[theVILLE]

The hottest team in the country is Butler, not Duke. Butler has won 25 straight, including wins over a 1 and a 2 seed and the Bulldogs have not given up 60 points in more than a month. They have held 12 of their last 13 opponents under 60 points.

Duke may win tomorrow night but if Shelvin Mack is able to play a full game, then it will be a very interesting contrast in styles. Butler's defense and ball handling allows it to win ugly games. Duke needs to shoot well and score in transition. I don't think that they can win if they allow Butler to dictate the tempo and don't think that Butler can win if the game is played in the 80s.

I can agree with you Butler is one of the hottest teams right now! Duke hasnt had to play a #1 seed...They couldnt make it there! So you have to give them props there...I am pulling for Butler to beat Duke...But you cant deny that Duke is playing some great ball right now