College Basketball Thread

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by Gatz

Looks like Kansas is going to win... but still I would go Texas then Tennessee then Kansas in terms of the last #1 seed. (That's what I think it should be, I doubt it'll turn out that way though)

it will be Kansas...they deserve it terms of the way the season ended for them, but I personally think the same as you...Texas still looked really good, just couldn't buy a bucket in the last 4 mins absolutely murdered their chances, good game by KU though no doubt

[nvot9]

Kansas did impress me today. Chalmers is the real deal and he's gunna be huge for them in the tourny. I think depending on the seeding and the matchups, I'll prolly have them in my elite 8...I don't know though they just make me nervous.

An interesting fact I noticed on the ESPN scroll while watching the game, UNC has made the final four 11 out of 16 times after winning the ACC tourny.

[adschofield]

Wow, what a game...We played real well, but we were lucky to come out with a win

[wiscbadgerfootball]

Kansas was very impressive.. if they can continue to play at that level they will be a force to reckon with

[T-RICH49]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

everyone brace yourselves for "Kansas is the best team in the world" talk in t-minus 40.1 seconds...

oh, and Illinois still blows

I would'nt say the best but definately top 3-5

[bwillie26]

C'mon Georgia, hold onto this one. Love those cinderella teams.

[iowatreat54]

so what does everyone think the seedings are gonna be...I'm only doing 1-4:

1: UNC, UCLA, Memphis, Kansas
2: Tennesee, Texas, Wisconsin, Georgetown
3: Duke, Stanford, Butler, Louisville
4: Drake, Purdue, Pittsburgh, ND/UConn

I have Pitt in there because for some reason winning the conference tourny and being above average leads to a high seed (see Iowa in 06, average season + tourny champ = 3 seed) and I think Duke's loss + GTown making their Champ game, then Gtown takes Duke's 2 seed

[Gatz]

haha what was Georgia's conference record, 4-12? If they win, the last team out will be pissed.

[GB12]

Originally Posted by nvot9

Can someone either sell me on Wisconsin, or confirm my belief that they will not do damage in the tourny. I think they are a #2 seed for sure, but I just don't buy them as a contender.

Basically, someone tell me why I should have the Badgers getting past round 2, because at this point I'm not so sure. Perhaps it's just because I don't know much about them, but if that's the case then I'd appreciate the enlightenment. :)

Simple answer, Wisconsin is the best defensive team in the country. I understand that they aren't an appealing team to most people because of the low scoring games, but that's what gives us a great chance to go far. Last year we had better players, but the problem was that we adjusted to who we played. This year I think we have a better team and we control the pace of the game. I'd be shocked if we couldn't get past the second round. The style of basketball we play fits what is needed to win in the tounament. Obviously I am a Wisconsin fan, but I think I'd be saying this even if I wasn't. I share some of the same thoughts about Georgetown.

[T-RICH49]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

so what does everyone think the seedings are gonna be...I'm only doing 1-4:

1: UNC, UCLA, Memphis, Kansas
2: Tennesee, Texas, Wisconsin, Georgetown
3: Duke, Stanford, Butler, Louisville
4: Drake, Purdue, Pittsburgh, ND/UConn

I have Pitt in there because for some reason winning the conference tourny and being above average leads to a high seed (see Iowa in 06, average season + tourny champ = 3 seed) and I think Duke's loss + GTown making their Champ game, then Gtown takes Duke's 2 seed

that's how I see it as well

[Gatz]

very similar except I have Stanford as a 2 seed and Georgetown being a 3.

On a side note, I know they are the favorites, but I can't see people upsetting UNC or UCLA in the tournament, both are very consistent, have won close games, and are the teams I think with the best chances, imo.

