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Elite 8 Matchups

Who advances to the Final Four?

  • LSU/Iowa

    Votes: 30 49.2%

  • Miami/Iowa

    Votes: 7 11.5%

  • LSU/Louisville

    Votes: 17 27.9%

  • Miami/Louisville

    Votes: 7 11.5%
  • Total voters
    61
KY Card Fan said:
WBB has become a much more physical game than it was 10 years ago. Stronger, quicker, better-trained players.
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But infinitely worse. Fouls for impeding the free movement of offensive players have nearly disappeared.
 
bovwa10 said:
They definitely earned it by virtue of winning all their games, but you have to admit they had the easiest regional by a lot
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Nobody wanted Greenville 1 and SCar but Greenville 2 wasn't any easier than either Seattle regional. The 4 tops seeds in GV2 had net rankings of 3, 5, 7 and 12. Yes, LSU got to play Miami, the lowest seed left in Elite 8, but that's cuz Miami earned the right to be there by beating the #1 and #4 seeds. That's tournament life.
 
bovwa10 said:
They definitely earned it by virtue of winning all their games, but you have to admit they had the easiest regional by a lot
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I think Indiana-Utah-Villanova would all have matchup problems with LSU to varying degrees, but it’s hard to say LSU is “lucky” to get teams that have trouble matching up with them somewhere on the court when LSU creates the matchup problems.

Of the teams I was paying closest attention to in the bracket (Stanford, LSU, UConn, Iowa), I actually thought UConn got the easiest path to the Final Four.
 
fomalhaut said:
But infinitely worse. Fouls for impeding the free movement of offensive players have nearly disappeared.
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Hard disagree. I suspect we grew up on very different courts.

I think there are still too many ticky tack foul calls on the perimeter, too many flops by on ball defenders, too many fast whistles on tie ups, and too much ignored in post play.
 
JstVisiting said:
Hard disagree. I suspect we grew up on very different courts.

I think there are still too many ticky tack foul calls on the perimeter, too many flops by on ball defenders, too many fast whistles on tie ups, and too much ignored in post play
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Follow up: if you know any Georgia or Alabama football fans, South Carolina fans in any sport are basically the opposite of that.

Both Alabama and Georgia fans could explain in great detail why you shouldn’t even bother with the next football season, really, because they’re going to win the title and it would save you a lot of stress to just go ahead and give them the trophy. They could also explain why this is true for 2024. And 2025. And…

South Carolina fans will secretly believe the rug is going to be pulled out from under us until the clock hits :00, and even then are you sure the officials aren’t reviewing anything? They might put some time back on there or take some points off or something.

I was worried about UCLA, I’ve talked myself into being worried about Maryland, and, somewhat paradoxically, I’ve already started to talk myself into being worried about Iowa.

But it’s ridiculous that one of the things I worry about is getting an officiating crew of older guys from the midwest or northeast who believe breathing on a perimeter player is a crime against nature but if you didn’t want to get hacked in the post, you shouldn’t have been bigger and stronger than your opponent, cause that’s just not fair. It’s even more ridiculous that such a worry has some merit.
 
Thoughts from tonight:
1. Caitlin Clark is unreal. 40 point triple double is otherworldly. Hands down the NPOY. If SC wins tomorrow I think we get the most anticipated game of the tournament watching Iowa’s offense vs SC’s defense.

2. Iowa as a whole played really well and their shooters hit shots which makes them darn near impossible to defend, even with Czinano having a quiet night. 16 triples on the night.

3. Props to Walz and Louisville for finishing their season on a strong note. Olivia Cochran worked her tail off all game and Van Lith showed again she’s a gamer come March.

4. Mulkey’s midgame interview was hilarious and so on brand. The offense was atrocious on both sides. Her comment about the ball being too bouncy may have legitimacy to it though—there were several layups that clanged around the rim several times and somehow came out.

5. After this weekend I’m a full blown Angel Reese fan and defender of her. Reese trash talks and show boats but on multiple occasions I saw her help opposing players off the ground or apologize after there was contact between them. In all interviews she seems like a great kid who just wants to win and is all about the team. It’s never all about her even though she’s a big personality. She works hard, is an excellent defensive player and is an unselfish passer.

6. SaMyah Smith is a stud. She’s going to be a really good player in a year or 2.

7. Major props to Kim Mulkey for the remarkable job she has done. LSU is in the final 4 in year 2 and she has some of the best kids in the country coming next season. Incredible turn around. This isn’t the most polished team but they defend well and have gotten the job done despite many doubters all season.

8. Jasmyne Roberts played some excellent basketball this weekend.
 
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bballnut90 said:
Thoughts from tonight:
1. Caitlin Clark is unreal. 40 point triple double is otherworldly. Hands down the NPOY. If SC wins tomorrow I think we get the most anticipated game of the tournament watching Iowa’s defense vs SC’s offense.
2. Iowa as a whole played really well and their shooters hit shots which makes them darn near impossible to defend, even with Czinano having a quiet night. 16 triples on the night.

3. Props to Walz and Louisville for finishing their season on a strong note. Olivia Cochran worked her tail off all game and Van Lith showed again she’s a gamer come March.

4. Mulkey’s midgame interview was hilarious and so on brand. The offense was atrocious on both sides. Her comment about the ball being too bouncy may have legitimacy to it though—there were several layups that clanged around the rim several times and somehow came out.

5. After this weekend I’m a full blown Angel Reese fan and defender of her. Reese trash talks and show boats but on multiple occasions I saw her help opposing players off the ground or apologize after there was contact between them. In all interviews she seems like a great kid who just wants to win and is all about the team. She works hard and is an excellent defensive player and is an unselfish passer.

6. SaMyah Smith is a stud. She’s going to be a really good player in a year or 2.

7. Major props to Kim Mulkey for the remarkable job she has done. LSU is in the final 4 in year 2 and she has some of the best kids in the country coming next season. Incredible turn around. This isn’t the most polished team but they defend well and have gotten the job done despite many doubters all season.

8. Jasmyne Roberts played some excellent basketball this weekend.
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I agree on all points. Well said.
 
Always been a fan of Brooks. Might have to find my Virginia Tech sweatshirt and wear it Friday Night.


 
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VA Huskie said:
Yes, I’m wondering where all those fans are who said VT shouldn’t be a #1 seed… and we should. They sure handled that vaunted Ohio St press well. Go Hookies!
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It finally dawned on me last night that VT is indeed a better team than Duke.
 
bballnut90 said:
Not so subtle dig at either Reese or Owusu. Happy for that group of players though, especially Diamond Miller. They really overachieved and put together a great season. Had they avoided SC's region, I think there's a good shot they would've made it to Dallas.
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I am just happy for all of the players at Maryland and for Reese and Owusu and any other Maryland transfer player. It all comes down to right fit for a player at these programs. No point in players being miserable at a program, especially at their young ages.
 
VA Huskie said:
Yes, I’m wondering where all those fans are who said VT shouldn’t be a #1 seed… and we should. They sure handled that vaunted Ohio St press well. Go Hookies!
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You know how it works. If VT would have lost at any point in the tournament, folks would have been quick to say how VT should not have been a #1 seed. I had zero problem with Tech being a #1 Seed. They deserved that honor, and they are proving that they are worthy of that honor. Heck yeah, they handled that Ohio State press well. Better than anyone expected. Georgia Amoore is making a name for herself. I mean we all know about Kitley, but Amoore is a frigging beast!!
 
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ConwayGmck said:
You're talking about Mulkey's outfits. right?
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funny but I'd say Dawn is doing the same with what she wears. Getting people focused on what coach wears just builds buzz about the team. Genius.
 
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