There's been a lot of complaining during this NCAA tournament about a lack of good, exciting games.
Villanova and Pittsburgh delivered in what will likely go down as the signature game of this tournament.
Villanova jumped out to a big lead, and Pittsburgh slowly fought back.
After that it was a back and forth affair almost the entire time, until Villanova built a 4-point lead with 20 seconds to go.
DaJuan Blair (I was right, third best player on the team) scored to make it 2, then Reggie Redding made the stupidest pass of all-time. All he needs to do there is get the ball in bounds. Instead it's a turnover, then they foul Levance Fields who sinks two free throws to tie it (onions!).
Fortunately for Villanova Scottie Reynolds bailed them out with one of the best coast-to-coast game-winning drives ever.
Pittsburgh blew it when they didn't cut Reynolds off at half-court and force him to give up the ball.
Tom Izzo has taken Michigan State to 5 Final Fours in 14 years at the school. And he does it without bringing in top recruiting classes every year. The guy is a damn good coach.
But I've seen enough shots of a worried Lupe Izzo. Leave the poor woman alone.
Even after Louisville dominated Arizona I still had a feeling Michigan State would beat them. Michigan State can impose their will and force teams out of their game plans. Louisville has trouble scoring in the open court.
UConn is really impressive. I have a strong feeling Jim Calhoun will retire after this season. Wouldn't it be cool if Geno Auriemma took over.
With Ty Lawson back and playing the way he is I don't think anyone can beat North Carolina.
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