US EditionEfficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four
- The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators, and Tigers secured spots in the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament, marking the second time since 2008 that all four teams are No. 1 seeds.
- These teams consistently held the top four positions in daily rankings from KenPom since the first half of February, reflecting their high net efficiency.
- The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators, and Tigers demonstrated consistent performance from November through March Madness, leading to their presence in San Antonio.
- Duke's plus-39.62 rating is the second-highest net efficiency recorded by KenPom in data back to the 1996-97 season, while Houston has a KenPom number of plus 36.49, Florida plus 36.05, and Auburn plus 35.25.
- Analysts and coaches highlight the teams' depth, switchable players who can make shots, and overall dominance as key factors in their success, suggesting this Final Four appearance could be a coronation for one of these teams.
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Efficiency metrics touted Final Four teams all season
The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. In that regard, it shouldn't be a surprise to see them in the Final Four as only the second all-chalk set of 1-seeds to reach college basketball's…
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