College Basketball Thread - Page 284

downthealley · 03-03-2008, 11:32 PM

I think Memphis should be ahead of them...if only BC would have beaten them because then it would be easier. But, Saturday, they'll drop. Then again, I'm pretty biased because here in NC, most of the UNC fans I know are jerks and I hate Tyler Hansborough because of the ACC title game last year.

Giantsfan1080 · 03-03-2008, 11:34 PM

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I think Memphis should be ahead of them...if only BC would have beaten them because then it would be easier. But, Saturday, they'll drop. Then again, I'm pretty biased because here in NC, most of the UNC fans I know are jerks and I hate Tyler Hansborough because of the ACC title game last year.

Ok just curious. You could easily make an argument for Memphis but I think UNC has the better team overall.

downthealley · 03-03-2008, 11:36 PM

No denying that they're a good team, they just don't impress me very much whenever I watch them.

Giantsfan1080 · 03-03-2008, 11:43 PM

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No denying that they're a good team, they just don't impress me very much whenever I watch them.

It's because they dont play defense very well.

downthealley · 03-03-2008, 11:47 PM

Yeah, one thing I criticize is that they seem to lack any semblance of a scheme and just do whatever.

adschofield · 03-03-2008, 11:50 PM

Kansas>Everyone else

Giantsfan1080 · 03-03-2008, 11:51 PM

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Kansas>Everyone else

Besides Texas IMO.

Cashmoney · 03-03-2008, 11:51 PM

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Kansas>Everyone else

Uh-Oh dude, last time you started this Kansas lost a couple. You might wanna be wary...

Sniper · 03-04-2008, 12:09 AM

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I don't think UNC deserves to be number 1, but perhaps my hatred for them is clouding my judgement.

I'm a Heels fan and I agree with you. Maybe if they played some type of defense, I'd have them up there. It's a damn shame Frasor went down. He's a very good backup to Lawson. Speaking of which.....it'd be nice to have that little bugger back full time for the Duke game.

NYGibril28 · 03-04-2008, 10:59 AM

Conference Tournaments start today! 12 days until Selection Sunday!

Capital One Bowl Week is not the most wonderful time of the year, it's March Madness!

Cashmoney · 03-04-2008, 11:24 AM

Conf. Tourneys start today? The vols still have two regular season games left.

SidneyG · 03-04-2008, 12:59 PM

Am I the only who feels like John Thompson III is ruining Georgetown by not running more ? They are winning close games true enough but it seems as if the are winning games on blown or questonable calls. He is running that Princeton offense which got the team to the Final Four last year but with the athletes he has at his disposal ( Freeman, Wright, Summers, Macklin etc) Imean these guys can run. Actually the only guy who is illl suited to an up tempo offense is Hibbert. However he could rebound get a good outlet pass out and make his way down the floor so that if the break is not there they could have the offense flow through him either on the low block where he can use his size or put him at the top of the key and run there normal sets and take advantage of his passing skills. I love the Hoyas and go back to the days of Big Sky Shelton and Bay Bay Duran so it kills me to seee a team this talented with these kind of atheletes play this way. Not to mention that it could hurt recruiting in the future I mean most kids probably would want toplay with a team that runs at least some of the time . I am sure a guy like Summers is extremly frustrated. I went to high school with JTIII and would like to see him do well but this seems a terrible wast of talent.

yo123 · 03-04-2008, 06:49 PM

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Kansas>Everyone else

Lets see if they can come through in the tourney for once.

GB12 · 03-04-2008, 08:40 PM

Down goes Purdue! Unless we **** up a game against Penn State or Northwestern (haha) that means the Big Ten title's coming to Madison.

iowatreat54 · 03-04-2008, 09:07 PM

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Down goes Purdue! Unless we **** up a game against Penn State or Northwestern (haha) that means the Big Ten title's coming to Madison.

Purdue is a good young team, I don't think they will go far in the tourny but are looking good for the next couple years....and I still think Painter deserves Big10 COY

yo123 · 03-04-2008, 09:09 PM

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Purdue is a good young team, I don't think they will go far in the tourny but are looking good for the next couple years....and I still think Painter deserves Big10 COY

I dont think theres any doubt that Painter deserves Coach of the Year. Most people knew Purdue would be good eventually, but he has really done a great job speeding up the learning curve for a lot of these guys.

thetedginnshow · 03-04-2008, 10:51 PM

I wish the Wildcats would run more plays for Beasley where's he up at the top of the key and given the option to drive and either kick or score. Too often they're actually treating him like a Center on offense when they should be taking advantage of the mismatch. Solid showing by him, in any case.

PalmerToCJ · 03-04-2008, 11:55 PM

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Am I the only who feels like John Thompson III is ruining Georgetown by not running more ? They are winning close games true enough but it seems as if the are winning games on blown or questonable calls. He is running that Princeton offense which got the team to the Final Four last year but with the athletes he has at his disposal ( Freeman, Wright, Summers, Macklin etc) Imean these guys can run. Actually the only guy who is illl suited to an up tempo offense is Hibbert. However he could rebound get a good outlet pass out and make his way down the floor so that if the break is not there they could have the offense flow through him either on the low block where he can use his size or put him at the top of the key and run there normal sets and take advantage of his passing skills. I love the Hoyas and go back to the days of Big Sky Shelton and Bay Bay Duran so it kills me to seee a team this talented with these kind of atheletes play this way. Not to mention that it could hurt recruiting in the future I mean most kids probably would want toplay with a team that runs at least some of the time . I am sure a guy like Summers is extremly frustrated. I went to high school with JTIII and would like to see him do well but this seems a terrible wast of talent.

They could definetely afford to run more but not too much. A team like Memphis or UT won't last till the end in March because it's way easier to slow a game down than it is to speed it up. The recruits want to run but if you're winning they'll look past it. Thompson needs to realize with that talent you don't need to slow the game down.

I think Kansas has the ideal style of play. Tough defense, run when you get the chance but can also play in the half court. Luckily Gillispie is a spawn of Self so I think UK will be in that group once we get more athletic and bring in some scorers.

Cashmoney · 03-05-2008, 08:08 PM

Go Vols, beat Florida!

PalmerToCJ · 03-05-2008, 08:11 PM

UK gets USC on their senior night, Joe Crawford (35 huge points) and Ramel Bradley combined for 55 of our 71 points. Absolutely clutch, can't say enough about what Coach Gillispie has done with this team.

New RPI of 47, if/when we beat Florida Sunday we're in the tournament.

TitleTown088 · 03-05-2008, 08:17 PM

Oh Singleteary tries his little heart ou tby shooting 30 crappy shots a game. How cute.

Cashmoney · 03-05-2008, 08:54 PM

Damn Florida has come out on fire. Oddly enough this reminds me of the game me and my best friend played in 2k8 last night were I ended up losing by 16. Hopefully real-life will end up a little better.

PalmerToCJ · 03-05-2008, 08:57 PM

Is Florida running on you all? For their case I'd hope not, they won't have a chance in the second half if they are.

Cashmoney · 03-05-2008, 08:59 PM

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Is Florida running on you all? For their case I'd hope not, they won't have a chance in the second half if they are.

Not really, theyre just making all of their shots. 70% from the field at half I believe.

PalmerToCJ · 03-05-2008, 09:03 PM

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Not really, theyre just making all of their shots. 70% from the field at half I believe.

Damn. If they're only up 10 doing that the lead won't last long, Vols win by 10.

Go Mississippi St., if they beat Vandy (heading into OT now I believe) UK has a first round bye in the SEC.