Elite 8

[Vowelguy]

It's a much harder sell to get high level players excited to play in the WCC compared to the Pac 12. Rueck is a good coach but this will undoubtedly be a stark adjustment.

I can see conference matter for recruiting, but if you are already there and you like your team …
OregonSt could be top 5 next year. If you’re leaving that because of changing conferences, then I question whether you were ever that committed.

 

[Vowelguy]

Preseason rankings
1 LSU vs 3 Iowa
2 UConn vs 21 USC
6 SoCar vs NR OreSt
13 Tex vs (27) NCSt

 

[ConwayGmck]

Preseason rankings
1 LSU vs 3 Iowa
2 UConn vs 21 SoCal
6 USC vs NR OreSt
13 Tex vs (27) NCSt

Congrats to the Beavers. Oregon St. came a lot further way than anyone else.......

 

[Dabber]

I saw a social media post about the Men's starters in Elite 8, as I couldn't find similar for Women's, I thought I would do it.

Note: As at completion of Sweet 16.

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How VERY interesting.....

 

[cancontent]

I can see conference matter for recruiting, but if you are already there and you like your team …
OregonSt could be top 5 next year. If you’re leaving that because of changing conferences, then I question whether you were ever that committed.

Fair. And look at Gonzaga's ability to compete coming out of that conference. It's doable if it's done right. Coach Rueck would be someone I think who could do it.

 

[Vowelguy]

Congrats to the Beavers. Oregon St. came a lot further way than anyone else.......

But not far enough for Rueck to get any COY attention, not even in his own conference.

 

[Vowelguy]

https://x.com/bhofheimer_espn/status/1774802068756176926?s=20

 

[Vowelguy]

You know how Eastern Orthodix churches have Easter a few weeks later than Roman Catholics.

Is there an Eastern Orthodox st Patrick’s day? And is Kim celebrating?

 

[bballnut90]

Incredible first half by both teams. Reese and Clark with massive first halves and tied game

 

[UConn990411]

Morrow and Williams have absolutely killed LSU with their shot selection.

 

[Vowelguy]

Van lith with some bad TOs. Last one Reese didn’t even look at her and just ran back on D.

 

[bballnut90]

No idea why they keep Hailey Van Lith on Clark when they have Flaujae available. Hailey Van Lith is working her butt off but is just way too small and Clark is shooting right over her.

 

[UConn990411]

Van Lith may have been Iowa’s second best player tonight after Clark.

 

[Vowelguy]

Bizarre officiating

Shoulda been a foul on lsu for tripping Marshall
Then bad offensive foul call on Reese

 

[Vowelguy]

LSU should’ve known they were in trouble when Mulkey came out not wearing a print.

That green, while a bit leprechauny, is her most understated and almost normal.

 

[Vowelguy]

LSU 25-61 on 2s.

 

[LETTERL]

At least Kim has her shoe collection to keep her happy during the off-season.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[nwhoopfan]

Clark doing Clark things. Big 2nd half for Martin. Solid game for Affolter.

 

[Geew1992]

Mulkey set Hailey Van Lith up for failure

 

[Vowelguy]

Nice hug by Mulkey for Clark

 

[nwhoopfan]

I've made no secret of my dislike for Mulkey, Reese, or LSU in general.

That said, I have some sympathy for them in that the game clearly changed when Reese tweaked her ankle in Q2. She was never the same after that. Maybe Iowa wins anyway? But LSU was in control at the time and it was an uphill battle the rest of the way.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Dang, Mt. Hood showing off in the pregame promo for this last one. I grew up gazing at that beautiful mountain!

 

[GamecockFam]

I'm exhausted after watching that game and we still have another one! I've got work tomorrow but dang it, I'm staying up late tonight!

 

[bballnut90]

Mulkey set Hailey Van Lith up for failure

No idea why she went with Hailey Van Lith over Flaujae guarding her. Dawn did the same thing last year putting Johnson/Fletcher on Clark instead of Beale or Cooke. Neither ever made a proper adjustment. I don't care how valuable Flaujae is offensively, if she's your best option to guard Clark based on speed and athleticism, you put her on Clark and sacrifice some offense to avoid giving up 27 points on 3pt shots.

 

[GoChips20]

Reese’s injury definitely made a difference and she battled hard but she’s had issues finishing shots in a number of bigger games this year and was 7-21 tonight. Her effort and motor is unmatched but given how many point-blank shots she gets off rebounds I think improving her finishing is key to her success in the league.

 

[LETTERL]

I'm exhausted after watching that game and we still have another one! I've got work tomorrow but dang it, I'm staying up late tonight!

Me too. I have office hours starting at 7 am Tuesdays and Thursdays but I HAVE to see who wins this game! It's WAY past my bedtime on a Monday night.

 

[GoChips20]

No idea why she went with Hailey Van Lith over Flaujae guarding her. Dawn did the same thing last year putting Johnson/Fletcher on Clark instead of Beale or Cooke. Neither ever made a proper adjustment. I don't care how valuable Flaujae is offensively, if she's your best option to guard Clark based on speed and athleticism, you put her on Clark and sacrifice some offense to avoid giving up 27 points on 3pt shots.

I thought they gambled and lost on Clark’s three-point dry spell in the tourney continuing into this game. They let her get going with Hailey Van Lith as the opening matchup then it was off to the races. I’m sure it was a calculated risk to try and keep FJ out of foul trouble but I’m with you. Every team in the country knows Clark can torch you for 40, you’ve got to commit your best defender to her regardless of whether you bring single or double coverage.

 

[GamecockFam]

Me too. I have office hours starting at 7 am Tuesdays and Thursdays but I HAVE to see who wins this game! It's WAY past my bedtime on a Monday night.

Trying to see who could face off against South Carolina in the national championship game?

 

[Vowelguy]

Not looking like a good night for UConn