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South Carolina's game started out something like 44 - 4. What a start. They shot 35% and still won by 58 points. I don't think they liked losing to Kentucky....
 
The SEC isn't "Great" top to bottom, you have a few good teams then a bunch of subpar/average teams. Of course you may be able to say that for many P5 conferences.
 
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@Plebe's consistent, and appreciated reminders, is something I say to friends who have kids in AAU hoping to get recruited. Too many kids focus on the P5 label. They're also not being realistic as to whether they can handle that level.

The amount of quality basketball out there being played by teams in all D1 conferences is larger than people realize. It's so frustrating, especially when you see some players transferring multiple times.

I really hope to players getting ready for the upcoming AAU season are taking notice. I know it's hard to assess, but the fit is so important in my opinion.
 
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Brilliant ploy by Neighbors. Have a worse season and get a 10 seed, so that the first-round loss is less humiliating than getting upset by a 13 seed in the 1st round :rolleyes:
 
Seriously, I'm happy for Utah. I was thrilled for them a few years ago (2019?) when they seemed to make a breakthrough, beating Stanford. Then they were bit by injuries, faded down the stretch, missed the NCAA Tournament, and lost Pac-12 FOY Dre'una Edwards to transfer, a devastating turn of events for them.

They had a few bad years since then, but these freshmen Kneepkens and Johnson are something special.
 
4-1 start for Non-P5s vs P5s for 5/12, 6/11, 7/10, and 8/9 games. Georgia/Dayton is the last one of the day, 6 more tomorrow.

I'm not surprised at Arkansas getting blown out, but I am surprised Ole Miss faded so early. Wouldn't be surprised if the SEC gets just 1 or 2 teams into the Round of 16. They looked red hot earlier in the year but have been faltering as of late.
 
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nwhoopfan said:
Utah hammers Arkansas 92-69.
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Crazy 3pt shooting for Utah. 13-20 . Crazy how some teams like Dayton and Utah in the 1st game of the tournament when nerves should be highest can have shooting nights like this.


Curious to see what GA does with Dayton which is just starting
 
bballnut90 said:
I'm not surprised at Arkansas getting blown out, but I am surprised Ole Miss faded so early. Wouldn't be surprised if the SEC gets just 1 or 2 teams into the Round of 16. They looked red hot earlier in the year but have been faltering as of late.
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Until they prove otherwise, to me South Carolina is an elite team and the rest of the SEC are pretenders. Mississippi St. was helping carrying the banner for the league while Vic was there but have fallen off a cliff since he left.
 
bballnut90 said:
4-1 start for Non-P5s vs P5s for 5/12, 6/11, 7/10, and 8/9 games. Georgia/Dayton is the last one of the day, 6 more tomorrow.

I'm not surprised at Arkansas getting blown out, but I am surprised Ole Miss faded so early. Wouldn't be surprised if the SEC gets just 1 or 2 teams into the Round of 16. They looked red hot earlier in the year but have been faltering as of late.
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I don't foresee Dayton challenging Georgia. They had their once in a lifetime shooting game against DePaul. No way they have a 2nd game in a row like that.

Home court advantage in the first weekend is a big deal. I don't see LSU or Tennessee losing at home to the teams they might face.
 
bballnut90 said:
4-1 start for Non-P5s vs P5s for 5/12, 6/11, 7/10, and 8/9 games. Georgia/Dayton is the last one of the day, 6 more tomorrow.
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Don't forget Missouri State over Florida State in the 11/11 game :)
 
eebmg said:
Crazy 3pt shooting for Utah. 13-20 . Crazy how some teams like Dayton and Utah in the 1st game of the tournament when nerves should be highest can have shooting nights like this.
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Maybe a case of not knowing any better. Utah hasn't been to the Tourney since they joined the Pac 12 and their coach had not reached the Tourney either (she did at the D2 level, but that's a different beast than D1).
 
Plebe said:
Home court advantage in the first weekend is a big deal. I don't see LSU or Tennessee losing at home to the teams they might face.
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LSU can lose to anyone.... if Morris isn't full go they very well could lose to Jackson St

Don't let Kim over achieving the hell out of this team this year fool you. Its vulnerable. This group of seniors have never been successful in a tourney before.
 
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Utah really cooled off, finished only 15-31 behind the arc. Arky was 4-23. :rolleyes:
 
nwhoopfan said:
Utah really cooled off, finished only 15-31 behind the arc. Arky was 4-23. :rolleyes:
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At one point I looked at the boxscore and Arkansas was 0 for something like 15.
 
Wow, didn't realize Kelsey Rees had a double double for the Utes. And McQueen led them w/ 20, 6-9 behind the arc. Seems like she gets no publicity at all. Gylten and Maxwell are the vets, they have the 2 hotshot freshmen, but McQueen is a big part of their success as well.
 
Another lopsided stat, 20 assists for Utah (11 for Gylten), 5 for Arkansas.
 
is this another season where the Pac 12 is gonna silence ppl? I think so :)
 
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MSGRET said:
Got it half right had USF and FGCU. So far there has been 3 P5 schools lose today. First #12 FGCU takes out #5 VT then #10 Crieghton vs #7 Colorado and #10 South Dakota vs Ole Miss. Still believe that All conferences should be limited to no more than 6 teams.
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I had USF and FGCU, too, but I also had Creighton, South Dakota, and Gonzaga. I always pick a lot of non-P5 schools, but this year it's working. :)
 
Plebe said:
I don't foresee Dayton challenging Georgia. They had their once in a lifetime shooting game against DePaul. No way they have a 2nd game in a row like that.

Home court advantage in the first weekend is a big deal. I don't see LSU or Tennessee losing at home to the teams they might face.
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Georgia's up right now but they've really faded as the year has unfolded after getting wins over NC State and Notre Dame.

LSU at home vs Ohio State won't be easy, and Tennessee/Oregon is a wildcard game IMO. Both are so streaky.
 
In a battle to determine which of two p5 conferences is more overrated, the ACC wins!

Georgia Tech goes out with a whimper to Kansas, 77-58.

Kansas is one of the most pleasant surprises of the season. First NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.
 
nwhoopfan said:
GT started the season very well, but they stunk down the stretch.
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Injuries took a toll on GT. They were down to 6 players who carried the bulk of the minutes. A team needs greater depth to compete.
 
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