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SI experts pick semifinal winners, championship winner and MOP

Will Billy Donovan and Florida cut down another net in Dallas? See what our experts think.

Will Billy Donovan and Florida cut down another net in Dallas? See what our experts think.

No. 2 Wisconsin (West) vs. No. 8 Kentucky (Midwest)

Most Outstanding Player

If Kentucky pulls off an upset to win the national championship, Julius Randle will be the reason why -- and the MOP.

If Kentucky pulls off an upset to win the national championship, Julius Randle will be the reason why -- and the MOP.

Randle grew up in Dallas. He will win the title and the MOP award there. Then he'll enter the NBA draft. This is something that might have been predicted in October but not December. It's indicative of Kentucky's turnaround.

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