I'm not going to lie... I might be more upset about Ohio blowing that than Duke blowing theirs. So. Close.
I guess you guys assume that UNC will have their way with Kansas' frontcourt, which is equally formidable. I guess you also think that Kansas' guards won't defend better than Ohio's guards, or that Releford won't be in Barnes' hip pocket all night.
You should be the country's biggest State fans tonight. Kansas is a matchup nightmare for you without Marshall.
I'm not going to lie... I might be more upset about Ohio blowing that than Duke blowing theirs. So. Close.
My only issue with the huge psychological edge that Carolina has on State is the fact that although Stillman played well offensively, he still appeared to be a major liability on the defensive end and that is only going to get exacerbated if he has to deal with 6'5 Zo Brown, who has no problem posting up. Even if you put him on Wood, I doubt White is capable of pulling a Wes Miller (great defensive jobs on JJ).
I want State to win because I like them, but I'm okay either way realizing that my main issue with the remainder of this tournament is preventing Ole Roy from getting #3
C'mon Wheat, you are smarter than that with hoops. Ohio was nowhere near "a good team". Flip the channel over to the Kentucky/Indiana game and notice the huge difference between Indiana and Ohio. It is no comparison. Even Xavier is superior to Ohio. UNC played horrible tonight with over 20 turnovers, and survived because of Zeller, Henson, and Bullock's timely shooting, and because the opponent was inferior and their best player played worse than Barnes.
White played ok against an early November cupcake type team, but had they been playing somebody he would have been a much bigger liability. I was actually surprised at how bad Watts played. I know UNC is beat up and missing its entire backcourt, but they have still advanced to the Elite 8 having not played a ranked team yet. So far, the easy bracket has offset the injuries. If State pulls the upset, UNC will actually be able to advance to the Final Four having not played a ranked team. At this point, I would almost be willing to call Vegas and bet on that happening.
Really, really, really need Kansas to win this game. Big time.
Good lord, Kansas came out sleepwalking and is down 9-1 already. I don't know if I can remember a more frustrating tournament in the last few years...
Yep. I know NCState has been playing well recently, but I just think they'll revert to form and roll over for the Heels if they play them on Sunday. Kansas will not do that, and they are a better matchup against UNC. But somehow I'm betting the Heels get another break and State wins tonight.
state out-hustling ku right now
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I guarantee if UNC has to face an 11 seed to get to the Final Four there will be NO articles focusing on a Final Four "cake walk" ala Duke 2010.
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