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Week 17 preview (Feb. 28–Mar. 6)

Sifaka said:
Next best thing to a UConn win is a smackdown of the ugly orange of knocky top.
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They basically lost a home game. I KNOW, but, but... Keyen Green. I will give the TN freshman credit. They did their part.
 
Plebe said:
I love the dramatic finish almost as much as I love the hashtag #RollHumps
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You know in the one bid leagues, those dramatic finishes create heartbreak on the other side. On the last GW play, the inbound pass was intended for the Star player but she couldnt corral it and it bounced on the end line for a turnover. She had tears running down her face as she was defending the inbound pass. She had a great season... first team all Big South, but the memory that she will be thinking about all off-season is that last play. :(
 
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Vowelguy said:
where do Campbell and GW sit in the Triad rankings?
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I'll have to check on the list. Off the top of my head.. I would say in the 8-10 range.

Campbell was 11, and GW was 12. I'm not sure why I had UNC-Asheville ahead of those two... perhaps its because they are Baptist Universities :p
 
A few weeks ago KY appeared to be on the bubble Kudos to the Coach Elzy and the Cats. Rhyne Howard must’ve heard all the talk about Nalyssa Smith going #1 in the draft :rolleyes: she’s really stepped it up these past few games.

I expected the SEC final to be a battle between two former players turned head coaches, however I figured it would be Staley vs Mulkey or Harper.
 
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Iluvacc2 said:
A few weeks ago KY appeared to be on the bubble Kudos to the Coach Elzy and the Cats. Rhyne Howard must’ve heard all the talk about Nalyssa Smith going #1 in the draft :rolleyes: she’s really stepped it up these past few games.

I expected the SEC final to be a battle between two former players turned head coaches, however I figured it would be Staley vs Mulkey or Harper.
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It was worse than that. Three weeks ago, Kentucky was 9-11 overall and 2-8 in the SEC. They weren't even on the bubble.

They were on the bubble two days ago, but wins over LSU and now Tennessee have left no doubt they're in.
 
Iluvacc2 said:
A few weeks ago KY appeared to be on the bubble Kudos to the Coach Elzy and the Cats. Rhyne Howard must’ve heard all the talk about Nalyssa Smith going #1 in the draft :rolleyes: she’s really stepped it up these past few games.

I expected the SEC final to be a battle between two former players turned head coaches, however I figured it would be Staley vs Mulkey or Harper.
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Howard will go extremely high, she is really good. That said Smith is a no brainer, she scores, she rebounds, she is just much more impactful all around IMO, plus more steady to me.

I wasn't expecting LSU to go far, Morris is a gigantic piece of the team but the unfortunate part is the team didn't show up wanting to win. They went through the motions and didnt' give the effort they gave all year. But that was the vibe I got before this tournament. Kim didn't seem to care one bit (she openly stated that it didnt matter), she just wanted to get to NCAAT with a healthy Morris, nothing more. That was disappointing to me.

But Kentucky is on a role. They were way too talented to finish 7th in the SEC.
 
Plebe said:
It was worse than that. Three weeks ago, Kentucky was 9-11 overall and 2-8 in the SEC. They weren't even on the bubble.

They were on the bubble two days ago, but wins over LSU and now Tennessee have left no doubt they're in.
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Yikes, I didn’t realize it was that bad
 
Vowelguy said:
ND and Tenn both suffer upset losses to the #7 seed in the semis today :)
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It's always a good day when UConn wins and Tennessee loses. It's always a good day when UConn and ND loses. I guess this is either a good day squared or two good days.
 
Bigboote said:
It's always a good day when UConn wins and Tennessee loses. It's always a good day when UConn and ND loses. I guess this is either a good day squared or two good days.
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How can it be a good day when UConn and ND lose? Don't you mean Tennessee and ND?
 
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Basket said:
Why is Missouri included in Charlie Creams last 4 in? The only team they’ve beaten that’s ranked is Florida.
7-9 SEC. 18-12 overall. They’ve lost to Arkansas 3 times. BC better not be eliminated and Missouri gets in. Current NET BC 46 Missouri 48
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I think you're forgetting a pretty big win on Missouri's resume. ;)
 
triaddukefan said:
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There is such mutual respect between the two programs. The coaches are friends and the players respect each other. It is a rivalry game...but a friendly rivalry with no animosity.

VT gave a heck of an effort, down two key players and still made NC State scratch and claw to earn the W in the ACC semis.
 
Belmont was the first conference tournament winner yesterday, but there will be seven more crowned today, appropriately capped by the @triaddukefan Classic i.e. Big South championship game between the Fighting Camels and the Lancers:

ACC: #3 NC State (1) vs. Miami (7) (12p, ESPN)
SoCon: Mercer (1) vs. Furman (3) (12p, ESPN+)
SEC: #1 South Carolina (1) vs. Kentucky (7) (2p, ESPN)
A-10: Dayton (1) vs. UMass (3) (2p, ESPN2)
Big Ten: #13 Iowa (2) vs. #14 Indiana (5) (4p, ESPN2)
Pac-12: #2 Stanford (1) vs. Utah (6) (6p, ESPN2)
Big South: Campbell (1) vs. Longwood (2) (8:30p, ESPNU)
 
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Headed out for one more day. I like to get to the championship game as early as possible.. The walk up to the arena.. Walking around a bit in the tournament fan zone.. Walking around the concourse.. And getting to my seat and just watch the building fill up with fans. Obviously State is the overwhelming favorite, and 99% of fans will be pulling for the red and white.. But I would be ecstatic if Miami and Katie Meier pulled off the victory.

I'm assuming the loud State fan from yesterday will be sitting behind me. Wearing a hoodie today, so if the spittle starts to fly, I can at least protect the back of my neck and head :p
 
Even though there were upsets galore in all these conf quarters and semis, I fully expect things to go as planned for the finals. Predicting championships for NC State, SC, Stanford, and Iowa.
 
Iluvacc2 said:
Even though there were upsets galore in all these conf quarters and semis, I fully expect things to go as planned for the finals. Predicting championships for NC State, SC, Stanford, and Iowa.
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I hope you're right about the ACC. It's going to be a grinder. I'm hopeful that fatigue will eventually get to Miami in the 4th quarter. They are dangerous right now.
 
LETTERL said:
I hope you're right about the ACC. It's going to be a grinder. I'm hopeful that fatigue will eventually get to Miami in the 4th quarter. They are dangerous right now.
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I mean, Louisville was up by 16 in 4Q before Walz committed the fatal error of pulling his starters too early and losing all momentum. I truly don't expect State to have any problems in this game. Kudos to Miami for what they've done in this tournament, but the team that Miami barely beat in the semifinals is the same team that was losing like 50-5 to Louisville in the first half.
 
LETTERL said:
I hope you're right about the ACC. It's going to be a grinder. I'm hopeful that fatigue will eventually get to Miami in the 4th quarter. They are dangerous right now.
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Even pulling for State all year after game one.

Sorry my heart is with Cinderella today
 
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As expected.. It's a sea of red in here... Great atmosphere up in here. Lucky for my neck, the Spittle guy is sitting elsewhere.. There is a vocal state fan behind me, but he has much better control of his mouth.

Credit to the Louisville fans.. The ones sitting around me didn't go home.. And there are a sprinkling of other card fans roaming around.

Hopefully an exciting second half is in store.
 
Cunane went down with a lower body injury. Was able to walk off the court.. But went to the tunnel for further evaluation...
 
Congratulations to all the Wolfpack fans on the boneyard... Well fan is more like it
 
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