NCAA HOOPS THREAD! -- K petitions to get Maui Jim Maui Invitational moved to Transylvania (2 Viewers)

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

UVa is out of TOs. Why not just miss?

 

[flapgreen]

Hbvvccfddfgnkloobdwdvkoohvdvbb

 

[shuke]

Worst foul call of the tourney.

Not sure if you are talking about Harell's 5th, but it sure seems like Kentucky is getting every call or non-call.

Yes, Harell's 5ht.

 

[Abraham]

Remind me why Kentucky was an 8 seed again.

Because the same idiots that made Tennessee a play-in 11 were in charge of seeding Kentucky as well.

 

[msudaisy26]

I am not sure who I hate more Michigan or Calipari. I am going have a hard time rooting for one of those teams on Sunday.

 

[flapgreen]

Bb:jkkknbbvcssdhjklll

 

[Sinn Fein]

Cards/Cats predictions please? There's heavy gambling to be done!

UK wins - easily

Call my 900 number for this weekends winners.

 

[Nipsey]

I LOVE IZZOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Abraham]

Michigan's potential road to final four - 15/7/11/8

I imaging they wish someone other than Kentucky were awaiting.

 

[dickey moe]

MISS 2ND INTENTIONALLY!!!

yah

 

[Premier]

Ridiculous break getting MSU in this round. Committee dildo'd you guys pretty good there.

 

[msudaisy26]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

 

[Abraham]

Kentucky -1. ?

 

[Sinn Fein]

Kentucky now with the longest winning streak in the NCAA tourney...

 

[flapgreen]

Sick at my stomach and just caught one while sitting on the toilet. Good freaking night. So awesome

 

[msudaisy26]

Cards/Cats predictions please? There's heavy gambling to be done!

UK wins - easily

Call my 900 number for this weekends winners.

That was easy?

 

[rockaction]

Great. Only coach I hate more than Coach K working the refs will be Izzo on Sunday at 3:20.

 

[dickey moe]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

It was the right decision.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Kentucky now with the longest winning streak in the NCAA tourney...

Shark move going to the NIT last year

 

[Nipsey]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

Great play

 

[whoknew]

Michigan's potential road to final four - 15/7/11/8

I imaging they wish someone other than Kentucky were awaiting.

I don't know - its the Elite 8. You are going to play someone good. Why not a bunch of freshman?

That doesn't at all mean MI will win. Just that ... I mean, its the Elite 8. Of course you are going to play a good team.

 

[sporthenry]

2 games worthy of E8 games tonight. Unfortunate two of those teams had to lose in the S16.

 

[msudaisy26]

Michigan's potential road to final four - 15/7/11/8

I imaging they wish someone other than Kentucky were awaiting.

In their defense the 7 was the highest seed they could play in round 2.

 

[Nipsey]

Both games down to the wire and the place starts shaking. Friggin earthquake. As if the end of those games wasn't intense enough.

 

[flapgreen]

CAL IS MY HERO!

 

[Abraham]

Michigan's potential road to final four - 15/7/11/8

I imaging they wish someone other than Kentucky were awaiting.

I don't know - its the Elite 8. You are going to play someone good. Why not a bunch of freshman?

That doesn't at all mean MI will win. Just that ... I mean, its the Elite 8. Of course you are going to play a good team.

Uconn or Stanford would probably be a little easier but your point is well taken. I happen to think Kentucky is playing really well and showing tremendous maturity - they've clawed back out of holes and made their free throws.

Now watch me jinx them.

 

[msudaisy26]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

It was the right decision.

I am not trying to be mean, but please explain why. With 1.4 seconds left you are pretty much guaranteed a half court shot at best, and I understand the odds of making it are slim but if you they get lucky and make that shot at least you are in overtime instead of going home.

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm assuming Julius Randle has elicited Zach Randolph comparisons? Looks like a clone to me.

