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Men’s title game preview: Advantages, flaws, picks for Houston-Florida

With the championship on the line, what must Florida and Houston do to prevail -- and what could stop them?

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The clash of styles in Florida vs. Houston has makings of a compelling championship

Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.

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    WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

    Seth Greenberg: Walter Clayton Jr. is on a 'Kemba Walker type run'

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    What kind of challenge is Florida facing vs. Houston?

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    PAIN INDEX

    How bad were the Auburn, Duke losses in the Final Four?

    Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank the 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeats, from least to most devastating.

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    HOUSTON ELIMINATES DUKE

    Houston takes down Duke after chaotic ending, books spot in title game

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    The secret to Houston's incredible comeback: Toughness and an ability to 'hang in there'

    Though their season looked over, the Cougars stayed tough and found a way to pull out a miraculous win.

    18hMyron Medcalf

    SUPER SATURDAY

    Best men's Final Four ... ever?! Breaking down epic comebacks by Houston, Florida

    The Final Four of all No. 1 sees more than delivered. Our team breaks down what they saw in San Antonio.

    22hJeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf
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    BASKETBALL BETTING

    Betting buzz: 'I got 20k and a heck of a story' Gators fan's parlay ends with Duke loss

    A Florida bettor avoided disaster by selling half of his $168,300 futures parlay ticket prior to Duke's upset loss to Houston.

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    Florida or Houston? Best best for the big game

    Greg Peterson provides full analysis on the bets to make on the men's national championship game on Monday.

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    HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS

    Duke, UConn commits secure titles of their own on Final Four weekend

    Cameron and Cayden Boozer are Duke-bound like their dad -- former NBA star Carlos Boozer -- while fellow national champion Kelis Fisher is headed to UConn.

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