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The Final Four is nearly upon us, so it’s time to make some predictions. No. 1 North Carolina takes on No. 10 Syracuse in a matchup that projects to be laden with enough drama to make a soap opera jealous. With that in mind, here’s a look at five bold predictions for the festivities.
5. Malachi Richardson Drops 25 Points All Over North Carolina
Credit: Getty Images5. Malachi Richardson Drops 25 Points All Over North Carolina
Unfortunately for North Carolina fans nationwide, Malachi Richardson is going to expose the Tar Heels from downtown, on dribble drives, when taking shots on the baseline and essentially everywhere he pleases in this one. Roy Williams will have nightmares about Richardson when all is said and done.
4. Over 130 Points Scored In Game
Credit: Getty Images4. Over 130 Points Scored In Game
Depending on where you look, the swell folks in Las Vegas have the over/under for this game pegged between 105-115 points. I firmly believe this will be a much higher-scoring affair than the majority of college basketball aficionados are predicting.
3. Jim Boeheim Will Coach Circles Around Roy Williams
Credit: Getty Images3. Jim Boeheim Will Coach Circles Around Roy Williams
Jim Boeheim is an expert at slowing down opponents with Syracuse's patented 2-3 zone. No matter how many adjustments Roy Williams makes, he will be unable to get his Tar Heels to muster any semblance of offensive consistency as a team against the Orange's seemingly impregnable defense. Boeheim will have a clear edge throughout the entire game.
2. Brice Johnson Only Tar Heel To Show Up On Offense
Credit: Getty Images2. Brice Johnson Only Tar Heel To Show Up On Offense
Brice Johnson was a monster against Notre Dame in the Elite Eight, dropping 25 points and 12 rebounds. Although I firmly believe Syracuse will do a solid job at playing team defense against the Tar Heels, I'm still expecting Johnson to run roughshod over the Orange. But most of his teammates will pull vanishing acts, and that will be the difference.
1. Syracuse Wins 70-65
Credit: Getty Images1. Syracuse Wins 70-65
Let's be honest: No one thought Syracuse should have even made the NCAA tournament, so the Orange are clearly playing with house money at this point. However, don't think for one second Jim Boeheim won't have his guys ready to shock the masses by defeating North Carolina. Sure, the Tar Heels appear to be the best all-around team in the country as we speak, but Syracuse has a date with destiny in 2016.
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