2019 Midwest Region Thread (UK #2)

[pfrduke]

Discuss the teams and predict who will win here.

[OldPhiKap]

9F. And take Kentucky with you.

[JNort]

Tried to click Auburn but somehow clicked on Houston.

[devildeac]

Tried to click Auburn but somehow clicked on Houston.

Pfft. I tried to click on all the other 14 teams that weren't at the top of the list. :p:rolleyes:

[gotoguy]

They're in good shape(playing at altitude) and have won alot of games so they know how. And besides i picked the Ramblers to go to the final four last year so why not.

[proelitedota]

UK will be upset in their second round game. UNC despite drawing a "hard" bracket will cakewalk to the FF, where they'll face not UVA.

UNC is playing their best basketball since their 2016 NCAA tournie run.

[duke2x]

UK will be upset in their second round game. UNC despite drawing a "hard" bracket will cakewalk to the FF, where they'll face not UVA.

UNC is playing their best basketball since their 2016 NCAA tournie run.

It pains me to say it, but I feel the same way about their draw. I still think they are behind Duke and UVA at a neutral site with neutral officials in a football dome.

Round 1 - Iona. Duke beat them easily last year.
Round 2 - 2 west coast teams on EDT. WA is overseeded, and UNC has seen the Syracuse zone before. USU doesn't have the talent.
Round 3 - I can see NMSU winning here as well. Altitude can make a difference, but it doesn't matter if you have more talent (CSU-Duke 2003). This KS team is overseeded, and KS frequently loses in KC. Auburn just played 4 games/4 days, which is usually a recipe for an early exit. Duke 2017 and many other schools can vouch for that.
Round 4 - KY should be favored. I'm not sold on Wofford pulling that upset. ISU is the sneaky pick over KY but doesn't have the talent to do it twice in two days. This is the only time I will ever say Go Big Blue!

At least UNC fans will have to watch their team on TV for a change. KC is sold out and a 15 hour drive. ISU, KS, and KY fans travel very well.

[brevity]

Here's hoping the vengeful ghost of Jim Valvano will guide Iona College to a historic victory. From this interview (https://www.triplemcdouble.com/home/2017/5/31/dereck-whittenburg-interview) with Dereck Whittenburg:


After the game, Jim Valvano comes up to us, grabs us by the neck and says “I love you two guys. I’m Jim Valvano, Iona College.” I said, “Who is this crazy guy?” I had never heard of him before in my life. When Coach Valvano got the N.C. State job a year later [after Norman Sloan’s departure], he walked into the press conference and walked to the podium. I took one look at him and turned to one of the assistant coaches and said, “Isn’t that the guy who owns a college? He told me that he owned a college.” The assistant looked at me and said, “No Dereck, he coached at Iona College.” I mistakenly thought he said “I own a college” as opposed to “Iona College.”

I should also point out that while seeds 1-4 in this region did not win their conference tournament, seeds 5-8 all did. I don't know if one can expect carnage, but it would be nice to have.

[jv001]

Trying my hardest to jinx the cheats but man was it hard to pick them. GoDuke!

[DukieInKansas]

Here's hoping the vengeful ghost of Jim Valvano will guide Iona College to a historic victory. From this interview (https://www.triplemcdouble.com/home/2017/5/31/dereck-whittenburg-interview) with Dereck Whittenburg:



I should also point out that while seeds 1-4 in this region did not win their conference tournament, seeds 5-8 all did. I don't know if one can expect carnage, but it would be nice to have.

My thoughts exactly! Work for us, oh wonderful spirit of Jimmy Valvano! We can all donate to the V Foundation if he works his magic.

[DavidBenAkiva]

When I was first going over the brackets last night, my eye was drawn to Auburn in this bracket. There's recency bias, for sure, but what they have done in the last couple of weeks - beating Tennessee twice - combined with their experience, generating steals, and shooting makes me think that they are as good a bet as any to reach the Final Four. And they have a couple of dudes inside that can contend with the athleticism that they'll see from any team. If there is one guard that is most likely to pull a Kemba from this region, it is Jared Harper. The only game the Tigers have lost in the last month was at Kentucky. That game was a blowout, where the Tigers lost 80-53 (haha), but still. Since then, they rattled off some impressive wins, including that 20-point beatdown of the Volunteers yesterday. I might pick them to play against Duke in the National Title game.

[BigZ]

I’m trying to vote but it won’t let me on any of the regions

I have Duke Nevada Auburn and Villanova.

[flyingdutchdevil]

I’m trying to vote but it won’t let me on any of the regions

I have Duke Nevada Auburn and Villanova.

Go big or go home?

Those are some bold, bold choices. I hope you win, because that Final Four is a cakewalk for Duke compared to most other Final Four options.

[pfrduke]

First round schedule/Kenpom odds for the Midwest:

Thursday
[13]Auburn (-6) vs. [49]New Mexico State (1:30, TNT)
[20]Kansas (-8) vs. [79]Northeastern (4:00, TNT)
[7]Kentucky (-16) vs. [145]Abilene Christian (7:10, CBS)
[19]Wofford (-5) vs. [55]Seton Hall (9:40, CBS)

Friday
[34]Utah State (-2) vs. [51]Washington (6:50, TNT)
[15]Houston (-12) vs. [111]Georgia State (7:20, TBS)
[6]North Carolina (-25) vs. [197]Iona (9:20, TNT)
[16]Iowa State (-4) vs. [45]Ohio State (9:50, TBS)

[Reddevil]

My hand would not allow me to hover over unc or ky, so I chose Auburn.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Iona isn't listed, and none of the other teams really spoke to me.

[jhmoss1812]

I think this is a really good bracket for UNC. There are not many slow tempo teams in this bracket. If these teams try to run with UNC, they will lose. There is no Zion or RJ in this bracket either. Kentucky is really the only team I see giving UNC any fits and I would like UNC in a rematch.

[KandG]

I think this is a really good bracket for UNC. There are not many slow tempo teams in this bracket. If these teams try to run with UNC, they will lose. There is no Zion or RJ in this bracket either. Kentucky is really the only team I see giving UNC any fits and I would like UNC in a rematch.

Agreed. Even though many have said "wow, what a stacked region", I think UNC matches up well with virtually every team. Though Duke should be favored in the East and their region isn't as loaded relatively speaking, there are two or three interesting teams that (in theory) represent tough matchups.

UNC doesn't have the same issue in this region with any team apart from Kentucky. It's fun to consider the best version of Auburn or Houston giving the Heels a game, but I'm just not seeing it.

[TruBlu]

I think this is a really good bracket for UNC. There are not many slow tempo teams in this bracket. If these teams try to run with UNC, they will lose. There is no Zion or RJ in this bracket either. Kentucky is really the only team I see giving UNC any fits and I would like UNC in a rematch.

“like” and “unc” should never be used in the same sentence, unless it is in the context of “I would like for unc to go to hell”.

[Kedsy]

I'm torn in my thinking as to which of Kansas or Auburn will beat UNC in the Sweet 16.

[flyingdutchdevil]

I'm torn in my thinking as to which of Kansas or Auburn will beat UNC in the Sweet 16.

Choose Northeastern.

