How far will our neighbors go? Is Gonzaga a final four team in your bracket?
Gonzaga faces a tough battle against North Carolina, who’s projected to win the tournament by many opinions. North Carolina wiped out Radford in the first round 101-58. The first round for Gonzaga was a success but a little bit of a struggle. The Zags were trailing by three at half time, and had to work out the first 12 minutes of the second half before they were able to come out on top.
If the Zags stand a chance at the elite 8, they’re going to need to get some strong defense against Lawson and Wayne Ellington who have sizzling hands. Lawson scored 23 points with six assists, no turnovers, and Ellington made 9 of his 16 shots, and had four assists against the Tigers. North Carolina continues to be a standard of the sport, and making it to yet another Sweet 16 is a perfect example of their intensity. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have a tough game ahead against the Zags.
The Zags have Goodson, Matt Bouldin, and Jeremy Pargo. The starting backcourt made 13 of 26 shots and 6-of-11 at 3 totaling 38 points against Western Kentucky. To challenge Carolina they’re going to need those players to make perimeter shots.
The Zags have their best shot at making it to the final four since 2006. Even though that was only three seasons ago, the team is more intense and more balanced. Getting to the Sweet 16 is another justification of their position as a national program.
Who will come out on top???
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