BSB Tournament Pick ‘Em: Sunday Elite Eight Preview (The Race for 2nd)

First off, congrats to Jason on basically dominating this competition.  He took the lead on Friday of Round 1 and never gave it up, and definitely clinched the victory earlier than anyone ever has in this pool before.  Unfortunately though, the drama is already gone.  So, in order to cling to something, we’ll focus on the race for 2nd place (there is a bit of cash in this for 2nd as well).  Thanks to West Virginia, Bry moved into 2nd after yesterday’s games.  He has three competitors left in the fight for 2nd: Ryan, Maureen, and Walsh.

Sunday’s Elite Eight Games:

#6 Tennessee vs. #5 Michigan State:  Two mastermind coaches matching wits minus their best players.  I like the Spartans to win, but I’ve thought Tennessee was going to lose pretty much every game they’ve played in this tournament, so what do I know?  Maureen is the only one that can win this game, as she has Tennessee in what would be one of the more impressive Final Four picks I can remember in this pool.  She’ll need the Vols to win to stay in contention for 2nd.

#3 Baylor vs. #1 Duke:  This should be a great game.  I fully expect this to be close all the way.  Coach K may find a way to outsmart Scott Drew at the end, but my money is on the best scorer on the floor, LaceDarius Dunn, dropping in a game-winning bucket to send the Bears to Indy.  Jason, Bry, Maureen, Walsh, Talia, and Jon have the Dukies.  Ryan, Doogan, and Waters have Baylor.  Ryan will need Baylor to win to stay in contention for 2nd, Maureen and Walsh will need Duke to advance.