2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things

[reef]

Good for the A-10 winning both first round games. Also happy to see Nevada lose as I have never forgiven them for stiffing Rhody on a return home game in 2018-19. It was a slimy move on their part.

Me too and the reason I root against Coach Muss

[reef]

Texas leads Colo St 27-11 halftime !

11 points !

[Backroads]

Old friends Buru and Tre Mitchell going against each other

[steveystuds06]

Rhody grudges: Nevada, Oregon, Stanford (especially Lee and Madson). Big west coast flavor.

Who am I forgetting ?

Not counting the Friars. They hold a more special place in Rhody lore.

Duke.

Jimmy’s crazy game at Cameron Indoor, Mohegan tourney, the ass whooping we had against them second round.

Even further back, Duke eliminated URI in close games in both 1978 and 1988 that were each decided by just one point. 0-3 versus them all time in the NCAA.

Our 30-point blowout loss against St. Joe's and our two losses against Davidson are why we played Duke in 2018.. We were a 4-6 seed for most of the year. We could have avoided playing a 1-2 seed in the second round, but we lost those games, and the rest is history.

[steveystuds06]

To be clear, the majority refer to at large bids. The A10 has been a 1 bid at large conference for awhile. The A10 is probably the top bid stealer in the NCAA.

Hahahahha oh my god dude.

NOBODY has ever said “1 bid at large conference” on this board. Ever. You’re the first just now.

You’re absolutely moving the goalposts for whatever reason.

One bid league = one team in the tournament. That’s what has been said and posted on this board for a while.

I always thought that was an overreaction, as many here have as well.

Glad I was the first. Hell, the nbe would have had 4 teams in if Creighton, Uconn or Marquette didn't win the tourney.

The A10 used to be better. I think we all know that. But a few people here said that the ONLY chance for a bid is the automatic bid, as in no A10 team would have a shot at an at-large. So it was pretty cool to remind people that the A10 really isn't as bad as people think, and starting 2-0 can shut some of the haters up. I don't think it's a great conference, but I do think it's still better than the 1 bid conferences, and that's what some people were saying we were.

[Rhodymob05]

A10 definitely improved this season. I can see it continuing to improve.

[Jdrums#3]

Coach Cal and his Wildcats are in a battle with Oakland ?

Imagine what that fan base will be like if he loses this game?

[NYGFan_Section208]

Duke.

Jimmy’s crazy game at Cameron Indoor, Mohegan tourney, the ass whooping we had against them second round.

Even further back, Duke eliminated URI in close games in both 1978 and 1988 that were each decided by just one point. 0-3 versus them all time in the NCAA.

Our 30-point blowout loss against St. Joe's and our two losses against Davidson are why we played Duke in 2018.. We were a 4-6 seed for most of the year. We could have avoided playing a 1-2 seed in the second round, but we lost those games, and the rest is history.

Yeah, but from that, we'll still always have Jared from the logo and Fatts pantsing Young, so at least there's that

[PeterRamTime]

Coach Cal and his Wildcats are in a battle with Oakland ?

Imagine what that fan base will be like if he loses this game?

I'll experience off the charts schadenfreude

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Rhody grudges: Nevada, Oregon, Stanford (especially Lee and Madson). Big west coast flavor.

Who am I forgetting ?

Not counting the Friars. They hold a more special place in Rhody lore.

Duke.

Jimmy’s crazy game at Cameron Indoor, Mohegan tourney, the ass whooping we had against them second round.

In addition to Duke, those of us of a certain age remember when we and the Storrs Leg-humpers were arch enemies.

[Jdrums#3]

Coach Cal and his Wildcats are in a battle with Oakland ?

Imagine what that fan base will be like if he loses this game?

I'll experience off the charts schadenfreude

PRT, If I am coach Cal and I lose to Oakland, I am not heading back to Kentucky anytime soon. Yikes!

[Rhodyg]

Gohlke have a grad year in the cards? Can see many high majors at his doorstep if he hits a 10th trey bomb.

