Sunday 2nd Round (non-UConn games) thread

[firstnline]

Kentucky fans headed for the exits.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

It is amazing how big a talent advantage that Calipari has, and he still loses to a team of castoffs from flyover country that was picked to finish last in its league and lost to Butler this year.

It drives me crazy when i see a team attack the basket when they are down over 2 possessions in the last 20 seconds. It is too late for two points, and it feels to me like stat-padding rather than trying to win.

 

[Ripper32]

Sucks for the under bettors (142.5). It was trending under until this flurry.

 

[Blueballer]

So long slimeball.

 

[Ripper32]

The kentucky boards are likely melting down.

 

[UConnRock]

If Marquette gets by Mich St, the K State/Marquette will be a fun battle

 

[Blueballer]

Calipari has slid so far in the NIL and Transfer Portal world that I don’t really give a spit about him either way. I feel the same way about Kentucky that I feel about Clemson or Oklahoma State. Just another generic, mediocre basketball program.

Wherever he coaches I'll root against them with every fiber of my being.

 

[Ripper32]

 

[HuskyHoosier]

Kentucky, Duke, UNC, Kansas - what do they all have in common? None will be playing the second weekend.

 

[fatlucy]

It’s a good weekend when I get to watch Puke and Kensucky loose.

 

[housekeys]

Kstate will be tough to beat after this win, they will now have UCONN 2014 level mojo and we know better than anyone that a hot point guard can carry a team to a championship.

Yep. Play loose. Play with a chip on your shoulder, and, back it up with stud point guards. Everyone expects you to lose. House money.

 

[uconngb]

Sweet 16: No UNC, Dook or Kentucky

Even with all the advantages they get……that’s some stellar coaching there

Edit: how could I forget that perennially March underachiever Kansas????

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Kentucky, Duke, UNC, Kansas - what do they all have in common? None will be playing the second weekend.

Puts more pressure on UConn. The second weekend needs a Blue Blood program.

 

[Ripper32]

16 TOs for Kentucky to 8 for KSU.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Sweet 16 without Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, or UNC is gorgeous. This tournament is ripe for the taking. Go Huskies

 

[Ripper32]

Does this Kentucky loss help us in any recruiting battles?

 

[JakeTheDog]

Jerome Tang has a bachelors degree from Charter Oak State College. Great season for K-State. Easy team to root for.

 

[SL Husky]

This guy should have gone back a couple more years to 2014.

 

[THC]

The kentucky boards are likely melting down.

Just tried going on Rupp Rafters, and it's down,

 

[storrsroars]

UCLA was a play in winner and went to the final 4 in 2021. The first year of the play in VCU went to the final 4 with Shaka.

Thanks for the correction, I didn't recall that. While those two made the FF, overall First Four winners competing for at-large spots have only made it to the 2nd weekend five times out of 24 (20.8%) vs a 38.5% success rate for 11 seeds vs 6 seeds since the field expanded in 1985. Tired legs pretty much has to be a factor in that lower success rate, ya think?

 

[WrenchFan69]

MSU on fire to start sheesh. Pull it together Marquette

 

[BugsyCT]

Michigan State's always dangerous in March. Quick start for them.

 

[Waquoit]

Kentucky, Duke, UNC, Kansas - what do they all have in common? None will be playing the second weekend.

Now that's a group of blue bloods I'd rather not join.

 

[7774]

Thanks for the correction, I didn't recall that. While those two made the FF, overall First Four winners competing for at-large spots have only made it to the 2nd weekend five times out of 24 (20.8%) vs a 38.5% success rate for 11 seeds vs 6 seeds since the field expanded in 1985. Tired legs pretty much has to be a factor in that lower success rate, ya think?

Either you‘re not comparing apples to apples here, or your stats are wrong.

 

[storrsroars]

Unconcerned,