Week of 2/26 Other Games

[caw]

Any team outside the Top 50 NET this late in the season needs wins, badly.

Both still have Nova and UConn which are good/great games if they win. They also both have one of DePaul/Georgetown which are meaningless if they win. PC has the advantage of having Georgetown (less of an anchor) and UConn at home.

Nova, SJU, SHU and PC are probably fighting for a final spot, or two. The two Nova/PC and Nova/SHU games could be huge for those three teams. SJU needs to not lose to DePaul and Georgetown and do something in the BET. That 4-7 in the Big East is a mess that could get 0-3 bids.

 

[HuskyHawk]

It's helpful. Covid probably still means you'll miss a few days. A bad tummy, probably only one. I imagine Vegas takes note.

Norovirus is prevalent in the northeast right now. I think I’d prefer Covid.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Norovirus is prevalent in the northeast right now. I think I’d prefer Covid.

Nah, you don't want Covid

 

[Khal Drogo]

Call me old school, but I'd rather see SJU and PC than Butler or X

Old school

 

[HuskyHawk]

Nah, you don't want Covid

I've had it twice, Norovirus is worse, if perhaps shorter duration.

 

[Edward Sargent]

I've had it twice, Norovirus is worse, if perhaps shorter duration.

I would be more concerned about long term effects especially cardiac.

 

[uconnfan68]

Kentucky can’t score.

Going to get run out of the gym.

Didn't age well.

 

[mauconnfan]

Dalton Knecht is niiice

25 points in the last 12:01 against a very good team who tried everything defensively to stop him. Add to that when double teamed he delivered some very good passes putting his team in scoring position. That was an absolute show he put on and to do that to a Bruce Pearl team makes me like him even more. Cam may be the 2nd best portal guy which we’re still very lucky for.

 

[boba]

Norovirus is prevalent in the northeast right now. I think I’d prefer Covid.

Yes, on noro prevalence (recent victim during trip). Haven't experienced the latter but know those that have, extremely unpleasant. Norovirus I was over in a day, COVID can last a lifetime.

 

[HooperScooper]

This should make the Kentucky fans happy to see Calipari being called out like this.

No. 16 Kentucky is finding ways to win this season despite Hall of Fame coach John Calipari consistently finding ways to tie one hand behind his team's own back.

Kentucky is winning despite John Calipari holding back Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, his two best players

Think where the No. 16 Wildcats would be if freshmen Sheppard and Dillingham were playing more

www.cbssports.com

 

[BGesus4]

I've had it twice, Norovirus is worse, if perhaps shorter duration.

More intense no doubt but just a 24 hour thing. I’d take that over a week long sinus infection any day.
Had it the first Saturday of the tourney last year and was good to go by Saint Mary’s on Sunday.

 

[Mr. French]

25 points in the last 12:01 against a very good team who tried everything defensively to stop him. Add to that when double teamed he delivered some very good passes putting his team in scoring position. That was an absolute show he put on and to do that to a Bruce Pearl team makes me like him even more. Cam may be the 2nd best portal guy which we’re still very lucky for.

It's always amazing how some guys develop differently ... looking at him right now you're like "how was he a mid-major type recruit?" His development is incredible, he's a legit NBA scorer.

 

[Umami Zen]

25 points in the last 12:01 against a very good team who tried everything defensively to stop him. Add to that when double teamed he delivered some very good passes putting his team in scoring position. That was an absolute show he put on and to do that to a Bruce Pearl team makes me like him even more. Cam may be the 2nd best portal guy which we’re still very lucky for.

Cam is a better fit for us.. Smart enough to share the ball and just focus on winning.

 

[mauconnfan]

It's always amazing how some guys develop differently ... looking at him right now you're like "how was he a mid-major type recruit?" His development is incredible, he's a legit NBA scorer.

He lost twice to Northern Arizona (Mad Dog let everyone know today since his kid now coaches there) at North Colorado last year. Imagine that lol

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Woah.

I know this isn't a popular take, but I see Kentucky as a darkhorse Final Four candidate.

The issue with Kentucky teams under Calipari is that the roster was always filled "five-star talent", but the pieces were always awkward.

Calipari hasn't had a team that shoots this well since the 2012 title season.

 

[aceboon]

Woah.

I know this isn't a popular take, but I see Kentucky as a darkhorse Final Four candidate.

The issue with Kentucky teams under Calipari is that the roster was always filled "five-star talent", but the pieces were always awkward.

Calipari hasn't had a team that shoots this well since the 2012 title season.

Yea I'm in agreement, no reason why he can't run off a lower seeded deep run like he did in 2014. They have the talent to do it but Calipari can't seem to get out of his own way and is trying to please certain parties.