[acciconoclast]

I'm torn in my thinking as to which of Kansas or Auburn will beat UNC in the Sweet 16. Roy Williams seems to have a mental thing when facing Kansas

[FerryFor50]

So not only does Roy get one of the easiest 5 seeds and one of the easiest 4 seeds (Kansas without Azubuike and LeGerald Vick), he now gets the benefit of PJ Washington of Kentucky in a walking boot:

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Report-PJ-Washington-wearing-a-walking-boot-after-an-injury-507365641.html

[BandAlum83]

So not only does Roy get one of the easiest 5 seeds and one of the easiest 4 seeds (Kansas without Azubuike and LeGerald Vick), he now gets the benefit of PJ Washington of Kentucky in a walking boot:

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Report-PJ-Washington-wearing-a-walking-boot-after-an-injury-507365641.html

I will have to rethink my pick of Ky making the final four.

Hmmmm...

[NSDukeFan]

Roy Williams seems to have a mental thing when facing Kansas

I don’t think he gives a $h!t about Kansas.

[CDu]

So not only does Roy get one of the easiest 5 seeds and one of the easiest 4 seeds (Kansas without Azubuike and LeGerald Vick), he now gets the benefit of PJ Washington of Kentucky in a walking boot:

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Report-PJ-Washington-wearing-a-walking-boot-after-an-injury-507365641.html

Auburn is arguably the toughest of the 5 seeds. Agree with you on Kansas though. But I would expect Auburn to beat Kansas.

[ns7]

Auburn is arguably the toughest of the 5 seeds. Agree with you on Kansas though. But I would expect Auburn to beat Kansas.

I think Auburn has a good chance of beating UNC. Auburn shoots a TON of 3s and UNC's weakness is that they don't guard the 3pt line. Auburn's weakness on offense is that they're small and get shots blocked. UNC doesn't block shots on defense.

Auburn also forces a ton of turnovers and blocks on defense. UNC gets a lot of shots blocked and at one point they turned it over a lot.

The one BIG area where UNC has an advantage is offensive rebounding (when UNC has the ball). Auburn is very bad at rebounding on defense.

[UrinalCake]

I will have to rethink my pick of Ky making the final four.

Everything I’ve read says that the boot is “precautionary.” I would take that to mean he’ll be able to play.

[devildeac]

Everything I’ve read says that the boot is “precautionary.” I would take that to mean he’ll be able to play.

I'd agree. There have been plenty of reports/photos of Duke players wearing boots for precautionary reasons and those sightings often generate a lot of angst, rightly or wrongly;). I read about Das UK (non-Brexit related :p) Boot as precautionary, too, and nothing about him being out for any games.

[JetpackJesus]

ESPN has a cute story today about how Abilene Christian's head coach will be coaching with torn pants (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26315655/split-decision-coach-face-uk-torn-pants) because he owns only one suit. They have some funny quotes from him about the situation.


"We've got one suit place in town, that's it. And they couldn't get it done," Golding said. "I guess you've got to alter and do some stuff."

Golding started the season with two suits, but he left one in an airport en route to play Nicholls in February.

"True story," he said.

***

"I haven't got my bonus yet, either," Golding said, explaining why he couldn't buy a new one. "I just found out I don't get that until June 1, I think. I heard somebody was going to start a GoFundMe page; I would appreciate it, any help I can get."

[JetpackJesus]

Everything I’ve read says that the boot is “precautionary.” I would take that to mean he’ll be able to play.

Cal says he expects Washington to play in first round (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26315873/calipari-expects-washington-play-1st-round).


Calipari said Washington sprained his foot against in an SEC semifinal loss against Tennessee and has been in a walking boot since Sunday.

Calipari said X-rays and an MRI were negative, but that Washington was sent to a specialist to make sure he wouldn't do further damage to his foot if he plays. It doesn't sound like they've heard back from that specialist yet, though, but that's not really clear from the article.

[JetpackJesus]

Cal says he expects Washington to play in first round (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26315873/calipari-expects-washington-play-1st-round).

It doesn't sound like they've heard back from that specialist yet, though, but that's not really clear from the article.

Washington out for first game (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26321253/washington-miss-ncaa-opener-kentucky). Possibly longer. Too late for bracket adjustments. Regardless, here's hoping for an early UK exit from the tournament and a speedy recovery to Washington.

[BandAlum83]

Washington out for first game (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26321253/washington-miss-ncaa-opener-kentucky). Possibly longer. Too late for bracket adjustments. Regardless, here's hoping for an early UK exit from the tournament and a speedy recovery to Washington.

Gotta check out the other threads out here, Jetpack. DBR was on this with 90 minutes to spare to update your brackets.

[JetpackJesus]

Gotta check out the other threads out here, Jetpack. DBR was on this with 90 minutes to spare to update your brackets.
Whoops. Looking back now, I see the news broke at 6:33 a.m. where I am (I didn't realize that when I posted) according to the timestamp on the story I saw. I never had a chance to update my bracket because games had started before I finished getting ready for work, and I didn't see the news until I got into the office. Somehow I did not see the thread on the main page despite looking for it.

I'd blame it on not having my coffee yet this morning, but I don't drink coffee. In any event, I'm still hoping for an early UK exit, just like every other year.

[SavDukeGrad]

Auburn in a dog fight!

Looks like they will pull it out though. 1 point lead with 6 sec left.

Edit: Not so fast. Just fouled a 3 point shooter with 1.1 sec left.

[BandAlum83]

Auburn in a dog fight!

Looks like they will pull it out though. 1 point lead with 6 sec left.

Not so fast. Just fouled a 3 point shooter with 1.1 sec left.

OMG - OMG - OMG!

He passed up the open layup for the tie in order to pass to the 3-point shooter who gets fouled!

Why did he pass up the tie at the buzzer?????

ETA : he misses first and 3rd FT, and now NM State gets the ball out-of-bounds as the rebound goes off of Auburn.

Both these teams made such terrible mistakes down the stretch. Passing up a game tying layup? Fouling a 3 point shooter at the buzzer?

[gocanes0506]

If NMSU doesn’t make a basket here, we will question that pass for eternity.

[BandAlum83]

What a finish to that game. Auburn with the complete defensive breakdown on the in-bound pass, and the NM State shooter airballs it.

[gocanes0506]

You play for OT.

[SavDukeGrad]

If NMSU doesn’t make a basket here, we will question that pass for eternity.

Totally agree. Unbelievable he passed up that layup to tie. Auburn is very lucky, especially after fouling the 3 point shooter.

[rsvman]

I didn't see it, since I am at work, but my adult son texted me that it was insane. He was also incredulous about the guy passing up the sure two.

[gocanes0506]

Totally agree. Unbelievable he passed up that layup to tie. Auburn is very lucky, especially after fouling the 3 point shooter.

To add to the lack of understanding, NMSU had all the momentum and Auburn’s best PG fouled out. Take overtime. It just doesn’t make sense.

[BandAlum83]

To add to the lack of understanding, NMSU had all the momentum and Auburn’s best PG fouled out. Take overtime. It just doesn’t make sense.

Remember a game when Larry Johnson passed up a shot at the end of a game that ended up in a loss for UNLV?

