The game, which ends a personified version of the term "March Madness", is expected to be very uptempo as both teams like to run.

Memphis is entering into their first championship game since 1973, but it is the first in head coach John Calipari's coaching career.

The Tigers are led by freshman sensation Derrick Rose and first-team All-American Chris Douglas-Roberts. The duo was responsible for 52 of the team's 78 points in their Final Four win against UCLA. Power forward Joey Dorsey will have to man the paint against Kansas like he did against UCLA, grabbing 15 rebounds in the win.

Kansas and head coach Bill Self have finally gotten over the proverbial hump. After years of making it to the Elite Eight and Sweet 16, but not to the Final Four, Self finally gets himself into the national championship game.

The Jayhawks have a very balanced team on offense, but Brandon Rush is their leading scorer. Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins will add the offense from the backcourt, while Darnell Jackson and Darrell Arthur have the frontcourt covered.

Source: By Trans World News