Florida32-6, 13-6 SEC

vs.

UCLA32-6, 17-4 Pac-10

Florida has ridden their rising star, Joakim Noah, all the way to the Final Four. Lee Humphrey provided an incredible spark in the Gators' win over George Mason hitting 6 of 12 three-pointers. Noah is going to have to play well against the Bruins in order for Florida to get the win.

UCLA played sloppy throughout the NCAA Tournament until their match-up with LSU. The Bruins came out smokin' offensively and totally shut down the LSU attack defensively. Farmar and Afflalo must play well, but the key for UCLA will be stopping the deep frontcourt of Florida.

Let's see how the starters match-up position by position.

Guards

Taurean Green

vs.

Jordan Farmar

Lee Humphrey

vs.

Arron Afflalo

Best Shooter: For UCLA, the best shooter on their team is Jordan Farmar. If he is on, it will be tough for Florida to win. Lee Humphrey proved he is clutch with his 6 for 12 performance against George Mason.
Best Passer: Taurean Green will be the best true point guard on the floor. His ability to draw help defenders will allow him to dump the ball off to his big men inside.
Best Defender: The UCLA backcourt did an excellent job of pressuring LSU into turnovers, and Florida did not allow George Mason any good looks on the perimeter.

Advantage: UCLA
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Forwards

Corey Brewer

vs.

Cedric Bozeman

Al Horford

vs.

Mbah a Moute

Best Shooter: Corey Brewer played an exceptional game in the National Semis. His versatility could be the X-factor in the game.
Best Passer: Cedric Bozeman for UCLA is a converted point guard. At 6'6" his ability to handle the ball makes him tough to defend. He can help to set up Farmar and Afflalo for good looks.
Best Post Game: Horford has a lot of size and strength, but Mbah a Moute has been playing very well inside. His quickness will be tough for the Florida frontcourt to deal with.
Best Defender: Overall, Florida has more size and length which will most likely cause problems for the UCLA offense.

Advantage: Florida
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Centers

Joakim Noah

vs.

Ryan Hollins

Best Post Game: Joakim Noah has a great ability to get to the rim and finish strong. He struggled a bit offensively against George Mason, but he will play well against the Bruins.
Best Defender: Again, Noah has the advantage against UCLA. His length causes problems for opponents. Joakim's ability to block shots can alter the Bruins' attempts to score.
Most Versatile: Noah has done it all in this tournament. He has scored, defended and passed better than any other player at his position. Noah can run the floor and play physical. He will be the difference in the game.

Advantage: Florida