National Championship Game Preview

Preview

Gonzaga is searching for their first National title in school history while North Carolina is searching for their sixth. Just a year after losing in the National Championship game to Villanova, the Tar Heels are looking for revenge this time against the 37-1 Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Tar Heels are the favourites to win the game but Gonzaga did have the best regular season out of all the college basketball teams this year.

Strengths

Gonzaga:                                         North Carolina:

- Rebounding (40.5 RPG)               - Rebounding (43.4 RPG)

- Offence (83.1 PPG)                      - Offence (84.3 PPG)

- Defence (61.2 OPPG)                  - Offensive Rebounds (13.8 ORPG)

Weaknesses

Gonzaga:                                         North Carolina:

- Free Throw % (71.9%)                 - Free Throw (70.6%)

- Offensive Rebounds (8.2 ORPG) - Opponent made 3's (7.9 Opp 3m)

- Opponent offensive rebounds (9.1) - Blocks (3.3 BPG)


Players to watch

Gonzaga

Nigel William-Goss ( 16.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.7 APG )

William-Goss had a slow start to the tournament but in his last two games he's averaging 23 ppg. If he can put up those numbers again tonight UNC could be in trouble.

Przemek Karnowski ( 12.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2 APG )

Karnowski has been a tough player to deal with defences, his size and strength allow him to get to the rim to score. He was a huge factor in the teams win over South Carolina in the Final Four.


North Carolina

Kennedy Meeks ( 12.7 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 1.1 APG )

Meeks came in clutch against Oregon in the Final Four he had 25 points and 14 rebounds, one of those rebounds was the game winning rebound. Another big performance by Meeks could lead to North Carolina capturing it's 6 National Title.

Justin Jackson ( 18.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.8 APG )

Jackson is UNC's best player and he's shown why with his play this tournament. Gonzaga not only have to worry about Jackson on offence but also be weary of him on defence. His length, width and much improved shooting form lead to teams having no answers for him. Jackson, 22, his set to declare for the NBA draft this year, his final College Basketball game could be a big one.