That was a hell of a basketball game

[willie99]

Hate to say it.. but i was rooting for Cronin

Mick's best job ever. Only the second time he even made it out of the first weekend, and that took three games

UCLA played great tonight

 

[auror]

I'm not going by the Vegas oddsmakers though. I mean, a team can't actually play better than Villanova did that day I've never seen it. They played out of their minds. But the team they played against was a team full of terrors at the time. They annihilated opponents. I still say its the greatest performance I've seen in over 4 decades. I mean, when you say better play overall, remember that Villanova shot 80% or something like that. I think Georgetown shot really well too.

Tonight's game is definitely up there among the greatest of all time, but I just have difficulty comparing so many good games.

I'm not sure why you wouldn't go with Vegas for biggest upset. Kind of a proven authority. 13+ points tonight vs. 8 in 1985.

Overall play meaning both teams. Oft forgotten, but Nova had 17 turnovers in that game. Kinda mars the great shooting.

Both teams had 20+ assists tonight, with less turnovers than either team had in that game. Both teams shot 57%+, didn't give up as many orebs as GTown got. Better basketball. Better finish. OT. The full package.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

ya'll a serious bunch of hypocrites. all i 'saw' at the end was a bunch of people running around, yelling, screaming, hugging each other with no distancing, masks, etc... but the bs some of youse peddle just one door down- 'don't! ...' is forgotten momentarily because it was fun...for you. at one thread, you freak, and you fear, and you dictate, while at another u literally lick each other's faces, ie 'ok here, but not ok there.' in kali, cheering and singing are verboten. in connecticut tomorrow, most are prevented from attending their holiday services, while big family gatherings are frowned upon, but it's ok to swap spit on tv if it's your jubilation.
hypocrites. so no i ain't celebrating ur fraud fest, and no, i'm not hearing 'bbut it's different!' y'all should kiss Indiana's grits -none of it could happen around here.

 

[metsfan2323]

ya'll a serious bunch of hypocrites. all i 'saw' at the end was a bunch of people running around, yelling, screaming, hugging each other with no distancing, masks, etc... but the bs some of youse peddle just one door down- 'don't! ...' is forgotten momentarily because it was fun...for you. at one thread, you freak, and you fear, and you dictate, while at another u literally lick each other's faces, ie 'ok here, but not ok there.' in kali, cheering and singing are verboten. in connecticut tomorrow, most are prevented from attending their holiday services, while big family gatherings are frowned upon, but it's ok to swap spit on tv if it's your jubilation.
hypocrites. so no i ain't celebrating ur fraud fest, and no, i'm not hearing 'bbut it's different!' y'all should kiss Indiana's grits -none of it could happen around here.

UFO alert.

 

[jkfer98]

That UCLA team was super fun to watch throughout the tournament. Props to Mick, I initially thought his marriage with UCLA was a weird one and doomed to fail but it seems like he can build something special there.

 

[crazyUCfan23]

All time game, the kid timme just makes winning plays. The charge to end regulation was incredible.
juzang is an incredible scorer. What is his draft stock like? I feel like he is the finished version of what we all hope bouk would end up as with the way he scores all over. Maybe not quite as athletic but a better shooter.

I was looking at a mock draft after the game and was surprised to not see him on it...assuming that might change idk

 

[Fishy]

Juzang had a wide open 7 footer at the end of regulation and decided to go in for a layup. He’d been hitting midrange jumpers all night at an 80% clip. They had it. Just made a bad decision.

Two steps too far - I think he just got a little out of control.

Pull up probably wins it.

 

[mauconnfan]

Best game I have seen in awhile for sure. I thought for sure UCLA was going to pull it out in the end.

Timme flexing is terrible and I just can't stand it. I will root for Baylor on Monday

Timme and his crap makes me root against them I agree. He’s an idiot, just play please!

 

[Fishy]

Timme and his crap makes me root against them I agree. He’s an idiot, just play please!

He’s so freaking good.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Incredible performance by both teams. Timme can really play. Hard to imagine Suggs is only a freshman! He plays so composed.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Timme flexing is terrible and I just can't stand it. I will root for Baylor on Monday

Overall I really like the Zags program and Mark Few and I even like most of their players this year but Timme is annoying enough to ruin it. Gotta root for Baylor unfortunately

 

[mauconnfan]

He’s so freaking good.

He’s a real good college player no doubt. What a feel he has with his back to the basket and his foot work, special.

 

[businesslawyer]

Top 5 college basketball games I’ve ever seen, in chronological order because I don’t want to rank.

1. NC State — Maryland ACC Championship game, the year NC State overthrew UCLA and only the ACC conference tourney winner went to the tourney.

2. UCLA — NC State triple OT national semifinal, where the reign ended.

3. Kentucky — Duke regional final. Grant Hill to Laetner.

4. The 99 Championship game.

5. Last night.

The list is based on the quality of the play, the importance of the game and the competitiveness of the game.

 

[Deepster]

I mean....losing that game on a bank shot??? Crushing. If I were on the Bruins I’d never ever want to see that highlight as long as I lived.

 

[Uconn77Duke74]

The FG shooting percentage in this game was just insane, there were a lot of pros on the floor last night.

 

[cohenzone]

I was looking at a mock draft after the game and was surprised to not see him on it...assuming that might change idk

Seems like he might teach a few players how to finish at the hoop. He was scary. Great footwork and touch.