[CDu]

Man, that was dumb play after dumb play down the stretch. Thankfully Auburn was able to hang on.

[wsb3]

Man, that was dumb play after dumb play down the stretch. Thankfully Auburn was able to hang on.

I could not believe the decisions both teams made down the stretch.

[gocanes0506]

Remember a game when Larry Johnson passed up a shot at the end of a game that ended up in a loss for UNLV?

Pepperidge Farms remembers

[CDu]

Kentucky cruising early. They have a lot of talent and depth inside, so hopefully they can survive until Washington returns.

[Phredd3]

Kentucky cruising early. They have a lot of talent and depth inside, so hopefully they can survive until Washington returns.

Bite your tongue, sir.

[brevity]

Halftime: Kentucky 39, Abilene Christian 13. (Tripled!)

The Abilene Christian coach may need to change his shorts as well as his pants (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2019-ncaa-tournament-abilene-christian-coach-to-face-kentucky-with-ripped-suit-pants/) during the break.

[CDu]

Bite your tongue, sir.

Do you want UNC to have an easier path? UK is the lesser of two evils.

[Phredd3]

Do you want UNC to have an easier path? UK is the lesser of two evils.

Good lord, no. I want them to lose much sooner than that. Both of them.

[summerwind03]

Here's an article from a local paper, referencing a letter Wojo wrote to a young basketball player with a broken arm.

http://severnaparkvoice.com/stories/a-little-letter-goes-a-long-way-for-one-green-hornets-player,27617

[CDu]

Good lord, no. I want them to lose much sooner than that. Both of them.

Well, of course. But until UNC loses, I will be cheering for UK to stay in their path.

[Phredd3]

Well, of course. But until UNC loses, I will be cheering for UK to stay in their path.

Maybe it's a character flaw, but the only time I can ever cheer for UK is if they are playing directly against that team down the road which wears light blue. Even then, I find it somewhat abhorrent that one of them actually has to win. I prefer not to be presented with that Hobson's choice.

[-jk]

Maybe it's a character flaw, but the only time I can ever cheer for UK is if they are playing directly against that team down the road which wears light blue. Even then, I find it somewhat abhorrent that one of them actually has to win. I prefer not to be presented with that Hobson's choice.

That’s what meteorites are for!

-jk

[gray]

Rach gu ifrinn, Carolina! 9F. Go, Iona!

[brevity]

This slipped under the radar this evening with the NDSU-Duke game on at the same time, but Georgia State senior (and Jordan Goldwire's cousin) Devin Mitchell (http://www.georgiastatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12700&ATCLID=210385888) ended his college career with 12 points off the bench in the 84-55 loss to Houston (http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401123413).

[duke96]

Do you want UNC to have an easier path? UK is the lesser of two evils.

Whom would you rather play?

[gocanes0506]

C’mon Iona, I need you to win the 2nd half as well.

[-jk]

C’mon Iona, I need you to win the 2nd half as well.

I’d be happy with them playing even...

-jk

[JetpackJesus]

I’d be happy with them playing even...

-jk

Or even losing the 2nd half by 4.

9F!!!

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Oh please oh please oh please...

[devildeac]

Anybody but these cheating bastards. Anybody.

[InSpades]

Why is Iona not an option in the poll? :).

[fan345678]

I’d be happy with them playing even...

-jk

Gocanes0506 has Iona -5.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

I would love to have to own an Iona t-shirt to wear all spring and summer long.

[weezie]

Oh please, please, please. Can't decide how much attention to give the holes. They'll just make me deeply annoyed and it's getting late...

See????? Uuuuugh.

[jacone21]

Oh please, please, please. Can't decide how much attention to give the holes. They'll just make me deeply annoyed and it's getting late...

See????? Uuuuugh.


My thoughts exactly.

9218

[dukelifer]

I would love to have to own an Iona t-shirt to wear all spring and summer long.

Not gonna happen. Roy can yell too.

[subzero02]

It's over...

[weezie]

Hey, look...Roger Ayers was sent to Tulsa.

[richardjackson199]

I know if UK loses it helps the cheats.

But I don't care. Go Wofford! Seeing SoCon guys named Fletcher Magee and Storm Murphy light it up and seeing Calipari lose it would be too priceless to pass up. Go Terriers!

And then Go Huskies! It's a go doggy weekend

[slower]

I'm just psyched to watch Eagle/Spanarkel do this game - they're the best.

[brevity]

I know if UK loses it helps the cheats.

But I don't care. Go Wofford! Seeing SoCon guys named Fletcher Magee and Storm Murphy light it up and seeing Calipari lose it would be too priceless to pass up. Go Terriers!

And then Go Huskies! It's a go doggy weekend

Many people know that George Mason was an 11 seed that made the 2006 Final Four. Not as many people remember that they beat 6-seed Michigan State, 3-seed North Carolina, 7-seed Wichita State, and 1-seed Connecticut to get there. Imagine someone saying "I like George Mason, but I should root for Michigan State so they can beat North Carolina" or "I like George Mason, but I should root for Wichita State so they can beat Connecticut".

So you have the right attitude. I already have the pleasure of knowing that Carolina and Kentucky cannot both make the Final Four. Now I want to root so that neither gets that far.

[AGDukesky]

This game turned stupid

[AGDukesky]

Without Washington, Wofford is a better team than UK

[duke96]

Wolford aiming to be my favorite team not named Duke. Embarrassed UNC now working on KY

[KandG]

I know if UK loses it helps the cheats.

But I don't care. Go Wofford! Seeing SoCon guys named Fletcher Magee and Storm Murphy light it up and seeing Calipari lose it would be too priceless to pass up. Go Terriers!

And then Go Huskies! It's a go doggy weekend

I am definitely conflicted in this game. Love every good thing Wofford is doing to make Kentucky and Cal uncomfortable. But then I imagine UNC with a clear path to the Final Four and I start to throw up.

Like the Maryland-LSU game earlier (a very entertaining game), I'm definitely suffering some cognitive dissonance.

[Dukehky]

Without Washington, Wofford is a better team than UK

That's the thing. That UNC got a team without their best player as a two-seed...

I have gone on several rants over the course of the past few weeks about how they are the luckiest program in the history of sports. Doing so again here would be needlessly duplicative.

But, screw them.

[AGDukesky]

That's the thing. That UNC got a team without their best player as a two-seed...

I have gone on several rants over the course of the past few weeks about how they are the luckiest program in the history of sports. Doing so again here would be needlessly duplicative.

But, screw them.

Agreed. That luck got it a 1-seed when the actual season results without ridiculous luck should have merited a 2-seed at best...

[robed deity]

Calipari interviews are so obnoxious.

[richardjackson199]

Calipari interviews are so obnoxious.

He's almost as fun as Roy when he's stressed about losing.

This game of basketball is really hard when you don't pass. But it works in high school. Condescending to sideline reporter doing her job and throw your players under the bus all at the same time. Well done.

[richardjackson199]

If UK finds a way to lose this game it's going to be really fun to listen to Cal I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this. about the officiating in the press conference.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Wofford is a tough out. Jackson is a beast inside, and those shooters can get you back into almost any game.

