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Thoughts/ Predictions

If i was putting Odds on the game i would say CT by 6... NBC played Ridge well and was able to shut the big guys down. I think if the Pressel Twins come in as ready to play NBC can win this game in a close one.

C.t. will put so much pressure with different looks and it will give them the advantage creating turnovers with their quick team. Ct is well coached and they are quick. They do need a few guys to step up and drain the 3 in this game though on half court offense vs the height nbc has. Good luck to both teams. Nbc surprised me beating ridge. Maybe they are getting better guard play without all the turnovers.

NBC shot 50% from the floor on a lot of lay-ups and easy putbacks in the second half. CR got out hustled in the 2nd half, got sloppy with the ball, and missed at least 11 free throws, several which were the front end of a 1-on-1. Can't do all of that and win a game. It's a shame their season had to end in that manner. Good luck to NBC and CT in the finals.

In this game there is two complete different styles of play. If NB can keep it a slow game and pound the post and boards they can easily win. If CT gets Boyer going and a fast pressure game CT wins easily. I always like the team that was battle tested and that's why I like NB. They played in a tough sideling hill and finally got over the CR hump. I like NB by 4

Should be a great contest. I am sure both teams have improved since early season tourney meeting. Guard play will be huge. Defense will be deciding factor. Best pressure defense wins because both teams can shoot. Tough one. Real tough one.

NBC 65 CT 57

Both just lost in championship games too