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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

The Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center is the best post-season college conference tournament

I think it's the best post-season college conference tournament because you always know it's Kansas City. It's always Sprint Center. Pretty easy for a lot of the school's fans to get here.

This is a subjective matter of opinion.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Kansas lacks the cohesiveness of Kansas State and Texas Tech heading into the Big 12 tournament

They're starting four freshmen right now... they don't have the cohesiveness, I think, that K-State and Texas Tech have going into this tournament this week.

Kansas reached the Big 12 final but lost to Iowa State. Neither K-State nor Texas Tech won the tournament.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Zion Williamson is the closest thing to LSU-era Shaquille O'Neal in terms of physical dominance

I've never seen anything like him. The closest thing I can remember to Zion is when Shaq played at LSU. And not in terms of how good a player he is, but just the cartoon character nature of this kid's physical dominance.

This is a subjective scouting comparison.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Nike will sign Zion Williamson to a $75M-$100M deal because of his marketing potential

I think Nike's going to sign him to a $75 million to $100 million deal because, A, they owe it to him, but, B, this kid's going to sell sneakers... I guarantee you when he's in the NBA, they're going to double stitch those bad boys.

Zion signed a 7-year, $75 million deal with Jordan Brand (Nike) in July 2019.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Duke will not advance past the Elite Eight if Zion Williamson doesn't play

No. No, I don't. I think this kid is so dominant, guys... if Zion doesn't play... no.

Zion Williamson played in every game of the tournament for Duke, so the condition was never met.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Ja Morant is the second-best player in the 2019 NBA Draft and an electric passer

I think he's the second-best player in the draft... This kid is unique because he, I got to say it the right way, he's Trey Young with more athleticism... I'd be shocked if he doesn't go two.

Ja Morant was selected 2nd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Florida State is a March Madness dark horse because of their incredible length

One, they've been good all year, but no one ever talks about them... that's Florida State because they got like 15 guys. I mean, and they got like seven guys over seven feet. It's amazing... All they did this year in a great league is go... 25-6.

Florida State reached the Sweet 16 but lost to Gonzaga.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Maryland's Bruno Fernando will end up being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft

They have a developing young big guy in Bruno Fernando who's going to end up in the lottery. People don't know that yet because I think our guys at ESPN have him 27th. He's going to end up in the lottery.

Bruno Fernando was drafted 34th overall (2nd round) by the 76ers (traded to Hawks), failing to reach the lottery.
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Fran FraschillaFran Fraschilla

Utah State is a sneaky mid-major dark horse to watch in the NCAA tournament

If you want a sneaky team, if they get in, and that's a sneaky mid-major, would be Utah State... Sneaky good team. Good coach, a lot of shooters, and a good young big man.

Utah State entered as an 8-seed and lost to Washington in the first round.

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