Which College Produces the Best NBA Talent?
By Jacob Rude
Quarterfinals
Kentucky vs. Arizona
Again, Kentucky comes into this game loaded. Unlike Michigan State, though, Arizona has some depth to match them. With Channing Frye as a stretch forward/center, they can pull DeMarcus Cousins or Anthony Davis from the hoop, but would it be enough?
Kentucky is too talented and too deep to lose this early. After a tough first half, Kentucky pulls away late and makes it look easy.
Duke vs. Georgia Tech
Duke faces it’s second ACC opponent, this time battling Georgia Tech. However, they have the depth and size to match up with the Yellow Jackets, with a healthy dose of Carlos Boozer, Josh McRoberts, and the Plumlees with Luol Deng being too much to handle.
Georgia Tech won’t be making a Cinderella run this time. Duke wins easily.
UNC vs. UConn
An interesting matchup, as UConn’s small ball lineup wouldn’t have many issues against an up-tempo UNC team. Similarly, Rudy Gay would not have many issues handling any power forward UNC puts on the court.
Where UConn would run into problems is the back court depth of the Tar Heels. With Felton and Danny Green off the bench, the battle of attrition would be won by UNC.
UCLA vs. Florida
What an interesting match up. UCLA, with it’s athleticism and likely up-tempo play style, against Florida and it’s plethora of post play. UCLA’s weakness is Florida’s strength, with Horford and Noah licking their lips at UCLA’s lack of depth.
The lack of a ball handler won’t hinder Florida too much, and I think they continue their run, using their depth to get past UCLA.