South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar, left, forward Chris Silva, middle, and guard Rakym Felder celebrate after beating Baylor. The physical, full-contact style that has made the SEC the country’s top football conference is now taking over basketball too. The playing style “almost mirrors our football,” said South Carolina associate coach Matt Figger, whose team crushed Baylor 70-50. Beyond them, though, just one other SEC team has reached the Final Four in the past two decades. Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesThe matchups on Sunday guarantee at least one SEC team will play at the Final Four in Phoenix.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 25, 2017 06:06 UTC