March General CBB Discussion Thread

[navery12]

There's talk of AJ Dybantsa staying at BYU and that the owner of the Jazz, Ryan Smith, a BYU grad, may throw a huge load of NIL money over AJ's way to have him stay and wait until the Jazz gets the 1st pick.

AJ staying in college aside, that seems like a huge conflict of interest and should probably be illegal

 

[Mr. French]

Michigan survives the Stirtz mobile.

He played well but I counted 3-5 misses that were in and out. They D'd up Michigan physically and played them well with the size disparity.

 

[RuffRuff]

I'll take him

 

[Kolumbo]

I didn't watch but ruttie lost, of course. ruttie was down by 19 with 6 minutes remaining. Down by 14 at 82-68 with 1:19 remaining. Game ended 91-87. Total of 28 points in the last 1:19?!

 

[BFieldHusky]

The lack of depth at PG will catch up to Michigan at some point in the tournament.

 

[gsmooth]

Gimme gimme, now we are talking. Kind of athlete we need. He'll be going for big bucks.

Whenever I see these highlight videos of a player that could be really useful for UConn and addresses any of their weaknesses this is my reaction:

 

[uconngb]

Yeah - might be their undoing.

Wait……is that Ruff Ruff once again jumping OFF the Mich bandwagon?? This guy flip flops more than a recently caught fish in a boat.

What in Gods name would happen if NC beats Duke this weekend?? Would there suddenly be some more “we’s” thrown around?? This is getting interesting…..

 

[ZenConn]

AJ staying in college aside, that seems like a huge conflict of interest and should probably be illegal

Its not a coincidence AJ went all the way to a prep school in Utah in which Ryan Smith was part owner of. And now AJ is now getting an upwards of 4-7 million in NIL money at BYU - likely not financed entirely by the Mormon community. What is really stopping Ryan Smith from telling AJ to stay if the Jazz does not get a top pick? The roster is ready for AJ to come in along side Ace Bailey, Keyonte, Laurie, Kessler, JJJ.... They have favorable chances this year and next in terms of draft position.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

The lack of depth at PG will catch up to Michigan at some point in the tournament.

If we meet up with them, Cadeau will be overwhelmed by Silas.

 

[navery12]

Its not a coincidence AJ went all the way to a prep school in Utah in which Ryan Smith was part owner of. And now AJ is now getting an upwards of 4-7 million in NIL money at BYU - likely not financed entirely by the Mormon community. What is really stopping Ryan Smith from telling AJ to stay if the Jazz does not get a top pick? The roster is ready for AJ to come in along side Ace Bailey, Keyonte, Laurie, Kessler, JJJ.... They have favorable chances this year and next in terms of draft position.

I agree Smith is pulling some strings, but the Jazz traded their 1st round pick next year so they're not getting AJ even if they ended up at the top of the draft

 

[BGesus4]

The lack of depth at PG will catch up to Michigan at some point in the tournament.

Agreed. That Cason injury is a bigger deal than most people seem to think.

 

[knicksin7]

Its not a coincidence AJ went all the way to a prep school in Utah in which Ryan Smith was part owner of. And now AJ is now getting an upwards of 4-7 million in NIL money at BYU - likely not financed entirely by the Mormon community. What is really stopping Ryan Smith from telling AJ to stay if the Jazz does not get a top pick? The roster is ready for AJ to come in along side Ace Bailey, Keyonte, Laurie, Kessler, JJJ.... They have favorable chances this year and next in terms of draft position.

Is AJ mormon?

 

[jibsey]

The fact that both Michigan and Duke blow out most teams but have narrowly escaped losses several times? Maybe not as bulletproof as the media has said all year.

 

[CTBasketball]

The fact that both Michigan and Duke blow out most teams but have narrowly escaped losses several times? Maybe not as bulletproof as the media has said all year.

They both lack a really great point guard (and shooting guard) who can settle things down when flustered.

Cadeau usually operates fast and loose. Duke doesn’t even have a true point guard they run by committee.

 

[RuffRuff]

They both lack a really great point guard (and shooting guard) who can settle things down when flustered.

Cadeau usually operates fast and loose. Duke doesn’t even have a true point guard they run by committee.

Will be Michigan's achilles heel for sure.

Not sure what Duke's close escapes are - they've trounced teams for months now other than their loss @UNC. Foster isn't the best PG, they also have little Boozer on the bench.

 

[storrsroars]

Will be Michigan's achilles heel for sure.

Not sure what Duke's close escapes are - they've trounced teams for months now other than their loss @UNC. Foster isn't the best PG, they also have little Boozer on the bench.

Vs ranked teams, Duke has won 5 games by single digits, lost 2 by single digits and thrashed 2 other teams (L'ville twice, Clemson). They also eked out single digit wins vs GT and FSU.

Duke is 60% ATS. Same as Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Villanova, Seton Hall, and Washington. Less than Arkansas and ASU (and Miami OH!). They do own the largest average margin of victory at 20.6 pts, which was compiled mostly with 30+pt wins over West Carolina, Army, Indiana St., Niagara, Howard and Lipscomb (only 24).