[GB12]

Top 10 seeds, no order within the seeds

1: UNC, UCLA, Memphis, Kansas
2: Tennessee, Wisconsin, Texas, Georgetown
3: Duke, Louisville, Stanford, Butler
4: Notre Dame, Purdue, UCONN, Xavier
5: Pitt, Washington State, Clemson, Drake
6: Michigan State, Indiana, Vandy, Marquette
7: USC, Gonzaga, West Virginia, BYU
8: Davidson, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, UNLV
9: Kansas State, Kent State, Arkansas, Mississippi State
10: Baylor, Miami, South Alabama, Saint Mary's

[Gatz]

wow... Georgia is IN!

[nvot9]

Originally Posted by GB12

Simple answer, Wisconsin is the best defensive team in the country. I understand that they aren't an appealing team to most people because of the low scoring games, but that's what gives us a great chance to go far. Last year we had better players, but the problem was that we adjusted to who we played. This year I think we have a better team and we control the pace of the game. I'd be shocked if we couldn't get past the second round. The style of basketball we play fits what is needed to win in the tounament. Obviously I am a Wisconsin fan, but I think I'd be saying this even if I wasn't. I share some of the same thoughts about Georgetown.

So you think one thing Wisconsin has above any team in the nation, is defense. They're not very talented offensively (or are they, just trying to translate what you wrote) but they score enough and can shut any team down offensively, even Tennessee or Memphis. In addition, the way they play on offense contributes to the lack of scoring by their opponents.

That what you're saying? If so, I like it...very different kind of team, but that can very easily go in their advantage.

[sweetness34]

Teams need to get Wisky out of that half court game, I'd like to see a team run them up and down the floor, that's how you beat them IMO. That and making open shots which we could not do at all today.

Btw iowatreat, how did your Hawkeyes do against us this year and in the Tournament? Oh that's right...LMAO.

[nvot9]

Originally Posted by sweetness34

Teams need to get Wisky out of that half court game, I'd like to see a team run them up and down the floor, that's how you beat them IMO. That and making open shots which we could not do at all today.

And what teams do you think would qualify for that?

[GB12]

Final 6 seeds

11: St. Joe's, Kentucky, Villanova, Western Kentucky
12: Temple, Oregon, Arizona, Illinois State
13: San Diego, George Mason, Cornell, Oral Roberts
14: Austin Peay, Belmont, Boise State, Winthrop
15: Siena, UMBC, Cal St. Fullerton, Portland St.
16: American, Mississippi Valley St., Northwestern St,. play in
Play in: Mount St. Mary's, Coppin State

[Gatz]

Originally Posted by GB12

Final 6 seeds

11: St. Joe's, Kentucky, Villanova, Western Kentucky
12: Temple, Oregon, Arizona, Illinois State
13: San Diego, George Mason, Cornell, Oral Roberts
14: Austin Peay, Belmont, Boise State, Winthrop
15: Siena, UMBC, Cal St. Fullerton, Portland St.
16: American, Mississippi Valley St., Northwestern St,. play in
Play in: Mount St. Mary's, Coppin State

You forgot UGA :)
I still have no idea how a 4-12 team won the conference tournament.

[bwillie26]

So Georgia is going dancin'!

There is going to be one bubble team that will be mightily PO'd.

And Kansas gets a #1 seed over a team with the #1 RPI and #1 SOS in Tennessee? LOL

[GB12]

Originally Posted by Gatz

You forgot UGA :)
I still have no idea how a 4-12 team won the conference tournament.

Damn, that takes Illinois State out then.

[adschofield]

Originally Posted by bwillie26

So Georgia is going dancin'!

There is going to be one bubble team that will be mightily PO'd.

And Kansas gets a #1 seed over a team with the #1 RPI and #1 SOS in Tennessee? LOL

This isn't college football bud, RPI and SOS are not an exact science at all

[GB12]

Wow, tough break for Indiana

[adschofield]

Man, the state of Indiana got the shaft

Indiana a #8 seed and Butler a #7 seed, really?

[Brodeur]

So beating Xavier twice gets you in the tourney now?

[bwillie26]

Tennessee not only falling to a #2 seed, but the LOWEST of the 2 seeds? Wow.