 

[Mr. Hand]

Timme and his crap makes me root against them I agree. He’s an idiot, just play please!

Mau! How can you not love Timme? I'm surprised at your take here. Kid is an old school skilled big, I wish there were one of those on our team! I hope Sanogo watches endless tape of Timme and copies his game.

 

[mauconnfan]

Mau! How can you not love Timme? I'm surprised at your take here. Kid is an old school skilled big, I wish there were one of those on our team! I hope Sanogo watches endless tape of Timme and copies his game.

The endless “look at me” poses every time he scores is way too much for me. Now the ‘stache crap. Love his game but other than that hope Vital gets an elbow to his teeth so I can see that pose reaction. Lol

 

[Hey Adrien!]

"There are onions Jim, and then there are MAJOR! ONIONS! WITH A KISS!!"

Classic Raff.

Suggs is the best player on the floor, BUT between both team's rotations (UCLA's and Gonzaga's top-7):

• Two seniors
• Five juniors
• Five sophomores
• Two freshmen
• Three transfers

The point? If you want to find the elite teams in the NCAA, you need some major contributors that are upperclassmen.

Also, despite what some people say on here, elite teams have transfers who are major contributors: imagine Gonzaga without Nembhard and imagine UCLA without Juzang.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Mau! How can you not love Timme? I'm surprised at your take here. Kid is an old school skilled big, I wish there were one of those on our team! I hope Sanogo watches endless tape of Timme and copies his game.

The difference is Sanogo does it without an ounce of ego. All Sanogo does is work.

Back to your other points, yes, Timme is an excellent college big.

 

[Mr. Hand]

The difference is Sanogo does it without an ounce of ego. All Sanogo does is work.

Back to your other points, yes, Timme is an excellent college big.

No, I can't go along with this.

Yeah the kid shows off a lot. But his team is 31-0 and one game away from a perfect season and he's one of the major reasons why. He's earned some gloating.

Fans of other teams in '99 often said similar things about Rip and Khalid that you're saying here about Timme.

 

[G0UCONN]

Watching Juzang gave me Richard Hamilton flashbacks. Very similar players.

Never stop moving without the ball, excellent midrange, clutch.

 

[CTBasketball]

Joel Ayayi should be a late first round draft pick. He literally does nothing wrong and is efficient as hell.

 

[uconngb]

Insane shotmaking (both teams above 1.2 points per possession). Overtime. 2 clutch late shots. The craziest buzzer beater in Final Four history. An undefeated season on the line.

That game is way, way, way up there for best games in tournament history. Top 5 at the minimum. We're talking Kentucky-Duke, UNC-Nova, NC St-Houston, Kansas-Memphis.

Gotta throw Nova-Gtown in there too no??

 

[UofCT]

Incredible game. Top 5 college basketball game I’ve ever watched. Adrenaline pumping through my veins. If I was a Gonzaga fan, no chance I sleep tonight.

Release the other four games on your list. Can't include a UConn game.

 

[UofCT]

Top 5 college basketball games I’ve ever seen, in chronological order because I don’t want to rank.

1. NC State — Maryland ACC Championship game, the year NC State overthrew UCLA and only the ACC conference tourney winner went to the tourney.

2. UCLA — NC State triple OT national semifinal, where the reign ended.

3. Kentucky — Duke regional final. Grant Hill to Laetner.

4. The 99 Championship game.

5. Last night.

The list is based on the quality of the play, the importance of the game and the competitiveness of the game.

Great list but I was too young to remember/enjoy the Kentucky/Duke regional. Some other games that come to mind are

Illinois / Arizona in 2005 Elite 8
Duke/UCF in 2019 Second Round
Nova/UNC in 2016 Championship
The entire 2019 Virginia run

 

[Excalibur]

He’s so freaking good.

He’s Laettner with a stache, both in terms of his game and his general attitude. Really unlikeable player.

 

[superjohn]

All time game, the kid timme just makes winning plays. The charge to end regulation was incredible.
juzang is an incredible scorer. What is his draft stock like? I feel like he is the finished version of what we all hope bouk would end up as with the way he scores all over. Maybe not quite as athletic but a better shooter.

Juzang hasn't been on any draft boards even as a second rounder, that will change.

Suggs is the best player on the floor, BUT between both team's rotations (UCLA's and Gonzaga's top-7):

• Two seniors
• Five juniors
• Five sophomores
• Two freshmen
• Three transfers

The point? If you want to find the elite teams in the NCAA, you need some major contributors that are upperclassmen.

Also, despite what some people say on here, elite teams have transfers who are major contributors: imagine Gonzaga without Nembhard and imagine UCLA without Juzang.

Suggs is the best NBA prospect but Juzang was the best player on the floor, followed by Timme.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Joel Ayayi should be a late first round draft pick. He literally does nothing wrong and is efficient as hell.

Juzang is a lottery pick

 

[SportsFan88]

Suggs is the best player on the floor, BUT between both team's rotations (UCLA's and Gonzaga's top-7):

• Two seniors
• Five juniors
• Five sophomores
• Two freshmen
• Three transfers

The point? If you want to find the elite teams in the NCAA, you need some major contributors that are upperclassmen.

Also, despite what some people say on here, elite teams have transfers who are major contributors: imagine Gonzaga without Nembhard and imagine UCLA without Juzang.

Nah timme and juzang were the best players on the floor. Not takin anything away from Suggs though the kid is definitely built differently