The men's NCAA Tournament Final Four matchups are set, showcasing a showdown among the top seeds at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
The first Final Four game will feature the Florida Gators against the Auburn Tigers. The Gators – after a series of impressive performances in the NCAA Tournament that included a thrilling second-round 77-75 victory over the defending champion UConn Huskies – are aiming for their first title since 2007. The Tigers are led by standout players such as Miles Kelly, Denver Jones and Tahaad Pettiford, making them a formidable force as they strive to win their first national championship.
The second Final Four matchup is a highly anticipated showdown between the Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils. The Cougars boast a powerful offense, featuring talents such as L.J. Cryer, Emanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan. On the other hand, Duke has captured headlines throughout the tournament as one of the most talented teams, led by standout freshman Cooper Flagg.
Here are the current predictions as we eagerly head into the men's March Madness Final Four:
Men's Final Four predictions
Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today Network: Houston to the national championship game
Blake Toppmeyer writes, "I predicted this outcome on Selection Sunday, and I’m not fading it now, not after how strong Houston looked while smashing Tennessee. I could make compelling cases for Duke, Auburn or Florida winning the crown, so why am I picking Houston? I gravitate to experience in the NCAA Tournament, and I’m further pulled toward playmaking guards. Houston and Florida are filled with experience and shot-making guards. Florida’s Walton Clayton Jr. is a clutch bucket waiting to happen. Nobody defends better than Houston, and the Cougars go five-deep with players who can score in double figures. I’m tempted to flip ...
