In a basketball world where elite guard play and sharpshooting is both cherished and prioritized, the outcome of this national championship game could be decided by the towering, physical players who make the most impact around the rim.
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot, a 6-foot-10 center, has more double-doubles in 2021-22 than anyone in the Atlantic Coast Conference has ever recorded in a single season. And the 6-foot-10 Kansas forward David McCormack has fought through a foot injury to power his team to the title game.
Both teams are littered with players who have taken over certain games to help their teams advance: The Tar Heels’ Caleb Love scored 30 points against U.