The NCAA basketball tournament is in full swing and everyone is asking the question: who will win? Kansas and North Carolina are two of the top contenders and both teams have a strong chance of taking home the title. So, who will win? Kansas or North Carolina?
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Kansas
Kansas has been one of the best teams in the country this season. They have a great mix of experienced players and talented youngsters. They also have a very good coach. North Carolina is a good team, but they are not as good as Kansas.
Roster
Kansas:
Vance Jackson- F- 6’9”- Freshman
Dedric Lawson- F- 6’9”- Junior
KU will have to rely on its bench players to step up in this game, as North Carolina has a deep bench and Kansas does not. One player who will need to step up is freshman F Vance Jackson, who is averaging 5.9 PPG and 2.8 RPG. Lawson, a junior, is the Jayhawks’ leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 19.2 PPG and 10.3 RPG.
Record
In order to make a Final Four run, Jayhawks need to add a few more wins to their regular season total. Here’s a look at where they stand:
-The Jayhawks are 28-3 overall and 17-1 in the Big 12. They have already clinched a share of the conference title and can win the outright championship with a victory Saturday at Texas Tech or a TCU loss to Baylor.
-Kansas has won 14 straight games, its longest winning streak since 15 in a row during the 2013-14 season. The Jayhawks are also 17-0 at home, matching the best home record in school history set by the 1997-98 team.
-Kansas is ranked No. 1 in the AP poll for the sixth consecutive week, matching the longest streak in school history set from Feb. 3 to March 9, 1997. The Jayhawks have also been ranked No. 1 for 10 weeks overall this season, tying for second most in a single season in school history (2010-11).
Coach
In basketball, the head coach is the leader of the team on the court. They are responsible for making sure that their players are in the right position and play to their strengths. The coach also decides what plays to run and makes adjustments to put their team in the best position to win.
Bill Self is the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks. He has been coaching at Kansas since 2003 and has led them to 14 straight conference championships. Self is a very good coach and has a lot of experience leading his team to success.
Roy Williams is the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. He has been coaching at North Carolina since 2003 and has led them to 13 conference championships. Williams is a very good coach and has a lot of experience leading his team to success.
North Carolina
The Tar Heels are the better team and they should win this game. They have more experience and they are better at shooting.
Roster
(2) Cole Anthony 6-3 185 Fr. G Orlando, FL
(5) Andrew Platek 6-4 195 Jr. G/F Northfield, MA
(13) Christian Keeling 6-4 205 Sr. G Charleston, SC
(14) Leaky Black 6-7 200 So. G/F Melbourne, FL
(15) Armando Bacot Jr 6-10 250 So. F Richmond, VA
(21) Sterling Manley 6-11 240 Jr. F Ewing, NJ
(22) Brandon Robinson 6-5 190 Jr. G Douglasville, GA
(24) Jeremiah Francis 7-0 185 So. G/F Pickerington, OH
(30) K J Smith 6-4 210 So. G/F Charlotte, NC
Record
Kansas vs North Carolina – Which team has the better record?
In terms of record, both Kansas and North Carolina have been very successful. Kansas has a record of 27-3, while North Carolina has a slightly better record of 28-2. Both teams have lost to ranked opponents this season, with Kansas losing to Baylor and Oklahoma, and North Carolina losing to Duke and Virginia.
Coach
Roy Williams is the current head men’s basketball coach for the University of North Carolina. He has been coaching the team since 2003, and has led them to three National Championships (2005, 2009, 2017). He is considered one of the best coaches in college basketball history.
Analysis
It’s the NCAA Basketball National Championship game and everyone wants to know: Who will win, Kansas or North Carolina? Here, we will provide an analysis of both teams so that you can make an informed decision.
Head-to-Head
In order to decide who will win, we must first take a look at the two teams head-to-head. In the last ten years, Kansas and North Carolina have played each other twice. In both of those games, Kansas came out on top with a final score of 84-66 in 2010 and 80-67 in 2012.
Looking more closely at the two teams, it is evident that Kansas has a more successful basketball program than North Carolina does. In the last five years, Kansas has made it to the Sweet Sixteen four times, while North Carolina has only made it twice. Furthermore, Kansas has made it to the Elite Eight three times in the last five years, while North Carolina has only made it once. Lastly, Kansas has made one appearance in the Final Four in the last five years while North Carolina has not made an appearance in the Final Four in the last five years. Given these facts, it seems that Kansas is more likely to win than North Carolina is.
Predictions
These two teams have met a total of four times, with North Carolina winning three of those matchups. Kansas’ only win came in the NCAA tournament back in 2012. Given that North Carolina has won the majority of the time, it’s safe to say that they have the upper hand going into this game.
North Carolina is also coming into this game with a bit more momentum, having won their last eight games. In contrast, Kansas has lost two of their last three games. This could be a factor in the outcome of the game, as teams that are on a winning streak tend to have more confidence and perform better than teams that are struggling.
Finally, North Carolina has a slight edge in terms of experience. Their starting lineup consists of three seniors and two juniors, while Kansas’ starting lineup has two seniors and three freshmen. This could be an important factor, as upperclassmen typically have more composure and been in more pressure-filled situations than underclassmen.
Based on all of these factors, it appears that North Carolina is favored to win this game against Kansas.
