The Vols don't plan on repeating their worst game of the year, when they lost to the Devils by 21. The Vols are confident. Though they don't have tons of star power, they know what it takes to win. Fleser says that, because of the Vols' balance, there's probably more individual pressure on Beard than on Lawson. (Maybe even more on Taurasi, who yesterday was named AP POY.)

Duke feels slighted that, after beating the Vols earlier, and after being #1 or #2 all season, so many have picked Tennessee. So they are trying to feed off their apparent underdog status. The hometown press is confident that Duke will prevail.

Geno says UConn has the best program right now, and that Tennessee's glory days are in the past. The Courant praises Geno's coaching accomplishments this year.

Play in the paint might be the key in the UConn-UT game. It'll be Moore, Turner, and Crockett against Stephens and Schreiber. Conlon's composure will help to steady the Huskies. The spirit of the Husky alums might also help. But, in the end, it will be largely up to Diana.

Texas is different from Villanova. While 'Nova won with a slow game and guard play, UT hopes to win with inside dominance. The Statesman recalls the great '86 championship year.