GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hopefully this will be a Norfolk State-like day.
Vanderbilt (pk) over Wisconsin: The Commodores proved why they were worthy of one of my Final Four picks in their win over Harvard.
Vanderbilt carried over its play from the SEC Tournament and is playing as well as any team in the country.
Junior guard John Jenkins, who had 27 points against the Crimson, is not a player to bet against right now, while the Badgers pre-shot clock era offense will not be able to match baskets with Vanderbilt’s efficient attack.
Gonzaga (+7.5) over Ohio State: The Bulldogs have won five of their past six, only dropping an overtime contest to Saint Mary’s, and looked awfully impressive in dismantling West Virginia.
Gonzaga may not be the Cinderella darling it once was, but there still is plenty to cheer for.
The Buckeyes will not be able to physically dominate and will have a tough time jumping too far ahead, if at all.
Louisville (-1 1/2) over New Mexico: The Cardinals finally won an NCAA Tournament game after dropping their first games the past two years.
Expect Louisville coach Rick Pitino to lead them back to the Sweet 16.
Record: 15-11.