This year, Memphis, UCLA, Tennessee, North Carolina and Duke are forces to be reckoned with come the Final Four.

As the 2008 NCAA college basketball regular season winds down and conference tournaments tip off, North Carolina, Memphis, UCLA, Tennessee, Kansas, Duke, Stanford, Xavier, Texas and Wisconsin became the top ten teams this year and it looks like there will be no easy picks.

Most of these teams have very long standing traditions specifically in basketball. With this being said then we know how much hard work goes in and out of these schools gyms.

One of the most impressive players this year comes from Kansas State in the name of Michael Beasley. A player averaging 12.6 Rebounds, 26.7 Points, 1.6 Steals and 1.4 blocks a game who by far has the potential to be dominant in the professional league as well.

Not far behind is Tyler Hansbrough from North Carolina averaging 10.4 rebounds, 1.6 Steals and 23.4 points a contest. Not to shabby on his 2nd year at the helm of the Tar Heels. Being next in voting to J.J. Redick last year for the ACC player of the year has to bring pressure this time around, naturally Tyler is taking it head on.

Another impressive year as usual and kudos to one of the best coaches in basketball history is Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Another year and another team rich in teamwork and fast paced offensive dominance. The team embracing the 3-point shot this year is another marvel. Add to the fact that Cameron Indoor Stadium is one of the toughest places to play in the nation. Teams have their hands full against Coach K and his boys.

Coming next is Memphis under the guidance of John Calipari. With their patented execution and superb finishes, not to mention having just one loss the whole season. Make a mistake against this team and you will regret dearly. They are also considered one of the favorites to win the title this season, so head’s up everyone.

Lastly, can Chris Lofton and the Smith boys (JaJuan Smith and Tyler Smith) carry Tennessee to the promise land? Being on a team with the highest point average has it’s good days and bad days.

After beating heavily favored Memphis, the Volunteers ran into a slump and lost their next game and almost lost against Kentucky who was without Patrick Patterson. Consistency issues, maybe? Regardless of that, this team still is a threat going to the glory land in the coming March Madness bracket tournament.

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North Carolina Tar Heels 6-1

UCLA Bruins 9-2

Memphis Tigers 6-1

Duke Blue Devils 9-1

Ohio State Buckeyes 100-1

Florida Gators 100-1

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