NFT: Sweet 16 Thread: Thursday

start times. Fuck the NCAA.

In comment 12205122 ZogZerg said:

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start times. Fuck the NCAA.

Fuck the NCAA for maximizing their profits?

If more people watched earlier, they wouldnt do it the way they do it.

the other option is to start the earlier games at 5/6 pm, which is even worse for everyone.

In comment 12205133 PaulBlakeTSU said:

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the other option is to start the earlier games at 5/6 pm, which is even worse for everyone.

Not for me it isnt....haha.

I wish they were earlier, but understand why they arent. At my old age of 33, I cant be staying up past midnight And not be a zombie for work tomorrow haha.

Osi eff you

I said UNC had a puncher's chance?

Wisconsin vs. Arizona in the Elite 8 almost feels too obvious. Wouldn't be shocked if one of those teams goes down here. And out of the 2, I feel like UNC is more dangerous than Xavier.

In comment 12205162 Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy said:

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I said UNC had a puncher's chance? Wisconsin vs. Arizona in the Elite 8 almost feels too obvious. Wouldn't be shocked if one of those teams goes down here. And out of the 2, I feel like UNC is more dangerous than Xavier.

Basically

UNC has a fluke game from the three point line, they can't beat Wisconsin.

really does have a fighters chance. I think Wisco matches up well with them but they certainly have plenty of talent that can go off on any night.

Kentucky, Wisc, and Zona all to win by double figures tonight. The first game may actually be the best game of the sweet 16.

Wichita State - Notre Dame should be a great one. I like Notre Dame in this, and I think Mark Titus has it right that people keep knocking Notre Dam for how they expect them to fall rather than what they are actually doing. Notre Dame's defense is a problem, but if their offense is clicking, I think they should be all right. I am always intrigued when Vegas sets a line favoring one team, and the money sways it over the 0.

UNC-Wisconsin: Wisconsin has been the better team this season despite playing poorer in the tournament than we should expect from them. UNC ended the season strongly but also didn't look as sharp these last two games. If Meeks is good to go, they give a more powerful interior for grabbing boards an for putting a body on Wisconsin. I like WIsconsiin tonight because I think UNC winning requires more guys who have been inconsistent to play well than the guys on Wisconsin who need to play well for them to win.

UK-WVU: Always intriguing when Kentucky plays. I don't like Huggins and his thuggish teams, but I do look forward to the physical battle tonight . One of hte WVU players was running his mouth saying he would beat UK tonight, but I'm not seeing it. I don't see WVU being able to use their press as effectively against this team.

Zona-Xavier: Sean Miller vs. his protege. A better, more talented team playing the packline against a team playing a lesser version of the packline. As great as it is to see Matt "Men's League Racquetball" Stainbrook, I don't see how they can contend with Arizona.

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if Wichita doesn't wake up they are going to get their doors blown off

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shouldn't double the post until Kaminsky actually hits something.

Going to be a long night if Wisconsin has threes hitting the rim 5 times and going in. Already -6 from the three point line, sure to get worse

is passing up wide open 3s and layups to run clock. Now its a game.

to the Kevin Harlan/Reggie Miller team? I don't get this obsession with three-man booths. Reggie's not the greatest, but he and Kevin together aren't bad during tournament time. The third guy just adds noise.

are just awful. Grant Hill is a very good in studio guy, no reason to add him to Nantz and Rafftery, they can handle it alone just fine. Hill was a train wreck last weekend.

ads is so fuckin typical ncaa. After all he's done and being a cancer survivor himself. Fuckin trashbags.

As if guys like Roy, Calhoun and Huggins were never in the sights of ncaa investigators. Especially unc which had been cheating for at least a decade.

is the best player Wisconsin has tonight

In comment 12205346 MookGiants said:

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are just awful. Grant Hill is a very good in studio guy, no reason to add him to Nantz and Rafftery, they can handle it alone just fine. Hill was a train wreck last weekend.

agreed

with a pushoff on the other end but that 2nd foul on Brice Johnson is fucking garbage.

what happened to Kaminsky being the best player in college?

I like the guy but he really needs to step up right now. If he starts scoring, they'll probably surge ahead of UNC.

is maddening. Dribble for 28 seconds.... dribble and either chuck or pass it out for a 3.

They got up early by pushing the ball and getting ball into the lane.

kept Wisconsin in this game. Kaminsky has been hot garbage

Dekker: 6-8 from the field
Rest of Team: 5-22

Wisconsin has to feel really good about only being down 2. They stunk on offense that half. But they're dominating the boards and you figure that Kaminsky gets it going down the stretch.

VanVleet is fun to watch.

They're finally making them.

life.

In comment 12205378 B in ALB said:

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They're finally making them.

They are getting them in a control break, and nailing them. Even on a make, they are gettting whatever they want if they push the ball which is why I dont get them slowing it down late in the first half. They can run on Witchy on a make or miss.

with a 10pt cushion now.

They really are a special offensive group. I also like this game from Grant. He's not hitting his shots but he's still making an impact.

Wichita needs to start draining 3s.

what an oop.

can beat Kentucky, but I do know they will shoot it up.

was Wichita's Super Bowl. They really have not looked right the entire game.

When they don't they look extremely average.

in the world is that not an and one?

sure loves to flop like fish all over the place

the best way to beat Kentucky is by winning the battle of 3s by a large amount.

Notre Dame: 24 PPG on 3s -- 39% shooting
Kentucky: 16 PPG on 3s -- 35% shooting

A hot shooting game from Notre Dame and a cold shooting game from Kentucky, and boom 15+ point 3pt disparity. The best individual guard on the floor is Grant. The best shooters are on Notre Dame.

They can give Kentucky an interesting matchup if they hit their shots.

this half. Still time left but the Badgers are in a bit of trouble.

will push the pace soon.

Frank down. Oh noes.

thats a wrap. Twas a good season. Oh well.

no way Wisconsin pushes the pace. If they die, they're going to die their way.

if Auguste made that free throw I would have won $200 on a line pool. Damn it.

In comment 12205454 Jon in NYC said:

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thats a wrap. Twas a good season. Oh well.

Good lord. Some fan you are. Holy shit. Pffffffffft.

hasn't been able to close a game all year, not going to change now

Nate Britt is Wisconsin's best player.

He takes an awful shot that wasn't even close, then he loses his guy for a layup, then turns it over for a layup.

what a run right there

Frank has definitely stepped up.

should be a good finish

Is Britt doing? Horrific.

Meanwhile BBIs biggest Wisconsin fan. Have you still quit on your team?

Absolutely awful stuff.