Saw them live a few weeks ago in the Southern Conference championship. They are the real deal.

[AGDukesky]

Herro has such a low basketball IQ. Sure he can get hot and hit some bad shots, but I feel like he is going be a big reason why UK eventually loses.

[richardjackson199]

Herro has such a low basketball IQ. Sure he can get hot and hit some bad shots, but I feel like he is going be a big reason why UK eventually loses.

Too much Hero ball?

[Dukehk]

So the all time leader in 3 pointers made, has somehow missed ALL his 3 point attempts today in what is possibly his last college game?

[Wander]

So the all time leader in 3 pointers made, has somehow missed ALL his 3 point attempts today in what is possibly his last college game?

They're trying too hard for him to force 3s, and Kentucky is recognizing that and defending it well. That's the whole difference in the game IMO.

[MChambers]

Phantom foul called on Wofford pretty well seals it for Kentucky. Some blown calls in the last few minutes.

[Dukehk]

They're trying too hard for him to force 3s, and Kentucky is recognizing that and defending it well. That's the whole difference in the game IMO.

They defended him well I agree. Made him take a few steps back to take his 3s.

Amazing he has missed all of them though. 0-12 or 0-13 I think! We're talking about the all time leader in 3's made here...big time disappointment especially considering how close this game was.

Not that I mind. If ky can get pj washington back healthy by the time they play the holes, then I think they have a good chance of knocking them out. Which suits me just fine! Having said that, they potentially have an impressive houston team to deal with in the sweet 16 though..Not sure if they can do it without their full team.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

They're trying too hard for him to force 3s, and Kentucky is recognizing that and defending it well. That's the whole difference in the game IMO.

No, go watch his highlights - that weird falling sideways or fading away is actually his preferred shot. It's bizarre, but it works. Except today.

Some days it just doesn't fall guess. If he shoots twenty percent, they probably win today.

[gotoguy]

Lots of phantom calls on Ky shooters

[dukelifer]

They defended him well I agree. Made him take a few steps back to take his 3s.

Amazing he has missed all of them though. 0-12 or 0-13 I think! We're talking about the all time leader in 3's made here...big time disappointment especially considering how close this game was.

Not that I mind. If ky can get pj washington back healthy by the time they play the holes, then I think they have a good chance of knocking them out. Which suits me just fine!

Just goes to show you. In one game- the best shooter can have a 0-fer. As for Washington- I would not count on him being back- he heard a pop and the foot immediately swelled. A pop is usually not good.

[KandG]

They're trying too hard for him to force 3s, and Kentucky is recognizing that and defending it well. That's the whole difference in the game IMO.

Agreed. Wofford has some good to great shooters, but their screeners never seem to slip the screens to give Magee a quick option to make a pass for an easy assist. Wofford's bigs only seem to want to post up, so we just saw Magee flying around screens throwing up medium to low percentage looks.

I get that Wofford got this far playing this way and that Magee has been made many of those shots, but seeing Kentucky lock and trail Magee out of this game was frustrating. That said, sometimes shots just don't drop...even when Magee got a couple of open looks from 3, he missed.

[Wander]

No, go watch his highlights - that weird falling sideways or fading away is actually his preferred shot. It's bizarre, but it works. Except today.

Some days it just doesn't fall guess. If he shoots twenty percent, they probably win today.

Do you think it's a coincidence that the only two games all year that he didn't hit a 3 were against Kansas and Kentucky? I think they needed to adjust their tactics a little bit going up against more talented and taller defenders than he's used to facing.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Do you think it's a coincidence that the only two games all year that he didn't hit a 3 were against Kansas and Kentucky? I think they needed to adjust their tactics a little bit going up against more talented and taller defenders than he's used to facing.

Oh, I definitely give credit to Kentucky's defense. I'm just saying, those shots falling sideways are shots he has hit all season, not evidence that he is taking bad shots.

I'm disappointed. I thought Wofford had a decent shot at beating Kentucky. I also thought they would have to hit above their average to have a chance. I was wrong there.

[ncexnyc]

To bad for Wofford they got Fibber Magee instead of Fletcher today.

[Phredd3]

To bad for Wofford they got Fibber Magee instead of Fletcher today.

Should have opened the closet door.

[sagegrouse]

Do you think it's a coincidence that the only two games all year that he didn't hit a 3 were against Kansas and Kentucky? I think they needed to adjust their tactics a little bit going up against more talented and taller defenders than he's used to facing.

Frankly, Wofford had a chance to win the game. That foul on Travis Reid at the end was totally bogus -- and I expect the NCAA will ding the official who called it. Wofford should have had the ball down only two points with about one minute to go.

[Indoor66]

To bad for Wofford they got Fibber Magee instead of Fletcher today.

Could have used Molly instead

[MChambers]

Frankly, Wofford had a chance to win the game. That foul on Travis Reid at the end was totally bogus -- and I expect the NCAA will ding the official who called it. Wofford should have had the ball down only two points with about one minute to go.

Only about 20 seconds. But the refs also blew an out of bounds called with about 2 minutes to go and swallowed the whistle on an offensive foul by UK with about 90 seconds left.

Wofford couldn’t score, though, so maybe Kentucky would have won anyway.

Jim Spanarkel suggested politely that all three calls were wrong.

[AGDukesky]

Auburn with a little better start than last game

[UrinalCake]

Auburn looks darn impressive. There aren’t many teams who can run with the CHeats, but they look like they could do it. 34 points scored in the first 11 minutes. Guards are penetrating at will, and they’re bombing away from three.

[Rich]

A breath of fresh air listening to Charles Barkley honestly root for Auburn and refer to the team as “we.” I wish some of our media guys (I’m talking to you ESPN) would do the same. Grant Hill is the closest, but still seems sheepish expressing his affinity for Duke.

[robed deity]

Save some for next week, fellas.

[richardjackson199]

A breath of fresh air listening to Charles Barkley honestly root for Auburn and refer to the team as “we.” I wish some of our media guys (I’m talking to you ESPN) would do the same. Grant Hill is the closest, but still seems sheepish expressing his affinity for Duke.

This is a great point. Kenny Smith has never made any attempt to be impartial regarding his affinity for the cheats. Hubert Davis never did when he worked for ESPN.

JWill, J Bilas, etc. try hard to be very impartial so that fans of all bases take their opinions seriously. But it can be tough when they overdo it.

[tbyers11]

A breath of fresh air listening to Charles Barkley honestly root for Auburn and refer to the team as “we.” I wish some of our media guys (I’m talking to you ESPN) would do the same. Grant Hill is the closest, but still seems sheepish expressing his affinity for Duke.

Chuck just suggested that he and Kenny wear Auburn and UNC uniforms next week when they play each other.

[uh_no]

This is a great point. Kenny Smith has never made any attempt to be impartial regarding his affinity for the cheats. Hubert Davis never did when he worked for ESPN.

JWill, J Bilas, etc. try hard to be very impartial so that fans of all bases take their opinions seriously. But it can be tough when they overdo it.

and in bilas' case, the arrogance.

[duke2x]

A breath of fresh air listening to Charles Barkley honestly root for Auburn and refer to the team as “we.” I wish some of our media guys (I’m talking to you ESPN) would do the same. Grant Hill is the closest, but still seems sheepish expressing his affinity for Duke.