 

[Mr. French]

Woah.

I know this isn't a popular take, but I see Kentucky as a darkhorse Final Four candidate.

The issue with Kentucky teams under Calipari is that the roster was always filled "five-star talent", but the pieces were always awkward.

Calipari hasn't had a team that shoots this well since the 2012 title season.

Also, because he always butchers it - see not playing Devin Booker, Harrison twins, etc. - he has a knack for it.

They absolutely have the talent and the roster to do it. I think Sheppard is the type of player that can galvanize the whole crew and make a run. Often it seems they're missing a critical piece like leadership or cojones in the tight spots. He just might be the type of kid to have those balls.

I sure hope not. I love Sheppard but I'm rooting for Cal to lose any chance I can.

 

[uconngb]

Woah.

I know this isn't a popular take, but I see Kentucky as a darkhorse Final Four candidate.

The issue with Kentucky teams under Calipari is that the roster was always filled "five-star talent", but the pieces were always awkward.

Calipari hasn't had a team that shoots this well since the 2012 title season.

Zero chance. No defense and an awful coach smells like out by end of first weekend

 

[uconngb]

Michigan lost by 30 to Rutgers and is 8-21. I hadn’t paid attention to how truly awful they’ve become. I know he will be gone at year end, but how the hell did Juwan last THIS long??

Warde asleep at the switch or what????

 

[MuchoDogYears]

Michigan lost by 30 to Rutgers and is 8-21. I hadn’t paid attention to how truly awful they’ve become. I know he will be gone at year end, but how the hell did Juwan last THIS long??

Warde asleep at the switch or what????

Won’t be the first time. Wasnt he in Storrs, head firmly planted in the sand, as KO drove the program off the cliff?

 

[gtcam]

Won’t be the first time. Wasnt he in Storrs, head firmly planted in the sand, as KO drove the program off the cliff?

Yep, it was KO who placed UConn in the AAC - with this decision to drive the program off the cliff.
Give it up - will you

 

[Kolumbo]

Stanford is 12-16
Cal is 13-16
UCLA is 14-14
USC is 11-17
Washington is 16-13

CR - Crazy Ridiculous

 

[HooperScooper]

Stanford is 12-16
Cal is 13-16
UCLA is 14-14
USC is 11-17
Washington is 16-13

CR - Crazy Ridiculous

Football, football, football. Not that this needs to repeated for the millionth time, but CR has nothing to do with basketball.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Football, football, football. Not that this needs to repeated for the millionth time, but CR has nothing to do with basketball.

We all know. At least I hope so. But it should. I think the ACC may be realizing the depth of its mistakes.

 

[aceboon]

Great crowd/atmosphere in this Loyola/Dayton game

 

[Scoe]

No court stormin? Well Loyola acting like they’ve been there before.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I'll be covering today's Merrimack at Sacred Heart game today.

The Pioneers have already clinched the #3 seed in the NEC tournament, but were smoked by Merrimack 82-58 back in January.

Win or loss today, the Pioneers need to leave today's game with the confidence that they can beat Merrimack, should they need to face them again in the conference tournament.

Sacred Heart has two CT kids who will be playing their last regular season home game of their careers: Joey Reilly (Cromwell, East Catholic); Raheem Solomon (Hartford, Sacred Heart HS).

 

[mauconnfan]

I'll be covering today's Merrimack at Sacred Heart game today.

The Pioneers have already clinched the #3 seed in the NEC tournament, but were smoked by Merrimack 82-58 back in January.

Win or loss today, the Pioneers need to leave today's game with the confidence that they can beat Merrimack, should they need to face them again in the conference tournament.

Sacred Heart has two CT kids who will be playing their last regular season home game of their careers: Joey Reilly (Cromwell, East Catholic); Raheem Solomon (Hartford, Sacred Heart HS).

I’ve seen Merrimack on NESN a couple of times they’re not bad. Enjoy the game.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I'll be covering today's Merrimack at Sacred Heart game today.

The Pioneers have already clinched the #3 seed in the NEC tournament, but were smoked by Merrimack 82-58 back in January.

Win or loss today, the Pioneers need to leave today's game with the confidence that they can beat Merrimack, should they need to face them again in the conference tournament.

Sacred Heart has two CT kids who will be playing their last regular season home game of their careers: Joey Reilly (Cromwell, East Catholic); Raheem Solomon (Hartford, Sacred Heart HS).

Just confirmed: free admission to today’s game as the Pioneers close out their NEC regular season.

And @mauconnfan Joe Gallo is a heck of a coach. In general, I hate zone, but Gallo’s version is a ton of fun to watch.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Providence is laying an egg vs. Nova in the second half despite a 5-0 foul advantage at home (what else is new).