Most people expected Florida, who returned all five starters from its National Championship squad a year ago, to be back in the Final Four, and despite facing impossible expectations, these Gators (33-5) have done just that.
After capturing both the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament crowns, they have just more one goal left to accomplish.
Florida's edge over the opposition is two-fold - experience and talent. While UCLA made an impressive run to the Final Four, Florida remains the only other team to have advanced past the Sweet 16. Even when the game is close, no one doubts that Florida will win, given its ability to raise their game to a level no other team can match. When the Gators want to score, they score, and when they need to get a stop, they get it.
A major reason for that is the play of juniors Corey Brewer, Joakim Noah and Al Horford, who could all be making millions in the NBA right now. Instead, they're having in the time of their lives in Gainesville while toying with the opposition. Noah and Horford complement each other well in the low post, and Brewer can break down defenses at will.
And we haven't discussed point guard Taurean Green or sharpshooter Lee Humphrey, who would be stars on most teams, or bench players Walter Hodge and Chris Richard.
The only ones who can stop the Gators are themselves, but considering how badly they all want to repeat, losing in Atlanta isn't likely. Be prepared to watch Noah celebrate once again.
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