Final Four: High-octane O vs. shutdown D

Trey Burke (3), Michigan's leader and the AP Player of the Year, has not faced a defense like Syracuse's.

Final Four: High-octane O vs. shutdown D

Brandon Triche, above, and backcourt mate Michael Carter-Williams are the stars of Syracuse's zone.

Final Four: High-octane O vs. shutdown D

Unheralded Wichita State has unheralded stars, such as Carl Hall, who used to work in a light bulb factory.

Final Four: High-octane O vs. shutdown D

Louisville's Russ Smith - nicknamed "Russdiculous" - was chosen the Midwest's most outstanding player.

Final Four: High-octane O vs. shutdown D

ATLANTA - Syracuse is brimming with confidence, largely because of its suffocating style when the other team has the ball.

Final Four: Pitino aware that no Ware may put Louisville in a bind

Kevin Ware started only one game this season, but his absence leaves a void on offense and defense for the No. 1-seeded Cardinals.

Final Four: Pitino aware that no Ware may put Louisville in a bind

ATLANTA - His full-leg cast and crutches aside, Kevin Ware is no different than the rest of his Louisville teammates this week.

Final Four: Wichita St. out to make a name for itself in semi

Carl Hall and his Wichita State teammates didn't get much attention coming out of high school, or even later in some cases. They've consoled themselves by cutting down nets in their march to the Final Four.

Final Four: Wichita St. out to make a name for itself in semi

ATLANTA - More than 30 years ago, Cliff Levingston was part of a powerhouse team at Wichita State that was stocked with future NBA talent, and to this day he believes it underachieved.