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Breaking Down The Final Four | 6 comments (6 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)
Kansas (#1)
by IUfan62 on Tue Apr 01 2008 at 11:20 PM EST
I feel like you are greatly underrating the Jayhawks in this one. In the backcourt, I agree that the matchups are really outstanding and that it is close to a draw but I think that Kansas has the edge depth wise. UNC has Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington to score and Ginyard who can play lockdown D but other than that the depth really isn't there. With Kansas, they have so many guards that are flat out stars. I mean come on Sherron Collins would be starting point guard on almost any other team. Chalmers and Rush can score at will, while Robinson can play great perimeter D and Sheron Collins can control the ball with an up-tempo style.

In the Frontcourt, I honestly think that Kansas has the edge. Of course UNC has Hansbrough who is an incredible player, maybe the best in the country but I think Kansas has the depth to contain him. Hansbrough has a knack for getting guys into foul trouble and than exploiting that later in the game. Kansas has 3 guys in Arthur, Kaun and Jackson that can all play the 5 at an extremely high level. It's almost impossible to stop Hansbrough but I think Kansas won't get into to much trouble with fouls and can prevent him from taking over the game.

Overall I believe that UNC's philosophy of running the ball up and down the court won't affect Kansas as much as it affects other teams. Kansas is an up-tempo team as well so I think that part of the game is taken away from UNC and equalizes the 2 teams in that area. UNC may win this game, but think it doesn't happen by any more than 2 possessions.

Kansas (#2)
by Trevor on Wed Apr 02 2008 at 9:30 PM EST
You may be right in that the game could be closer than my original call.  I just think UNC can do everything Kansas can, just a little bit better.

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