MINNEAPOLIS -- Monday night's game figures to be a thriller. Duke and Arizona are the two best teams in America. Here's my breakdown for the championship clash...
Duke players listed first at each position:

	In the battle of the Jasons at point guard, Duke's Williams gets the edge from Dickie V...

Point Guard: JASON WILLIAMS vs. JASON GARDNER
It's Jason vs. Jason, part one! Williams is hands down the best point guard in America. He struggled for most of the semifinal game against Maryland, finishing 1-for-9 from 3-point range. But when it was crunch time, he came through with a key 3-pointer. Gardner has the quickness and speed to challenge Williams. The Arizona guard has the offensive talent to push the Duke star.
EDGE: Williams, Duke (slightly)

Shooting Guard: CHRIS DUHON vs. GILBERT ARENAS
Arenas is so explosive; the super soph is so important in transition for the Wildcats. He can put points on the board quickly, as displayed against Illinois in the first half. Arenas is a dynamite scorer. Duhon is battling a mild concussion suffered in the semifinals vs. Maryland; he has talent and ability but lacks the experience of Arenas. Look for Nate James to see lots of time in this game, though Duhon will start.
EDGE: Arenas, Arizona

	...but Gardner has the quickness and confidence to propel the 'Cats.

Center: CARLOS BOOZER/CASEY SANDERS vs. LOREN WOODS
With his 7-foot-1 frame, Woods can be dominant. He must play aggressively and with intensity. If Woods comes in with emotion and establishes position down low, he could give Duke trouble as a major factor. His ability to block and change shots on the defensive end is often underrated. Sanders helped out early against Maryland with positive minutes. Boozer came off the bench to score 19 big points and he did a solid job defending against Lonny Baxter. If Woods brings his A-game, watch out.
EDGE: Woods, Arizona

Power Forward: SHANE BATTIER vs. MICHAEL WRIGHT
Wright is a force inside, very powerful and as good as anyone in America in the low blocks. Battier can beat you with both his inside and outside game. His sensational all-around ability makes him my PTPer of the Year. Battier would love to finish his college career by adding the big one to his already impressive resumé.
EDGE: Battier, Duke

Small Forward: MIKE DUNLEAVY vs. RICHARD JEFFERSON
Right now, Jefferson is playing the best defense of his career. He is also capable of scoring, as his 17 points against Michigan State attest. Jefferson is not afraid to step outside and shoot the jumper. Dunleavy must find his shot and get involved offensively to be a factor for Duke.
EDGE: Jefferson, Arizona

Bench
Arizona has such depth. Eugene Edgerson contributed with six rebounds against Michigan State. Then throw in another pair of big men, Luke Walton and Justin Wessel, plus guard Lamont Frazier. Duke has developed into a somewhat deeper team than earlier in the season because Sanders has emerged. The return of Boozer has helped too.
EDGE: Arizona