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Friday, March 1
Updated: March 26, 5:06 PM ET
 
Users: There is no favorite

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Who will be the last one standing next Monday night? ESPN.com users tried to answer that question, and they had a hard time coming up with just one team. All four teams in Atlanta have a shot at the national title, and users say it's hard to pick a favorite.

That said, here are some of your responses:

Rock Chalk Jayhawk
Kansas all the way. If we have learned anything this season, it is that the Big 12 is the toughest conference in the country. Look for the Jayhawks to squeeze by the Terps and out-talent the Sooners in a close, hard-fought championship game.

Stephen Hardy
Arlington, VA


Kansas will not have as tough a time with Maryland as everyone is expecting. It won't be a blowout but Kansas will win by a score of 85-75. This will set up a rematch of the 1988 championship game between Kansas and Oklahoma. OU won't be able to match the intensity of Kansas. KU is national champs, 80-73. No more monkeys anywhere near Roy Williams, the best coach in the country --bar none.

Kelly Bates
Reeds Spring, Missouri


KANSAS, Kansas, Kansas. Why? Because Roy has changed some things about himself. He is a lot more relaxed than in years past. I have been a fan a long time and noticed these changes about two years ago. He is at peace with his system and his program. He is KU, and he proved that with his loyalty. Now his program will give him what is due. This will be the year Kansas wins it.

Michael G
Pittsburg, KS


In my mind, you have to like Kansas over Maryland. Maryland thinks they like to run, but then again, so did Oregon, and look what happened to them. Kirk Hinrich is the most underrated point guard in America. Kansas has a better inside presence than Maryland. Collison and Gooden can run the floor and bang with the best of them. Not to take anything away from the Terps, they played in a tough conference, but I think Kansas is out to prove something. ... My pick for the championship is a rematch of the '88 final: KU vs OU with the Jayhawks winning a close game.

Matt LaCasse
Grinnell, IA


The sentimental favorite has to be Roy Williams. After turning down his dream job from his home state in Chapel Hill in order to keep coaching this group of players, Roy has helped turn around a team that in years past lacked the mental toughness and physical presence to win a game down the stretch. We are going to be Rock, Chalk Jayhawking in Atlanta.

Andito
Ann Arbor, Michigan


Fear the Turtle!
When it comes down to it, nobody has the leadership the Terps have and that my friend is the difference in this year's Final Four. Forget basketball -- I would go to war with Juan Dixon knowing we would win, and in basketball, its no different. Yes, Kansas and Oklahoma are tremendous teams and Indiana has shown a lot of heart to just get here but do you honestly believe this senior class of Dixon, Baxter, and Mouton is going to let these Terps down? I dont think so.

Mike Lee
College Park, Md


Depth, experience, physically talented and above all that -- big-hearted!!! Juan Dixon will not let the Terps lose. They will cut down the nets in Atlanta.

Scott Stanford
Marshfield, WI


The Terps will finally get the label of "best program to never win a national title" off their back. Somehow, Lonny Baxter finds a way to out-play every big man that he faces and Juan Dixon has a "Tiger-like" approach to the final round. Gary Williams will motivate Chris Wilcox to dominate Drew Gooden and Nick Collison in the paint and have two monster games in the Final Four on his way to being named the MVP before turning pro this summer.

R. Cintron
Crofton, MD


No way do the Terps come this far TWO YEARS IN A ROW to be turned away at the door again. Watch as Dixon (the REAL Player of the Year), Baxter and Wilcox send the Jayhawks packing. Once Oklahoma buries Indy, it's only a matter of time (40 minutes to be exact) until Gary Williams' Terps are cutting down the nets in Atlanta. Oh and a special shout out to all the Puke, uh, that is, Duke fans WATCHING FROM HOME!!! Terps all the way!!

Nick
College Park, MD


OU makes its case
Oklahoma will defeat Kansas in the championship. Kansas likes to run, but the athleticism of the Sooners and their ability to keep up with the Jayhawks will be what carries them to victory in a high-scoring contest.

Mark Ludovico
Hamden, CT


It would be an unfortunate underestimation of the Sooners to have anyone else favored to win it all. Neither the Hoosiers, Jayhawks nor the Terrapins will be able to stop the relentless momentum of Kelvin Sampson's superior squad.

Trey Partin
Macon, GA


Oklahoma beat Kansas in the Big 12 tourney to win it and only get a No. 2 seed. They beat both Maryland and Kansas and still critics suggest that they re-seed the teams so Maryland and Kansas can meet in the final. I wish they would re-seed so Oklahoma could beat them both, AGAIN!

Adam Rogers
Norman, OK


If the referees realize that it is athleticism, not fouls that gives Oklahoma players the ability to out-rebound and out-play teams, it will be a cake walk for the Sooners. Hold the quick whistles and let the young men rumble!!!

Horace McCorvey
Tyler, Texas


All about the underdog
When it is all said and done, while players play the game, it is the coach that wins it. It is the coach who has the trust of his players, whose players believe in his plays and follow the path he leads them down. The coach who most exemplifies this is Mike Davis. His Hoosiers are committed to winning for him, almost as much for themselves. So, when the dust settles and they crown this year's champion, Indiana fans should expect to find themselves back in days of glory.

William Yancey
San Diego, CA


Indiana is going to win the championship. None of the other teams are going to get up for Indiana like they would against Duke. I think IU will surprise everyone with stellar 3-point shooting and the solid inside play of Jared Jeffres, not to mention their tenacious defense.

Mark Adams
Granger, IN





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