Before U.S. Bank Stadium hosts its first Final Four this weekend, college basketball writer SCOTT RICHEY breaks down each team:
TEXAS TECH (30-6)
Why they're in Minneapolis: Four tournament games — and three blowouts — only cemented the Red Raiders as the No. 1 defense in the country. They're not bad offensively, either, winning by an average of 15 points in the first four rounds.
Why they'll cut down the nets: Talent matters as much as system and execution. Texas Tech has it in soon-to-be lottery pick Jarrett Culver.