NFT: NCAA Tourny: Round 2 (part 1)

Jeez, talk about a rough day

beat Gonzaga, unlikely as it might be. Northwestern is a great story.

In comment 13397891 Greg from LI said:

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Jeez, talk about a rough day

Run the gambit!!!

ND vs WVU

my bad

Nova v. Wisconsin is going to be really interesting.

one of our patented shooting slumps, it's over, but I low key think we could be a pretty good matchup, with two strong low post scorers.

To force WV into tougher shots. Half court offense is supposed to be WV's weakness but they're taking ND apart inside.

Free throw shooting could keep it interesting but ND has not been impressive in the least.

Bucknell came back against WVU to make it a game. Maybe the team with impeccable academic standards and playing by the rules can do it too.

Or is that repetitive since I already mentioned Bucknell?

If they don't drain these open looks when they get them

In comment 13398128 bigbluehoya said:

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If they don't drain these open looks when they get them

Mookie -- you gotta make a call to the bench here and straighten these ND guys out

But I had them going to the final 4, looking like I should have listened to my initial gut feeling

In comment 13398159 montanagiant said:

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But I had them going to the final 4, looking like I should have listened to my initial gut feeling

I had them going to the Final Four too. Not looking good right now.

but they look like they are going to be a damn tough out

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since ND made a Final Four. Brutal.

Cruzin can go join B at the kiddie table now... or whatever the fuck Rocky was talking about the past 2 days.

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since ND made a Final Four. Brutal.

I didn't see Notre Dame losing to Ole Miss in the NIT

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since ND made a Final Four. Brutal.

Where did Rocky go?

whatever he's drinkin today -- he had ND winning it all in the BBI tournament Bracket Pool -- I hope he didn't have money on this

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Wisconsin scares the crap out of me. They are better than what an 8 seed should be.

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whatever he's drinkin today -- he had ND winning it all in the BBI tournament Bracket Pool -- I hope he didn't have money on this

Oh can absorb it since he claimed he made so much on the other games..lol

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In comment 13398176 B in ALB said: Quote: since ND made a Final Four. Brutal. Where did Rocky go?

Who cares? Dude is a delusional loser.

In comment 13398178 Mike in NY said:

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In comment 13398176 B in ALB said: Quote: since ND made a Final Four. Brutal. I didn't see Notre Dame losing to Ole Miss in the NIT

Awww. Boo hoo. What that 40 year streak got to do with Cuse? Nothing.

Don't be a sore loser. Sorry your team lost man.

dangerous game developing

and Duke are, it is pretty damn satisfying to see my alma mater put up a better fight against WVU than a second-tier ACC team.

And Bucknell does it without giving out athletic scholarships.

their shooting % has to be below 25% -- down by 4 at the half

Wisconsin is playing like they belong - they look must more at ease out there

In comment 13398259 gidiefor said:

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their shooting % has to be below 25% -- down by 4 at the half Wisconsin is playing like they belong - they look must more at ease out there

I enjoyed watching them foul over and over again.

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their shooting % has to be below 25% -- down by 4 at the half Wisconsin is playing like they belong - they look must more at ease out there

Nobody is playing well for Nova right now other than Hart and DiVincenzo. Jenkins has been off since just before the Virginia game and based on his play today, that worm is not going to turn anytime soon. We're down 4. Could have been 10. The concern level is high right now.

Yup, tanked.

43 - 40

In comment 13398304 gidiefor said:

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43 - 40

Build a lead. Their best big guys are on the bench.

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but they look like they are going to be a damn tough out

...if they continue to let them foul on almost every possesion. It is a great strategy used by a lot of the really good pressing teams (Louisville, VCU, etc), not to mention a lot of the good high school teams in the NYC CHSAA. It allows you to get away with about half of the fouls you commmit, because they can't/won't call everything.

that this is one of the worst games we've seen Brey coach in a long time?

It was painfully obvious that Beechum had ZERO confidence in his shot and his being on the floor was hurting the team. WVU was leaving him wide open on purpose just begging him to shoot.

Gibbs clearly could not handle the press. Not sure what the problem was ... maybe just a freshman being nervous, but he clearly couldn't get it done and had about 5 turnovers (and that stupid technical that killed all our momentum).

Matt Ryan was playing a good, hard game and he is a pretty deadly shooter when he gets wide open looks. I can't for the life of me understand why Brey wouldn't put him in for Beech in the 2nd half.

