NCAA Elite 8: (1) Duke vs (3) Baylor

[insidehoops]

Sunday, March 28, 2010

5:05pm ET: (1) Duke vs (3) Baylor

Discuss the game!

The AP reports: The similarities between Baylor and Duke are obvious in that both are small private schools known for their academic excellence. But there has never been any comparing their success in men

[JMT]

To me, this one comes down to a couple factors: whether Duke's revitalized inside game can match Baylor's size advantage, and which big time scorer, Scheyer or Dunn, has the most efficient game.

Baylor runs everything through Dunn and, when hot, he's a beast. But when he's cold, they have a really tough time finding consistent offense. Scheyer looked much better vs Purdue than he has recently, and usually exercises decent judgement when his shot isn't falling.

If Singler can compete in the mid-range area despite Baylor's size and zone, the Bears will be in trouble.

Enjoy!

[TennesseeFan]

Got Baylor winning 78-71

[The GM]

Scheyer has to shoot the ball well and let Nolan run the offense for us to win if not we could get run over.

Prediction: 75-73 Duke.

[Undisputed]

This is gonna be a good one. I'm pulling for Duke, but Baylor could take this one home.

[MK2V1GP]

I'm pulling for Duke, but I think Baylor will take this one without much trouble.

[Qwyjibo]

I'm pulling for Duke, but I think Baylor will take this one without much trouble.

Same. Hope Duke wins but if Baylor just plays a smart game, their athleticism should win it.

[JMT]

Just the kind of matchup that folks say Duke loses: big, mobile athletes, explosive speed. But their Big 3 has looked awfully good. Should be big fun.

I'll take Baylor.

[KG215]

Unfortunately, the only for me to salvage any good feelings from this season is dook missing out on the Final Four. I think Baylor is very capable of beating them, but I'm not nearly as sure of it as some of you.

[GP_20]

Alrite Duke, show them what you are all about. All my expert analysis points towards you guys being the best. Today is the time to show it.

2010 Champions

[Hawker]

I'm never going to Waco again if Baylor wins. Go Duke.

[Posterize246]

Let's get'r DUNN!

[MK2V1GP]

For once Glove, I hope you're right.

[Jailblazers7]

I love me some udoh.

[joyner82]

Baylor will win big unless Duke goes unconscious from 3. By big I mean 15+. Baylor is much quicker, athletic, and longer at every position. I see no way Duke wins the game.