional Michigan State vs. Duke Utah vs. Kentucky
<u>Washington v. Louisville</u> It's fitting these two teams match-up in the Sweet 16. The Cardinals felt they were deserving of the #1 seed Washington received. Depending on which side of the debate you're on you might get the chance to say "I told you so." Both teams have looked impressive in round 1 & 2. The Huskies breezed by Pacific, and Louisville took care of a hot Georgia Tech team. Louisville has tremendous depth, but can they contain the 3-guard attack led by Nate Robinson and the Pac-10 Champs? <u>NBA Prospects to watch:</u> Nate Robinson (Washington) Francisco Garcia (Louisville) Taquan Dean (Louisville) Larry O'Bannon (Louisville) <u>Texas Tech v. W. Virginia </u> I just want Bobby Knight to lose. <u>WIS-Milwaukee v. Illinois</u> Can the Cinderella run continue for WIS-Milwaukee or will they get steam rolled by the #1 team in the nation? Depending on your bracket situation you are most likely cheering for Illinois to continue their climb into the Final 4. However, a lot will be cheering for the underdog to continue their bracket busting ways, I will be one of these fans tonight. <u>Arizona v. Oklahoma St.</u> Another great match-up tonight from roster to coaches. Lute Olsen v. Eddie Sutton, Stoudamire & Adams & Frye v. JamesOnCurry & John Lucas III & Graham. I have to go Pac-10 here, and I know an OSU loss will hurt a lot of brackets. Go 'Cats!
The Huskies are fighting for their tournament lives after Nate Robinson picked up 3 fouls and got benched for the majority of the first half. They are down 47-35 at the half. Illinois went on an 8-0 run to take a commanding lead against the Panthers. Dee Brown and Deron Williams have been phenomenal in this game. They lead 39-21 at the half.
These were my picks, which I put up in some other places... <div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'>1Illinois1 North Carolina<br/>----------------- 1 Illinois 1 North Carolina -----------------<br/>12 UW-Milwaukee----------------- ----------------- 5 Villanova<br/>----------------- -----------------<br/><br/><br/>3 Arizona6 Wisconsin<br/>----------------- 3 Arizona6 Wisconsin-----------------<br/>2 Oklahoma State ----------------- ----------------- 10 NC State<br/>----------------- -----------------<br/><br/><br/>1 Washington 1 Duke<br/>----------------- 4 Louisville 1 Duke -----------------<br/>4 Louisville ----------------- ----------------- 5 Michigan State <br/>----------------- -----------------<br/><br/><br/>6 Texas Tech 6 Utah<br/>----------------- 7 West Virginia2 Kentucky -----------------<br/>7 West Virginia----------------- ----------------- 2 Kentucky<br/>----------------- -----------------</div>
Those are just my predictions for this round, not part of any bracket I filled out. Did them earlier today. If I had to fill out the rest of it now I would put Louisville against Illinois and then UNC versus Duke. I also think Duke could lose to Michigan State and UNC could lose to Wisconsin, if they play them. Then I think I'd take Louisville or Illinois to win it all, at this point maybe Louisville.
