My Final 4...2015

Here are my final four picks for this year's tournament:


South: Getting the junk out of the way. I could have fronted and picked a team different from my original team. But where's the integrity in that? I had Iowa St. defeating Duke in the Regionals. Going against my urban sentiment with Georgetown losing to the Dukies.


East: Now it gets a little funky. My pick here is Michigan State. I know what you're thinking (what? Are you kidding?) The fact is that I have a soft spot for Tom Izzo tournament teams. Regardless of how they play during the season, they always show up around this time. If you think that crazy, guess who I got them defeating in the Regionals? N.C. State. Other than the Regional, the game of this bracket will be State vs. Louisville. It took a lot for me not to pick the Cardinals.


West: On the other side of the country, I'm a little less volatile. Picking the college cheesehead badgers of Wisconsin. They have had a solid team all year, winning both their conference regular season and tournament. They will beat a long, lanky Arizona team in the Regionals. Actually a ho hum bracket. Curious to see what the Tar Heels will do.


Midwest: I'll make it very plain here: My pick for both this bracket and the tournament is the Kentucky Wildcats. They will be the first team since the '78 Indiana Hoosiers to have an undefeated championship season. I really would like the Terps to make some noise this playoff, but this is already a great year for them given their recent struggles. At least they will lose to the eventual champions. I know I'm not taking a great leap of faith here, but it is what it is.


As always, like David Letterman says, "This is an exhibition, not a competition so please, no wagering. Might be a little late for that.