[Rhodyg]

Gohlke have a grad year in the cards? Can see many high majors at his doorstep if he hits a 10th trey bomb.

Off the bench might I add. Deep. Oakland deserves this W. Coach Cal you interested in living in Narragansett?

[Jdrums#3]

Rhody grudges: Nevada, Oregon, Stanford (especially Lee and Madson). Big west coast flavor.

Who am I forgetting ?

Not counting the Friars. They hold a more special place in Rhody lore.

Duke.

Jimmy’s crazy game at Cameron Indoor, Mohegan tourney, the ass whooping we had against them second round.

In addition to Duke, those of us of a certain age remember when we and the Storrs Leg-humpers were arch enemies.

Some good old Yankee Conference battles with UConn back then, Red. Good times.

A lot of good New England college hoops during that period: Rhody, UConn, PC, Holy Cross, BC, UMass, the Ivy’s etc.

Fun rivalries with intense games. Back yard brawls.

Anyone remember the player that played for UConn that wore glasses like one of the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot? Can’t remember his name for the life of me.

[SGreenwell]

Oakland up seven with 8:55 left. Coach Cal doing his best to crap down his leg early in the tournament again, as Kentucky just looks mystified by the 1-3-1.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Oakland up seven with 8:55 left. Coach Cal doing his best to crap down his leg early in the tournament again, as Kentucky just looks mystified by the 1-3-1.

Gotta give Cal credit. Unlike Undead Little Ricky, Cal doesn't dye his hair.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Kentucky in a battle for sure...I still think they win...looks like an L

[Jdrums#3]

If Kentucky loses to Oakland SEC Commish Skankey Sankey will be sure to use his leverage to cut more non-power programs from the NCAAT.

Can’t lose out on those tourney credit dollars to the small fry programs.

[adam914]

I wonder how long after the loss it’ll take Calipari to blame it on the “current state of the game” or whatever…

[Rhodyg]

What awful last possessions for Kentucky

[Jdrums#3]

How can anyone - not a Kentucky fan or an SEC Commissioner - not love this tourney and the underdogs ?

[damram]

This Oakland coach is one cool dude.

[RF1]

Love the Oakland win. It personifies March Madness.

[RF1]

This is a team from Tom Izzo's state that he wants kept out of the tournament so more power conferences teams get bids. Shame on him. These types of teams MAKE the NCAA tournament what it is.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Love the Oakland win.

This is a team from Tom Izzo's state that he wants kept out of the tournament so more power conferences teams get bids. Shame on him. These types of teams MAKE the NCAA tournament what it is.

yeah, awesome (unless you had Kentucky to the elite 8 )

[The Dude]

Nice to see both A10 teams win their first games! Love the Oakland win! LOVE!.....IT!

[DeanDome88]

You've got to love it. Oakland came to play!

[Jdrums#3]

What is Kentucky’s basketball program budget compared to Oakland’s ?

Kentucky (including their NIL Collective) can't be happy with their return on investment.

Expensive coach, expensive players, all the infrastructure one could ask for resulting in a first round NCAAT loss to Oakland ?

Couldn’t dream up a better script for that Power 2 Blue Blood program.

Such a great tournament.

[reef]

Duke.

Jimmy’s crazy game at Cameron Indoor, Mohegan tourney, the ass whooping we had against them second round.

In addition to Duke, those of us of a certain age remember when we and the Storrs Leg-humpers were arch enemies.

Some good old Yankee Conference battles with UConn back then, Red. Good times.

A lot of good New England college hoops during that period: Rhody, UConn, PC, Holy Cross, BC, UMass, the Ivy’s etc.

Fun rivalries with intense games. Back yard brawls.

Anyone remember the player that played for UConn that wore glasses like one of the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot? Can’t remember his name for the life of me.

You are thinking of Corny Thompson , you recall him ?

[PeteRI]

Even further back, Duke eliminated URI in close games in both 1978 and 1988 that were each decided by just one point. 0-3 versus them all time in the NCAA.

