UNC is playing their usual, consistent games.  They haven’t seemed to struggle at all in the year’s tournament.  The Tar Heels just defeated a good Villanova team who was having a fairy tale run of their own.  Having Ty Lawson back has only helped them. 

This game is going to be exciting, I’m looking forward to watching it.

I think so.  No doubt he’s going to bring them back to the NCAAs.  How far they’ll go in his first few years remains to be seen, a big toss-up for sure.  But I think given what we know about the things he’s done in Memphis, Kentucky fans should rest assured this guy is going to do a wonderful job of turning the program around.  I’m excited to see what he can do.

That being said, should they beat Louisville in the Big East Finals today, they will have beat two Top 5 Teams (#s 3 [Connecticut] & 5 [Louisville]) in 3 days, not to mention a very good West Virginia side who had defeated #2 Pittsburgh a day earlier.  That will justify any talk of Syracuse being a Top 5 or Top 10 team themselves and a legitimate contender to win the big dance.

I enjoy the way they play, both defensively and offensively.  When you look at their zonal defending, they are disciplined.  It is very very difficult to get open looks at the basket, and I think that will be the most important thing to keep in mind as they make a run.  They are tough to break down, mentally and physically.  Offensively, Deevendorf and Flynn are machines, backed up by another terrific shooter, Rautins.  These guys, when they’re on, provide those extra points that Syracuse can’t get from the free throw line.

They have the tools to make a run.  Let’s see if it happens.  Good luck Syracuse.