[ ] - Ology, Episode VI, Detroit Rock City

All those other posts were the prelims, here's the Final Four plus Championship Game. I've already hinted how I think this will turn out, but best to have it in a separate post, anyway, I'll use this to recap each bracket, as well.

In the West, #5 Purdue advances, and the Sweet 16 featured a 1-5 and a 7-11 match up. (how's that for bold prognosticating?)

In the South, #4 Gonzaga advances, and the Sweet 16 was a more formful 1-4 and 2-6.

In the East, #6 UCLA advances, and the surprising Sweet 16 was a 4-9 and 6-7.

In the Midwest #1 Louisville overpowers all comers, and the Sweet 16 was a 1-4 and 3-10.

Now, on to the picks

#1 Louisville over #5 Purdue
Purdue's stifling defense fails to stifle Louisville's explosive offense. Louisville is playing well at the right time, and they are the best bets out of the top seeds to make the Championship Game.

#4 Gonzaga over #6 UCLA
These teams ought to put on a good show against each other, but Gonzaga should be able to play their way past a decent UCLA team.

The Championship

#4 Gonzaga over #1 Louisville
Louisville is playing great ball, but Gonzaga will overcome that any way. It's going to come down to execution on offense, making free throws, and which team stays calmer as the other team makes their run. Gonzaga will be a pretty big surprise and win it all. John Stockton (Class of '83) might even show a modicum of emotion.