That's certainly very good, but I feel we've all seen more dominant teams in the past. For instance, the '99 losers won 12 games by 30 pts or more vs nine this year, and went 8-0 vs ranked opponents in the regular season.

 

[RuffRuff]

Vs ranked teams, Duke has won 5 games by single digits, lost 2 by single digits and thrashed 2 other teams (L'ville twice, Clemson). They also eked out single digit wins vs GT and FSU.

Duke is 60% ATS. Same as Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Villanova, Seton Hall, and Washington. Less than Arkansas and ASU (and Miami OH!)

These games over two months ago? We're expecting them to blow out ranked teams? No one is saying they're the Celtics and unbeatable. Their KP is over 12 points higher than ours. I'd say as it comes to measurements this year, they are going to be a tough beat for anyone.

 

[rrskyjf]

my prediction, Michigan and Duke go out of the tourney before the final four. Still not sold on Scheyer or May getting it done when the pressure is on.

remember, Scheyer choked away one last year big time. The other is Lloyd at Arizona, has had some strong teams but goes out early.

 

[storrsroars]

These games over two months ago? We're expecting them to blow out ranked teams? No one is saying they're the Celtics and unbeatable. Their KP is over 12 points higher than ours. I'd say as it comes to measurements this year, they are going to be a tough beat for anyone.

Sure, they'll require an A game from their opponent to lose, but IMHO, the '99 team was stronger, and they didn't get a ring that time.

Interesting thread read:

 

[bendm]

Give me Zona if not UConn

 

[RuffRuff]

Sure, they'll require an A game from their opponent to lose, but IMHO, the '99 team was stronger, and they didn't get a ring that time.

Interesting thread read:

Good thread, basically establishes the fact that the tourney will be more top heavy because the average team has gotten far worse.

As for 26 Duke vs 99, how do you see the 99 team better? Brand was their 5 at 6'8". I think this Duke team would eat them alive. If you think Ricky Moore could shut down Langdon, how about putting a 6'7" Dame Sarr or Maliq Brown on him.

The sport/athlete are so much better today.

I tend to find that Duke team to be vastly overrated. Of their top 5 scorers, the only one that went on to have a decent NBA career was Brand.

my prediction, Michigan and Duke go out of the tourney before the final four. Still not sold on Scheyer or May getting it done when the pressure is on.

remember, Scheyer choked away one last year big time. The other is Lloyd at Arizona, has had some strong teams but goes out early.

What had Golden done before last year? I get the doubt in both, they just have really good rosters this year, both having 3 first round picks sitting in their starting 5 and well balanced, with adavantages.

 

[BFieldHusky]

Good thread, basically establishes the fact that the tourney will be more top heavy because the average team has gotten far worse.

As for 26 Duke vs 99, how do you see the 99 team better? Brand was their 5 at 6'8". I think this Duke team would eat them alive. If you think Ricky Moore could shut down Langdon, how about putting a 6'7" Dame Sarr or Maliq Brown on him.

The sport/athlete are so much better today.

I tend to find that Duke team to be vastly overrated. Of their top 5 scorers, the only one that went on to have a decent NBA career was Brand.

What had Golden done before last year? I get the doubt in both, they just have really good rosters this year, both having 3 first round picks sitting in their starting 5 and well balanced, with adavantages.

Even for you this is dumb. What about Battier guarding Boozer?

 

[KingAG]

Good thread, basically establishes the fact that the tourney will be more top heavy because the average team has gotten far worse.

As for 26 Duke vs 99, how do you see the 99 team better? Brand was their 5 at 6'8". I think this Duke team would eat them alive. If you think Ricky Moore could shut down Langdon, how about putting a 6'7" Dame Sarr or Maliq Brown on him.

The sport/athlete are so much better today.

I tend to find that Duke team to be vastly overrated. Of their top 5 scorers, the only one that went on to have a decent NBA career was Brand.

What had Golden done before last year? I get the doubt in both, they just have really good rosters this year, both having 3 first round picks sitting in their starting 5 and well balanced, with adavantages.

I must say, this is quite the take even for you.

 

[superjohn]

This is hilarious. RuffRuff has gone from Purdue being the best team in the country to Michigan being an all-time team to Arizona being the best team in the country back to Michigan being the best team in the country and now Duke being an all-time team where he laughs at the suggestion that '99 Duke was better than them.

 

[RuffRuff]

Even for you this is dumb. What about Battier guarding Boozer?

Battier as a freshman guarding this Carlos Boozer, who would have 30-40lbs on him?

Does anyone realize how big this Duke team is:

PN - 6'11"
CB - 6'9"
DS - 6'8"
IE - 6"6"
CF - 6'5"

MB coming off the bench at 6'9"

That Duke team:

EB - 6'8"
SB - 6'8"
CC - 6'6"
TJ - 6'3"
WA - 6'2"

99 Duke and TJ wouldn't have gotten a shot off, and they could have manned up Brand. So then what? Battier wasn't much of a scorer at the time, Carawell was basically a role player. It's not like they had a bunch of creators on the floor, as Langdon wasn't much more than a spot up shooter.