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REB1094 said:
Can’t tell if I’m rooting for Marquette to save the conference, or rooting for Kansas so we have a crack at #1
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Kind of a win-win but I'll be pulling for Marquette. If they win Maui they could be 1
 
I'll be rooting for KU against Marquette of course. Don't care about Purdue vs Tennessee. Final is going to be a hell of a game, as is the consolation game. Hoping Marquette wins in the consolation game.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
On Tuesday, I’ll be covering Sacred Heart’s first of three 11:30 AM start games, with tomorrow’s tilt against Binghamton.

Odd timing, but a unique opportunity to catch the NEC favorites on a weekday morning! The game is streaming for free on NEC Front Row.
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Here's the link to today's 11:30 Binghamton at Sacred Heart game to watch for free:

NEC Front Row

necfrontrow.com

Today's my first day off for Thanksgiving, so I'm heading out now to cover the game.

After that, I've got a 5 PM phone call scheduled w/ Manhattan coach John Gallagher to gather some intel on the surprisingly strong Jaspers (I picked them to finish last, I'm eating crow for Thanksgiving).

I'll use the info for my own piece on the blog and then obviously for the preview for Friday's game.
 
caw said:
I would be hard pressed not to have the winner of Maui be #1. I mean the final four is 1, 2, 4 and 7. Win those games and you deserve #1 right now.
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I was all set to argue about Tennessee, but you're probably right.

I'm a bit bummed KU plays at 10:30. I think I'll DVR it.
 
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Here's my piece from Sacred Heart's dominant win over Binghamton:

stretchingthefloor.blogspot.com

Five Double-Digit Scorers Showcase Sacred Heart's Depth in Their Home Victory Over Binghamton

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If you live near the Fairfield area, you gotta check out Sacred Heart this year. They are deep.
 
tzznandrew said:
Their title run is still utterly miraculous. And given their lack of offensive firepower, they're very lucky for the breaks they got against Purdue, Auburn, and Tech so that Bennet he got a title. Otherwise...sheesh...
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That title team had the second ranked offense in the country.
 
this cuse team is not good. they just had two of the most baffling unforced turnovers i have ever seen in a p5 game.

that being said, gonzaga is letting them hang around...
 
Syracuse is kind of hanging around with Gonzaga, but they're starting to crack

Turned the ball over on an inbound pass by launching the ball 25 feet, which led to a turnover and wide open layup for Nembhard
Then turned it over on a travel because the guy, who was completely uncovered, took an extra step before letting go of the ball
Then missed a wide open layup

EDIT: then gave up an offensive rebound off a missed free throw..

EDIT again: then pretty much handed the ball to Gonzaga and Nembhard got another wide open dunk..
 
REB1094 said:
Syracuse is kind of hanging around with Gonzaga, but they're starting to crack

Turned the ball over on an inbound pass by launching the ball 25 feet, which led to a turnover and wide open layup for Nembhard
Then turned it over on a travel because the guy, who was completely uncovered, took an extra step before letting go of the ball
Then missed a wide open layup

EDIT: then gave up an offensive rebound off a missed free throw..

EDIT again: then pretty much handed the ball to Gonzaga and Nembhard got another wide open dunk..
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yeah, they are looking rough.

the entire offense is starling and mintz forcing up tough shots. feels like they have been stuck at 49 for an eternity.
 
elmcityboy said:
yeah, they are looking rough.

the entire offense is starling and mintz forcing up tough shots. feels like they have been stuck at 49 for an eternity.
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and bell, who is 2/17 from the field and 1/9 from three...
 
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elmcityboy said:
yeah, they are looking rough.

the entire offense is starling and mintz forcing up tough shots. feels like they have been stuck at 49 for an eternity.
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I feel bad for Mintz. Should have stayed in the draft or transferred. He has some NBA-level talent but Cuse is not the place to properly showcase it. You're right, it's all just shot chucking because their offense doesn't actually run anything

Not a fan of Starling. Thought it was an overrated pickup this offseason
 
Hungryhusky99 said:
That title team had the second ranked offense in the country.
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At what pace? I'll tell you: the slowest in basketball that year.

I didn't say they didn't run an efficient offense, it's just that when you play that type of slow down game—especially when you are efficient as they were—you essentially need to both play perfect and not have your opponent be hot that game, because with fewer possessions comes greater variability.

What had to happen for them to beat Purdue, Auburn, and Tech?

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Can't attach the title game image here because of a limit. It's in the next post. They got very lucky to win those three games... even more so when you rewatch them.
 
I know it's Chaminade so it doesn't count, and I (kind of) know that it won't keep going this way, but UCLA-Chaminade is on pace to be 56-8 at halftime lol
 
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HuskyHawk said:
I was all set to argue about Tennessee, but you're probably right.

I'm a bit bummed KU plays at 10:30. I think I'll DVR it.
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I would agree with Tennessee, I just can’t see them as #1 but they win Maui and they deserve it, probably wouldn’t hold it long though.

REB1094 said:
I feel bad for Mintz. Should have stayed in the draft or transferred. He has some NBA-level talent but Cuse is not the place to properly showcase it. You're right, it's all just shot chucking because their offense doesn't actually run anything

Not a fan of Starling. Thought it was an overrated pickup this offseason
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Their offense is stuck in the past. 6 assists in a game is befuddlingly bad
 
Orc said:
Starting to look like it’s NIT three years in a row for Cuse . Lol
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Not sure they go .500. Cuse has been ranked a total of 10 weeks the past 10 years. 3 of those instances were preseason, and they dropped out shortly after. A total of one week ranked after November in the past 10 years. Trash program. Not sure about the veracity but a Cuse poster said 100 different teams have been ranked since the last time they have been ranked.
 
runner11 said:
Not sure they go .500. Cuse has been ranked a total of 10 weeks the past 10 years. 3 of those instances were preseason, and they dropped out shortly after. A total of one week ranked after November in the past 10 years. Trash program. Not sure about the veracity but a Cuse poster said 100 different teams have been ranked since the last time they have been ranked.
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Beautiful post. Idc if we've lapped them several times, this makes me happy
 
Tyler2Rings said:
Beautiful post. Idc if we've lapped them several times, this makes me happy
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The last tidbit makes less than no sense but if a Cuse fan claims it’s true, sure!

I don’t think a lot of normie CBB fans realize how long they have been incredibly mediocre because they had a few nice fluke runs.
 
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runner11 said:
The last tidbit makes less than no sense but if a Cuse fan claims it’s true, sure!

I don’t think a lot of normie CBB fans realize how long they have been incredibly mediocre because they had a few nice fluke runs.
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They aren't even gritty or plucky anymore usually.
 
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AntG168 said:
I just don’t see it with Purdue…

Maybe I’m missing something.

I don’t think I’ve seen them hit that next gear I’ve seen UConn hit
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Edey is an incredible college player. But replace him w/ a league average C and they are what, like a 9/10 seed? Obviously that isn’t how the sport works but I don’t think their complementary players are good/consistent enough to win it all.
 
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