The Jayhawks continue to be the most consistent team in the tournament, looking good throughout their game against Maryland. The game started close, but KU was able to strangle the Terrapins offensive game at the start of the second half and pull away. Villanova though poses a very real challenge, especially after how thoroughly they were able to beat a surprising Miami squad. A game that saw the 'cats shoot 76.6% TS% will have them looking for the upset here. In a toss up, Im sticking with the most consistent team.
The Tar Heels should have little issue dispatching the pesky Irish. Notre Dame's downfall is a defense thats fairly porous, ranking only 128th in Defg% and failing to force turnovers, at just a 14% clip.
The Cavaliers showed little trouble in frustrating an Iowa State offense that routinely put up big points. They forced 12 turnovers, or 17% of Iowa State's possessions. Syracuse has been a sticky team, after being left out in most prognostications of who would make the tourney. If Virginia can be as efficient as they were tonight, this should not be close.
The second most intriguing matchup, the Ducks will meet the Sooners for the first time in the Tourney since 1939. The Ducks do well not letting teams get to the line, posting a stingy FT/FGA rate. But they are not always great on closing out on the perimeter, and Buddy Hield will make them pay. The Sooners boast the second best 3 point percentage in the nation.
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