EXPERIENCE
With an average age of 22.9 years, the Aztecs are by far the oldest team left in the field. They start two fifth-year seniors, two fourth-year seniors and a true junior. The Aztecs also have major experience off the bench.
The nucleus of this team has played together for a long time even though Darrion Trammell and Jaedon LeDee are transfers. The players have unbelievable chemistry together, and they play off each other well.
We saw that come to fruition against a young Alabama team in the Sweet 16. The Aztecs aren’t going to get rattled by other team’s runs. They are mature and physical. When it’s a rock fight in the final two minutes, I trust the Aztecs to have the mental toughness to get through the finish line.
The Aztecs are the best defensive team at the Final Four. They rank fourth nationally in defensive efficiency and rank second in defending the 3-point line.
Florida Atlantic, UConn, and Miami are all loaded with outside shooters. The Aztecs have the athletes on the wing to make those shooter’s lives miserable. Nathan Mensah, the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, is averaging three blocks per game during the Tournament. He is capable of guarding the perimeter when switched onto guards and is elite on cleaning up the glass.
Lamont Butler is one of the better perimeter defenders in the Final Four. We just saw wing Keshad Johnson hold National Freshmen of the Year Brandon Miller to 3-for-19 shooting and Trey Alexander to 4-for-11.
Charleston, Furman and Creighton all had their lowest offensive scoring outputs of the season when they faced San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament. I think that trend is going to continue in Houston.
And finally their depth!
The Aztecs depth have really given teams problem and coaches a problem. It’s gonna be the key to them winning a national championship tonight.
You like any nba tonight?
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