There's a happy medium (or happy median point) here. Barkley can get away with it because Auburn is not a basketball school. (He also gets sporks for his celebration after the Villanova shot in 2016.)
I won't forget Kenny Smith's short-lived tenure calling a UNC game for TV. "We win! We win!"

[duke2x]

Save some for next week, fellas.

We've seen this script before with teams that play UNC. Also remember that everybody has been returning the favor this year with Kansas.

[Tjenkins]

A breath of fresh air listening to Charles Barkley honestly root for Auburn and refer to the team as “we.” I wish some of our media guys (I’m talking to you ESPN) would do the same. Grant Hill is the closest, but still seems sheepish expressing his affinity for Duke.

The H3ll with that. There's still this idea that this fanbase should feel "guilty" over the '92 East Regional Final. That impacts former Duke players-turned analysts, which is silly and unfair. I don't feel the least bit sheepish over my Duke fandom. It's ridiculous that Hill or anyone else feels like they have to hide their allegiance to the point of being overly critical.

[KandG]

There's a happy medium (or happy median point) here. Barkley can get away with it because Auburn is not a basketball school. (He also gets sporks for his celebration after the Villanova shot in 2016.)
I won't forget Kenny Smith's short-lived tenure calling a UNC game for TV. "We win! We win!"

Yeah, I'm not exactly pining for analysts to start going on set with balloons and singing their school fight song when March Madness rolls around. It's funny with Charles because he only does college ball for a few weeks, he doesn't take himself too seriously, and Auburn isn't a perennial power.

I like the way many of the soccer pundits in Europe do it, where there's a recognition of what teams they played for and who they're loyal to, and there's some light banter between pundits, but it doesn't devolve to the level of "we" or "us". And the pundits still attempt to be objective in their game analysis (of every team) and avoid cheerleading.

Though Kenny attempts to be objective, he gets in a few too many digs at Duke (though he's improved marginally over the years). I think it's a thin line between playful banter and outright jabbing at rival teams, which gets to be too much noise that gets in the way of analysis.

I get that some posters here don't like the Duke guys bending over backward to be objective, but I think that's the price of representing the most popular program in college basketball.

[duke2x]

I get that some posters here don't like the Duke guys bending over backward to be objective, but I think that's the price of representing the most popular program in college basketball.

We're the most polarizing program in college basketball. Vitale, for all of his flaws, gets this one right when he classifies us with the Yankees or Notre Dame football.

[AZLA]

The H3ll with that. There's still this idea that this fanbase should feel "guilty" over the '92 East Regional Final. That impacts former Duke players-turned analysts, which is silly and unfair. I don't feel the least bit sheepish over my Duke fandom. It's ridiculous that Hill or anyone else feels like they have to hide their allegiance to the point of being overly critical.

Well also truthfully ever other analyst or commentator is from Duke... they got to keep it objective

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

The H3ll with that. There's still this idea that this fanbase should feel "guilty" over the '92 East Regional Final. That impacts former Duke players-turned analysts, which is silly and unfair. I don't feel the least bit sheepish over my Duke fandom. It's ridiculous that Hill or anyone else feels like they have to hide their allegiance to the point of being overly critical.

I am unsure why anyone of any ilk should feel guilty over 1992, especially Duke fans or players turned analysts. Can you please elaborate?

One of my fondest and proudest fan moments was that game.

[whereinthehellami]

Well also truthfully ever other analyst or commentator is from Duke... they got to keep it objective

But are they keeping it objective? I pretty much dread seeing a Duke guy because they are going to show that they "impartial" regarding Duke.

[happydays1949]

Kentucky played Wofford. Winthrop did not make the tournament.

[dukelion]

As much as I love KenPom I find myself drawn more to the Sagarin ratings lately, especially his "recent" metric which as the title implies considers the results of recent play more so than past results.

With that said and after watching last night.....nobody wants anything to do with Auburn. They are #1 in the "recent" metric and are just playing fantastic right now. Now UNC is #2 in that metric so that potential sweet 16 game could be a final four type of match-up.

We are #3 in case anybody is wondering.

[Saratoga2]

As much as I love KenPom I find myself drawn more to the Sagarin ratings lately, especially his "recent" metric which as the title implies considers the results of recent play more so than past results.

With that said and after watching last night....nobody wants anything to do with Auburn. They are #1 in the "recent" metric and are just playing fantastic right now. Now UNC is #2 in that metric so that potential sweet 16 game could be a final four type of match-up.

We are #3 in case anybody is wondering.

In my bracket, I had Auburn beating UNC and eventually facing us in the finals. Hope that happens as UNC would go down in the round of 8.

[MChambers]

As much as I love KenPom I find myself drawn more to the Sagarin ratings lately, especially his "recent" metric which as the title implies considers the results of recent play more so than past results.

With that said and after watching last night....nobody wants anything to do with Auburn. They are #1 in the "recent" metric and are just playing fantastic right now. Now UNC is #2 in that metric so that potential sweet 16 game could be a final four type of match-up.

We are #3 in case anybody is wondering.

In T-Rank, you can run the ratings for any time frame you want. Unfortunately, I keep trying to find a time frame where Duke is #1, but haven't found it yet.

[CDu]

In my bracket, I had Auburn beating UNC and eventually facing us in the finals. Hope that happens as UNC would go down in the round of 8.

That would be the Sweet 16. I have that same upset in my bracket!

[wavedukefan70s]

Auburn seems to be playing good ball

[CDu]

As much as I love KenPom I find myself drawn more to the Sagarin ratings lately, especially his "recent" metric which as the title implies considers the results of recent play more so than past results.

With that said and after watching last night....nobody wants anything to do with Auburn. They are #1 in the "recent" metric and are just playing fantastic right now. Now UNC is #2 in that metric so that potential sweet 16 game could be a final four type of match-up.

We are #3 in case anybody is wondering.

Ironically, they played like crap and probably should have been eliminated in their tourney opener. Thankfully they won, because they could well give UNC fits next weekend.

[MChambers]

Ironically, they played like crap and probably should have been eliminated in their tourney opener. Thankfully they won, because they could well give UNC fits next weekend.

Or they could play Washington, after Washington knocks off UNC today. That's my vision for this regional.

[Acymetric]

In my bracket, I had Auburn beating UNC and eventually facing us in the finals. Hope that happens as UNC would go down in the round of 8.

I thought I was the only one with Auburn in the finals!

[dukelion]

Ironically, they played like crap and probably should have been eliminated in their tourney opener. Thankfully they won, because they could well give UNC fits next weekend.

True, although they did comfortably control the game until their slip ups at the end almost sent them packing.

Glad they are still around though:o

[wsb3]

Or they could play Washington, after Washington knocks off UNC today. That's my vision for this regional.

I love your vision. It is a great feeling whenever UNC is home and we are still advancing in March.

[UrinalCake]

We handled Auburn fairly easily back in November and I think that has skewed our perception of how good they are. They are definitely a final four contender and I would love for them to knock out both the CHeats and Kentucky. CHeats offense will put more pressure on them than Kansas’s, which really only had two guys who can score. But if Auburn is hitting threes like this and their multiple guards are all breaking down the defense, they’re going to be hard to outscore.

