March Madness Thread....

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by asudevil

Chance to win you're football loss back to me?? Valentines Day Massacre?? Not!! Sun Devils get it done at home on Friday night!

I totally agree on Syracuse. I feel like they can run the entire table.....no losses.

As long as you promise not to spit on me after the game!

I think Duke beats Syracuse next Saturday.

[asudevil]

Hey, it's an upgrade from the PLO chant. Moving in the right direction.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by asudevil

Hey, it's an upgrade from the PLO chant. Moving in the right direction.

Lol sadly true

[Alabama Stakes]

Cuse is always one hot 3 point shooting team away from a loss. This will happen in the tourney. when they aren't in the 2-3 they leave their comfort zone.

[Cannon Shell]

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[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Cuse is always one hot 3 point shooting team away from a loss.

Isnt everyone?

[Alabama Stakes]

more so when you play the 2-3

[King Glorious]

I have been wondering what you guys think of some of the top college players' chances at the NBA level. Guys like Wiggins, Parker, Randle, Smart, Embiid, Fair, Ennis, McDermott, etc.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

I have been wondering what you guys think of some of the top college players' chances at the NBA level. Guys like Wiggins, Parker, Randle, Smart, Embiid, Fair, Ennis, McDermott, etc.

Because the mid-Atlantic has turned into Siberia this year I have seen a lot more college hoops than usual.

Wiggins is going to be a really good player, Paul George but with a lot more pressure to preform early.

Parker is a star. You hate to make the comparison but closest thing to LeBron (offensively)that we've seen. Doesnt have his lateral quickness and has been a pretty spotty defender in the games I've seen. I saw rumors where he said he would consider coming back for a second year but that would be crazy. I guess a bit shorter Lamar Odom that shoots better and probably does less drugs and wont marry a Kardashian.

Randle looks like solid PF prospect. He has offensive skill but needs polish (better coaching) and might not be in NBA shape either as he has faded a little this season. Different players but I remember that a big concern about Kevin Love coming out of college was he seemed to be out of shape in college.

I havent seen Smart play a single game so I really have no idea.

Embiid could be a monster considering he has only been playing basketball for a few years. Very raw game but the Hakeem comparisons aren't crazy. Obviously he has to develop a offensive game and understand defensive concepts but talk about potential.

I think Fair is an ok prospect but wonder about defense since they only play zone. The fact that his shooting % has dropped this year is probably a negative especially 28% on 3 point shots. Probably the next Wesley Johnson.

Ennis is a natural playmaker. IMO he has a real good chance to be a top 10 PG at some point

McDermott can be a useful NBA player on a team that doesnt depend on him to guard wings on the perimeter. Maybe on a team with a strong post presence he can be a undersized stretch 4. At the very least a rotation player coming off the bench.

While I'd be considered a homer Nick Johnson would be a great 2nd rd pickup for a good team. He is versatile enough to play both guard positions, can shoot enough, can be a lock down defender and is a great athlete. If he was 6'6" he'd be a borderline lottery pick

I really like Rodney Hood.

Aaron Gordon really has a lot of work to do on his offense. His shooting beyond 10 feet has been poor. He is basket case on the FT line right now. He is a great athlete and a lockdown defender but he could use another year.

Selden from Kansas could be a sleeper of sorts if a late 1st round pick can be a sleeper. Same with CJ Wilcox from Washington. I still like Robinson from Michigan.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

As long as you promise not to spit on me after the game!

I think Duke beats Syracuse next Saturday.

Syracuse could lose tonight at Pitt.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Syracuse could lose tonight at Pitt.

They are an under dog. Pitt is minus 2 across the board.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Syracuse could lose tonight at Pitt.

Pitt will screw it up. The curse of Charles Smith

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Pitt will screw it up. The curse of Charles Smith

Nice call, though to be fair it took a pretty crazy shot.

[Payson Dave]

'Cuse Mens BB....best entertainment in sports right now

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Payson Dave

'Cuse Mens BB....best entertainment in sports right now

I don't know, games in the 50s don't really get the juices flowing for most.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Nice call, though to be fair it took a pretty crazy shot.

I know there isnt a stat for it but Pitt has to lead the country over the last 20 years in losing games they should have won. Differnt players, different coaches, same results.

[dylbert]

My Final Four today

ARIZONA
DUKE
MICHIGAN STATE
IOWA

Gotta love Wildcats v. Blue Devils championship game!

Yes, I doubt that this will hold. Too many games left before Selection Sunday... Oh, someone is going for 3-peat in pick em contest too.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by dylbert

My Final Four today

ARIZONA
DUKE
MICHIGAN STATE
IOWA

Gotta love Wildcats v. Blue Devils championship game!

Yes, I doubt that this will hold. Too many games left before Selection Sunday... Oh, someone is going for 3-peat in pick em contest too.

Fair enough. Iowa would not surprise me at all. They have a great coach.

[dylbert]

Originally Posted by dylbert

My Final Four today

ARIZONA
DUKE loses in first round
MICHIGAN STATE
IOWA loses in play-in game

Gotta love Wildcats v. Blue Devils championship game!

Yes, I doubt that this will hold. Too many games left before Selection Sunday... Oh, someone is going for 3-peat in pick em contest too.

As Jerry Reed sang it, "When you're hot, you're hot, and when you're not, you're not". He sang about crap game which resembles my basketball bracket so far! Plus, Nova 'crapped out' last night. I had them in Final Four.

Well, there is always next year...

[JJP]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Pitt will screw it up. The curse of Charles Smith

This is the equivalent of Stephan Curry banking a long trey and getting it down. I think Syracuse was ahead for 1 second in the second half. But at the pay window, they never ask how.