Our 30-point blowout loss against St. Joe's and our two losses against Davidson are why we played Duke in 2018.. We were a 4-6 seed for most of the year. We could have avoided playing a 1-2 seed in the second round, but we lost those games, and the rest is history.

Yeah, but from that, we'll still always have Jared from the logo and Fatts pantsing Young, so at least there's that

"Oh Fatts! Don't do him like that!" That's was Reggie Miller on the call. And the moment I fell in love with Fatts.

[Jdrums#3]

In addition to Duke, those of us of a certain age remember when we and the Storrs Leg-humpers were arch enemies.

Some good old Yankee Conference battles with UConn back then, Red. Good times.

A lot of good New England college hoops during that period: Rhody, UConn, PC, Holy Cross, BC, UMass, the Ivy’s etc.

Fun rivalries with intense games. Back yard brawls.

Anyone remember the player that played for UConn that wore glasses like one of the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot? Can’t remember his name for the life of me.

You are thinking of Corny Thompson , you recall him ?

I remember that name, Reef.

Front court player with a chubby baby face ? Could step outside at times ? Good player.

[Ramulous]

Toby Kimball?

[Jdrums#3]

Toby Kimball?

I think that might be him, Ramulous!

I never would have remembered his name.

Great memory!

[Jdrums#3]

Dee Rowe was UConn’s coach back then (early/mid 70’s).

I met him at basketball camp a few times back in the early 70’s along with Claude English, Gerry Alaimo (Brown U).

Claude could jump through the roof even then.

Met others too but I can’t remember. Ooph

[RF1]

In addition to Duke, those of us of a certain age remember when we and the Storrs Leg-humpers were arch enemies.

Some good old Yankee Conference battles with UConn back then, Red. Good times.

A lot of good New England college hoops during that period: Rhody, UConn, PC, Holy Cross, BC, UMass, the Ivy’s etc.

Fun rivalries with intense games. Back yard brawls.

Anyone remember the player that played for UConn that wore glasses like one of the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot? Can’t remember his name for the life of me.

You are thinking of Corny Thompson , you recall him ?

Corny played for Dom Perno. He was good and was the main reason URI lost the ECAC New England championship in 1979. I was there at the PCC. URI and Sly missed the NCAA and had to settle for an NIT game at Maryland where they lost.

[Jdrums#3]

Some good old Yankee Conference battles with UConn back then, Red. Good times.

A lot of good New England college hoops during that period: Rhody, UConn, PC, Holy Cross, BC, UMass, the Ivy’s etc.

Fun rivalries with intense games. Back yard brawls.

Anyone remember the player that played for UConn that wore glasses like one of the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot? Can’t remember his name for the life of me.

You are thinking of Corny Thompson , you recall him ?

Corny played for Dom Perno. He was good and was the main reason URI lost the ECAC New England championship in 1979. I was there at the PCC. URI and Sly missed the NCAA and had to settle for an NIT game at Maryland where they lost.

Dom Perno. Another coaching name from the past. Forgot about him.

[Jdrums#3]

It would be icing on the cake today to watch Samford take out Kansas.

Not likely, unfortunately. They are down 14 in the first half. Dang it.

[ramster]

In addition to Duke, those of us of a certain age remember when we and the Storrs Leg-humpers were arch enemies.

Some good old Yankee Conference battles with UConn back then, Red. Good times.

A lot of good New England college hoops during that period: Rhody, UConn, PC, Holy Cross, BC, UMass, the Ivy’s etc.

Fun rivalries with intense games. Back yard brawls.

Anyone remember the player that played for UConn that wore glasses like one of the Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot? Can’t remember his name for the life of me.

You are thinking of Corny Thompson , you recall him ?

Funny you use Hanson brothers because just before Corny Thompson played at UConn, Tony Hanson led UConn for 3 straight years and was New England Player of the Year. Hanson is one of the all time great forwards for UConn.

[Jdrums#3]

Tony Hanson. Great memory!

I remember that name, Ramster, now that you mention it.