[kmspeaks]

In my bracket, I had Auburn beating UNC and eventually facing us in the finals. Hope that happens as UNC would go down in the round of 8.

I almost picked it, but ultimately decided that I wanted it to happen too badly. When bragging rights with my high school students are on the line I have to go with what I think will happen over what I desperately with all my heart want to happen. :p

[Acymetric]

Carolina playing extra sloppy, Washington taking lots of bad shots.

[richardjackson199]

tough to beat the cheats with a zone. They shoot too well from outside

[UrinalCake]

CHeats look like they're in control, but this also feels like one of those "they should have been up by more at the half, maybe it will come back to haunt them when they go cold in the second" kind of games. Washington is having some success scoring inside, they need to take advantage of the CHeats' weak interior defense.

[robed deity]

CHeats look like they're in control, but this also feels like one of those "they should have been up by more at the half, maybe it will come back to haunt them when they go cold in the second" kind of games. Washington is having some success scoring inside, they need to take advantage of the CHeats' weak interior defense.

If Washington had just a little more offensive firepower, it could get interesting. But, I don't see it.

[MrPoon]

I’m at the game. My daughter asked why UNC fans stand after every score. I explained it’s becasue they can’t count and it helps them keep track of who is winning.

God I’d love washington to hit some buckets. 23% from 3 isn’t going to do it.

[dukelifer]

CHeats look like they're in control, but this also feels like one of those "they should have been up by more at the half, maybe it will come back to haunt them when they go cold in the second" kind of games. Washington is having some success scoring inside, they need to take advantage of the CHeats' weak interior defense.

I don’t see them losing this one. Auburn could be a challenge but a hobbled KY will likely not do it should they advance. Thus UNC is likely in the FF.

[richardjackson199]

I don’t see them losing this one. Auburn could be a challenge but a hobbled KY will likely not do it should they advance. Thus UNC is likely in the FF.

I smell a pie bet from Troublemaker

[dukelifer]

I smell a pie bet from Troublemaker

Happy to lose to him again on this - but I suspect he expects this as well. If Nasir Little has a Winslow run- they will be very hard to stop.

[robed deity]

Happy to lose to him again on this - but I suspect he expects this as well. If Nasir Little has a Winslow run- they will be very hard to stop.

Perhaps, but Washington never had a chance. A poor defensive rebounding zone team? Not a recipe to beat UNC. Hopefully Auburn can be a stiffer test.

[AGDukesky]

Go Coogs! Love to see a couple more wins...

[DavidBenAkiva]

I was just taking a look at UNC's stats and comparing them to Auburn when I noticed something that was, frankly, shocking to see. Here's a list of season 3P% of some key players for UNC and Duke for comparison:

Cameron Johnson, 94-203 (46.3%)
Coby White, 82-226 (36.3%)
Cam Reddish, 87-261 (33.3%)
Zion Williamson, 21-63 (33.3)
R.J. Barrett, 70-224 (31.3%)
Luke Maye, 35-121 (28.9%)
Kenny Williams, 41-143 (28.7%)
Nassir Little, 14-50 (28.0%)
Tre Jones, 22-95 (23.2%)

[robed deity]

I was just taking a look at UNC's stats and comparing them to Auburn when I noticed something that was, frankly, shocking to see. Here's a list of season 3P% of some key players for UNC and Duke for comparison:

Cameron Johnson, 94-203 (46.3%)
Coby White, 82-226 (36.3%)
Cam Reddish, 87-261 (33.3%)
Zion Williamson, 21-63 (33.3)
R.J. Barrett, 70-224 (31.3%)
Luke Maye, 35-121 (28.9%)
Kenny Williams, 41-143 (28.7%)
Nassir Little, 14-50 (28.0%)
Tre Jones, 22-95 (23.2%)

I knew about Williams' struggles but would not have guessed Maye was that low.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Are we pretending this game isn't happening and UNC isn't down at the half?

Asking for a friend.

[CDu]

Are we pretending this game isn't happening and UNC isn't down at the half?

Asking for a friend.

Let your friend know we don’t talk about these things until postgame.

[ns7]

Let your friend know we don’t talk about these things until postgame.

Yes, still a long way to go.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I just expected some game discussion.

Seems like Auburn has played almost perfect in the first half. Their tenacity to get rebounds is impressive. I will be more impressed if they can repeat that in the second half.

[ns7]

I just expected some game discussion.

Seems like Auburn has played almost perfect in the first half. Their tenacity to get rebounds is impressive. I will be more impressed if they can repeat that in the second half.

They could have shot 3s much better. Other than that they were good.

[JNort]

I just expected some game discussion.

Seems like Auburn has played almost perfect in the first half. Their tenacity to get rebounds is impressive. I will be more impressed if they can repeat that in the second half.
Check the "DBR Chat is open" link.

[Steven43]

Very much enjoying the Auburn v Heels game. Let’s hope Auburn continues hitting shots. Heels’ defense lacking.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Very much enjoying the Auburn v Heels game. Let’s hope Auburn continues hitting shots. Heels’ defense lacking.

They started off running like crazy. Both teams were on a torrid pace. Heels look tired. Wonder if they really are sick?

Either way... Enjoying it.

[AtlBluRew]

I’m enjoying watching a UNCheat game without the Bilas drooling.

[TruBlu]

Little has had 2 dunks blocked in the last couple minutes. Must be the flu. Roy should be ashamed for playing someone so sick.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Jesus, Auburn...

[rsvman]

Fun game, but too much time left.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Grotesque injury. Ugh.

[wavedukefan70s]

Roy is the devil.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

UNC was classy there. Props where due.

[uh_no]

wishing the injured auburn guy well as he was leaving the floor. classy.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Obviously the injury is terrible. But this could swing either way.

[rsvman]

Typical UNC luck, though? Best player on the floor, now out for the rest of the game.

Devil keeping up his side of the bargain....

[Bluedog]

Come on guys. Don't say nice things about UNC in tense times like this. Go AUBURN!!!

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Come on guys. Don't say nice things about UNC in tense times like this. Go AUBURN!!!

Sorry. Disagree. Injury and class trumps rivalry. At least for a few minutes.

[TruBlu]

So far, the sportsmanship by the heels has been impressive during the game. Helping opposing players up and cheering for the injured Auburn player. They also didn’t use the injury as a free timeout, as they were all looking on with concern.

[Bluedog]

Sorry. Disagree. Injury and class trumps rivalry. At least for a few minutes.

I mean I agree with you but I'd prefer to talk about that later....after they have lost hopefully. ;)

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I mean I agree with you but I'd prefer to talk about that later...after they have lost hopefully. ;)

More than fair.

[Jay29]

Auburn!!

[CDu]

Heels looking good.

[kako]

War eagle!!!!!

9f!!!!

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Wow.

[trinity92]

Williams crying already?? I like it

[Wander]

LMAO at Roy benching UNC's best player

[cakerace]

Looks like we will end this year with a losing record vs. uNC...

