Staff Predictions for March Madness Final Four
Meredith Spelbring
Meredith Spelbring, Villanova vs. Syracuse and Nevada vs. Florida State
Picking seems basically pointless thus far, but I originally picked Villanova to take it all so why not stick with it. Syracuse, Nevada and even Florida State have pulled the upsets to get to where they are and will continue to do it on the road to the Final Four.
Chris Deremer
Chris Deremer, Villanova vs. Duke and Kentucky vs. Gonzaga
After a crazy filled tournament, it will end in a stellar final four with Kentucky and Duke battling it out in the final. Coach K gets another championship victory.
Brandon Hill, Loyola-Chicago vs. Florida State and Syracuse vs. West Virginia
At this point, it only makes sense to pick the lowest seeded teams. No other method of prediction has worked for me yet.
Jonah Baker
Jonah Baker, Kentucky vs. Gonzaga and Duke vs. Villanova
Kentucky/Villanova and Duke/Gonzaga will be this year’s Final Four. After all the early upsets, only the teams with momentum and tested pedigree will have a chance. It will be another blue-blooded final, but these teams are head and shoulders above the upstarts in terms of talent and potential.
Colton Clark
Colton Clark, Texas A&M vs. Kentucky and Villanova vs. Duke
As much as I’d love to see Gonzaga get another shot at the championship, the tournament has consistently repudiated my desires. We’ll likely see some blue bloods, but I wouldn’t be too surprised if an unexpected Power Five squad went the distance.
Clay McKinley
Clay McKinley, Kentucky vs. Texas A&M and Villanova vs. Clemson
Hard to keep Duke out of this but I wouldn’t be surprised by anything considering the upsets that have already happened.
Zack Kellogg, Kansas vs. Villanova and Nevada vs. Michigan
Final Four for 2018 in San Antonio will have the matchups of Kansas vs. Villanova and Nevada vs. Michigan. The tournament has been truly unpredictable this year, but these well-rounded teams will continue their push for the championship.