While I do believe that UCLA is the stronger team, don't be surprised to see Pitt take this one. They have a ton of experience getting to the Sweet 16 (possibly 4 times in the last 6 years ?) and if anybody can outcoach Howland, it would be his former student, Jaime Dixon. Look for Pitt to establish dominance on the glass and consistently look to get the ball to Gray inside. If Pitt can create scoring opportunities against a solid defensive unit like UCLA, look out for the upset baby !

easy win for ucla i think..affalo and collison will dominate pitts backcourt

Tournament experience and "home-court" advantage will be big factors in this game. Pitt has never, EVER, won more than 2 games in any NCAA tourney. UCLA has the legacy, but more importantly, they had a deep run lastt year, all the way to the National Championship game. They've been in this type of pressure situation before, and excelled, and Pitt simply hasn't. Since the game is in San Jose, you gotta figure the Bruins fans will be out in massive numbers. Also, Affalalo and Collision will be way too quick and versatile for either Fields or Graves to stop. Pitt doesn't have a "great" leader this year at guard as they have had in year's past; no Carl Krauser to bail them out of trouble. Plus, goofy Gray only seems to show up to play when he wants to, and that just won't cut it against the suffocating defense of UCLA. I don't think PITT has what it takes in the clutch to win this one, they squandered a huge lead against VCU and simply couldn't make any free throws to save their lives! UCLA's experience, talented guards, and semi-"homecourt" advantge will be enough for the victory. "Teachers" are 2-0 against their "Pupils" so far this tourney. It'll be 3-0 after this game.