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.