Probably why I associated the Hanson brothers with him. Funny how the mind works and associates things as time passes.

This is a great place to reminisce.

[ramster]

Tony Hanson. Great memory!

I remember that name, Ramster, now that you mention it.

Probably why I associated the Hanson brothers with him. Funny how the mind works and associates things as time passes.

This is a great place to reminisce.

[reef]

Toby Kimball was earlier playrd @ UConn from 62-65 probably with Penders ?

[Jdrums#3]

13 seeded Samford making a run. Has Cut the Kansas lead to 7 with a little over 7 minutes left.

Go Samford.

ETA: now down to 4 with 6 min left. Correction, make that 3 points.

[reef]

13 seeded Samford making a run. Has Cut the Kansas lead to 7 with a little over 7 minutes left.

Go Samford.

ETA: now down to 4 with 6 min left. Correction, make that 3 points.

Lead was as high as 22 , looks like Kansas will pull it out

[Jdrums#3]

Yeah, Reef. Samford got it all the way down to 2 at 88-86 with about 30 sec left but couldn’t get over the hump.

Bummer.

[RhodysRelevant]

Our 30-point blowout loss against St. Joe's and our two losses against Davidson are why we played Duke in 2018.. We were a 4-6 seed for most of the year. We could have avoided playing a 1-2 seed in the second round, but we lost those games, and the rest is history.

Yeah, but from that, we'll still always have Jared from the logo and Fatts pantsing Young, so at least there's that

"Oh Fatts! Don't do him like that!" That's was Reggie Miller on the call. And the moment I fell in love with Fatts.

As we sink further and further away, i kick myself more and more. The wife and I were so close to driving there last minute to catch that game and for some reason I didn't pull the trigger. As an older guy (seems like there is a lot of us) that might have helped personally offset some of the sting of 98. Sometimes I'll watch the high lights of that game on youtube and make myself feel better for a bit

[Maine66]

In 1964 we beat UCONN by 1 point at Keaney and lost by 1 point at Storrs. We enede up tied. The AD;s met at Voluntown CT and flipped a coin. URI won the toss and Keaney was split down the middle half URI fans and half UCONN. RI state police were stationed on both sides. Unfortunately UCONN and with Toby KImball prevailed and went on all the way to the finals of the NCAA regionals.

Fast forward to 1966 when the same thing happened and this time UCONN won the toss and their fieldhouse was the one split down the middle with Connecticut state police patrolling the sidelines. This time lead by Steve Chubin URI prevailed. We went on to the NCAA's and lost to Davidson.I was fortunate to be able to attend both games. Several of my fraternity brothers were members of the team, That same year we beat the Jimmy Walker lead PC at PC when they were No. 2 in the country.

[Spook5365]

That ‘78 game….

Ooph

And on my 17th birthday.

Love that ‘78 team.

F’ the Dukies!

That game still haunts me. We were the better team.

[hrstrat57]

The uConn / URI wars were a big part of my sports world as a kid. Hated those guys.

I really like Dan obviously but rooting for that laundry is tough.

Good stuff.

[steviep123]

13 seeded Samford making a run. Has Cut the Kansas lead to 7 with a little over 7 minutes left.

Go Samford.

ETA: now down to 4 with 6 min left. Correction, make that 3 points.

Samford got absolutely hosed on this late foul call which was 100% a clean block. Could have cost them the game. Kansas was up 1 with 14.7 seconds left at the time:

[hrstrat57]

Duke.

Jimmy’s crazy game at Cameron Indoor, Mohegan tourney, the ass whooping we had against them second round.

Even further back, Duke eliminated URI in close games in both 1978 and 1988 that were each decided by just one point. 0-3 versus them all time in the NCAA.

Our 30-point blowout loss against St. Joe's and our two losses against Davidson are why we played Duke in 2018.. We were a 4-6 seed for most of the year. We could have avoided playing a 1-2 seed in the second round, but we lost those games, and the rest is history.

Remains a mystery why the team was so unprepared for that game vs St Joe’s…

Changed our situation completely agree.