PenneyKoslan
16.03.2011., srijeda
NCAA Bracker 2011 Prediction: Can Tu Holloway, Xavier Topple Big East Giants?
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Sometimes, a mid-major team sounds like a good team to go with, even if they're against a major team. Such is the case with 6th seed Xavier, who faces 11th seed Marquette in the opening round. If they win that matchup, they will likely face Syracuse. Xavier's tournament life will likely rest on the shoulders of junior guard Tu Holloway, one of the few players in the nation averaging over 20 points a game this season. Holloway had emerged as a driving force in the Atlantic 10, and a 33 point performance in a win over Richmond shows he can have big games.  Holloway can do a lot for his legacy, as well as Xavier's, with a win not only against Marquette but against Syracuse as well. It's not likely to happen, since Xavier and Marquette seem evenly matched while Syracuse is superior to both, but you cannot discount them at the same time. Some mid-major teams manage to make it deep into the tournament; Xavier could very well be that team is Holloway gets hot this year. Even if they don't get far, then they have a great foundation set for next year, and they could be dangerous then. University of Northern Colorado Head Coach B.J. Hill has written an article on being a potential cinderella team. Find out what he has to say here. A bracket for March Madness can also be printed here. For all the latest on the Tournament, see here. |