[WHOneedsSOX]

Some funky rotation by Roy down the see stretch. Probably wouldn't have mattered anyways but why did he take White out down 11 with 4 left?

[Beagleboy]

At least Roy kept his timeouts.

[subzero02]

LMAO at Roy benching UNC's best player

I don't understand that but he really did.

Nothing could be finer than waving goodbye to carolina... see ya.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

I thought Platex was going to lead a rally

[WHOneedsSOX]

Why do they chant SEC? Why not chant their schools name?

[Wildling]

I didn't see this coming! I can't wipe the smile off my face. :cool:

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Turn out the lights, Roy

[wsb3]

Whew.My bracket is busted. I could not be happier.

[TKG]

That’s a shame.

[peteandpete]

Tee Hee!!!

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Why do they chant SEC? Why not chant their schools name?

Seriously... Weird.

[subzero02]

I guess Kentucky fans were pulling hard for Auburn. I just heard a pretty emphatic SEC chant...

[Bluedog]

Seriously... Weird.

Yeah it was UK fans in the house chanting it. Makes sense.

[moonpie23]

heels looked good...

[BigZ]

Seriously... Weird.

I think it was Kentucky fans joining in

[uh_no]

heels looked good...

yeah, I hear coby white has the best hair in the country.

[Kjeffrey]

I won't ever get to hear Jay Bilas go on and on about Luke Maye again. What a shame.

[WHOneedsSOX]

Yeah it was UK fans in the house chanting it. Makes sense.

Maybe. But they do that in football all the time too. I watch a lot of SEC football and they're always chanting SEC.

[trinity92]

We will never see Luke Maye’s face on TV again. This is a positive development for mankind.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Maybe. But they do that in football all the time too. I watch a lot of SEC football and they're always chanting SEC.

The ACC used to do the chant.......now it's the SEC. Too much hate in the ACC.....

[mattyoung18]

The ceiling is the floor for the cheats.

[dukelifer]

We will never see Luke Maye’s face on TV again. This is a positive development for mankind.

Maybe not- Kid could be a shooter in the pros. I would not be surprised.

[GGLC]

Here's hoping that's the last we see of White and Little.

Absolutely glorious.

[left_hook_lacey]

Well that sucked. That was supposed to be the best game of the tournament so far. Too bad the UNC players were sick, could've been an epic game. Oh well. A UNC loss is a good day, regardless of the circumstances. Although, I gotta say the SEC chants bothered me. Makes me think they have an inferiority complex, with good reason. 🤩

[uh_no]

The ACC used to do the chant....now it's the SEC. Too much hate in the ACC....

it's fair. the ACC was trumped up (ESPECIALLY here) as this top notch conference....and so far, the SEC has performed exceptionally in the tournament, and the ACC somewhat less so. of course that can change over the next 2 days.

[trinity92]

Maybe not- Kid could be a shooter in the pros. I would not be surprised.

Pie bet? I’d pick China before NBA

[dukelifer]

Here's hoping that's the last we see of White and Little.

Absolutely glorious.
That is more likely

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I should be overjoyed, but this result makes me more nervous...

[dukelifer]

Pie bet? I’d pick China before NBA

Probably the G league first.

[DarkstarWahoo]

I miss anything interesting tonight?

[uh_no]

I should be overjoyed, but this result makes me more nervous...

yeah...people gloating publicly right now are insane. that's asking for a come-uppance in 2 hours time.

[duke4ever19]

Probably the G league first.

If Maye ends up in the G-League I for sure won't ever see him again, unless awhom accidentally uploads Maye highligts.

[dukelifer]

I should be overjoyed, but this result makes me more nervous...

It should but this a known opponent- so anything can happen.

[slower]

Well that sucked. That was supposed to be the best game of the tournament so far. Too bad the UNC players were sick, could've been an epic game. Oh well. A UNC loss is a good day, regardless of the circumstances. Although, I gotta say the SEC chants bothered me. Makes me think they have an inferiority complex, with good reason. 🤩
Didn't watch it. Who was "sick"? Aside from Little's life-threatening flu?

GTHC

[PackMan97]

yeah...people gloating publicly right now are insane. that's asking for a come-uppance in 2 hours time.

comeuppance[kuhm-uhp-uh ns] noun Informal.
deserved reward or just deserts, usually unpleasant:
He finally got his comeuppance for his misbehavior.

Now, what has Duke done to deserve losing to VT? One could argue that Carolina has a bit more comeuppance on the way, such as having to watch Duke advance to the elite eight. Those cheaters deserve all the unpleasant deserts as can be served to them.

[DarkstarWahoo]

Didn't watch it. Who was "sick"? Aside from Little's life-threatening flu?

GTHC

Johnson was also running a temperature. Probably should have stayed home from school just to be safe.

[PackMan97]

Johnson was also running a temperature. Probably should have stayed home from school just to be safe.

Carolina Fever, it's spreading!

[uh_no]

comeuppance[kuhm-uhp-uh ns] noun Informal.
deserved reward or just deserts, usually unpleasant:
He finally got his comeuppance for his misbehavior.


just wanted to add a dash of punctuation to such a bland word :P

[trinity92]

Probably the G league first.

Yeah G League doesn’t count as TV

[dukelifer]

Yeah G League doesn’t count as TV
I don't think he starts his career in China

[Dukehk]

So ky probably through to the final four if they beat houston.

Without okeke, auburn probably dont have enough to take them down.

[Duke79UNLV77]

Davis for Houston just made a Kyrie shot

[devildeac]

cheats looked good, no, they looked great.

[SlapTheFloor]

Where are the UNC fans to tell us how great a coach Roy Williams is?

[uh_no]

Where are the UNC fans to tell us how great a coach Roy Williams is?

only a genius could put the best hair in america on the bench so we can get some clearer shots of it without it moving all over the court.

[DukieInKansas]

They are predicting some snow overnight - I'm blaming unc.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Roy did in fact call a timeout.

[DukieInKansas]

My sister, a KU fan, noted that Auburn beat unc like they beat KU - but KU never gave up and unc did.

[devilsince1977]

It is so unfair the the Cheats got stuck with Kentucky in their region,


NEVER MIND.

[devildeac]

I guess ol roy is not in Kansas any more...

[CDu]

My sister, a KU fan, noted that Auburn beat unc like they beat KU - but KU never gave up and unc did.

That is a weird comment considering Auburn beat KU by way more than they beat UNC.

Still, was fun to watch!

[dudog84]

I won't ever get to hear Jay Bilas go on and on about Luke Maye again. What a shame.

So you don't plan to watch espn coverage of the draft, where Jay will opine that Luke should be a lottery pick?

[PackMan97]

Roy did in fact call a timeout.

Calling a timeout so you can pull your starters and head to the locker room early while leaving your walk-ons out to dry doesn't really count. :cool:

[DarkstarWahoo]

Carolina Fever, it's spreading!

Anyone on here watch Letterkenny on Hulu? (If not, consider that recommendation my thank you to you guys for the great discussion and good vibes here - it’s not for everyone, but if you’re OK with bad language and filthy subject matter, it’s insanely funny, like a hilarious, coked-up, Canadian Sorkin.) Anyway, there’s a hockey team on the show, and they go to play a Native American (First Nations, I guess) team in one episode, and some guys sit out the game with the “Native Flu” because they’re scared of how tough the other team is. Johnson and Little must have had the Auburn Flu.

