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Didn't the officials do exactly that in of our games this past season?

In the BE and once, with BE style refs in the final game.

The reason Alex's arm comes down, causing what is the hold, was because the Michigan player parked himself over AK back, pushing the entire body, including the arm to come down. Not a foul, never mind a flagrant.

Well that settles it.

I agree. They absolutely were the best team ALL year. But here is the thing. They would not have won tonight, had it not been for the officials. The best teams do not always win, and all things being even, the best team would have lost (IMO). It is what it is. Michigan, all year long, was...

Yea to school. Like the push underneath the basket that was more flagrant than any foul made tonight?

That is just it, you can't put questionable calls aside. They have a significant effect on the WAY you play. Including missing open looks, because the open look must take into account a potential foul (causing adjustment to a shot) that in retrospect, never comes.

Not sure we did that, but we were definitely handcuffed by the officiating. Congratulations to Michigan, but this game was ANYTHING but dominant. They "outlasted" UConn, tonight. That's it.

Momentum is a real thing. UConn needs to grab it early and keep it for the majority of the game. Naturally momentum is synonymous with a lead. As time dwindles, pressure on Michigan will increase. Bottom line, UConn must play well enough to grab the lead EARLY.

Michigan's defense has been stellar inside. Michigan's length has been stellar outside, and will likely focus on running us off the 3 point line. Ergo, I am beginning to like the idea of UConn trying to beat them with a mid-range game. UConn must penetrate and beat their defender at the 3 point...

As mentioned tempo will play a role. Two things that will speed the pace are missing shots and live ball turnovers. UConn must limit these. There is no doubt that Michigan has a better bench in terms of offense, but defensively UConn's bench is really good. If UConn gets some offense from the...

When 1) overrated team, IMO, 2) lead by freshmen, 3) play poorly, you get Arizona.

Anyway, the key to an Arizona comeback is to get the deficit down to 10, by the 10 minute mark. Anything can happen then.

It is obvious to me. If your team is anchored by freshmen, you will struggle on a stage like this. See Illinois, maybe Arizona. UConn is good enough to win but they must play closer to their A game, especially on defense and setting pace. Pace against Michigan is the key.

Talking heads before the game on why UConn has a chance: "the heart of a champion". Cliche. Reality: UConn is damn good at basketball. There is NO team better; never mind the "heart of the champion", which is ALSO true.