W e love those underdogs, you bet we do. We thrilled to Indiana State so long ago and George Mason more recently. But do we need them cluttering up our Final Four every year? Today we shall attempt to prove that we certainly do not. What we need -- indeed, what we have, experts and the seeding committee generally agree -- are the four best college basketball teams in the country, playing two games today, one Monday night, the winner declared the NCAA champion. Coverage on C8, 9 REUSSE'S PICKS
UCLA 64, MEMPHIS 58
Memphis did anything it wanted in drubbing Michigan State and Texas last weekend. The Tigers looked so good the bettors moved today's game from pick-'em to Memphis by 2 1/2 points this week. One problem: UCLA doesn't allow opponents to do what they want -- and that will be the case again tonight.
NORTH CAROLINA 84, KANSAS 71
Carolina might already have beaten the second-best team in the country in Louisville. The Tar Heels can run with Kansas, they play superior defense and are dominant on the boards.
PATRICK REUSSE
MEMPHIS VS. UCLA
5 today • Ch. 4
NORTH CAROLINA VS. KANSAS
About 7:40 today • Ch. 4