Uh oh.

To a nail biter

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Should have been one

Game.

Come on Wisconsin

20.6 secs - Wisconsin with the ball

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11 secs left 64-62 Wisconsin

That may be the game - 3.4 secs

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they will be furious with the refs after Hayes got away with an intentional foul

boom goes dynamite!

That's gotta feel good. Enjoy.

And Villanova shits the bed. Another 2nd round loss.

good job Wisco!

Lots of brackets are now wrecked

Wisconsin Wins!!!!!

but it is annoying that this is Duke's region to lose now.

in our Pool had Nova going all the way

Cést la vie.

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In comment 13398371 B in ALB said:

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That's gotta feel good. Enjoy. And Villanova shits the bed. Another 2nd round loss.

Thanks man. I'm so stoked right now.

it's them versus the field now

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they will be furious with the refs after Hayes got away with an intentional foul

Wisconsin fouled from the opening tip to the last play. And I was rooting for them.

This is also another example of bad seeding by the committee. Nova gets Wisconsin as an 8 when they should've been the 5 or 6 that Minnesota and Maryland.

Goddammit.

Bronson and Nigel have at least one more game in their college career.

Two classy young men.

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no one - no one - had Wisconsin winning this game

of stealing minutes with Koenig and Happ in foul trouble. Great coaching job in that regard.

Duke's is just dumb. Baylor, then the winner of Wisconsin vs Virginia/Florida? Far from a cakewalk.

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In comment 13398394 Jon in NYC said:

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Duke's is just dumb. Baylor, then the winner of Wisconsin vs Virginia/Florida? Far from a cakewalk.

Those teams would have to play an A game and Duke would have to play a C game for Duke to lose

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Me too pal. Me too.

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In comment 13398394 Jon in NYC said: Quote: Duke's is just dumb. Baylor, then the winner of Wisconsin vs Virginia/Florida? Far from a cakewalk. Those teams would have to play an A game and Duke would have to play a C game for Duke to lose

Wisconsin just played a C game and beat Nova.

Either way, I'm too happy to bicker over this shit. So fucking ecstatic.

In comment 13398404 Jon in NYC said:

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In comment 13398400 dpinzow said: Quote: In comment 13398394 Jon in NYC said: Quote: Duke's is just dumb. Baylor, then the winner of Wisconsin vs Virginia/Florida? Far from a cakewalk. Those teams would have to play an A game and Duke would have to play a C game for Duke to lose Wisconsin just played a C game and beat Nova. Either way, I'm too happy to bicker over this shit. So fucking ecstatic.

Wisconsin played their best game of the season to beat Nova

and getting destroyed by Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Their C game gets them beat by 20 against Nova

In comment 13398407 dpinzow said:

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and getting destroyed by Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Their C game gets them beat by 20 against Nova

2 best players missed major stretches. 7-16 from the freethrow line. Double their usual turnovers. Stop it.

Maybe Villanova played a bad game, but Wisconsin was far from their best.

In comment 13398386 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said:

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This is also another example of bad seeding by the committee. Nova gets Wisconsin as an 8 when they should've been the 5 or 6 that Minnesota and Maryland.

Agree. At an absolute minimum, both Northwestern and Wisconsin were seeded 8th. Same geographies more or less, same conference obviously. Wisconsin finished 2 games ahead of NW in conference play and overall record.

Safe to say Wisconsin then would be a higher 8 seed... than Northwestern. So then why the fuck would you have the #1 overall seed in the tournament play the better 8 seed than what Gonzaga, overall #4 in the tournament, plays later today?

But obviously i agree with you that they should have been a 6 or 7 seed to begin with. I'd have given Wichita State the 5 seed, dropped Minnesota to 7 or 8, and dropped Vanderbilt to a 10.

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Goddammit.

Every other team is a damn speed bump for Duke the rest of the way.

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In comment 13398386 Bobby Humphrey's Earpad said: Quote: This is also another example of bad seeding by the committee. Nova gets Wisconsin as an 8 when they should've been the 5 or 6 that Minnesota and Maryland. Agree. At an absolute minimum, both Northwestern and Wisconsin were seeded 8th. Same geographies more or less, same conference obviously. Wisconsin finished 2 games ahead of NW in conference play and overall record. Safe to say Wisconsin then would be a higher 8 seed... than Northwestern. So then why the fuck would you have the #1 overall seed in the tournament play the better 8 seed than what Gonzaga, overall #4 in the tournament, plays later today? But obviously i agree with you that they should have been a 6 or 7 seed to begin with. I'd have given Wichita State the 5 seed, dropped Minnesota to 7 or 8, and dropped Vanderbilt to a 10.

