Jay Bilas Picks Kentucky Over Santa Clara, Iowa State in Final Four

0:00On March 17, ESPN analyst Jay Belis has shared his bracket picks just ahead of the NCAA tournament starting Thursday. He sees 7th seeded Kentucky beating 10th seeded Santa Clara in the first round, but losing in the second round to 2nd seeded Iowa State. Kentucky faces some risks early on due to injuries and uneven play, while Santa Clara brings size and skill across the board. Still, Biles expects Kentucky's guard Otega Owe to step up and get them through that opener. In the round of 32 match-up, Iowa State's forward Joshua Jefferson stands out, posting career best of 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game this season. Biles rounds out his bracket with the final four of Arizona, Michigan State, Illinois, and Iowa State. He predicts Arizona topping Michigan State in the title game for their first championship in almost 20 years. Kentucky players and fans will aim to push past those projections when they tip off against Santa Clara this week.

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