5 Bold Predictions For Kentucky vs. Wisconsin in 2015 NCAA Tournament Final Four

5 Bold Predictions For Kentucky vs. Wisconsin in 2015 NCAA Tournament Final Four

By Seth Lassen

March 28, 2015

5 Bold Predictions For Kentucky vs. Wisconsin

kentucky wisconsin — For the second year in a row, the Kentucky Wildcats and Wisconsin Badgers will meet in the Final Four. Kentucky is undefeated, with a 38-0 record, but Wisconsin is playing their best basketball of the season and should be the toughest test yet for John Calipari's team.

For the second year in a row, the Kentucky Wildcats and Wisconsin Badgers will meet in the Final Four. Kentucky is undefeated, with a 38-0 record, but Wisconsin is playing their best basketball of the season and should be the toughest test yet for John Calipari's team.

5. Sam Dekker Doesn't Make a Three

Sam Dekker

5. Sam Dekker Doesn't Make a Three

Sam Dekker — Frank Kaminsky may have led Wisconsin in scoring against Arizona with 29, but Dekker was the Badgers’ best player. The junior forward has come alive in the tournament, scoring a combined 50 points on 18 of 26 shooting in the last two games. He hit five threes on Saturday, but the 31.6-percent long-range shooter will go cold against Kentucky’s stingy perimeter defense.

Frank Kaminsky may have led Wisconsin in scoring against Arizona with 29, but Dekker was the Badgers’ best player. The junior forward has come alive in the tournament, scoring a combined 50 points on 18 of 26 shooting in the last two games. He hit five threes on Saturday, but the 31.6-percent long-range shooter will go cold against Kentucky’s stingy perimeter defense.

4. Neither Team Scores 30 By Halftime

John Calipari

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4. Neither Team Scores 30 By Halftime

John Calipari — These are two of the best defensive teams in the country. The Badgers have the No. 12 scoring defense, allowing just 57.8 points per game. Without a doubt, Kentucky has the best defense in the country, and has held opponents to 34.8-percent shooting from the field. It’s going to be tough for either offense to get going.

These are two of the best defensive teams in the country. The Badgers have the No. 12 scoring defense, allowing just 57.8 points per game. Without a doubt, Kentucky has the best defense in the country, and has held opponents to 34.8-percent shooting from the field. It’s going to be tough for either offense to get going.

3. Karl-Anthony Towns Scores 25 Points

Karl-Anthony Towns

3. Karl-Anthony Towns Scores 25 Points

Karl-Anthony Towns — The lack of size and interior defense was Notre Dame’s undoing. Wisconsin is bigger, but by no means is Frank Kaminsky a good defender. Arizona had their way in the post against the Badgers, and Towns is a bigger talent than any player Wisconsin has faced so far this season. The potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft will drop at least 25 for the second-straight game.

The lack of size and interior defense was Notre Dame’s undoing. Wisconsin is bigger, but by no means is Frank Kaminsky a good defender. Arizona had their way in the post against the Badgers, and Towns is a bigger talent than any player Wisconsin has faced so far this season. The potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft will drop at least 25 for the second-straight game.

2. Tied Game At Halftime

Wisconsin

2. Tied Game At Halftime

wisconsin — Wisconsin played an incredible game against Arizona, and look like they are playing their best basketball of the year at the perfect time. If the Badgers copy Notre Dame's blueprint of constant ball and player movement, Wisconsin should be able to stay close for the majority of the game.

Wisconsin played an incredible game against Arizona, and look like they are playing their best basketball of the year at the perfect time. If the Badgers copy Notre Dame's blueprint of constant ball and player movement, Wisconsin should be able to stay close for the majority of the game.

1. Kentucky Wins By 7

Kentucky

1. Kentucky Wins By 7

Kentucky — Just like Notre Dame on Saturday, Wisconsin will be the best team Kentucky has faced. After blowing out most of their opponents this season, John Calipari’s team proved they could execute in crunch time. Kentucky ended the game making their last nine shots, and did not miss a field goal in the last 12:05 of game time. The Wildcats will head to the championship game for the second year in a row.

Just like Notre Dame on Saturday, Wisconsin will be the best team Kentucky has faced. After blowing out most of their opponents this season, John Calipari’s team proved they could execute in crunch time. Kentucky ended the game making their last nine shots, and did not miss a field goal in the last 12:05 of game time. The Wildcats will head to the championship game for the second year in a row.

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