When the bracket was announced I said immediately the NCAA F'ed Villanova. Top overall seed and to get a matchup vs a team that was better than a damn 8 seed? I can deal with losing. There is no shame losing next week at msg if that happens. When the 2nd seed (Duke) has an easier half of the bracket than the top overall seed, something isn't right.

Is getting their asses kicked.
Thanks NCAA.

Illinois hires Brad Underwood as HC away from Oklahoma State just one year into his deal.

But of course, coach does not have to sit out a year...

they were down at least 20 at one point and now they have 2 free throws to cut their deficit to 7. 6 minutes to go

who would have thought the Power 5 conferences would do so well this year (particularly the SEC, Pac-10 and big 10)... but that the one conference to struggle would be the ACC.

19 straight NW points

furious at a no call on a Gonzaga block with Northwestern down 5

that was goaltending; the Gonzaga defender put his hand through the hoop

The Zaga defender had his arm through the net on that block

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Could have called it twice

Fucking imbeciles. Make it about you. We all came to watch you.

Also Mcintosh playing way too fast now despite the three.

they will face a very tough test against West Virginia

Seminoles down 21 with 10 minutes left

And T completely ruined the game.

ND beaten pretty comfortably by West Virginia
FSU getting hammered by Xavier
Virginia definitely up against it vs. Florida in Orlando

After the black center for Xavier dunked, "He just did it gorilla style."

Uh-oh...

Already 5 teams eliminated and UVA has an uphill battle tonight too. No one has advanced to sweet 16 yet.

Meanwhile the much maligned Big 10, sec and pac 12 are doing very well

win for Wisconsin.

That is going to be a tough team to beat

But as good a season as they had, Leonard Hamilton should be ashamed of himself how his team played late in the year and in this tournament. That's terrible coaching. If I'm the AD I'm not at all happy. Losing happens but losing by 25 in Orlando - a halfway decent coach gets a lot more out of that FSU team than Hamilton did this year

Florida isn't a particularly impressive team

I suppose I can kick back and watch the rest of this tournament with my feet up.

Crazy day of upsets - I suppose not surprising with all the chalk Thursday

game may end up in the thirties. UVA needs to get Guy and/or Jerome in the game. They have no three point shooting right now.

comes in and hits a three. But Florida answers with a three of their won. Guy is also in for UVA.

Makes some of these just brutal to watch

cold shooting from UVA.

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cold shooting from UVA.

17 points at halftime...frigid shooting

I think they're in big trouble

and take a 5 point lead on St. Mary's. Arizona will feel super confident if they get through playing an average game

Holy shit.

not great.

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Holy shit.

ACC really getting hammered

Wow. That's offensive.

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not great.

They are brutal right now

is terrible. Classic cold shooting. It has plagued them all season. 1-13 on threes. Good career for Perrantes. Sorry it has to end this way.

Or it may go down as most overrated conference of all time.

6 of 9 teams - gone. Two blown the fuck out of the building today alone.

like an arrogant prick tonight. Holy awful.

Awful performance on this stage tonight.

Whoa. That's horrific.

Going to be an interesting week or two.

He's not going to Indiana. Find another post.

Up 16 w/ 13.30 left

I know Indiana is begging after 20 years to be relevant again but your best bets are Marshall (seems really pissed about being down seeded again) or playing UCLA heartstrings even though UCLA would pay more than you and offer better quality of life and for his kids life versus fuckin Bloomington

was smart they'd offer every penny they can to Gregg Marshall.

But they aren't, so they'll probably go hard after Alford.

On a nice run have closed to within 7 of Purdue

How they've massively outdrawn Purdue in
Milwaukee tonight

They're just simply lacking in physical talent. I wouldn't be surprised if this was Randy Bennett's last game if the CAL job comes calling. He's done as much as he can with that program, which is a helluva lot.

