And then there was one.
With a win by Houston and Auburn on Sunday, the Final Four next weekend will feature all four No. 1 seeds for the second time in NCAA Tournament history.
The only time since sowing began in 1979 was in 2008 when Kansas, Memphis, UCLA and North Carolina went to the Final Four in San Antonio.
This year, it’s the first time that we’ll be closing out the year’s choke, with Higher Seeds 12-0 on Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, ending with a riverwalk.
Houston gave Tennessee a lesson in defensive domination, shutting down the Vols with a 69-50 victory to reach the seventh Final Four. The Cougars only shot Tennessee to 15 points and 29% in the first half, including five of 3 to 29.
Auburn survived the horrors of injuries to acquire Johnny Bloom and Michigan’s gritty style to bring out a 70-64 victory in the South Region Finals. Bloom left the court with a right elbow injury and returned a few minutes later to finish with 25 points and 14 rebounds. The Bluespal manager Tigers arrived there in 2019 and are in their second Final Four.
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Florida was the first team to reach the Final Four, winning 84-79 at Texas Tech in the Western Regional Final on Saturday. Following Duke, he shut down high-flying Alabama with an 85-65 victory in the East Region Finals.
This sets the national semi-finals of the all-state conference between Florida and Auburn, with Houston facing Duke on the other hand.
I hope you have one best win.
Game to watch
Houston (34–4) vs Duke (35–3). The country’s best defensive team faces one of the best in offenses. Houston has defensive control under manager Kelvin Sampson, leading the country this season with points allowed at 58.5 per game. The Cougars have the highest choking in the Elite Eight against Tennessee, nearly 25 points below the Vols scoring average. Houston has several attacks to match it. The trio of LJ Cryer, Emanuel Sharp and Milo Uzan can take over any game at any time. The Cougars face the tallest order of the season. Duke has length in all positions and unique players that can meet it. The Blue Devils aren’t too tattered against defense, proven by the closure of Alabama, the nation’s highest score team in the Elite Eight.
Auburn (32–5) vs Florida (34–4). The Tigers won the SEC regular season title. The Gators won the SEC Tournament title. The winner of this will win a shot in the national title. Auburn was undoubtedly the best team in the country during the regular season, spending eight consecutive weeks at number one in the AP Top 25. The Tigers lost three of the four heading into the NCAA Tournament, but once again found the groove at the right time. Bloom, the nation of the first team, was dominated by the entire bracket and offered a lift in the second half after leaving after a nasty fall with Michigan. Florida is the first to return to the Final Four with one of the most balanced teams in the country since 2014. The Gators have a wealth of size to disrupt conflicting crimes. National security guard Walter Clayton Jr. has proven himself one of the game’s most clutch players as he proved in two second half-three against Texas Tech.
How can I see it?
All games in the men’s tournament will be aired. Here’s the schedule. It is a digital platform that includes CBS, TBS, TNT or TRUTV and Paramount+. CBS will air Final Four and National Title Games. The NCAA streams the game via the March Madness Live option.
Who is your favorite?
According to the BetMgm Sportsbook, Duke likes to win the title with minus-110. Florida has a plus 300, Houston has a plus 400, and Auburn Plus 500.
When is the game?
The final four will be in San Antonio on Saturday, April 5th, with the championship game on April 7th.
