The Midwest Regional commences tonight, and it's not as good as the East. I do like the fact that we have Kansas and Duke playing, but Syracuse doesn't really excite me. Clemson, however, is the wild card here. The Tigers have played really well in the Tournament so far, knocking off a good 12 in New Mexico State and just pounding 4 Auburn. They play 1 Kansas, though, so we have to see how that goes. Clemson certainly has convinced me that they are good, but Kansas is a different animal. I'm way less excited for 2 Duke and 11 Syracuse. I just don't think this will be close. Syracuse had a nice run, but Duke looks so good right now. Marvin Bagley and Wendell Carter will make Syracuse pay for playing the zone, something the Orange's previous two opponents didn't do.
Predictions:
1 Kansas over 5 Clemson
The backcourt of Devonte' Graham and Malik Newman will overpower Clemson's tough defense.
2 Duke over 11 Syracuse
This will be a blow out. I will be punished if I'm wrong.
2 Duke over 1 Kansas
Once again Kansas will lose in the Elite Eight. This time it won't be their fault. Duke is simply the better team. They have more inside than Kansas, and I don't think the Jayhawks will be able to counter that.
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