Ollie interviewed on ESPNU podcast

[Leebo]

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=14202573

 

[Leebo]

You can jump to the 18:30 mark to go to the UConn/B4A section.

 

[mauconnfan]

You can jump a little further to hear Seth take Syracuse

 

[Leebo]

You can jump a little further to hear Seth take Syracuse

It's hard to understand why the format is basically Katz interviewing Greenberg. I'd rather just listen to Katz think about college basketball out loud.

 

[SouthBayHusky]

You wonder how much of the UNH game Seth watched, and how well we played against zone with his Syracuse prediction. Of course there's some big differences between UNH and Syracuse, but I think we have so many elite shooters and overall depth and defense we win that game pretty convincingly. Of course, rivalry match ups can be unpredictable. All I know is I'm excited to park my as$ in front of the TV for the next few days off from work, and enjoy all the games.

 

[MexicoHusky]

KO is always aware of the team numbers. Every interview he has some stat in the back of his head that comes up. His comment about losing 15 games while keeping the other team under 60 pts it what I heard this time. I assume the 60 pt number is the season average.

 

[Walker11]

You wonder how much of the UNH game Seth watched, and how well we played against zone with his Syracuse prediction. Of course there's some big differences between UNH and Syracuse, but I think we have so many elite shooters and overall depth and defense we win that game pretty convincingly. Of course, rivalry match ups can be unpredictable. All I know is I'm excited to park my as$ in front of the TV for the next few days off from work, and enjoy all the games.

I didn't agree with the sentiment that the zone would neutralize Purv and Gibbs. Predicting a Syracuse win is fine, but the rationale wasn't.

 

[intlzncster]

I didn't agree with the sentiment that the zone would neutralize Purv and Gibbs. Predicting a Syracuse win is fine, but the rationale wasn't.

If there's one program that doesn't have a problem with the Syracuse zone year in year out, it's UCONN.

 

[UConn9604]

If there's one program that doesn't have a problem with the Syracuse zone year in year out, it's UCONN.

That's what makes Miller so valuable to this team -- when we've got a good, solid passer in the high post, historically, we absolutely destroy that zone.

 

[intlzncster]

That's what makes Miller so valuable to this team -- when we've got a good, solid passer in the high post, historically, we absolutely destroy that zone.

Honestly, I'd like to see Hamilton there. Doesn't have to be a post, and he's got the height, passing, vision, and ability to knock down the jumper if given the opportunity. Either way, they'll be fine.

 

[BJ_Toscano]

It's hard to understand why the format is basically Katz interviewing Greenberg. I'd rather just listen to Katz think about college basketball out loud.

I listen to this podcast regularly. It seems Seth and Andy have gotten progressively more annoyed with each other over time. I'm waiting for things to erupt into a verbal brawl.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

ESPN analyst pumps SEC, ACC love?

In other news, the sun rose this morning.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Honestly, I'd like to see Hamilton there. Doesn't have to be a post, and he's got the height, passing, vision, and ability to knock down the jumper if given the opportunity. Either way, they'll be fine.

Definitely want Hamilton flashing to the middle of that zone.

 

[August_West]

Definitely want Hamilton flashing to the middle of that zone.

Yup with Miller playing the 5. Syracuse has NO and I mean NO inside presence this year. They are challenged to rebound, and they are chucking 3's on the offensive end. They are going to live and die by that this year. I dont think you will see many plays run for the interior right now from them. I really want to see the Adams,Gibbs, Purvis, Hamilton, Miller lineup a lot if we get cuse. We could decimate that zone.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Yup with Miller playing the 5. Syracuse has NO and I mean NO inside presence this year. They are challenged to rebound, and they are chucking 3's on the offensive end. They are going to live and die by that this year. I dont think you will see many plays run for the interior right now from them. I really want to see the Adams,Gibbs, Purvis, Hamilton, Miller lineup a lot if we get cuse. We could decimate that zone.

That's the lineup most of us are calling for more of. It would be well worth the wait if a solid dose of it is used on Cuse.

 

[Silk31]

You can jump a little further to hear Seth take Syracuse

Greenberg pick us to lose????....nawwwww

 

[Marat]

ESPN writer has UConn beating Michigan (in this week's games).

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebask...kday-predictions-uconn-keeps-michigan-reeling

 

[Husky25]

The UNH game illustrated that the offense will run through Hamilton at the FT line.

 

[tzznandrew]

The UNH game illustrated that the offense will run through Hamilton at the FT line.

It will, but when we have more than one solid passer there, it gives the team insurance. They've gotten practice in the zone, they can shoot over the zone, they have guys can can make the foul-line jumper, and they have guys with height that can pass from there. If they lose, I don't think the zone will be why.

But...they have to beat a good Michigan team first, and this feels deadly to the mojo. Reminds me of in 2000 when we were expecting to get Duke in the second round of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament...we did, but in the loser's bracket.

 

[intlzncster]

But...they have to beat a good Michigan team first, and this feels deadly to the mojo. Reminds me of in 2000 when we were expecting to get Duke in the second round of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament...we did, but in the loser's bracket.

While anything can and does happen, if UCONN doesn't beat this Michigan team, based on watching the Xavier game the other night, I'll be shocked. We are simply better at almost every position, and play better team ball on top.

 

[August_West]

While anything can and does happen, if UCONN doesn't beat this Michigan team, based on watching the Xavier game the other night, I'll be shocked. We are simply better at almost every position, and play better team ball on top.

so Doomed

 

[Matrim55]

That's the lineup most of us are calling for more of. It would be well worth the wait if a solid dose of it is used on Cuse.

That was the lineup that got out-rebounded by and gave up a ton of lay-ups to Furman.

I think the smallball lineup makes much more sense with a true, paint-protecting center in there, DHam at the 4 and then the 3 guards to space things out.

 

[MexicoHusky]

That was the lineup that got out-rebounded by and gave up a ton of lay-ups to Furman.

I think the smallball lineup makes much more sense with a true, paint-protecting center in there, DHam at the 4 and then the 3 guards to space things out.

Furman had decent bigs. If Cuse is as poor down low as some suggest it could work very well. Anyways, the important part to me is getting Gibbs, Purvis, Dham and Adams on the floor at the same time. I'm less interested in the 5th guy. I want to see those 4 play together.

 

[Leebo]

To prove that what he says on the podcast is just barely more than random nonsense, Greenberg ranked us #10 in the ESPN power rankings.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/powerrankings/_/show/first

He has Gonzaga #21 with Michigan and Syracuse unranked. And yet still didn't think we were favorites for the B4A.

 

[UC1995]

Probably has a Syracuse intern doing his power rankings.