Kansas vs Villanova—- Not So Fast

Question

wait a second here, it seems like every single “expert” on ESPN and Fox are picking Villanova with ease. As if Kansas is not a good team. What am I missing here?

Kansas will win this game, they are peeking at the most important time. And Malik Newman has never played this good, while Azubuike is healthy at the same time. There’s regular Kansas, and then there’s Kansas with MVP Malik Newman at his peek. With Newman playing on another level and their guard play matching Villanova I see it as an even playing field. But here’s the difference, Kansas just beat Duke and was tested in overtime. This gives them a tremendous test under pressure and a huge boost of confidence heading into this game.

Even on the eye test Kansas looks better thus far. They looked tremendous vs Clemson who is a much stiffer test than West Virginia, and Duke is 3x as good as Texas tech. Texas tech looked putrid vs Nova, they couldn’t rebound and they took extremely bad shots throughout the whole game as did West Virginia. Villanova has not faced an offense like Kansas since last season in 2016-2017. Villanova is a very overrated team, they have not played one elite team this entire year, not one.

kansas 83

villanova 77

BBlusi · Answer

wait a second here, it seems like every single “expert” on ESPN and Fox are picking Villanova with ease. As if Kansas is not a good team. What am I missing here?

Kansas will win this game, they are peeking at the most important time. And Malik Newman has never played this good, while Azubuike is healthy at the same time. There’s regular Kansas, and then there’s Kansas with MVP Malik Newman at his peek. With Newman playing on another level and their guard play matching Villanova I see it as an even playing field. But here’s the difference, Kansas just beat Duke and was tested in overtime. This gives them a tremendous test under pressure and a huge boost of confidence heading into this game.

Even on the eye test Kansas looks better thus far. They looked tremendous vs Clemson who is a much stiffer test than West Virginia, and Duke is 3x as good as Texas tech. Texas tech looked putrid vs Nova, they couldn’t rebound and they took extremely bad shots throughout the whole game as did West Virginia. Villanova has not faced an offense like Kansas since last season in 2016-2017. Villanova is a very overrated team, they have not played one elite team this entire year, not one.

kansas 83

villanova 77

jman2303 · Answer

I can see your point in that Nova did not really have a difficult test all year, but do not call them overrated. They are one of the top four teams without a doubt, Kansas can easily win this game I agree, but I think a lot of people overhyped Duke. Duke was easily the most talented team no argument there, but they played no defense what so ever and never really clicked as a full unit.

GarySanders · Answer

i&#x27;m on kansas but very small

LB_Dirtbags · Answer

Very valid points. Nova&#x2019;s ability to guard the perimeter will be tested. Brunson is  strong physical guard, but may have issues guarding the Kansas speed and quickness around the perimeter. I feel Nova will really be tested this game. If Kansas shoots the ball the way they did vs Duke, this could get ugly early.

BubbaGumpShrimp · Answer

Not one elite team? They beat a one seed twice and handled Gonzaga with ease on a neutral floor. They've shown they can handle top flight Big 12 teams this tournament and have also handled opponents with ease.

Yes Kansas can match guard play but conveniently left out wings and bigs. Who can match Mikal Bridges?? Everyone one of Novas starters can shoot from deep so it's going to pull Kansas big out on D and they will struggle to defend the line, Buke isn't mobile.

This is not a great matchup... for Kansas.

Dickey227 · Answer

Bubba I&#x2019;m with you, yes graham and Newman might be better combo then Brunson booth, although Brunson is better of all 4. I think spellman bridges are matchup nightmares for any team, and don&#x2019;t forget about paschall who athletic and physical. I think devencenzo will be the wildcard guy is a freak athlete and if shot falling watchout.

El_Terrible · Answer

This expert thinks Villanova wins and covers... Barely

BBlusi · Answer

&#xA;xavier and Gonzaga weren&#x2019;t good this year, they lived off past success from previous years

Dickey227 · Answer

ok got it xavier zags were overrated this yr but duke wasn&#x2019;t.

PAPAWFRANK · Answer

after studying the game more i feel you are correctSAT ; loyola chi and kansas the way to go

BennyBagels · Answer

Went to Kansas and have watched every game along with tons of nova games. I think ku is the play with the points there guards particular Newman is playing his best ball. Spellman is a matchup nightmare since he will spread the floor not sure how dok will guard him away from the basket but, Sousa has been incredible since he&#x2019;s gotten some experience. I think ku needs to play quick and penetrate for lay ups or dish for 3s. All comes down to ku hitting 3s I see them getting open shots so I&#x2019;ll take the points.

Desertcapper · Answer

Big 12 can&#x2019;t see the dominance will need to prove themselves just my opinion good luck

BBlusi · Answer

&#xA;Worst Kansas team you&#x2019;ve seen in years but this is the first time they have been in the final 4 in 10 years. Hahahah this is comical. Do you watch college basketball. You&#x2019;re thinking NBA prospects not college ball. Very comical

GolfPro23 · Answer

This should be a very good game but I give the edge to Villanova, especially at the end of games. Brunson is very good at scoring or dishing for easy shots in crunch time. And I&#x27;ll take Jay Wright at the end of the game over Bill Self.

paulve1962 · Answer

I use this site quite often for insight on game and for the sheer intertainment factor.  That being said I will not use this for insight on game as there is (after reading this thread) a lot of inaccuracy here.  Some people post stuff THAT IS INACCURATE.  First, Kansas has not had a 10 year absence from the Final Four, they lost in the championship game against Kentucky in 2012.  Second Kansas does not have a freshman that logs any significant time.  If you are speaking of DeSousa, he does not start but has been playing more significant time lately but did not join the team until December.  I grew up in Lawrence and follow KU Bball closely so this makes me wonde how many other inaccuracies exist here.  Also, irritates me to no end the people that can&#x27;t get THERE, THEIR and THEY&#x27;RE correct!  He is going over THERE, THEY&#x27;RE the best team, That is THEIR home court.

GarySanders · Answer

&#xA;yeah if you&#x27;re gonna give insight make sure your numbers and information are accurate....thank you the one and only, Sandders

WizeGuy777 · Answer

IMHO, Their both Great teams. It depends how they play, LessTurn- over or who have some lucky shots this Sat.  Guys Ball is round

hoopsvader · Answer

Malik Newman had his career best of 32 pts against Puke. All Nova has to do is shut him down and game over. Keep Newman to his avg score and Nova goes to the title game. This sounds way too easy

dcp1985 · Answer

Just displays the intelligence level of most posters.  Not only that, it shows their attention to detail as well.  Realistically most people are just throwing darts and think the louder they bark about it, the more correct it makes them.

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