>>>Their opponent in the final will be the Duke Blue Devils. The contrast could not be starker. They are the ultimate traditional power, playing in the most prestigious conference, among the championship contenders year after year. They annually reload with a fresh batch of McDonald's All-American high school players. Like many great people or institutions, Duke basketball is both admired and reviled. (Just ask Tracy, LOL). They played very well yesterday, getting hot from behind the 3 point line and waxing West Virginia by 20. So here they are again in the championship game. Anyone in his right mind would pick them to win one more and cut down the nets.

FYI, Della Martin is a Duke grad, and as an undergrad, was student manager for Mens Basketball. She was headed to Indy this weekend with her family for the tournament.

Tamar