Josh Shipp didn't play in last year's title game and could the the X-factor on Saturday night. AP
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UCLA's Josh Shipp
So., 6-5, 220
Stats: 13.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg

Shipp is the Bruins' X-factor and didn't play in last year's title game as he missed the season with a hip injury. He scored a career-high 24 points in UCLA's first-round win over Long Beach State. Athletic and dangerous from the outside, Shipp can hurt the Gators if they pay too much attention to Afflalo.

EDGE: FLORIDA

Power Forward

Florida's Joakim Noah
Jr., 6-11, 232
Stats: 12.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg

Noah is Florida's heart and soul and the Gators are fueled by his emotion. He hasn't been as dominant this season, however, and has shown a tendency to disappear at times. He must stay under control, work the inside-out game with the Gators' guards and hit the boards hard. If he does that and stays out of foul trouble, he'll have a monster game.

UCLA's Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
So., 6-8, 230
Stats: 8.3 ppg 7.5 rpg

Mbah a Moute appeared to be headed for superstardom last season but has slipped a little this year. He's a gifted athlete who can score, but he's still learning the game. Mbah a Moute has struggled in the NCAA tournament, shooting just 30.4 percent from the field. To be effective against Florida he'll have to pull Noah away from the basket and use his speed to get by him.

EDGE: FLORIDA

Center

Florida's Al Horford
Jr., 6-10, 245
Stats: 13.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg

This is where the game was won last year and it's likely to be decided here again. Florida's inside advantage is even more pronounced this season. Horford is tenacious on the boards and his offensive game has improved steadily. He'll need to remain patient, pass out of double teams and attack, attack, attack.

UCLA's Lorenzo Mata
Jr., 6-9, 240
Stats: 6.7 ppg, 5.5 rpg

Mata will have his hands full in the paint and will need plenty of help. The important thing for him is to stay home and box out. Limited offensively, he has to make the most of his touches and force Horford and Noah to work for everything. Mata did a good job against Pitt 7-footer Aaron Gray, holding him to 10 points, and must be just as effective against Florida. He must also be physical without getting into foul trouble. That's a fine line.

EDGE: FLORIDA

Bench

Florida
The Gators aren't particularly deep, but they do have two able players coming off the bench in senior forward Chris Richard (5.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg) and sophomore guard Walter Hodge (5.8 ppg). Richard is a physical presence inside and will need to step up, especially if Noah and Horford get into foul trouble. Hodge is getting more confident and has shown the ability to take defenders off the dribble.

UCLA
Like Florida, UCLA doesn't rely on its bench that much. But sharpshooter Michael Roll is opportunistic and can hit the open three. The Bruins will occasionally run plays for him when he's in the game. Athletic sophomore forward Alfred Aboya (4.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg) gives the Bruins a spark.

EGDE: FLORIDA

Coaching

Florida
Billy Donovan is one of the game's brightest minds, and even though he's just 41 he's a veteran of big games. This is his third Final Four, and he has learned to play the roles of both underdog and favorite. Donovan can X and O with the best of them, but he's also adept at getting a feel for the game and making the necessary adjustments.

UCLA
The Bruins' Ben Howland is a winner. He likes his teams to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. You can be sure he'll come up with a defensive-oriented game plan to slow down Florida, and the Bruins will fight to the end. In just four seasons, Howland has brought UCLA back to the top of the college hoops food chain with a second consecutive Final Four appearance.

EDGE: FLORIDA

THE PICK: FLORIDA 64, UCLA 58