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NCAA Tournament Predictions: West Region: 5. Wisconsin vs. 12. Ole Miss
- Updated: March 18, 2013
5 Wisconsin (23-11, 12-6 Big Ten)-The Badgers turned it on late in the season, beating Ohio State, Michigan and Indiana down the stretch and reaching the Big Ten title game. Bo Ryan is one of the best coaches in the country and his Badgers always impose their style of play on opponents, which gives them a great chance to win. 6-1 junior guard Ben Brust leads Wisconsin in scoring at just 11.2 points per game, but Ryan Evans
Wisconsin should take care of Ole Miss because the Rebels simply don’t have the depth inside to contend with the Badgers.
KEY STATS:
28th Field Goal Percentage Defense (.440)
211th Field Goal Percentage (.426)
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Guard Marshall Henderson
12 Ole Miss (26-8, 12-6 SEC)-The Rebels are one of the highest-scoring teams in the country and could present matchup and style of play problems for the Badgers if junior guard Marshall Henderson can have a big game. Henderson is the Rebs’ heart and soul.
He’s crazy, outspoken and brash, but Henderson’s tongue-wagging enthusiasm is what makes the Rebels tick. He averages 20.1 points per game and virtually carried Ole Miss to the SEC title.
They do rebound the ball well, which could help them in this game. Mississippi ranks 19th nationally in rebounding (38.8 per game). They don’t have much size up front (their tallest player is 6-9), but they take after Henderson in terms of tenacity and effort on the glass.
KEY STATS:
7th Points Per Game (78.2)
19th Rebounds Per Game (38.8)
PREDICTION: Wisconsin
