Is UCLA strong championship contender?

Question

What are chances that UCLA gets a #1 seed in the tourney and also do you think they can win the tourney even though they are somewhat inconsistent.

Answer 1

I don't think they will get a #1 seed, but I do think they can make it back to the Final Four. They got the defense, they just have to show up offensively, that means Arron Aflalo must play big consistently. The early loss in the Pac-10 tournament might be just what they needed.

Answer 2

With Ohio State, Wisconsin, Florida, UNC and Kansas all making it to their tournament finals, I'm not sure that UCLA will get a #1 seed. You also have Memphis lurking around with a one loss season and a conference tourney. UCLA hurt itself with the big conference loss. I look for the other guys to make up major ground by winning their conferences.

I also am not sure that UCLA can pull off that many wins in a row. This year the tournament will have more parody then ever and it's going to be tough no matter what seed you have. Florida looks exceptionally strong and they did the same thing last year by dropping a few games at the end of the season and then went 11-0 to win the Championship. And Kansas had looked freakishly good in the past few weeks, but not sure how long that will last.

But as well all know this is the NCAA tourney and anything can happen. The last time the tournament had this much parody Villanova won it all as an #8 seed.

Answer 3

At this point I think the teams that are going to win are teams that you cannot see a clear weekness like UCLA, Texas A&M, and Kansas.

With Florida you just have to stop their outside shooting.
With Wisconsin you just have to score.
With Ohio State, North Carolina, and Texas you just have to stop their centers.

Answer 4

i think anyone can win the championship but i think Ucla has one of the better chances.