Official 2020 College Basketball Thread - Page 9

Atocep · 03-26-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Sounds like Shaka Smart is leaving Texas and going to Marquette. Sad that it didn't work out for him here in Austin.

I'm guessing Beard gets the first call, but he's going to be tough to pull from Texas Tech at this point. Nate Oats and Musselman would be great hires.

Swaggs · 03-26-2021, 02:05 PM

I can’t understand Texas athletics. I would’ve bet good money that Shaka Smart and Charlie Strong would’ve been big winners there. They seem to make good, pragmatic hires (I’m not crazy about the Sark move, but can’t blame them for ditching Herman), but not enough results.

rjolley · 03-27-2021, 02:25 PM

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That should be a great game. I watched Bueckers play a couple of times this year. She's very good. I will probably have their game in my rotation of basketball games for Saturday.

Watching the UConn vs Iowa game and it's been a very entertaining game. Clark has been excellent after a shaky start. Bueckers has been solid after a shaky start as well.

UConn definitely looks like the better overall team. Iowa reminds me of their men's team...they can score, but can they string together enough stops to pull out the win.

JPhillips · 03-27-2021, 03:08 PM

This is some of the worst offensive basketball I've ever seen.

rjolley · 03-27-2021, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Sounds like Shaka Smart is leaving Texas and going to Marquette. Sad that it didn't work out for him here in Austin.

Read an article about Smart moving on to Marquette that makes sense to me. Even though Smart has had decent success at Texas, going to the Big Dance3 out of his 6 seasons, winning the NIT, having a winning season 5 out of 6 seasons, and having a solid year (19-8, 12-6 in the Big XII, good enough for 3rd and winning the conference tourney), he was on the hot seat and one bad season away from being let go. Which is unfortunate because he is a good coach.

Hopefully, he'll be able to have the same success at Marquette where the expectations are lower and the past 6 seasons would be looked upon as a reason to be optimistic, not a reason to complain as it seemed to be.

tarcone · 03-27-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rjolley

Watching the UConn vs Iowa game and it's been a very entertaining game. Clark has been excellent after a shaky start. Bueckers has been solid after a shaky start as well.

UConn definitely looks like the better overall team. Iowa reminds me of their men's team...they can score, but can they string together enough stops to pull out the win.

Yeah, we are a year away. I think next year we make the elite 8. UConn is loaded again. Clark may have been the 1st or 2nd best player, but UConns 3-9 are better than Iowa's,

Fun game and we hung around for most of it But UConn just had too much fire power.

rjolley · 03-27-2021, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Yeah, we are a year away. I think next year we make the elite 8. UConn is loaded again. Clark may have been the 1st or 2nd best player, but UConns 3-9 are better than Iowa's,

Fun game and we hung around for most of it But UConn just had too much fire power.

Clark didn't shoot well, but I don't think there were many bad shots. I was impressed by her game. I also liked the way Iowa's big Czinano played. Held her seals and made good decisions when they could get the ball inside. Warnock made some big shots.

Williams did an excellent job defensively on Clark. She was the main reason for the poor shooting. Westbrook, Edwards, and Ododa played well as well.

I'd love to see a couple of rematches between these squads next year with both starting 5s due back.

Lathum · 03-27-2021, 09:13 PM

Oral Roberts is going to win this game

tarcone · 03-27-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Oral Roberts is going to win this game

And you jinxed them

Galaril · 03-27-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

And you jinxed them

Yup.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-27-2021, 09:26 PM

What a game

HerRealName · 03-27-2021, 09:26 PM

As an Ohio State alum it is super fun watching the team OSU crapped their pants against play the team with the OSU legacy who just happens to be the best player on the court.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-27-2021, 09:31 PM

Thought that was going in

Thomkal · 03-27-2021, 09:32 PM

Almost Oral Roberts, almost

Galaril · 03-27-2021, 09:34 PM

Galaril · 03-27-2021, 09:34 PM

Come on Houston.

Lathum · 03-27-2021, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

And you jinxed them

that was the plan

Edward64 · 03-27-2021, 10:09 PM

And the Hogs in the Elite 8 !!

JonInMiddleGA · 03-27-2021, 10:33 PM

That *splat* you may have faintly heard was just my women's bracket collapsing. My pick to win it (A&M) is done.

Brian Swartz · 03-28-2021, 12:41 AM

I wouldn't have bet all four higher-seeded teams to lose today. Most surprised at Loyola-Chicago.

Galaril · 03-28-2021, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

I wouldn't have bet all four higher-seeded teams to lose today. Most surprised at Loyola-Chicago.

Houston #2 seed blew out Buddy ball (Syracuse #11)

Galaril · 03-28-2021, 01:29 AM

Houston handled the 3pt shooting of Cuse well. I like Houston being ignored by pretty much everyone. Reminds me of Houston in 1983. Will they win it all and knock Gonzalo/ Michigan? I would say no but would be very happy if they got to the Final Four. I ran into Coach Sampson 2 1/2 year back in a random place and when realized who he was asked him some questions about my son playing college basketball. He was extremely nice.

molson · 03-28-2021, 01:33 AM

I don't understand what happened to Houston against Rutgers, but when Rutgers choked, I knew we were fucked. Houston looked so much bigger and athletic than Syracuse. I was impressed when 'Cuse came back to tie it, but they were clearly the inferior team.

