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We are now down to two teams. The Houston Cougars will take on the Florida Gators for the national championship. In the Women’s championship game on Sunday, UConn blew out South Carolina to cut down the nets. Florida beat Auburn in a battle between great SEC teams in the first game. Walter Clayton Jr. has been great during this tournament run. Clayton Jr. finished with 34 points in the win over the Tigers. Houston took down the tournament favorite, Duke in the second game. The Cougars used their stout defense in the second half to take down the Blue Devils. Duke and Florida were my original picks to play in the college basketball championship game. Who wins the championship between Houston and Florida tonight?

How Can Florida Win?

We already know that this Gators team goes as far as Walter Clayton Jr. takes them. If Clayton Jr. gets hot, this will force the Cougars to double team him. Florida has other players that can step up. Will Richard had a pair of good games against Maryland and UConn earlier. Thomas Haugh has stepped up on the offensive and defensive end for the Gators. The interior defense from Alex Condon will be vital for Florida also. Florida will need a collective effort because the Cougars got the best defense in the country. Florida has been a great second half team during the tournament. Houston has stepped up their defense in the second half so something will have to give.

How Can Houston Win?

Walter Clayton Jr. is the X factor for both teams. If he plays well, the Gators have a chance at winning their first championship since 2007. If Houston can create problems for Clayton Jr. it will mean the Cougars have a great chance to win. J’Wan Roberts was great on both ends of court against Duke. The big men for Florida are very active and he’ll have his work cut out for himself. L.J. Cryer is someone for the Cougars who can go off like Clayton Jr. The physicality of Houston could cause problems for the Gators. The Cougars will have to crash the boards the same way they did against the Blue Devils. Can the Houston Cougars finally cut down the nets and win their first championship?

Who Wins the Championship?

I’m looking forward to seeing Walter Clayton Jr. and LJ Cryer go at each other. Clayton Jr. has been the best player in the tournament. He will decide the game and who will win the championship. Houston will have to be at their best against him, but he still hits difficult shots. Florida is a great come from behind team and has proven it throughout the tournament. Houston wears you down in the second half with their defense. Something must be done in this game and I’m picking the Cougars to finally cut down the nets. Houston Wins the Championship

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