I thought now that we are down to the final 2 it would be good to give the finals its own thread and to see who everyone thinks will win. The way Michigan played tonight I figure most will go with them but I would not count UConn out just yet. The game will again be on TBS/TruTV/HBO Max with a scheduled tip at 8:50pm on Monday night.

Michigan wins National Championship!

It was just announced that UConn starting guard Solo Ball has a sprained foot and is in a walking boot today and will not practice with the team and will be reevaluated tomorrow afternoon.

My only interest here is a competitive game that comes down to the very end. 

Michigan 82-73.

5 hours ago, theguru said:

My only interest here is a competitive game that comes down to the very end. 

I believe you're asking a lot.

Michigan is clearly the favorite but there’s no way UConn can be counted out with their record in championship games. If Ball is out for UConn, that will definitely be a huge miss for them and maybe too much to overcome, but stranger things have happened before.

47 minutes ago, theguru said:

Crazy to think UK's starting 5 in 2012:

Anthony Davis: 19 years, 21 days
MKG: 18 years, 6 months
Marquis Teague: 19 years, 1 month
Doron Lamb: 20 years, 5 months
Terrence Jones: 20 years, 2 months 
 

16 minutes ago, bugatti said:

Crazy to think UK's starting 5 in 2012:

Anthony Davis: 19 years, 21 days
MKG: 18 years, 6 months
Marquis Teague: 19 years, 1 month
Doron Lamb: 20 years, 5 months
Terrence Jones: 20 years, 2 months 
 

With all the money involved it is a new college basketball.  Better too!!

18 minutes ago, bugatti said:

Crazy to think UK's starting 5 in 2012:

Anthony Davis: 19 years, 21 days
MKG: 18 years, 6 months
Marquis Teague: 19 years, 1 month
Doron Lamb: 20 years, 5 months
Terrence Jones: 20 years, 2 months 
 

It's market overcorrection.  The UK kids said let's get on with our lives, here we come NBA.

4 minutes ago, theguru said:

With all the money involved it is a new college basketball.  Better too!!

Yes, new game with the money attached, but why is it better?

7 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

Yes, new game with the money attached, but why is it better?

Older, more mature/experienced players.

2 minutes ago, theguru said:

Older, more mature/experienced players.

Don't forget, this is still classified as a college sport, have you thought about turning your attention to the NBA?

Michigan 81

Conn 77