Darren Rovell of CNBC Sports took a look at the economics of college basketball, and the "haves" (Duke) vs. the "have nots" (Butler) playing in the NCAA final.
"Duke spent $394,068 per player last year. Butler spent $347,108 on player expenses for the entire team."
"The Duke basketball program grossed $11,842,009, while Butler's pulled in $1,729,756."
"Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski makes more than $4 million, while Butler's Brad Stevens gets paid $350,000."
"Duke spent $353,498 on recruiting for its men's teams last. Butler spent $75,045."
Here's CNBC Sports' list of the most profitable NCAA basketball teams (Villanova is not on the list):
15. Xavier: Profit reported: $4,853,052 Arena Capacity: 10,250
14. Georgia Tech: Profit reported: $5,334,856 Arena Capacity: 9,191
13. Pittsburgh Profit reported: $5,762,520 Arena Capacity: 12,508
12. Oklahoma State Profit reported: $5,886,238 Arena Capacity: 13,611
11. Maryland Terrapins: Profit reported: $5,902,659 Arena Capacity: 17,950
10. Kentucky Wildcats: Profit reported: $6,157,308 Arena Capacity: 23,000
9. Michigan State: Profit reported: $6,561,127 Arena Capacity: 16,280
8. Texas: Profit reported: $6,878,617 Arena Capacity: 16,755
7. Tennessee Volunteers: Profit reported: $7,111,804 Arena Capacity: 21,000
6. Kansas Jayhawks: Profit reported: $7,517,783 Arena Capacity: 16,300
5. Minnesota Golden Gophers: Profit reported: $7,843,045 Arena Capacity: 14,625
4. Syracuse Orange: Profit reported: $9,032,878 Arena Capacity: 33,633
3. Wisconsin Badgers: Profit reported: $9,454,260 Arena Capacity: 17,190
2. Ohio State Buckeyes: Profit reported: $11,417,941 Arena Capacity: 19,200
1. Louisville Cardinals: Profit reported: $16,869,659 Arena Capacity: 18,865