Championship Edges

The winning teams in men’s NCAA basketball championship game (1985-1998):

Had better field-goal average: Last nine of 14 champions

Had better free-throw average: Last nine of 14 champions

Had more rebounds: Last seven of 14 champions

Had more assists: Last seven of 14 champions

Had more blocks: Last six of 14 champions

Had fewer personal fouls: Last nine of 14 champions

Had fewer turnovers: Last seven of 14 champions

Led at halftime: Last 10 of 14 champions

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Source: World Features Syndicate