The Analog Cub Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I think the Badgers (or maybe Arizona) are the only team who could beat Kentucky. The Badgers never turn the ball over and never foul. They probably have the best game coach and player developer in the country. And they played Kentucky to basically a draw last year and have most of the same players coming back. Kentucky does have more depth this year, but the Badgers style will give anyone fits. If the Badgers play well, they could easily win the game. I was rooting for the Badgers to get a #2 seed and be in Kentucky's region but they played themselves into a #1, and worse yet, Arizona was placed in the same bracket, meaning one of those two will get knocked out in a regional final. The Badgers' lack of depth may be their undoing. Duje Dukan has been on fire of late, but he's their only consistent threat off the bench. If they get into foul trouble (which is unlikely), they'll be hurtin'....!! If Wisconsin and Arizona end up facing off, it's going to be a HELL of a game, but I gotta give Wisconsin the edge. Iowa State's really good this year, but Kentucky and Wisconsin are on a whole different level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I think the Badgers (or maybe Arizona) are the only team who could beat Kentucky. The Badgers never turn the ball over and never foul. They probably have the best game coach and player developer in the country. And they played Kentucky to basically a draw last year and have most of the same players coming back. Kentucky does have more depth this year, but the Badgers style will give anyone fits. If the Badgers play well, they could easily win the game. I was rooting for the Badgers to get a #2 seed and be in Kentucky's region but they played themselves into a #1, and worse yet, Arizona was placed in the same bracket, meaning one of those two will get knocked out in a regional final. The Badgers' lack of depth may be their undoing. Duje Dukan has been on fire of late, but he's their only consistent threat off the bench. If they get into foul trouble (which is unlikely), they'll be hurtin'....!!They need to watch for injuries more than foul trouble. The end of regulation yesterday was classic Ryan. MSU had the ball with about 15 seconds and couldn't get a realistic shot off because the Badgers had 3 fouls in the first 19:45 of the half and were able to use them to prevent any decent looks (though Valentine DID get free and was very close to getting a layup...) Kentucky will have an advantage in depth but I would trust Ryan to put together a game plan that would negate that. As long as they don't run into Rutgers first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I think the Badgers (or maybe Arizona) are the only team who could beat Kentucky. The Badgers never turn the ball over and never foul. They probably have the best game coach and player developer in the country. And they played Kentucky to basically a draw last year and have most of the same players coming back. Kentucky does have more depth this year, but the Badgers style will give anyone fits. If the Badgers play well, they could easily win the game. I was rooting for the Badgers to get a #2 seed and be in Kentucky's region but they played themselves into a #1, and worse yet, Arizona was placed in the same bracket, meaning one of those two will get knocked out in a regional final. The Badgers' lack of depth may be their undoing. Duje Dukan has been on fire of late, but he's their only consistent threat off the bench. If they get into foul trouble (which is unlikely), they'll be hurtin'....!! If Wisconsin and Arizona end up facing off, it's going to be a HELL of a game, but I gotta give Wisconsin the edge. Iowa State's really good this year, but Kentucky and Wisconsin are on a whole different level.It was an incredible game last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I think the Badgers (or maybe Arizona) are the only team who could beat Kentucky. The Badgers never turn the ball over and never foul. They probably have the best game coach and player developer in the country. And they played Kentucky to basically a draw last year and have most of the same players coming back. Kentucky does have more depth this year, but the Badgers style will give anyone fits. If the Badgers play well, they could easily win the game. I was rooting for the Badgers to get a #2 seed and be in Kentucky's region but they played themselves into a #1, and worse yet, Arizona was placed in the same bracket, meaning one of those two will get knocked out in a regional final. The Badgers' lack of depth may be their undoing. Duje Dukan has been on fire of late, but he's their only consistent threat off the bench. If they get into foul trouble (which is unlikely), they'll be hurtin'....!! If Wisconsin and Arizona end up facing off, it's going to be a HELL of a game, but I gotta give Wisconsin the edge. Iowa State's really good this year, but Kentucky and Wisconsin are on a whole different level.It was an incredible game last year.No rematch this year! I hope, anyway. Poor Iowa State! Edited March 19, 2015 by goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 How about that NIT, fellas? Sure is a cracker-jack throw down. I tell ya, it's the bees knees, it is! Everyone should be beating their gums talking about this nifty bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Big Blue is being tested by a physical Bearcat team. Aaron Harrison is taking charge with some clutch 3-pointers. Booker is slumpin', so he should sit. Gotta keep drawing fouls from the physical but sloppy Bearcats..