March Madness Elite 8 Preview

Trips to the final four are on the line. There are your traditional powers in Duke, Kansas, Villanova and North Carolina along with St. Peter’s, Miami as underdogs. Also two great defensive teams in Houston and Arkansas who play with great energy. The next two days should make for interesting viewing

Saturday games

6:09: 5 Houston vs 2 Villanova

Houston has played unbelievable basketball all tournament. Villanova on the other hand just plays smart. This game could be a grinder. Villanova finds a way to win

Winner- Villanova

8:49: 4 Arkansas vs 2 Duke

Duke wants to take Coach K to the Final Four in his last season. Arkansas is relentless on defense and athletic enough to make life tough on the Blue Devils. Duke wins a tight one.

Winner: Duke

Sunday Games

2:20: 10 Miami Fla vs 1 Kansas

Miami is on quite a run. Led by high flying guards can the Hurricanes continue to find ways to win. Kansas is destined to get to the Final Four. They have found ways to close out games so far and will need to one more time. Kansas by 6.

Winner: Kansas

5:05: 15 St. Peter’s vs 8 North Carolina

The Peacock’s! What a run. The 15th seeded Peacocks have shocked the world with three great wins. North Carolina has been one of the hottest teams in the country for the last month. Look for North Carolina to end the magical run of the Peacocks.

Winner: North Carolina

Our Upset Pick

Arkansas over Duke

Favorite Coaches

Shaheen Holloway

Players to enjoy in the Elite 8

Caleb Love- North Carolina

Ochai Agbaji- Kansas

Paolo Banchero- Duke

JD Notae- Arkansas