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Every year there are important games that will have big impact when Selection Sunday rolls around, think Georgetown's upset at Duke last year. As the Hoyas know, one win can take your seed up a couple notches. This year, these games are plentiful and will decide who's a 1, 2, or 3 come March.
(In the order they occur)
1. Florida vs. Kansas (Nov. 25): This is the game that could tip the scales for the overall number one seed. The selection committee will love this game because it is truly neutral. This game is in Las Vegas, and will pit two of the most talented teams in the country. Brandon Rush, Joakim Noah, and Al Horford are all potential Wooden Award winners, and they will all be on the court, watch it. (Kansas hits the jackpot in Vegas)
2. Georgetown vs. Duke (Dec. 2): Remember Georgetown from the opening? Reverse roles and play it back. If Josh McRoberts and Co. can battle the Hoyas' big men, they can may make another run at a top seed. This is no easy task, Jeff Green, Roy Hibbert and Patrick Ewing Jr. will make a dominant and deep front line which may make it difficult for Duke to combat. Duke will need to have a solid perimeter game established in a month. (Duke takes back Cameron)
3. Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin (Dec. 16) Another matchup for out of conference Final Four contenders, how could you not be excited? This game is a battle of the unknowns. We all know that Aaron Gray and Alando Tucker will put on a show, but it will be the play of the counterparts, Brian Butch and ECU transfer Mike Cook will determine this game. The game will be between Butch's improvement and how well Cook lives up to his high preseason praise. (Cook raised Pitt to the occasion)
4. North Carolina vs. Arizona ( Jan. 27) In the meat of conference season, we get another potential Final Four matchup. This game will be the most electrifying game of the year. Think, McDonald's All American Game 2006. Chase Budinger, Jawann McClellan and Mustafa Shakur will try to push the pace right along with Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington, and Reyshawn Terry. Don't be surprised if this game ends 120-119. (Arizona gets the extra point from the home crowd)
My last prediction for this segment is you will see one, if not more, of these games again in March, possibly in Atlanta.
(In the order they occur)
1. Florida vs. Kansas (Nov. 25): This is the game that could tip the scales for the overall number one seed. The selection committee will love this game because it is truly neutral. This game is in Las Vegas, and will pit two of the most talented teams in the country. Brandon Rush, Joakim Noah, and Al Horford are all potential Wooden Award winners, and they will all be on the court, watch it. (Kansas hits the jackpot in Vegas)
2. Georgetown vs. Duke (Dec. 2): Remember Georgetown from the opening? Reverse roles and play it back. If Josh McRoberts and Co. can battle the Hoyas' big men, they can may make another run at a top seed. This is no easy task, Jeff Green, Roy Hibbert and Patrick Ewing Jr. will make a dominant and deep front line which may make it difficult for Duke to combat. Duke will need to have a solid perimeter game established in a month. (Duke takes back Cameron)
3. Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin (Dec. 16) Another matchup for out of conference Final Four contenders, how could you not be excited? This game is a battle of the unknowns. We all know that Aaron Gray and Alando Tucker will put on a show, but it will be the play of the counterparts, Brian Butch and ECU transfer Mike Cook will determine this game. The game will be between Butch's improvement and how well Cook lives up to his high preseason praise. (Cook raised Pitt to the occasion)
4. North Carolina vs. Arizona ( Jan. 27) In the meat of conference season, we get another potential Final Four matchup. This game will be the most electrifying game of the year. Think, McDonald's All American Game 2006. Chase Budinger, Jawann McClellan and Mustafa Shakur will try to push the pace right along with Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington, and Reyshawn Terry. Don't be surprised if this game ends 120-119. (Arizona gets the extra point from the home crowd)
My last prediction for this segment is you will see one, if not more, of these games again in March, possibly in Atlanta.
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