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Big Blue is being tested by a physical Bearcat team. Aaron Harrison is taking charge with some clutch 3-pointers. Booker is slumpin', so he should sit. Gotta keep drawing fouls from the physical but sloppy Bearcats..... UC played a tough game, but Kentucky proved once again that they can take a lickin' and keep on tickin'...... A foul-heavy, PHYSICAL game, but teams can't rely on the rough stuff alone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 'Zona, baby! I have an emotional attachment to Arizona because I used to coach with a guy that played for Lute Olsen at Long Beach. We would travel to Arizona to watch U of A practice, then Lute would have us over for dinner. A great guy, he would proudly show us the video of his championship season on his first-gen projected big screen tv that dropped out of the ceiling. :D He took us out for mexican food once, and I somehow ended up at a frat party...but that's another story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 'Zona, baby! I have an emotional attachment to Arizona because I used to coach with a guy that played for Lute Olsen at Long Beach. We would travel to Arizona to watch U of A practice, then Lute would have us over for dinner. A great guy, he would proudly show us the video of his championship season on his first-gen projected big screen tv that dropped out of the ceiling. :D He took us out for mexican food once, and I somehow ended up at a frat party...but that's another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 'Zona, baby! I have an emotional attachment to Arizona because I used to coach with a guy that played for Lute Olsen at Long Beach. We would travel to Arizona to watch U of A practice, then Lute would have us over for dinner. A great guy, he would proudly show us the video of his championship season on his first-gen projected big screen tv that dropped out of the ceiling. :D He took us out for mexican food once, and I somehow ended up at a frat party...but that's another story. Zona-Wisconsin is going to be a war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 'Zona, baby! I have an emotional attachment to Arizona because I used to coach with a guy that played for Lute Olsen at Long Beach. We would travel to Arizona to watch U of A practice, then Lute would have us over for dinner. A great guy, he would proudly show us the video of his championship season on his first-gen projected big screen tv that dropped out of the ceiling. :D He took us out for mexican food once, and I somehow ended up at a frat party...but that's another story. Zona-Wisconsin is going to be a war.Game of the Tourney, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 'Zona, baby! I have an emotional attachment to Arizona because I used to coach with a guy that played for Lute Olsen at Long Beach. We would travel to Arizona to watch U of A practice, then Lute would have us over for dinner. A great guy, he would proudly show us the video of his championship season on his first-gen projected big screen tv that dropped out of the ceiling. :D He took us out for mexican food once, and I somehow ended up at a frat party...but that's another story. Zona-Wisconsin is going to be a war.Game of the Tourney, maybe.Last year's game was a classic. If this one is just as good, it likely will be. Good thing the winner will have a week off to prepare for their next game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 NC State with a block, awarded the ball on alternate possession, and then hit a three in the last four seconds of the first half, up on #1 seed Nova, 32-28 at the half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 San Diego State is hanging around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 San Diego State is hanging around!Yep...too bad they can't really shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Well, that was fun while it lasted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Go Shockers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Rollin', baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Down with Kansas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Rock, chalk, Jay-Shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 OK, at this point I can't even jinx them. Go Shockers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That flagrant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That flagrant...Just a little... Kansas is no Indiana...at least we played them relatively close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yeah Shockers :haz: That'll teach Bill Self to quit being a jackass with his schedule. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 So, do Jayhawk tears taste delicious? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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