College Bball Thread

[MemphisHoosier]

1 minute ago, HoosierTrav said:

Illinois is gonna win it all aren’t they? Just feels like we haven’t gotten the last kick in the nuts yet. They look like the best team in the country right now. All cylinders firing. Impressive and depressing all at the same time. 

Agreed, they are really clicking - I could easily see a Gonzaga vs. Illinois championship given how well the two squads are playing.

[LamarCheeks]

Jim Nance just referred to Illinois as "IU." 

C'mon, Jim -- you're better than that!  

And these days, as far as basketball programs go -- calling Illinois "IU" is an insult to the Illini! 

[TheWatShot]

7 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Illinois is gonna win it all aren’t they? Just feels like we haven’t gotten the last kick in the nuts yet. They look like the best team in the country right now. All cylinders firing. Impressive and depressing all at the same time. 

They wouldn't be my first choice, but I could definitely see it. It's still kind of hard for me to wrap my mind around them being this good considering it's been 8 years since they played in an NCAA tournament game. 

[Hoosier Guy]

18 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Probably an unpopular opinion (and the fact that my team sucks at it) but I'm not really a fan of the conference tournaments. The first few days are fun with games on all day. But really today I would say Cincinnati-Houston is the one to watch since Cincy would be a bid thief. LSU, Alabama, Ohio State, and Illinois have nothing but pride to play for today. This game does not impact their seeding. I bet with the same the games yesterday. Now Georgetown and Oregon State stole bids and that was fun to see. But overall I don't think they change much-especially with geography not having an impact on the tournament this year (Louisville winning the Big East screwed us out of the overall 1 seed/Indy Region in 2013). 

Another one...I don't understand the debate over bubble teams. They treat it like it's the college football playoff. Outside of VCU in 2011 who was the last bubble team to advance really far in the tournament? These teams don't deserve to get in. I feel like the bubble teams get worse each year. How is Drake considered an At-Large team?? Their only good win is against Loyola who beat them twice by double digits. How is Duke in the "Next four out" range? I just don't understand the hoopla over it. 

You’re not alone. I hate the idea of conference tournaments. The fact that the conference tournament champion gets the automatic bid is dumb. Regular season over a three month period should hold more weight. A four or five day hot streak shouldn’t trump a three month time period

[GloryDays]

15 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Illinois is gonna win it all aren’t they? Just feels like we haven’t gotten the last kick in the nuts yet. They look like the best team in the country right now. All cylinders firing. Impressive and depressing all at the same time. 

They're my pick.

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit!

[Uspshoosier]

All comes down to matchups and how the B1G teams adjust to different officials beside B1G officials.   If Kofi gets into foul trouble things could get interesting.  There seems to always be a team that gets super hot at the end of the year and then loses in the second round in shocking fashion.   

[HoosierAloha]

All comes down to matchups and how the B1G teams adjust to different officials beside B1G officials.   If Kofi gets into foul trouble things could get interesting.  There seems to always be a team that gets super hot at the end of the year and then loses in the second round in shocking fashion.   

This. I could see them making a run to the FF but could see them getting beat in the Sweet 16 when Kofi gets called for fouls that go uncalled in the Big 1.0


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

[WayneFleekHoosier]

This. I could see them making a run to the FF but could see them getting beat in the Sweet 16 when Kofi gets called for fouls that go uncalled in the Big 1.0


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

2/3 stars and a supporting cast is a recipe for success.


Sent from my iPad using BtownBanners mobile app

[Trish]

Two coaches who got hired same year huh..

[Uspshoosier]

OT 

[theriverpilot]

What an awful shot by Ayo.


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

[Uspshoosier]

Just now, Uspshoosier said:

OT 

Nothing like a tie game and you have a mountain down low and you decide to shoot a 30 footer 

[IUc2016]

Nothing like a tie game and you have a mountain down low and you decide to shoot a 30 footer 

I was telling my wife how clutch Ayo is and I expected him to make the last shot.

Then he shot it from 30 feet...


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

[TheWatShot]

I guess OSU is better when they aren't trying to protect a lead in the final minutes. 

[Uspshoosier]

No foul of Kofi.   Lol  that didn’t get called because he has 4 

[Uspshoosier]

Liddell forgot how to dribble and cost himself a layup.    If I’m Holtman I go back to pick and pop with him though.  He has gotten 2 good looks.  

[schoosier]

Underwood has done a remarkable job and top players have everything to do with that. Holtman needs to be applauded also. It’s really difficult to watch knowing we’re 1000 miles away from either and Archie is still our coach.

[Trish]

HOOSIERS GOING DANCING!!

 

 

I hope 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Is CBS Sports the home of the worst hair?

[theriverpilot]

Again, I’m sitting here watching the selection show thinking what a home court advantage IU would’ve had anywhere in this tournament. Just makes me shake my head that they couldn’t even make the field


Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners