College Basketball

[Steve Bartylla]

made it home just in time to watch 3/4ths of the game. When they came back from the 11 point deficit, I was perfectly content with whether they won or lost, as I was merely thankful to have been able to watch such a great game. IMO, Izzo and Bo are 2 of the top 5 college BB coaches of all time, and I always love watching their teams play, particularly when they are playing each other. That game summed up for me how college BB should be played. Even if Bucky would get bounced early, this team has been an awesome treat for someone that has followed them for 38 yrs to watch. Regardless of what they do in the tourney, this is the best team of that 38 yr span.

As a side note, it was particularly satisfying to watch Gasser the last 46ish seconds of the game. Tell me that "meaningless game" didn't mean anything to him (I'd be shocked if they didn't have the #1 the second they sent the game into OT, and I suspect they already had it when they clawed back from 11, even if they'd lost in regulation). Him walking around with his clenched fist at his side as the seconds drained is something I won't soon forget, as it summed up for me what an average college talent can achieve if they dedicate themselves to the right team/coach and truly buy in whole heartedly. I don't pretend to know the kid, but I always saw him as the ultimate team player. Never close to the most talented on the team. He just "gets it" and seems to truly appreciate the opportunity he has earned. It's hard for me not to cheer for people like that in anything.

 

[Steve Bartylla]

You were definitely more confident about that than I was. It seems most times I want other teams to lose to boost a team I'm pulling for, it just doesn't work out.

I didn't hear those comments, but I know in years past that Sundays game didn't seem to matter for seedings. With all the "expert" talk about the game being for a #1 seed, I guess I bought in to their hype and figured they knew something I didn't.

 

[wiscwhip]

I believe it had no bearing, but only because VA failed to make it to the ACC Championship game. Had VA made it into the game, the outcome of that game and the Big Ten Championship game would have been a big deal.

 

[Steve Bartylla]

According to what I heard, Duke is entered as a higher #1 than WI. With their record and W over WI, that's the way it should be, IMO. It was the uva loss that got WI the #1. Again, from what I heard. Then again, I repeatedly heard, from numerous outlets, that sunday's game was for a #1. So, I don't pretend to know for sure.

 

[wiscwhip]

That's probably the quickest I've lost a final four team. Big 12 might be the most overrated conference.

Glad I picked the Cyclowns to lose in the Sweet Sixteen, I can imagine losses like that can make a bracket ugly in a hurry.

 

[wiscwhip]

Just lost another Sweet 16 team!:mad: Who is JawJaw St anyway? I guess Baylor found out!

 

[Catscratch]

I'm a loyal Big 12 fan... but damn they are making it hard to have fun right now. It doesn't help that the conference schools that are left are very capable of losing to just about anyone (KU especially).

 

[browndog]

Gopher men hockey in the final, gopher women beat badgers, play for nt tommorow.

Next year I will have to fill out NCAA hockey brackets......:)

 

[Catscratch]

KU vs Wichita State. I'm very excited about this matchup.

 

[SmallChunk]

KU vs Wichita State. I'm very excited about this matchup.

The state of Kansas has been waiting years for this! Should be a good one!

 

[wiscwhip]

Just watched Az shred osu. Bucky is in bigtime doodoo come thursday.

They have to win 2 more games before they ever worry about AZ, and they wouldn't be playing them until Sat either way.

 

[dipper]

Uwsp wins another d3 title.
Diamond stone was not impressive at all against the 6'2" white boys from mineral point. Going from d4 high school to d1 college is a huge culture shock. He needs a lot a coaching to make an nba dream come true. It's easy to look good when your 6'10" playing 6'ers.

 

[dipper]

OSU is not good. Bucky shredded OSU on their own court.

Nofo has been ripping wi all year.

 

[dipper]

At least we won't be the first 1 seed to lose. Lol at nova. Hauser from point is looking pretty good tonight.

I know Marquette was looking at him, I'm sure Bo will be keeping an eye on him too. He can shoot

 

[wklman]

Russel wil

Russel will be a top 3 nba pick. Osu had issues but az looked unreal.

Yep! AZ is peaking at the right time! Hopefully they can take it all the way. I'd love for them to return the favor and give Wisconsin the boot this year.

 

[scott44]

You never know what Sparty team is going to show up this year, the good one showed up today.

 

[Terrific_tom]

I had MSU along with Wisconsin, Duke and Kentucky going to Final 4 in my picks.

 

[wiscwhip]

Sparty was in the consensus weakest Region in the tournament, so no real surprise there. Bucky has likely the toughest Region.

 

[West Branch]

Wow, just checked my bracket and it is completely shot. Last place by a long ways at work.

 

[dipper]

You never know what Sparty team is going to show up this year, the good one showed up today.

You can never underestimate a well coached discipline team that leaves their hearts on the court every game. Oregon is going to be reminded what basketball really is.