2012 Champions - Kentucky

They were the number one seed overall and they proved it tonight. Hopefully you watched the game, as it was a dandy from start to finish. Sure, Kentucky had the lead and kept it throughout the game, however, Kansas made a push at the end to keep it close. Kansas really was struggling with their offense, or at least when they tried to set up their offense and run a play. The only plays that were working was the fast break, grab the rebound, run like mad down the court and score. If they let Kentucky get in front of them, their defense would stop them. I'm not sure what the final blocked shot count was, but I last saw a graphic that it was 10 blocked shots and a new tournament record. Though I did count three or four more.

In summary, the first ten minutes of the game was all about the fast break, the middle was Kentucky playing their offensive game, and the last ten was Kansas trying to chip away and make another come back, like they did with Ohio State. Oh, and there was one nasty looking rolled ankle. I had to turn away on the replay it was that bad. But he did play the remainder of the game.

Which brings us to the close of the 2012 Office Pool. Our winner this year is new to the pool, Sam Schmillen. Scored a total of 181 points, a 73% pick percentage. Correctly picked 11 of 16 final team, and selected both teams in the final game. Second place will go to Jessie Forga with 165 points, correctly picked eight of the final sixteen teams and a 65% pick percentage. While third place will go to Chad Redmann, who also scored 165 points, also picked eight of the final sixteen teams, but only had a 60% pick percentage. [The first tie breaker is is the most teams correct in the Sweet Sixteen, the second tie breaker is pick percentage]

Finally, last place and a free pick sheet in 2013 goes to Paul Woolson and his 49% pick percentage, plus correctly picking eight of the final sixteen teams.

And Then There Were Two

Kentucky versus Kansas

From our Pool, 49 people have Kentucky making to the final two teams, 22 people selected Kansas. Should be an exciting match up and yes, the Championship game is on Monday if your're still playing attention.

So that leaves us with two scenarios for this years office pool.

If Kentucky Wins: Results
If Kansas wins: Results

There are six different people who can place in the top three this year.

Tip off of the final game is 8:23 CMT.