Pretty good comparison although he has more range and is quite a bit more athletic (although Randolph was too at this age)

Good point. Can you think of a better NBA comp?

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

It was the right decision.

I am not trying to be mean, but please explain why. With 1.4 seconds left you are pretty much guaranteed a half court shot at best, and I understand the odds of making it are slim but if you they get lucky and make that shot at least you are in overtime instead of going home.

Because rebounding takes time. The shot they did get up wouldn't have counted if it had gone.

 

[Sinn Fein]

CAL IS MY HERO!

Cal now 6-1 v. Pitino while at UK.

 

[sporthenry]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

It was the right decision.

I am not trying to be mean, but please explain why. With 1.4 seconds left you are pretty much guaranteed a half court shot at best, and I understand the odds of making it are slim but if you they get lucky and make that shot at least you are in overtime instead of going home.

Laettner shot took 2.1 seconds and he dribbled. You could throw the ball the length of the court and get a decent shot off. Missed FT, team has to gather the rebound, which could go anywhere, and try to push the ball up. Can't set up a play and many times players aren't ready for it b/c instincts tells them to touch it as quick as possible.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Feel bad for Virginia. They play really smart and really hard. But MSU has really, really good players.

 

[msudaisy26]

What are the odds of getting a decent shot off? Sure we have seen a few but not many and still at worst you are going to overtime.

By the way if Kentucky wins Sunday they will have knocked off 3 of the teams from last years final four in 3 straight games.

 

[JohnnyU]

down goes the riverbillies. go big blue. the freshman are more than man enough against the seniors of l,ville. I love it. cal is god and the rest of you can kiss his ....

 

[swirvenirvin]

What are the odds of getting a decent shot off? Sure we have seen a few but not many and still at worst you are going to overtime.

By the way if Kentucky wins Sunday they will have knocked off 3 of the teams from last years final four in 3 straight games.

no msu loses and va wins

 

[swirvenirvin]

Am I the only one that thinks missing that free throw on purpose is stupid? If you make it at worst you can do is tie.

It was the right decision.

I am not trying to be mean, but please explain why. With 1.4 seconds left you are pretty much guaranteed a half court shot at best, and I understand the odds of making it are slim but if you they get lucky and make that shot at least you are in overtime instead of going home.

inbound play where someone breaks free and gets a clean look.. That aint happening with 1.4 seconds off a miss

 

[msudaisy26]

What are the odds of getting a decent shot off? Sure we have seen a few but not many and still at worst you are going to overtime.

By the way if Kentucky wins Sunday they will have knocked off 3 of the teams from last years final four in 3 straight games.

no msu loses and va wins

Not if they make the free throw, they are up 3 with 1.4 left.

 

[Spartans Rule]

If you miss on purpose and hit the rim that's ideal. If the hoos guy hits the 70 footer, more power to him. My worry would be clanging the intentional miss off the backboard and giving virginia the ball out of bounds down 2.

 

[swirvenirvin]

What are the odds of getting a decent shot off? Sure we have seen a few but not many and still at worst you are going to overtime.

By the way if Kentucky wins Sunday they will have knocked off 3 of the teams from last years final four in 3 straight games.

no msu loses and va wins

Not if they make the free throw, they are up 3 with 1.4 left.

100% agree with the miss. There.

100% agree with Trice starting over Appling on Sunday too

 

[Abraham]

I'm assuming Julius Randle has elicited Zach Randolph comparisons? Looks like a clone to me.

Pretty good comparison although he has more range and is quite a bit more athletic (although Randolph was too at this age)

Good point. Can you think of a better NBA comp?

Upside: Chris webber (cal really kept him close to the basket but he has much better handles and range then shown much of the year)Medium: Antonio mcdyess, Randolph without the braun. (So, Joe smith)

Unexpected downside: Terrence jones. (Randle is a better rebounder inside but jones has 3 pt range)

 

[jon_mx]

Michigan's potential road to final four - 15/7/11/8

I imaging they wish someone other than Kentucky were awaiting.

