This is the time for the Cougars to shine. This matchup suits them well, as they have played well (3-1 SU) vs. fast-paced teams (Arizona, Oklahoma State, UCF), and Bama plays at the highest tempo in the NCAA. BYU can shoot the lights out from three-point range, but they have taken significant steps to improve in other areas, attacking the rim on offense to get to the free-throw line and switching to more zone on defense. The result? BYU went 11-1 in its last 12 games, getting to the charity stripe often and preventing its opponents from getting many looks at the rim, forcing them into more difficult shots from the perimeter (17th in eFG defense over the past six weeks).

Alabama doesn't pressure the basketball well enough to throw a wrench into the Cougars' game plan, as Bama doesn't force turnovers (353rd in opponent turnover rate). The Tide were a great team, but they won't make it back to the Final Four.