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Elite Eight Thread (non UConn games)

As funny as it would be to see Purdue lose again in the elite 8 I don’t want to see 2 SEC teams make the final four
 
phillionaire said:
As funny as it would be to see Purdue lose again in the elite 8 I don’t want to see 2 SEC teams make the final four
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Why don't you want to see 2 SEC teams make the final four?
 
Doctor Hoop said:
Purdue getting a generous whistle so far. Edey can be as physical as he wants, no fouls.
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Really hard to officiate Edey. He gets held every single possession, but he also throws elbows every single possession. If refs called everything then him and his defender would both foul out in 5 minutes
 
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REB1094 said:
Really hard to officiate Edey. He gets held every single possession, but he also throws elbows every single possession. If refs called everything then him and his defender would both foul out in 5 minutes
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That's just not right.
 
Purdue has the possibility of coming down to Castle guarding Smith (bring it) and Edey getting gifts from the whistle (very concerning)

Bama and Tennessee look a lot like Illinois where decent defense and finding the right place to attack offensively should lead to a win.

It's the final four. You have to play well at both ends if you want to win. Still think the only team that can beat UConn is UConn.
 
REB1094 said:
Purdue in the bonus at 13:06. Feels like this is Purdue's time to catch up and pull ahead. Tennessee has to play very carefully for the rest of the half
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Now Tennessee in the bonus 7 minutes later. Physical game!
 
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I like what Tenn is doing. It's early, but TN has 8 assists on 9 made shots, while Purdue is just 4 for 8 - and Purdue is the nation leader in assists. Smith averages 7.5 assists/game and so far has just one.
 
Dalton Knecht: 16
Purdue: 21

Tennessee up 11 with 5 minutes left in the first half. Knecht is on FIRE
 
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Damn Dalton. The opponent can't let him get any airspace to breathe. He is shooting Purdue out of this game
 
Tennessee is playing both aggressive and smart. Knecht is a heckuva player. They’ve done a great job harassing Edey both when he gets the ball and denying him his favorite spot at the basket circle.
 
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superjohn said:
The whistle Edey gets is crazy, he just throws people around and the fouls are always on the other guys.
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Totally agree. Plus he wards guys off for rebounds with his arm. I have not seen a big guy be able to play that physically in my life. Unreal the kind of whistle he gets.
 
Aidoo has been horrible for TN. Get him off the floor.
 
Purdue looking to get their own 30-0 run. They're about halfway there
 
One issue Purdue would have against UConn is backcourt size. Purdue runs pick and roll, but so does UConn. Would be an interesting game for sure. Would love it to happen because it means UConn is playing on Monday night. Purdue won't have a home game next weekend. That's for sure.
 
I have no concerns about Castle, Diarra, and Newton defending Knecht, Smith, or anyone on Alabama. I do have concerns about Clingan getting one way calls vs Edey. Even if both are in foul trouble, a la 2004 vs Duke, I'll take our chances.

I think Clingan is athletic enough to defend Edey and force him to take tougher shots than he is used to and UConn's ability to score if they cancel watch other out. Edey with Clingan on the bench would be a serious problem.
 
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