Better them than Louisville though.

 

[swirvenirvin]

I'm assuming Julius Randle has elicited Zach Randolph comparisons? Looks like a clone to me.

Pretty good comparison although he has more range and is quite a bit more athletic (although Randolph was too at this age)

Good point. Can you think of a better NBA comp?

Upside: Chris webber (cal really kept him close to the basket but he has much better handles and range then shown much of the year)

Medium: Antonio mcdyess

Downside: Randolph without the braun. (So, Joe smith)

Unexpected downside: Terrence jones.

Joe Smith the guy who shoots 30% from 3 pt line???

 

[Abraham]

I'm assuming Julius Randle has elicited Zach Randolph comparisons? Looks like a clone to me.

Pretty good comparison although he has more range and is quite a bit more athletic (although Randolph was too at this age)

Good point. Can you think of a better NBA comp?

Upside: Chris webber (cal really kept him close to the basket but he has much better handles and range then shown much of the year)Medium: Antonio mcdyess

Downside: Randolph without the braun. (So, Joe smith)

Unexpected downside: Terrence jones.

Joe Smith the guy who shoots 30% from 3 pt line???

That would be "downside". Yes.

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm assuming Julius Randle has elicited Zach Randolph comparisons? Looks like a clone to me.

Pretty good comparison although he has more range and is quite a bit more athletic (although Randolph was too at this age)

Good point. Can you think of a better NBA comp?

Upside: Chris webber (cal really kept him close to the basket but he has much better handles and range then shown much of the year)Medium: Antonio mcdyess, Randolph without the braun. (So, Joe smith)

Unexpected downside: Terrence jones. (Randle is a better rebounder inside but jones has 3 pt range)

So you have Randolph as his floor? That's high praise.

ETA: Full disclosure: Abe edited his post. Randolph was in the "downside" category earlier.

 

[flapgreen]

UKs size finally wore Louisville down.

 

[flapgreen]

CAL IS MY HERO!

Cal now 6-1 v. Pitino while at UK.

Good. Screw Pitino

 

[Abraham]

I think randle can be a special player. Best player on a contender (webber) seems like a bit of a stretch at the moment but " #2 that punishes teams who focus on the 1" like Randolph seems reasonable. Failing that a very strong third man like mcdyess is about as bad as I see him being.

Let's say Orlando picks third. He isn't going to make them contenders the way Parker or wiggins would. But boston at 4 with a committed rondo on board? In Sacramento next to cousins? Those teams get good in a hurry with a player of his caliber.

 

[Raider Nation]

UKs size finally wore Louisville down.

Really impressed with your boys right now. Talk about peaking at the right time. Most of the season they looked like a talented, yet flawed young team. Now they have the feel of a team with the Valvano/NC State magic. The next game with the Wolverines should be terrific.

 

[Abraham]

UKs size finally wore Louisville down.

Really impressed with your boys right now. Talk about peaking at the right time. Most of the season they looked like a talented, yet flawed young team. Now they have the feel of a team with the Valvano/NC State magic. The next game with the Wolverines should be terrific.

They sure do manage to hit almost all of their second half free throws, don't they?

 

[swirvenirvin]

I'm assuming Julius Randle has elicited Zach Randolph comparisons? Looks like a clone to me.

Pretty good comparison although he has more range and is quite a bit more athletic (although Randolph was too at this age)

Good point. Can you think of a better NBA comp?

Upside: Chris webber (cal really kept him close to the basket but he has much better handles and range then shown much of the year)Medium: Antonio mcdyess

Downside: Randolph without the braun. (So, Joe smith)

Unexpected downside: Terrence jones.

Joe Smith the guy who shoots 30% from 3 pt line???

That would be "downside". Yes.

ive watched a handful of ky games. Have not seen him take a shot over 10 ft