Title Game Prediction

So if you want to see my analysis for the phantom 3rd place game see my Final Four post...but since those were a total disaster this will be the last time I mention them. The only thing I said right was that the game would be semi-close if Kansas played like its dominant self. Memphis defying logic and maybe basic life principles is now shooting the free throws better than most NBA teams.

My friend and esteemed colleague has made some very valid points as to why Memphis will win the game however he's absolutely wrong its time for the ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK to bring home the National Title.

Chris got it exactly right as to how Memphis will lose this game: the 3-pt line. Kansas has the athleticism to stay with Memphis and also the height that will allow them to play a very tight 2-3 zone and still get out to contest shots. The reason that UCLA couldn't do this is that they didn't have the height that the Kansas Jayhawks do. Memphis doesn't start a guard shorter than 6 feet and for the shorter Darren Collision this was a big problem. Kansas however doesn't have this problem as its starting guards are Brandon Rush (6'6") and Mario Chalmers (6'1"). Both are tall enough to prevent easy shots for Memphis. By keeping a tight zone, they can prevent Memphis from driving and kicking with Derrick Rose and as a result have to settle for mid-range shots or 3 pt shots, neither of which is a strength. Kansas also has the ability to put up points in a hurry, as we saw on Saturday Night. The inside game of Sasha Khan and Darell Arthur will be important as getting CDR into foul trouble will be an early key for Kansas. I just don't think that Memphis has seen a team that has the athleticism to play 40 minutes of intense defense and have the offensive firepower as Kansas. Look for Brandon Rush to dominate late as Memphis will in fact... I almost guarantee... will shoot like Memphis shoots FT's allowing Kansas to escape with a shootout win.

Kansas: 84
Memphis: 79

-CJ
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