Because our initial predictions were so good (hint: that’s sarcasm), we now offer more staff predictions. Finally, someone here will be right:
Jeff Tomik » Connecticut. There’s usually several future NBA players in the national championship, but there may be only one Monday — Huskies guard Kemba Walker. Butler is great defensively, but in a close game take Walker.
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Scott Silverstein » Connecticut. The true winner might be NCAA investigators. When was the last time a coach playing for a national championship was embroiled in so much controversy? Former recruit Nate Miles said coach Jim Calhoun knew of the improper benefits he received. If true, well, Tennessee fired Bruce Pearl last month for less.
John Keim » Ohio State. What’s that? Oh, right. UConn. Rooting for Butler, which excels at finding ways to win. But the Huskies have Kemba Walker — as well as freshman guard Jeremy Lamb. Take the better backcourt.
Kevin Dunleavy » Butler. No team has better prevented the opposition from doing what it does best. Butler will do enough to limit Kemba Walker, and the Huskies will have nowhere else to turn but to freshmen in a triumph of good over evil.
Craig Stouffer » Butler. Pretty good teams have ended up looking pretty average against Butler. There’s no reason to doubt Kemba Walker, but there’s no reason to believe that Brad Stevens won’t find a way for his team to stop the Huskies.
Brian McNally » Connecticut. When did Jim Calhoun turn into an angry blowhard with the constant aroma of impropriety surrounding his program? But he has Kemba Walker, he’ll get his third championship and we’ll get an unsatisfying end to the college season.
