Final Four favorite: UConn

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Going into the Final Four, UConn stands out as the favorite to emerge as the champions. By virtue of winning the Big East Tournament, they gained valuable experience of playing in "big game" situations. In the Big East Tournament, UConn defeated DePaul, Georgetown, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Louisville. The Huskies accomplished that feat in five consecutive days. Their victory in the Big East Tournament is possibly even more daunting than what they will face in the NCAA tournament finals.

The Huskies are the hottest team in college basketball, winning eight straight tournament games including their Big East Championship run, giving them much needed momentum as they enter the Final Four.

UConn features the best individual player remaining in the tournament, Kemba Walker. NCAA tournament games so often come down to the last possession and Walker has proven time after time that he can come through in the clutch. Walker not only has the ability to create his own shot, he can also break down the defense and get his teammates open looks.

With a wide open Final Four and no team standing out as the most talented, UConn’s tournament experience and Kemba Walker’s star power may give them the edge needed to win the Final Four and the championship.