Edward64 · 03-28-2021, 06:39 AM

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And the Hogs in the Elite 8 !!

Definitely scared of Baylor but at this point, anyone can beat anyone with a little luck.

JPhillips · 03-28-2021, 02:39 PM

Creighton is going to get blown out. They have to be perfect just to keep up with the Zags.

MrBug708 · 03-28-2021, 05:12 PM

Mike Woodsen to Indiana?

sterlingice · 03-28-2021, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Mike Woodsen to Indiana?

That seems, um, like a bad hire. He's never coached college, near as I can tell, which seems like a problem when you need to recruit /and/ coach.

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sterlingice · 03-28-2021, 05:26 PM

Followup that's interesting...

IU is hiring former Butler and Ohio State coach Thad Matta as associate AD for men's basketball administration. Matta will assist an IU staff that will be led by new coach Mike Woodson. — Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) March 28, 2021

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rjolley · 03-28-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Followup that's interesting...

IU is hiring former Butler and Ohio State coach Thad Matta as associate AD for men's basketball administration. Matta will assist an IU staff that will be led by new coach Mike Woodson. — Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) March 28, 2021

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That's very interesting. Would this work like having a GM and a head coach at the pro level?

Drake · 03-28-2021, 06:37 PM

I'm kind of intrigued by this idea if Matta and Woodson can stay on the same page.

Let Woodson focus on coaching and player development, while Matta handles recruiting and compliance with NCAA recruiting rules (which I'd expect Woodson to be hazy on).

If they're not on the same page when it comes to talent acquisition to fit Woodson's system, it could just as easily become a nightmare in a hurry.

I've seen Moneyball.

rjolley · 03-28-2021, 06:42 PM

What's the downside of Michigan? Right now, they look like as big of a threat to Gonzaga as Baylor is, though not in the same way.

Ksyrup · 03-28-2021, 06:46 PM

This is embarrassing.

Kodos · 03-28-2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I'm kind of intrigued by this idea if Matta and Woodson can stay on the same page.

Let Woodson focus on coaching and player development, while Matta handles recruiting and compliance with NCAA recruiting rules (which I'd expect Woodson to be hazy on).

If they're not on the same page when it comes to talent acquisition to fit Woodson's system, it could just as easily become a nightmare in a hurry.

I've seen Moneyball.

I’m willing to give Woodson and Matta a try. What’s to lose at this point? And Woodson clearly loves IU, which is a nice contrast to Brad Stevens.

Drake · 03-28-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I’m willing to give Woodson and Matta a try. What’s to lose at this point? And Woodson clearly loves IU, which is a nice contrast to Brad Stevens.

Same. I feel at least some excitement about this idea, which if much more than I felt for Archie Miller. (Or Tom Crean* when he was hired, or Sampson, for that matter.)

It feels like a long time since my reaction to an IU coaching hire was "this could be good" vs. "we'll just have to wait and see"...probably all the way back to before we picked Mike Davis over John Treloar to head the program.

[*] Caveat on Crean. I wasn't impressed by his hire at the time, but he won me over with the type of human being he proved to be. I don't think he was a great coach at all, but he was a great figure in the community when IU needed someone who would help us recover our integrity.

Kodos · 03-28-2021, 07:30 PM

Yeah, Crean could be a dork at times, but he did a lot in the community and his passion for Indiana basketball couldn't be questioned. I want somebody who wants the job. Woodson appears to fit the bill.

tarcone · 03-28-2021, 07:42 PM

Damn, what happened to the Alford hire. Indiana screws it up again.

Brian Swartz · 03-28-2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rjolley

What's the downside of Michigan? Right now, they look like as big of a threat to Gonzaga as Baylor is, though not in the same way.

Inconsistency mainly. They've been very up and down the last couple of months. Dickinson getting in foul trouble, they're not the same shot-making and perimeter defense team without Livers. I was really surprised how easy it was for them today, it's possible they're getting the groove back at the right time. Wasn't that long ago that Illinois and Ohio State, who uh aren't around anymore, got the better of them.

Jas_lov · 03-28-2021, 09:19 PM

They need to limit these replays to one minute. They shouldn't be looking for five minutes to see if the ball grazed off a players shorts. If you dont see it in a minute the call stands.

tarcone · 03-28-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

They need to limit these replays to one minute. They shouldn't be looking for five minutes to see if the ball grazed off a players shorts. If you dont see it in a minute the call stands.

Yes, please yes. Iowa int he last regular season game had so many stops, it was stupid.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-28-2021, 09:32 PM

Oh shi

Jas_lov · 03-28-2021, 09:32 PM

Wow, hell of a play by Bama to send it to OT.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-28-2021, 09:33 PM

Where is the foul?

tarcone · 03-28-2021, 09:33 PM

And it is time to go to quarters

tarcone · 03-28-2021, 09:52 PM

I have a friend who is playing blocks instead of filling out a bracket. Seems like that is the way to go.

cartman · 03-29-2021, 11:56 AM

So the PAC-12 and the Southwest Conference each have 3 teams in the Elite 8.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-29-2021, 12:12 PM

Should bring back the Southwest Conference. Throw LSU, Arizona, Louisville, UNC, and whatever cheaters in there.

miami_fan · 03-29-2021, 08:59 PM

I want overtime in this UConn v Baylor game dammit!

