College Bball Thread

[Hoosier Guy]

This LSU-Alabama game is fun

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Hell of a game. Watford and Jones are so good. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

These games look so much better than a Big Ten game. So much more freedom for players. Allows more spacing. Shows the difference in officiating. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Did Oates just tell them GTFOH? Lol. Probably not


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Should have been backcourt violation, no?


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[Trish]

Terrible play by LSU. 

[Uspshoosier]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Did Oates just tell them GTFOH? Lol. Probably not


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Probably he basically told K the same thing early in the year.  Teams got into it before the game.  Plus he beat Strong ... so good for him if he did 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Probably he basically told K the same thing early in the year.  Teams got into it before the game.  Plus he beat Strong ... so good for him if he did 

I went back to watch. I think he did. I always wanted Dawgs as players, having one as a coach wouldn’t be so bad. Lol.

Anyway, Oats isn’t a legitimate candidate, so I’m moving on. He’s gonna wear thin on some guys eventually.


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[HoosierAloha]

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Should have been backcourt violation, no?


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Think he didn't have possession until his foot was in the backcourt

[Uspshoosier]

6 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I went back to watch. I think he did. I always wanted Dawgs as players, having one as a coach wouldn’t be so bad. Lol.

Anyway, Oats isn’t a legitimate candidate, so I’m moving on. He’s gonna wear thin on some guys eventually.


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I can’t see the B1G allowing his style in the league.  He would have a target on his back and other coaches would make sure of that.    Guy wouldn’t get a call to save his life playing like he does which is sad because it’s fun to watch 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

3 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

I can’t see the B1G allowing his style in the league.  He would have a target on his back and other coaches would make sure of that.    Guy wouldn’t get a call to save his life playing like he does which is sad because it’s fun to watch 

Big Ten wants rugby on the court. And it's an absolute disgrace to basketball. 

[HoosierAloha]

9 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

I can’t see the B1G allowing his style in the league.  He would have a target on his back and other coaches would make sure of that.    Guy wouldn’t get a call to save his life playing like he does which is sad because it’s fun to watch 

The Big 1.0 "best" programs wouldn't win if they allowed good BASKETball.  Really think Michigan, Illinois, and O$U could play that style but then teams like msu, Wiscy, and purdoodoo would struggle mightily if this style were allowed to play out in the league.

[IUc2016]

I can’t see the B1G allowing his style in the league.  He would have a target on his back and other coaches would make sure of that.    Guy wouldn’t get a call to save his life playing like he does which is sad because it’s fun to watch 

You’re probably right. But him calling out coach K was awesome. Wish he wouldn’t have apologized.

Would honestly love to see him in the BIG just for the simple fact he wouldn’t take **** from the good ol boys and might actually get some things changed if he did have some success.


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[Hoosierfan2017]

27 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Did Oates just tell them GTFOH? Lol. Probably not


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He definitely did lol. Love to see it. 
 

 

[Hovadipo]

I hate Illinois so, so much. I’d rather Gonzaga go undefeated than them win a championship. An absolutely insufferable fanbase. 

[HoosierFan1994]

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. 

[HoosierTrav]

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. 

[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.