2018 NCAA Tournament Games

[MikeRoberts 7,025]

Just an observation, but the Duke bad-guy pretty much always ends up being just another dude in the NBA. Laettner, Reddick, etc...They all have had pretty good careers (sometimes longer than than the great players that Duke has had), but for all the attitude and pomp...it doesn't amount to much at the next level. In my view, the childlike behavior gets dealt with a little quicker and with a little more.... persuasion...than it does in college. That's how I feel about Allen. He can pack his bag with all those things he thinks will give him an edge, but will only result in a lighter paycheck and staring up at a grown man wanting an explanation. Allen could hit big shots, but his attitude really did him harm. 

Yep, not a lot of nba superstars coming out of duke despite their dominance over the last 25 years. Lots of solid careers but not many elite... redick, Laetner, hill, boozer, dunelavy, brand etc


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[BGleas 7,903]

7 hours ago, MikeRoberts said:

Yep, not a lot of nba superstars coming out of duke despite their dominance over the last 25 years. Lots of solid careers but not many elite... redick, Laetner, hill, boozer, dunelavy, brand etc


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Agree with your general point on Duke guys in the NBA, though not sure I’d have Brand and Hill on that list. If injuries didn’t derail him Grant Hill is a 10-time All-Star and HOFer. Brand while not on that level, was a multi-time All-Star. Even Laettner made an All-Star game, though I do admit his career in the NBA was not what people had hoped. 

Again though, I do agree with overall point. 

[Stuhoo 80,901]

Kyrie Irving was at Duke for a few minutes too.

Probably the best or second best guard on the planet currently.

 

[chicagoHOOSIER 1,051]

Which Loyola bobblehead would you rather own, Sister Jean or Bo Rambler?

[Bailey7878 2,506]

The most amazing thing about Michigan is the highest ranked recruit the have was ranked 65th. He is doing this with mostly 3 star players and they only lose two players after this yeas. He is one hack of a coach.

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[Bailey7878 2,506]

I realize that the numbers update as the tournament progresses, but if the Kenpom 20/20 rule holds, the winner will either be Villanova or Michigan. Go Nova. 

I just want Kansas to go down.

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[Btownclouds 109]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22913028/loyola-chicago-ramblers-michigan-wolverines-kansas-jayhawks-villanova-wildcats-make-interesting-hard-believe-2018-final-four

Neat that ESPN's adding Michigan and Villanova to the list of bluebloods

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

19 hours ago, Uspshoosier said:

Why cut North Carolina from the list


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2 totally different concepts.

He cut UNC despite the current championship for various reasons.

Kansas is already in his final cut and being the current champion COULD give them a slightly more appeal than they already have.

 

AND, if Romeo truly doesn't know where he wants to go (which is supposedly the case) it could be what tips the scale. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,189]

To me, at this point, it would take Nova playing poorly to lose. And I don't mean shooting poorly, they shot poorly yesterday 19-57 from the field(33%) and 4-24 from 3 (17%) and won by 12. Brunson is as good of a college guard as I can remember. I'm honestly jealous of what they have going right now. 

[HoosierFan1994 4,749]

I've got Villanova over Michigan. I really like this Final Four. Loyola was obviously very underrated. 

[Crimson and Cream 5,825]

I've got Nova beating Michigan in the final. Really as long as Kansas doesn't win I'm happy.

[OliviaPope40 6,520]

I feel like I've caught myself watching Gordon Hayward's shot thinking every time it's finally going to go in.

[Uspshoosier 45,762]

The last 16 national champions finished the tournament at #18 or better in adjusted defensive efficiency.

They all started the tournament at #39 or better.

Kansas is currently #40. Can the Jayhawks end the trend?



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[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

The last 16 national champions finished the tournament at #18 or better in adjusted defensive efficiency.

They all started the tournament at #39 or better.

Kansas is currently #40. Can the Jayhawks end the trend?



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Does this mean none of the 4 will continue the trend, or was this spotlight on Kansas only?

[Uspshoosier 45,762]

Does this mean none of the 4 will continue the trend, or was this spotlight on Kansas only?

The other teams defenses are below the 18. Kansas is at 40 now I don’t think they could get below 18 in the games. If Kansas wins it they will be first team in 16 years to do it with a defense over 18


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[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

6 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

The other teams defenses are below the 18. Kansas is at 40 now I don’t think they could get below 18 in the games. If Kansas wins it they will be first team in 16 years to do it with a defense over 18


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Ok. Thanks. No, I don't think Kansas will buck the trend.

[Uspshoosier 45,762]

Michigan is first team to ever make the title game without facing a team seeded higher than 6. UNC managed to make both 2005 and 2016 title games facing only teams seeded 5 or lower.



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[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

I'm giddy right now. Screw Kansas.

[LIHoosier 26,209]

3 minutes ago, CR3AMnCR1MS0N said:

I'm giddy right now. Screw Kansas.

They're getting the Sooner treatment.

[BtownBanner6 1,298]

Newman is still doing it


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