NCAA Final

Florida backed up their #1 overall seed with another convincing championship. Ohio St. never really had a chance to make a comeback and take the lead. Every time it started to get close, another Gator made a big shot to push the lead up again. The backcourt was the story for Florida tonight, with Humphey, Brewer, and Green all having very good games. The 3 of them were 10-18 from 3pt, and always came through. Noah wasn't much of a factor, but Horford had another solid game with 18 points.

Ohio St. was nothing like they had been during the rest of the tournament. Tonight it was all Oden and nobody else. They only shot 4-23 (17.4%) from 3, and let Florida get way too many wide open looks. The defense was weak for OSU letting Florida shoot almost 50% from the floor.

We now have to look at Florida's place in history with this group of players. I don't know are in the top 10 ever, but they are obviously much better than anybody out there right now. I really doubt all of the juniors will come back next year, but if they do, they should be #1 again. For Ohio St., I think that this game might make Oden the #1 pick in the NBA draft if he chooses to leave school this year. There's know way he'll be lower than 2nd.

And how will this affect Billy Donovan's decision to stay or leave for Kentucky? It might have no affect, because he might have already made up his mind. But, you have to admit that it would be hard for him to leave after winning 2 straight titles. Kentucky will get a very good coach no matter what Donovan decides, and will be back in contention for a title before too long.