2025 All Tournament Thread

[rolm]

So there are no teams left in the field that Duke lost to. And I think only 3 left that Duke beat (Illinois, Arizona, Auburn). Not sure what to think of it, if anything.

 

[AGDukesky]

So there are no teams left in the field that Duke lost to. And I think only 3 left that Duke beat (Illinois, Arizona, Auburn). Not sure what to think of it, if anything.

I’d like to forget it too but Kentucky is still alive…

 

[rolm]

I’d like to forget it too but Kentucky is still alive…

You’re right. Missed that one.

 

[SouthernDukie]

I’d like to forget it too but Kentucky is still alive…

Bring them on! Would love to get payback!

 

[heyman25]

I like this X post. Who cares about other ACC teams unless if the $$$ distribution to Duke

https://twitter.com/x/status/1903220998301769801

 

[throatybeard]

Kenny Smith: Carolina basketball is like when your mom makes bacon. You can smell it.

Six hours later I'm still trying to figure out what the hell this meant

 

[AGDukesky]

Six hours later I'm still trying to figure out what the hell this meant

I’m just going with Carolina basketball is not kosher

 

[JStuart]

I’m just going with Carolina basketball is not kosher

Insight into the recesses of an ex-heel player's intellect? Not a pretty sight.

 

[grateful_duke]

Six hours later I'm still trying to figure out what the hell this meant

He’s the worst…

 

[FosterCoachK82]

Oklahoma UConn is a great game. I’ll be happy to see either team lose.

 

[JetpackJesus]

I'm still convinced that the sheer number of NCAA-themed commercials featuring UNC this year is the real reason UNC made the tournament.

I said this same thing in the chat after the Marriott ad aired (for me).

 

[grateful_duke]

So there are no teams left in the field that Duke lost to. And I think only 3 left that Duke beat (Illinois, Arizona, Auburn). Not sure what to think of it, if anything.

To be fair… they only lost to 3 teams, and one is actually still in it; UK.

Don’t overthink this. We have a fantastic team. Does that mean we’ll win a natty?? Not exactly, chances are that we don’t… but that’s what makes this tournament so fun.

I do have faith in this team … more than most years. But we’ve had my heart ripped out many times. We shall see.

 

[rsvman]

Oklahoma UConn is a great game. I’ll be happy to see either team lose.

No. UConn needs to lose. But Oklahoma can't shoot worth crap.

 

[uh_no]

Six hours later I'm still trying to figure out what the hell this meant

it stinks?

 

[pfrduke]

Apologies if posted elsewhere, but this is the chalkiest first round since 2017. Only 5 double-digit seeds advanced and none of the top 4 seeds knocked off. 2017 ended up with two #1s, a #3, and a #7 (grrrrr) making the Final Four.

 

[Skydog]

Apologies if posted elsewhere, but this is the chalkiest first round since 2017. Only 5 double-digit seeds advanced and none of the top 4 seeds knocked off. 2017 ended up with two #1s, a #3, and a #7 (grrrrr) making the Final Four.

Today’s unrestricted portaling promotes chalky tournaments. The mid-majors now often lose their best players to teams higher up the food chain and that movement lessens the chances of upsets.

 

[patentgeek]

Apologies if posted elsewhere, but this is the chalkiest first round since 2017. Only 5 double-digit seeds advanced and none of the top 4 seeds knocked off. 2017 ended up with two #1s, a #3, and a #7 (grrrrr) making the Final Four.

FWIW, it's been my observation over the years (without really going back to check) that chalky first rounds often lead to chaos in the 2nd round. As long as Duke isn't a victim, I'm fine with that.

 

[NYBri]

Okay. I admit I might be the victim of recency bias, but this is my favorite Duke team of all time and I went to Duke in 1970.

 

[JStuart]

I said this same thing in the chat after the Marriott ad aired (for me).

I think it is a repeat from last year; I was annoyed to see the unc player (Davis?) leading the band out of the hotel...with the uniforms showing the cheats' logo in DUKE BLUE!!! arrrggghhh..

 

[jv001]

Okay. I admit I might be the victim of recency bias, but this is my favorite Duke team of all time and I went to Duke in 1970.

This one and the '92 team.

GoDuke!