My Zags had the same damn issue they've had several times this year in which they've let teams back into the game despite large second half leads (Arizona, Iowa State, even in the 1 game they lost they had a double digit 2nd half lead). Guys who really should know better at this point made ridiculous unforced errors in the second half. They obviously got lucky with the goal-tending play. The only defense I have of the officials is I (and a lot of other people watching and at the game) didn't even notice it... it happened that fast. I'm just happy to advance. I don't really give a shit if it looks good or not.

In comment 13398629 Jon in NYC said:

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was smart they'd offer every penny they can to Gregg Marshall. But they aren't, so they'll probably go hard after Alford.

I agree. However, I'm sure there are some people like Dan Dakich around the program, who made one of the most asinine comments I've ever heard this morning. These idiots would rather have "Knight guys" than the best coach available.

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I know Indiana is begging after 20 years to be relevant again but your best bets are Marshall (seems really pissed about being down seeded again) or playing UCLA heartstrings even though UCLA would pay more than you and offer better quality of life and for his kids life versus fuckin Bloomington

Also, why would Alford leave UCLA when he knows he is getting the other two Ball brothers (unless he is sick of their dad and wants to get out of there, back to his alma mater)

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How they've massively outdrawn Purdue in Milwaukee tonight

Iowa and Iowa St fans are notorious for traveling to follow their team in big games

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In comment 13398626 MetsAreBack said: Quote: I know Indiana is begging after 20 years to be relevant again but your best bets are Marshall (seems really pissed about being down seeded again) or playing UCLA heartstrings even though UCLA would pay more than you and offer better quality of life and for his kids life versus fuckin Bloomington Also, why would Alford leave UCLA when he knows he is getting the other two Ball brothers (unless he is sick of their dad and wants to get out of there, back to his alma mater)

The younger ball seems to be a prospect, but middle Ball doesn't look impressive at all. That isn't a reason to stay.

In comment 13398644 dpinzow said:

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In comment 13398626 MetsAreBack said: Quote: I know Indiana is begging after 20 years to be relevant again but your best bets are Marshall (seems really pissed about being down seeded again) or playing UCLA heartstrings even though UCLA would pay more than you and offer better quality of life and for his kids life versus fuckin Bloomington Also, why would Alford leave UCLA when he knows he is getting the other two Ball brothers (unless he is sick of their dad and wants to get out of there, back to his alma mater)

Their dad is a fucking idiot, using his kid's talent to promote himself

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In comment 13398626 MetsAreBack said: Quote: I know Indiana is begging after 20 years to be relevant again but your best bets are Marshall (seems really pissed about being down seeded again) or playing UCLA heartstrings even though UCLA would pay more than you and offer better quality of life and for his kids life versus fuckin Bloomington Also, why would Alford leave UCLA when he knows he is getting the other two Ball brothers (unless he is sick of their dad and wants to get out of there, back to his alma mater)

Agree. I would not leave UCLA for Indiana for any reason but that just pretty much cements it.

In comment 13398646 Jon in NYC said:

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In comment 13398644 dpinzow said: Quote: In comment 13398626 MetsAreBack said: Quote: I know Indiana is begging after 20 years to be relevant again but your best bets are Marshall (seems really pissed about being down seeded again) or playing UCLA heartstrings even though UCLA would pay more than you and offer better quality of life and for his kids life versus fuckin Bloomington Also, why would Alford leave UCLA when he knows he is getting the other two Ball brothers (unless he is sick of their dad and wants to get out of there, back to his alma mater) The younger ball seems to be a prospect, but middle Ball doesn't look impressive at all. That isn't a reason to stay.

And when Alford figures that out and doesn't start the middle Ball brother, the dad will ask for him to be fired. Maybe Alford would rather go home again instead of dealing with the lavar ball circus

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And when Alford figures that out and doesn't start the middle Ball brother, the dad will ask for him to be fired.

It's crazy... I thought that same exact thing last week.

he would be a much better hire for IU than Alford (just a better coach to begin with)

Alford's seat was hot as heck before the season.

this Iowa State-Purdue game has become a humdinger

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That sucks for ISU.

Wisconsin upsets Nova
Purdue wins
Northwestern gives Gonzaga a very tough fight

But Michigan and Michigan st - one of them needs to produce tomorrow for anyone to take notice or remember

Very measured


A lot of guys graduating. Sounded like a guy open to a discussion

performance today was pretty much the least shocking thing ever.

You knew the dreadful offensive performance was coming. Just a matter of when.