Galaril · 03-29-2021, 10:20 PM

Woohoo Houston back in the F4 first time since Phi Slamma Jamma. Oregon St played with a lot of heart late.

Brian Swartz · 03-29-2021, 10:58 PM

Congrats Houston! I'm going to laugh if after all the early upsets we end up with them and three 1-seeds in the Final Four.

Galaril · 03-29-2021, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Congrats Houston! I'm going to laugh if after all the early upsets we end up with them and three 1-seeds in the Final Four.

It seems to in the end usually pan out like that. The lower seed upsets are fun until reality sets in and the teams that have won 28 or 29 wins take over.

03-26-2021, 02:05 PM	#402
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I can’t understand Texas athletics. I would’ve bet good money that Shaka Smart and Charlie Strong would’ve been big winners there. They seem to make good, pragmatic hires (I’m not crazy about the Sark move, but can’t blame them for ditching Herman), but not enough results. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

03-27-2021, 03:08 PM	#404
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03-27-2021, 09:32 PM	#414
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03-27-2021, 09:34 PM	#415
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Wow.

03-27-2021, 10:33 PM	#419
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03-27-2021, 09:13 PM	#408
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Oral Roberts is going to win this game

03-27-2021, 09:26 PM	#411
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	What a game

03-27-2021, 09:26 PM	#412
HerRealName College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	As an Ohio State alum it is super fun watching the team OSU crapped their pants against play the team with the OSU legacy who just happens to be the best player on the court.

03-27-2021, 09:31 PM	#413
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Thought that was going in

03-27-2021, 09:34 PM	#416
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Come on Houston.

03-27-2021, 10:09 PM	#418
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	And the Hogs in the Elite 8 !!

03-28-2021, 12:41 AM	#420
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	I wouldn't have bet all four higher-seeded teams to lose today. Most surprised at Loyola-Chicago.

03-28-2021, 01:29 AM	#422
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Houston handled the 3pt shooting of Cuse well. I like Houston being ignored by pretty much everyone. Reminds me of Houston in 1983. Will they win it all and knock Gonzalo/ Michigan? I would say no but would be very happy if they got to the Final Four. I ran into Coach Sampson 2 1/2 year back in a random place and when realized who he was asked him some questions about my son playing college basketball. He was extremely nice. Last edited by Galaril : 03-28-2021 at 01:38 AM.

03-28-2021, 01:33 AM	#423
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I don't understand what happened to Houston against Rutgers, but when Rutgers choked, I knew we were fucked. Houston looked so much bigger and athletic than Syracuse. I was impressed when 'Cuse came back to tie it, but they were clearly the inferior team. Last edited by molson : 03-28-2021 at 01:35 AM.

03-28-2021, 02:39 PM	#425
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03-28-2021, 05:12 PM	#426
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Mike Woodsen to Indiana?

03-28-2021, 05:26 PM	#428
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Followup that's interesting... `IU is hiring former Butler and Ohio State coach Thad Matta as associate AD for men's basketball administration. Matta will assist an IU staff that will be led by new coach Mike Woodson. — Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) March 28, 2021` SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-28-2021, 06:37 PM	#430
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I'm kind of intrigued by this idea if Matta and Woodson can stay on the same page. Let Woodson focus on coaching and player development, while Matta handles recruiting and compliance with NCAA recruiting rules (which I'd expect Woodson to be hazy on). If they're not on the same page when it comes to talent acquisition to fit Woodson's system, it could just as easily become a nightmare in a hurry. I've seen Moneyball.

03-28-2021, 06:42 PM	#431
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	What's the downside of Michigan? Right now, they look like as big of a threat to Gonzaga as Baylor is, though not in the same way.

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03-28-2021, 09:19 PM	#438
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	They need to limit these replays to one minute. They shouldn't be looking for five minutes to see if the ball grazed off a players shorts. If you dont see it in a minute the call stands.

03-28-2021, 09:32 PM	#440
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Oh shi

03-28-2021, 09:32 PM	#441
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Wow, hell of a play by Bama to send it to OT.

03-28-2021, 09:33 PM	#442
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Where is the foul?

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	And it is time to go to quarters __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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03-29-2021, 11:56 AM	#445
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03-29-2021, 12:12 PM	#446
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Should bring back the Southwest Conference. Throw LSU, Arizona, Louisville, UNC, and whatever cheaters in there.

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03-29-2021, 10:20 PM	#448
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Woohoo Houston back in the F4 first time since Phi Slamma Jamma. Oregon St played with a lot of heart late. Last edited by Galaril : 03-29-2021 at 11:13 PM.

03-29-2021, 10:58 PM	#449
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Congrats Houston! I'm going to laugh if after all the early upsets we end up with them and three 1-seeds in the Final Four.

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