[devildeac]

The *shirts* have been updated and re-printed:


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Sorry I couldn't post the actual picture: "error: Remote file is too large"

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Anyone on here watch Letterkenny on Hulu? (If not, consider that recommendation my thank you to you guys for the great discussion and good vibes here - it’s not for everyone, but if you’re OK with bad language and filthy subject matter, it’s insanely funny, like a hilarious, coked-up, Canadian Sorkin.) Anyway, there’s a hockey team on the show, and they go to play a Native American (First Nations, I guess) team in one episode, and some guys sit out the game with the “Native Flu” because they’re scared of how tough the other team is. Johnson and Little must have had the Auburn Flu.

A friend asks for help, you help them.

/low bones to Auburn

[Tooold]

Where are the UNC fans to tell us how great a coach Roy Williams is?

Roy said in the presser that it was all his fault. He didn’t prepare his players well as he should have.

[wsb3]

Roy said in the presser that it was all his fault. He didn’t prepare his players well as he should have.

He also said Roy Williams loves his players...🙌

[DarkstarWahoo]

A friend asks for help, you help them.

/low bones to Auburn

Have to be a degen not to.

[Papa John]

Roy said in the presser that it was all his fault. He didn’t prepare his players well as he should have.

To be fair, ever since the paper class investigation blew up, I think his players have actually been forced to go to real classes, so he probably has far less time to prepare them for games now...

[JStuart]

The *shirts* have been updated and re-printed:


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Sorry I couldn't post the actual picture: "error: Remote file is too large"

Can't spork you, but a toast to you, kind sir!

[Tjenkins]

Of course Seth Davis had to channel his inner Bilas after the game and say "yeah but, UNC had two sick players."

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Of course Seth Davis had to channel his inner Bilas after the game and say "yeah but, UNC had two sick players."

To be fair, UNC did look a step slower than usual.

This time of year, everyone has "yeah, but" if they want to.

[DukieInKansas]

I was at work and didn't see any of the studio show after the unc game. How did Charles Barkley and what's his name interact?

[bullettoothtony]

Auburn just hit another 3.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

To be fair, UNC did look a step slower than usual.
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How is this possible, with Roy using his timeouts to keep his guys rested.....

[robed deity]

Of course Seth Davis had to channel his inner Bilas after the game and say "yeah but, UNC had two sick players."

Don't they have other good players? I thought a real team shouldn't rely on 1 or 2 players.

[El_Diablo]

Of course Seth Davis had to channel his inner Bilas after the game and say "yeah but, UNC had two sick players."

Who else besides Little was supposedly sick? I need to be prepared for the excuses from my unc friends.

[devildeac]

Who else besides Little was supposedly sick? I need to be prepared for the excuses from my unc friends.

Can Johnson.

Here ya go from the Raleigh News and Observer:

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article228628939.html

"Less than 24 hours earlier, Little was hooked up to an IV as his temperature climbed to 102 degrees. And though he woke up Friday morning determined to play through the flu-like symptoms, the lasting effects were apparent throughout UNC’s 97-80 loss to No. 5-seeded Auburn."

And:

"Little wasn’t the only Tar Heel playing through an illness. Senior Cameron Johnson was dealing with similar symptoms, his fever hitting 100 degrees Thursday night, coach Roy Williams said."

[Nugget]

Who else besides Little was supposedly sick? I need to be prepared for the excuses from my unc friends.

Cam had a fever of "over 100." So, pretty close to life threatening. Weak excuse making (along with Roy suggesting Little's lack of lift due to illness is what caused him to have 2 dunks blocked).

On the other hand, I found Kenny Williams very impressive in the presser. Spoke well about how much his experience at Carolina meant to him. Just reminded me how angry I am at how UNC sold out the integrity of the University.

[DukieInKansas]

That is a weird comment considering Auburn beat KU by way more than they beat UNC.

Still, was fun to watch!

KU lost by 14 (89-75) and unc lost by 17 (97-80). Not sure that is way more. ;)

[CDu]

KU lost by 14 (89-75) and unc lost by 17 (97-80). Not sure that is way more. ;)

I stand corrected!

[El_Diablo]

Can Johnson.

Here ya go from the Raleigh News and Observer:

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article228628939.html

"Less than 24 hours earlier, Little was hooked up to an IV as his temperature climbed to 102 degrees. And though he woke up Friday morning determined to play through the flu-like symptoms, the lasting effects were apparent throughout UNC’s 97-80 loss to No. 5-seeded Auburn."

And:

"Little wasn’t the only Tar Heel playing through an illness. Senior Cameron Johnson was dealing with similar symptoms, his fever hitting 100 degrees Thursday night, coach Roy Williams said."

Cam had a fever of "over 100." So, pretty close to life threatening. Weak excuse making (along with Roy suggesting Little's lack of lift due to illness is what caused him to have 2 dunks blocked).

Thanks.

[devildeac]

Thanks.

You're welcome. Any time. I'm actually lucky I found that piece again after reading it about 3 AM or whatever silly hour it was. :o

[uh_no]

Can Johnson.

Here ya go from the Raleigh News and Observer:

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article228628939.html

"Less than 24 hours earlier, Little was hooked up to an IV as his temperature climbed to 102 degrees. And though he woke up Friday morning determined to play through the flu-like symptoms, the lasting effects were apparent throughout UNC’s 97-80 loss to No. 5-seeded Auburn."

And:

"Little wasn’t the only Tar Heel playing through an illness. Senior Cameron Johnson was dealing with similar symptoms, his fever hitting 100 degrees Thursday night, coach Roy Williams said."

must have been so hard for them playing without some of their best players healthy...

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[devildeac]

must have been so hard for them playing without some of their best players healthy...

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Even though weezie broke my sarcasm recognition meter earlier today, I'm still able to recognize it here, even without a :rolleyes: or a /s designation.

:p ;)

[arnie]

must have been so hard for them playing without some of their best players healthy...

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Checked Inside Cheat for 1st time in a while. Two themes: article on cheat homepage regarding Nassir and decision to go pro - Martin (author) states he’s the 17th pick on the ESPN mock draft. Guess he and Roy hoping IC is the only source Nassir checks during his draft decision process.

The thread on Duke-VT game all about Zion never being called for fouls. As usual, these people are engulfed with Duke paranoia.

[devildeac]

Checked Inside Cheat for 1st time in a while. Two themes: article on cheat homepage regarding Nassir and decision to go pro - Martin (author) states he’s the 17th pick on the ESPN mock draft. Guess he and Roy hoping IC is the only source Nassir checks during his draft decision process.

The thread on Duke-VT game all about Zion never being called for fouls. As usual, these people are engulfed with Duke paranoia.

I guess they failed to recognize Zion had 3 PF last PM, probably because it would involve a higher level math to discern that.

Another gem I picked up from Al F/OF many years ago was IC=Idiot Central. What a bunch of embezzles (SIC and thanks to -jk for that memory/reminder)!

[devildeac]

I'm elated that OPK got his wish for Little to recover quickly. At home.