Virginia isn't going to do better than Bennett, but I also think they have hit their ceiling under him. Maybe this is their ceiling as a program, not just under him. Sweet 16's, 2nd round, the once in every great while Elite Eight.

I don't believe without superior athletes that you can win 4 let alone 6 games in a row in the NCAA tournament playing the style he wants to play. The pace is just way too slow.

is not a big prospect, and the younger one isn't as good as Lonzo either.

They should have no impact on whether or not Alford leaves UCLA.

Was at an all day baseball clinic in the rain and the cold. Just watched it this morning. Beachem never found his shot, killed us. Farrell dribbling into corners and picking up his dribble, killed us. Carter hitting 3's from inside the tourney emblem painted at half court. Killed us.

Killed my bracket but I'm sure B took Syracse to win it all this year, oh wait.

UVA shows it's true colors, that was uplifting. I mean Florida just crushed them. Beat them worse than ND did in the ACC Tourney.

I'm here for any WV fans who would like to enjoy their win. They played a great game, hitting on high notes in all facets of their game.

Congrats

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Was at an all day baseball clinic in the rain and the cold. Just watched it this morning. Beachem never found his shot, killed us. Farrell dribbling into corners and picking up his dribble, killed us. Carter hitting 3's from inside the tourney emblem painted at half court. Killed us. Killed my bracket but I'm sure B took Syracse to win it all this year, oh wait. UVA shows it's true colors, that was uplifting. I mean Florida just crushed them. Beat them worse than ND did in the ACC Tourney. I'm here for any WV fans who would like to enjoy their win. They played a great game, hitting on high notes in all facets of their game. Congrats

You run your mouth over and over and over again, and then instead of taking the high road and just shutting the hell up when your team gets their asses kicked, you continue to try to ridicule other fans and teams. At least you waited a day to start up again, but I'm guessing it has less to do with baseball clinics and more to do with finally waking up in that pool of vomit and feces after your team got curb stomped. Thankfully you'll likely be passed out again in another hour or so

In comment 13398797 BigBlueShock said:

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In comment 13398779 Cruzin said: Quote: Was at an all day baseball clinic in the rain and the cold. Just watched it this morning. Beachem never found his shot, killed us. Farrell dribbling into corners and picking up his dribble, killed us. Carter hitting 3's from inside the tourney emblem painted at half court. Killed us. Killed my bracket but I'm sure B took Syracse to win it all this year, oh wait. UVA shows it's true colors, that was uplifting. I mean Florida just crushed them. Beat them worse than ND did in the ACC Tourney. I'm here for any WV fans who would like to enjoy their win. They played a great game, hitting on high notes in all facets of their game. Congrats You run your mouth over and over and over again, and then instead of taking the high road and just shutting the hell up when your team gets their asses kicked, you continue to try to ridicule other fans and teams. At least you waited a day to start up again, but I'm guessing it has less to do with baseball clinics and more to do with finally waking up in that pool of vomit and feces after your team got curb stomped. Thankfully you'll likely be passed out again in another hour or so

Let me guess, this high road you speak of, it's the one that you're taking?

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is not a big prospect, and the younger one isn't as good as Lonzo either. They should have no impact on whether or not Alford leaves UCLA.

They're not the issue, the father is the issue. Lavar has Alford by the short hairs because Lonzo pretty much saved Alford's job (remember Alford's seat was really warm, to say the least, and he has not had a highly successful career as a HC going back to Iowa)

The father will play that card--you're losing because my boys aren't getting the ball most of the time

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In comment 13398722 MookGiants said: Quote: is not a big prospect, and the younger one isn't as good as Lonzo either. They should have no impact on whether or not Alford leaves UCLA. They're not the issue, the father is the issue. Lavar has Alford by the short hairs because Lonzo pretty much saved Alford's job (remember Alford's seat was really warm, to say the least, and he has not had a highly successful career as a HC going back to Iowa) The father will play that card--you're losing because my boys aren't getting the ball most of the time

Who cares if he's taking a job at Indiana? Also since when does a dad have control over a coach?

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Boeheim needs to hang it up.

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Wow. Wonder what happened there? He's waited all this time and now with JB leaving after next season, he bolts? Good for him I guess but where's that leave 'Cuse down the road?

That Boeheim doesn't want to retire and Hop was like, fuck it, I'm gone. He's from California and will recruit the west really well. Not looking great for the Cuse.