Final Four Picks

I couldn't help but sympathize with Lonzo Ball as Kentucky shredded him, my bracket, and my bank account all at once. It must be tough when you're dad says you're better than Steph Curry (a two-time NBA MVP) and a kid your age is dropping 39 points on your head.

It was my fault. I let Lonzo's game, combined with his dad's big talk, to completely sway my decision. I convinced myslef that Lonzo had that certain "it" factor and the Bruins were destined to go all the way. Pretty shabby analysis in my part.\

Anyway, I took the elite eight off in order to really evaluate the remaining teams left. Therefore, I'm gifting you with two pick this week and I can guarantee they will cash out.

Or at least I hope at this point... here goes nothing! (except my money and yours potentially!)

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Final Four

Souther Carolina (+7) vs Gonzaga (-7)

Bro Montana's Pick: Gonzaga -7

The South Carolina run has been truly amazing. Frank Martin and his squad are a scrappy-as-hell bunch, but this is by far the deepest team Mark Few has ever coached, considering blue-chipper Zach Collins is the team's sixth-man. Twenty-five years ago, Few would've died to sign a nationally touted recruit to his program. This year he can't even find one a starting spot. The Zags' experience and impressive size will be too much for the Gamecocks in the end. I expect them to pull away comfortably in the second half.

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Final Four

Oregon (+4.5) vs UNC (-4.5)

Bro Montana's Pick: UNC -4.5

UNC is the prototype for consistent dominance. They manage to recruit high school all-Americans who are just barely not good enough to leave for the draft after just one season. The result is a squad that always carries experience and talent in bunches. Joel Berry is the ideal floor general for a big game like this. Oregon's run has been impressive but I expect the absence of Chris Bucher will finally catch up to them in the semifinal.