College Hoops Thread - 2014

[Downing11]

I love Michigan State but for am pulling for UConn today. If Michigan State loses today or against Florida, I win my bracket.

[LetsGoPeay]

I feel like Michigan State is playing terrible and UConn is playing as well as they possibly can but MSU is still very much in the game.

[DRiccio21]

I feel like Michigan State is playing terrible and UConn is playing as well as they possibly can but MSU is still very much in the game.

i don't know when you posted this but i thought UConn has been horrendous on offense.

defensively they've play great, but they are a very good defensive team.

biggest thing is the free throws, they got them in foul trouble on some lucky fouls. if not for the bonus UConn would be in trouble.

[Downing11]

I feel like Michigan State is playing terrible and UConn is playing as well as they possibly can but MSU is still very much in the game.

i don't know when you posted this but i thought UConn has been horrendous on offense.

defensively they've play great, but they are a very good defensive team.

biggest thing is the free throws, they got them in foul trouble on some lucky fouls. if not for the bonus UConn would be in trouble.

Wow, was I wrong about this game. I agree with Dave, UConn's "offense" was all one on one play. I don't think it was a particularly well played game by either team. UConn made more big shots and free throws.

Won my pool with this game, woohooo.

[LetsGoPeay]

Payne was a huge disappointment to me. They didn't need him to be a 6'10" jump shooter but that's what he did. He needed to get his ass on the block and get to work. It's very telling that he didn't shoot any free throws until the game was almost over. Hell, he's their best post player and he shot 10 fucking threes.

[DRiccio21]

Payne was a huge disappointment to me. They didn't need him to be a 6'10" jump shooter but that's what he did. He needed to get his ass on the block and get to work. It's very telling that he didn't shoot any free throws until the game was almost over. Hell, he's their best post player and he shot 10 fucking threes.

he could have got UConn into the penalty so quickly.

our freshman big guy Brimah was hanging all over him anytime he tried to post up.

[jsence2]

I've said all year that Lee should be getting more playing time.

Glad he finally is. He's so athletic. Poythress finally playing like we all knew he could if he simply gave the effort and desire.

This is gonna be a great game. Lucas Oil is absolutely rocking right now, both fanbases making serious noise

[Cnasty]

Congrats Dave.

Way to blow it Weasel!!!

[DRiccio21]

Congrats Dave.

Way to blow it Weasel!!!

thanks.

3 final 4's in the last 5 years. and 5 in the last 15 years with 3 national titles.

pretty sick run and this one has to be one of the most important as the torch is officially handed over to Ollie now. i can't imagine any kid not wanting to play for him. Young, well spoken, well dressed, former NBA guy who Durant says had the biggest impact on his career and he clearly gives a fuck and loves the school. really fortunate to have him cause with this whole alignment thing UConn could have fell off real quick.

who knows... maybe this run helps a big conference realize that UConn belongs in a bigtime conference like the ACC or Big 10. probably not, but i can dream. until then AAC 4 lyfe

[LetsGoPeay]

The Big Ten should rescind their invite to Rutgers and get UCONN instead.

[DRiccio21]

what a fucking (bad) shot that went in.

crazy.

[Cnasty]

That harrison kid has some onions. Man be is a bad ass.

Congrats J. Nice looking final 4

[DRiccio21]

why not burn the last timeout when you catch it at halfcourt?

[DRiccio21]

congrats J.

they certainly came on when they needed to.

pretty shocked. Kentucky vs Wisconsin is really interesting. Wisconsin can be beaten by athleticism and dribble penetration with Kentucky clearly has. But Bo Ryan vs Calipari and the mistake free style that Wisconsin plays is going to put a lot of pressure on Kentucky to play a clean 40 minutes.

thats a fun matchup.

[uf83198]

Wow, what a game. Wouldn't have minded OT at all. Its been a great tourney, IMO, maybe one of the best. So many close games.

So much for the SEC being down this year in basketball.

Jsence, see you next Monday night?

[Cnasty]

I'll never be rooting for a uconn team as hard as I will against Florida.
Shock the world puppies!!!

[shel311]

Congrats J.

Crazy last few minutes.

[jsence2]

I'm more in shock than anything. This team.... What a roller coaster ride this season has been.

I dunno if I can take another game or two like this, I'm gonna die of a heart attack

Aaron Harrison hit the bank-shot three late vs Witchita State. He hit the three from the corner to beat Louisville. And then he hit two big threes late today, including that last one. He is an ice cold killer. And having such a height advantage (6'6") over his defender helped.

What a shot, what a run, and what a ride this has been. It's weird to think we have won ten NCAA tournament games in a row

[jsence2]

Wow, what a game. Wouldn't have minded OT at all. Its been a great tourney, IMO, maybe one of the best. So many close games.

So much for the SEC being down this year in basketball.

Jsence, see you next Monday night?

Lol I hope so. If we are gonna win it all, I want us to beat Florida to do it. Sorry Dave

[DRiccio21]

UF -6.5
UK -2