The Final Four is upon us, with two fantastic matchups on tap for Saturday night. The final game of our NCAA Tournament double-header pits two defensively-minded programs against one another. Duke, led by superstar Cooper Flagg, will have its hands full against a deep Houston roster. If the Cougars can pull off an upset, it’ll likely be due to Emanuel Sharp. The 21-year-old dropped 16 points against Tennessee in the Elite 8 last Sunday.
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Emanuel Sharp 3+ three-pointers made (+110)
The second leg of Saturday’s Final Four doubleheader could be an absolute rock fight. Duke and Houston rank inside the top five in adjusted defensive efficiency per KenPom. Both schools are big, physical, and like to play at their own pace. That’s not exactly a recipe for high-octane basketball. If anyone can get going on offense for the Cougars, its Emanuel Sharp. The Big 12 Tournament MVP ranks second on the team in points (12.7) and three-pointers made (2.4) per game.
Duke is at its best when protecting the paint, with shot-blockers Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach down low. The Blue Devils are good, not great, on the perimeter, ranking 80th in three-pointers allowed per game (6.9). That number has risen to 9.3 over the team’s last three games.
A sharpshooter like Sharp (pun intended) needs to take advantage of any crack in this formidable defense. The guard has knocked down at least three long balls in four of his last seven appearances. Houston’s chances of reaching the title game likely hinge on the performance of its star junior.
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