Pick for the national title game

ByDick Vitale ESPN logo
Sunday, April 5, 2015

Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium should be special. No, Big Blue Nation won't be going for perfection.

Duke and Wisconsin should be a great final. Mike Krzyewski's Blue Devils beat Wisconsin earlier this season, 80-70, but these are different teams now.

In the first meeting, Sam Dekker and Justise Winslow each scored five points. Traevon Jackson scored 25, but he is not the same player since suffering a foot injury.

This contest features two of the best players in America, Jahlil Okafor and Frank Kaminsky.

The Badgers cannot become too emotional about their Saturday win over previously undefeated Kentucky. Duke's defense has been outstanding in the tourney.

Guard play will be vital in this game. Tyus Jones starred in the first meeting. Quinn Cook will be important, too.

I like Coach K to get his fifth national title, 74-71.

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