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Kentucky vs Connecticut

Your guide, preview and game thread for the NCAA tournament final between the Wildcats and Huskies

Jonathan Daniel

The freshmen-led Kentucky Wildcats take on the Connecticut Huskies led by senior Shabazz Napier for the NCAA title. Here's what you need to know:

Tip-off time: 9:10 p.m. eastern, 6:10 p.m. pacific

Where are they playing: Jerry-World, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, TX

Watch on: CBS

Calling the game: Jim Nantz, Steve Kerr, Greg Anthony and Tracy Wolfson

Prospects to watch:
- Julius Randle, Freshman, PF, UK
- James Young, Freshman, 2G/SF, UK
- Andrew Harrison, Freshman, CG, UK
- Aaron Harrison, Freshman, 2G, UK
- Dakari Johnson, Freshman, C, UK
- Shabazz Napier, Senior, PG, UConn
- Ryan Boatright, Junior, CG, UConn

Prediction: Kentucky's freshman are too much for UConn to handle, they win their ninth title 61-57 over the Huskies.

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