NCAA Tournament Day 3 Thread

[tzznandrew]

Down 7 at half.

They're not likely to win, but they never were. Keep playing tough, keep fouling when necessary, and they have a chance to keep this a game.

 

[storrsroars]

Poor tailoring job on back of Squid's suit. Definitely not Savile Row.

 

[kobe]

Gave them a run for 17 minutes. No shame in that. Our whole team comes back next year minus Sanders. Good learning experience.

 

[BugsyCT]

Not over yet - Cincy's still in it, but they've missed some bunnies. Game's getting real chippy now.

 

[storrsroars]

Going down to Consol after Cincy game ends to see if any cheap tix available for tonight. Nova & ND playing.

 

[Rocktheworld]

What is up with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's FT routine? Adds in a full body wiggle immediately before every shot.

 

[boog204]

I almost forgot how obnoxious Kentucky fans are. Every time they score the fans react as if it were a go ahead basket with ten seconds left in the game.

They are incredibly obnoxious... But I gotta give those idiots credit, they travel like no one else.

 

[UConnSwag11]

duke get's it every year, but kentuckys road to the FF is easy... no reason why one of wisconsin, AZ, UNC, OSU aren't in that region

 

[UConnSwag11]

love watching russell, but if AZ can beat UK I want AZ to move on

 

[Rocktheworld]

duke get's it every year, but kentuckys road to the FF is easy... no reason why one of wisconsin, AZ, UNC, OSU aren't in that region

Honestly I think ND has one of the best shots of any team to take them down. UK is very meh offensively but they make up for it with their defense. ND has some serious offense, with 4 guys shooting over 40% from 3. The main issue I see for them is rebounding. Auguste is going to have to show up.

 

[tzznandrew]

duke get's it every year, but kentuckys road to the FF is easy... no reason why one of wisconsin, AZ, UNC, OSU aren't in that region

They're the best 1 seed. They should get the worst 2 seed and the worst 4 seed, by the S-Curve.

Who is the worst 2 seed? Kansas.

Is UNC the worst 4 seed? I don't think so.

By S-Curve, they are also supposed to have the best 3 seed in their bracket. That might be ND, who just won the ACC.

Which one is with Kentucky again?

Wisconsin got the last 1 seed, and they got the best 2 seed (Zona) and the perhaps the best 4 seed (UNC).

 

[jfuchs91]

I hope Georgia State wins the tournament. Such a fun team, with surprising talent. RJ Hunter is an NBA player, Harrow transferred from UK, Ware from Louisville, and they've got some solid role players. They can't rebound, but they force a ton of turnovers. Fun team for sure.

 

[UConnSwag11]

I hope Georgia State wins the tournament. Such a fun team, with surprising talent. RJ Hunter is an NBA player, Harrow transferred from UK, Ware from Louisville, and they've got some solid role players. They can't rebound, but they force a ton of turnovers. Fun team for sure.

Does Georgia state get credit with recruiting those kids......

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Arizona looks pretty good, although they always do the first weekend.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Arizona looks pretty good, although they always do the first weekend.

if they can get to UK and stay out of foul trouble I think they can beat them...they would just need to not let UK get any momentum

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

if they can get to UK and stay out of foul trouble I think they can beat them...they would just need to not let UK get any momentum

Nice to bring a kid like York off the bench.

I can't wait for the TJ McConnell media bonanza.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

if they can get to UK and stay out of foul trouble I think they can beat them...they would just need to not let UK get any momentum

I am not going to count on anyone to beat Kentucky whose coach hasn't shown he can win big games in March.

Xavier looks like the slowest team left in the dance. Georgia State is getting to the hole at will.

 

[storrsroars]

2 tix. $25 each, face $88. Nice view.
Wish I could figure out to post a photo from phone here

 

[nelsonmuntz]

If Jay Wright blows this game, he joins the Dixon/JTIII/Few category of big game choker.

I am a big fan of Jalen Reynolds on Xavier. Really good low post scorer.

 

[Giddyup5]

Refs getting unnecessarily involved in Xavier- G St game...

 

[champs99and04]

I am not going to count on anyone to beat Kentucky whose coach hasn't shown he can win big games in March.

Xavier looks like the slowest team left in the dance. Georgia State is getting to the hole at will.

Not sure why Sean Miller gets this reputation. Was beating a loaded Duke team in 2011 not a big win? He's basically coached two teams to the elite eight since he got to Arizona, and both games came down to one shot.

 

[superjohn]

Can we sign RJ Hunter and his dad from Georgia State. I really like both of them and RJ Hunter is an awesome player.

 

[storrsroars]

[QUOTE="nelsonmuntz, post: 1268585, member: 833is]If Jay Wright blows this game, he joins the Dixon/JTIII/Few category of big game choker.

I am a big fan of Jalen Reynolds on Xavier. Really good low post scorer.[/QUOTE]

Jay could probably hit better than 28.6%.
NCSt is really clogging up the middle. They get back on D fast.

 

[jfuchs91]

Can we sign RJ Hunter and his dad from Georgia State. I really like both of them and RJ Hunter is an awesome player.

Xavier absolutely shot the lights out (67% FG, 53% 3, and hit 22-25 FTs) and still only won by 8, even with Georgia State without their second leading scorer. Georgia State was legit. I was pulling for them hard.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Usually picking Gottfried is a mistake, but Villanova is playing scared in this game. Villanova is missing layups and making careless turnovers.

I think NC State is going to win this.

 

[kobe]

I was hoping we'd drop on the seed list and get sent to Pittsburgh. We could have beaten Villanova with the effort we put out today.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

UConn could have beaten Villanova with the effort Villanova is putting out. This NC State/Nova game is about 3 possessions from a blowout.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

When in doubt, chokers are gonna choke.

 

[ASweet3781]

Villanova missing point blank lay ups.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Villanova missing point blank lay ups.

This is an epic choke. They have 2 losses out of a decent league, and they are getting blown out by a dumby like Gottfried. Villanova is playing like the game is already over.