History WILL be made.

After a tumultuous yet dramatic season, only four remain

in the quest for the first ever ECBA league championship.

At the beginning of 2008, it was announced there would not be another installment in the 2K Sports College Hoops series.  Since then, only a select few have stuck around have stuck around and battled.  Not for money in a big-time tournament or exposure, but rather their passion for college basketball.  In a league that originally consisted of ten, only four are still alive in the chase for a championship. 

Mad 3Wok (Xavier):  If there was ever an inconsistent player in this league, Mad 3Wok is it.  An impressive win over SC Upstate was the highlight of the Musketeers' season.  They gained entry into the final four by defeating Butler in a one game playoff.  Although their odds are slim, a team that can shoot always has a chance. 

SlickKilla15 (Utah):  What more can be said about the Utes offensively?  Their center can shoot the ball, as can the majority of their team.  However, their defense is what has put them in this position.  With a deadly 2-3 Matchup Zone, teams will need to make shots to have any prayer of defeating this perennial powerhouse. 

BbALL iiZ LiF3 (Gonzaga):  The Zags have been an offensive juggernaut all year.  At one point Austin Daye was actually averaging 28 points per game.  There is no doubt that this team is the most talented in the final four, but beating Utah's 2-3 Matchup Zone in the semi-finals will be key.  In their first matchup, the Bulldogs struggled to hit shots.  You may chalk up that victory to Utah's strength of help defense.

VandyRedskins30 (SC Upstate):  Possibly the most fundamentally sound player in the ECBA, Vandy's lone losses have come to teams who are in the final four (Gonzaga & Xavier).  With 7'3" Nick Schneiders having the height mismatch over nearly anyone he may go against, he will need to shoot a high percentage & rebound efficiently to deliver the Spartans a championship.  Zac Rich may also be a factor.

 

Regardless of what happens, this should be an intense & intriguing final four.