Originally Posted by
CDu
I left them off because (1) I don't think UCLA will beat UF, and (2) I don't think UCLA can beat Carolina. They beat Kansas largely because Kansas beat themselves. Kansas didn't force the ball inside (UNC would), and they didn't finish well when they got into the lane (UNC would), and committed too many lazy turnovers (UNC wouldn't). While I agree Kansas has tons of talent, but they don't play incredibly cohesively. I think UNC does a much better job of focusing on doing what they want to do.
Of course, I could be wrong. UCLA is clearly a top-6 team, and on the right night can win against anyone. I just think that things really have to fall in place for them to beat great teams, whereas the others can win either with great talent (OSU and UF) or by playing a frustrating style (G'Town).
And remember: this UCLA team is much smaller and less prepared to handle a talented group of big men than last year's team, and the team last year was DESTROYED by UF.