NCAA Basketball Thread

[TheWatersGreatGuardian]

Wouldn't ruin mine!

Knock out all the tough teams an let Florida cruise on past. Its been too long since those back to backs

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Now that is team basketball!! Even though Trey Burke didn't have a good shooting night his presence was still on the court assisting. It was a rocky 1st half, but credit to Michigan turning it around after half. Good coaching tonight coach B! Michigans whole team was unselfish after half, and we all saw a transformation. Even when Trey Burke is struggling shooting there's guys on this team that can step up! That was a great team win! Bring on the 2nd round Go Blue!! Final Score Michigan 71 South Dakota State 56.

 

[TrollFreak]

So guys, who picked Harvard in that game? My bracket was going good until that.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

I actually picked Harvard to win I am glad I got one upset right, because other than that I didn't do so hot with my other picks.

 

[ebevan91]

My three losses yesterday were Pitt, Missouri, and New Mexico.

All of my sweet 16 teams are still intact, though.

But yesterday was only the first day so things may change.

And I kinda feel bad for Akron. They were missing 2 or 3 starters yesterday. A 46 point loss is embarrassing.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Yeah, I agree! I missed the Pitt and Missouri games as well. Yeah, the outcome of the game may have been different if Akrons starters were able to play! The flu bug is in full swing lately thats what kept them out.

 

[Larry]

I had a really rough first day. I'm not even going to mention my worst pick of the day but I also missed Missouri and Pitt. Wisconsin isn't looking good right now either.

 

[ebevan91]

LOL WISCONSIN

I was pulling for Ole Miss but picked Wisconsin in my bracket.

Now my bracket is destroyed, at least the region they're in.

 

[Sid87]

As a Pitt fan, I knew Pitt had NO CHANCE yesterday. We are putrid this year.

Anyway, as of yesterday, I was 12-4. I lost two Sweet Sixteen teams (OK State and New Mexico). Also lost Davidson (Curses! I picked the wrong 3/14 upset. But Davidson was SO CLOSE to winning) and... hm. Someone. I don't recall. I want to say it was a 5/12 matchup. But no one I had going any further than 1 win anyway.

EDIT: N/M, the other game I missed was Missouri, too. And it turns out I lost Wisconsin today, as well, but I had them losing next round anyway.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Wow Wisconsin.....As a Michigan fan, and being that my favorite team is apart of the Big 10 it's very disappointing to see other Big 10 teams fall in the tournament. I could careless if Michigan State or Ohio State lose though.

 

[TheWatersGreatGuardian]

Bracket just really opened up for my Gators

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Yup, the Gators might have it a little more better than before. I remember the back to back National Titles. Those teams were loaded. Al Horford, Corey Brewer, Joakim Noah, Taurean Green, Chris Richards, and theres probably a few more im forgetting.

 

[ebevan91]

Yup, the Gators might have it a little more better than before. I remember the back to back National Titles. Those teams were loaded. Al Horford, Corey Brewer, Joakim Noah, Taurean Green, Chris Richards, and theres probably a few more im forgetting.

Lee Humphrey, and Marreese Speights joined the next year.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

I can't believe I forgot about Lee Humphrey and Marreese Speights. They were both excellent players.

And this game just went final. #1 seed Kansas defeats #16 seed Western Kentucky 64-57. If Kansas were to lose this game it would of created all kinds of chaos for anyone that picked them to win it all in there bracket. Honestly, I was pulling for the upset.

 

[TheWatersGreatGuardian]

Minnesota next. Their size will give UF issues. But if we can turn it into a fast paced game, they won't keep up imo.

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Yeah, Minnesota has great size. I have seen them play this season of course because Michigan played and beat Minnesota at there own place. Winning road games in the Big 10 is hard! Minnesota is a solid team. Honestly, I think Florida will win though. I would love to see Minnesota win because they are representing the Big 10, but the Gators are a fast team.

 

[TheWatersGreatGuardian]

Winning road games anywhere is hard. it was murder in a weak SEC too. Arkansas, Mizzou, Florica, and Kentucky were virtually unbeatable at home

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Very true. Being a player and dealing with the hostile crowds can be brutal on the players that are playing for the road team.

 

[ebevan91]

Michigan vs. VCU is very sloppy right now.

Go VCU!

 

[Hunter Zolomon]

Michigan is playing there best game of the season holy crap! I thought this game was gonna be scary close. Vcu is no joke. Go Blue!