2021 NCAA Tournament East Region roundtable, key questions

5. What is your prediction for the Finals of this region?

Brown

I have Florida State and Alabama in the east region’s Elite Eight matchup. It could go either way if we get this one out of the east. I’d give the edge to Florida State based on their frontcourt size and length. Both teams are just about even with their guard play. This game wouldn’t be a blowout and I’m sure there would be many lead changes.

Cash

I think we see Florida State versus Alabama in the elite eight with Bama winning. This
depends on what FSU team we get throughout the tournament. The team that
destroyed Virginia in conference play or the team that turned the ball over 25 times in
the ACC Championship game. If we get the latter look for Michigan to be here instead.

Childs

Michigan vs Alabama. Keep your eye on Texas and FSU but the store and Wolverines have played the best this year.

Stevenson

I’m going Michigan vs Alabama, I think even without Livers Michigan has enough to get by Florida State. Alabama has a good test against UConn and then will probably play Texas but that’s my Elite 8 matchup.

Melton

I do not believe Michigan will advance past the Sweet 16. The Wolverines will lose to Florida State in the Sweet 16, while Alabama will win a close one over Texas in the Sweet 16. This would be a phenomenal matchup with a spot in the Final Four up for grabs.