http://www.espn.com/espn/dickvitale...16-thoughts-2018-19-college-basketball-season
1. Virginia wins national championship
The Cavaliers bounced back after a stunning loss to UMBC in the first round last year. That was the first men's No. 16 vs. No. 1 upset. Tony Bennett's team found ways to win in tough situations against Purdue, Auburn and Texas Tech. The Cavs were down 14 in the first half against Gardner-Webb. Kyle Guy earned MOP honors while Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter also shined.
2. Texas Tech makes great run to national title game
Chris Beard was my pick as Coach of the Year. The Red Raiders were picked seventh in the Big 12 preseason poll and unranked in the AP preseason poll. Jarrett Culver raised his game. Matt Mooney was outstanding in the national semifinal against Michigan State. Tariq Owens was a defensive dynamo.
1. Virginia wins national championship
The Cavaliers bounced back after a stunning loss to UMBC in the first round last year. That was the first men's No. 16 vs. No. 1 upset. Tony Bennett's team found ways to win in tough situations against Purdue, Auburn and Texas Tech. The Cavs were down 14 in the first half against Gardner-Webb. Kyle Guy earned MOP honors while Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter also shined.
2. Texas Tech makes great run to national title game
Chris Beard was my pick as Coach of the Year. The Red Raiders were picked seventh in the Big 12 preseason poll and unranked in the AP preseason poll. Jarrett Culver raised his game. Matt Mooney was outstanding in the national semifinal against Michigan State. Tariq Owens was a defensive dynamo.
