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Shannon Ryan

BRIEF: Shannon Ryan's college basketball predictions

Nov. 14--Final Four

Duke, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kentucky.

National champion

Kentucky. Last season's runners-up will showcase another group of dazzling freshmen, veterans including junior Alex Poythress and Willie Cauley-Stein as well as the sophomore Harrison twins and coach John Calipari's platoon system en route to a second national title in four seasons.

Player of the year

Marcus Paige, North Carolina. After leading the Tar Heels with 17.5 points and 4.2 assists as a sophomore, the 6-foot-1 point guard should flourish again this season. His knack for taking over games should propel North Carolina to the Final Four.

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