2012 NCAA Sweet 16 Predictions

West Region

#1 Michigan St. over #4 Louisville

I have said it before and I will say it again, Michigan St. is on a mission this year to win the National Championship. This mission is lead by their leader, Draymond Green. Draymond Green had another double-double in their Third Round game against St. Louis. Draymond Green is the engine behind this Michigan St. team both in skill and emotion. The key to beating Michigan St. is beating Draymond Green and that seems to be like an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.

#3 Marquette over #7 Florida

This game is a five-on-one match-up. Florida has possibly the best starting five in NCAA DI Basketball. Marquette is riding the hot hand of their star Jae Crowder. In their Third Round game against Norfolk St., Florida ran them out of the gym. The one thing that is different between Marquette and Norfolk St. is defense. Norfolk St. got lucky in beating Missouri and then got blown out by Florida. Marquette is playing their best basketball at the moment. I expect Marquette to step up defensively and let Jae Crowder lead them to the Elite Eight. Then, I believe we will see the match-up of Green v.s. Crowder.