2018 NCAA Tournament Talk

URI'21 · Unread post by **URI'21** » 6 years ago

Throwing a thread out there for general tournament discussion.

I'll start things off by asking, what upsets are you guys predicting in the first round?

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

I wouldn't want to play Kentucky right now.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 6 years ago

New Mexico State to the Sweet 16!

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 6 years ago

Yeah davidson got a really bad draw

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 6 years ago

URI'21 wrote:Throwing a thread out there for general tournament discussion.

I'll start things off by asking, what upsets are you guys predicting in the first round?

went with New Mexico St, Marshall, Bonnies and Loyola for the big ones

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 6 years ago

adam914 wrote:New Mexico State to the Sweet 16!

That's definitely one I'm thinking about. I'm also liking the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State. But they could also get blown out, so what do I know?

I liked Nevada until they got killed in their tourney.

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wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 6 years ago

with Nevada losing Drew that hurts them big time, that would be like us losing Jefe (Jefe is a lot better) but you get the point about the offensive flow

I think both New Mexico State and Loyola-Chicago are def upset specials

On on the fence about Charleston, i think it will be close, but Auburn pulls it out late

The biggest upset i think will happen is SFA vs texas tech. its in Dallas so thats a wash for travel for both fanbases, but SFA lost only by 5 @ Miss St (NIT team in loaded SEC) and only by 1 @ mizzou, just have a feeling on this one. or i could be completely wrong haha love march madness!

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

I was thinking for the past like 17 hours. How can we stop Bagely?!!?!

Then it dawned on me that Duke plays a zone. really have to exorcise some demons if that matchup happens.

FWIW my dad said it would be good for this URI team to play in an impossible matchup. Might bring the best out of all of them.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 6 years ago

Anyone see this?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics ... 77a9061482

wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 6 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I was thinking for the past like 17 hours. How can we stop Bagely?!!?!

Then it dawned on me that Duke plays a zone. really have to exorcise some demons if that matchup happens.

FWIW my dad said it would be good for this URI team to play in an impossible matchup. Might bring the best out of all of them.

I’m confident we beat OU, but I’d say first let’s focus on Trae and to shut him down, then talk about Bagley

mstyles22 · Unread post by **mstyles22** » 6 years ago

I've seen New Mexico St. play a lot this year. They're a very interesting team. Undersized but they rebound very well and have 3 guards that can shoot and handle the ball.

I also think San Diego St will handle Houston, especially if they shut down Man Bun.

URI'21 · Unread post by **URI'21** » 6 years ago

mstyles22 wrote:I've seen New Mexico St. play a lot this year. They're a very interesting team. Undersized but they rebound very well and have 3 guards that can shoot and handle the ball.

I also think San Diego St will handle Houston, especially if they shut down Man Bun.

In that same region, I think Michigan can plow through and reach the final four. UNC & X/Zags won't be easy outs but those Mich guys are playing some great basketball

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 6 years ago

Not that I'm going to complain too much as I'd rather face OU than NC State, but according to the seed list:

URI is the lowest 7, while OU is the lowest 10. Shouldn't we be playing the highest 10 (NC State)? I'm sure there is much more to it than that. If seeding as the only factor I'm sure that's what it would be.

Also, for the 11 seeds, they have:

1. UCLA
2. SBU
3. ASU
4. SYR

Shouldn't the first four be:

UCLA/SYR and ASU/SBU? I see no reason not to have this, unless the winner of one of these matchups couldn't go play the 6 somewhere, but the 6s are FL/MIAMI/HOU/RCU. SYR couldn't play Miami, but the rest is fine. Perhaps a later round? I don't have time to delve in that deep. Just some food for thought.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Im interested to see how the other two A10 teams do. They both came on strong down the stretch.

Bonnies center has been dominant, but that other guy that kept getting fouled against us. I think 11? he is hurt? right?

And Davidson seems to be on to something. But supposedly Kentucky is peaking. Gotta love the tournament.

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 6 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I was thinking for the past like 17 hours. How can we stop Bagely?!!?!

Then it dawned on me that Duke plays a zone. really have to exorcise some demons if that matchup happens.

FWIW my dad said it would be good for this URI team to play in an impossible matchup. Might bring the best out of all of them.

Good lord, are you that certain we'll beat Oklahoma?

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Rhode_Island_Red wrote:
Seawrightspostgame wrote:I was thinking for the past like 17 hours. How can we stop Bagely?!!?!

Then it dawned on me that Duke plays a zone. really have to exorcise some demons if that matchup happens.

FWIW my dad said it would be good for this URI team to play in an impossible matchup. Might bring the best out of all of them.
Good lord, are you that certain we'll beat Oklahoma?

Of course not. I thought this was the broader view Tournament Talk.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 6 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:Im interested to see how the other two A10 teams do. They both came on strong down the stretch.

Bonnies center has been dominant, but that other guy that kept getting fouled against us. I think 11? he is hurt? right?

And Davidson seems to be on to something. But supposedly Kentucky is peaking. Gotta love the tournament.

I guarantee the Wildcats win that Davidson/Kentucky game!!

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Bonnies haven't ran many plays the first 10 minutes.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 6 years ago

I like the energy the Bonnie's are playing with!

Let's go!

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Bonnies looking alright in Dayton.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

5 point lead and Adams has been awful.....UCLA is a turnover machine....I think the Bonnies get this one.

URI'21 · Unread post by **URI'21** » 6 years ago

Stockard is playing out of his mind

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Yea that looked like a charge.

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

Ridiculous blocking fouls on Bonnies which should have been offensive for UCLA.

wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 6 years ago

Some brutal calls going against the Bonnies late, how do they call a foul on Adams when the guy pushes him

wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 6 years ago

Just saw Brendan Adams in the crowd with his mom watching jaylen

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

I hate this dude Holiday from UCLA.

wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 6 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I hate this dude Holiday from UCLA.

Karma TP, karma

He’s been pushing off all game

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

Eat it Holiday! Good job good effort.

wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 6 years ago

A10 represent!

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

Go Bonnie’s (for now)

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

SBU says you disrespect us with a play-in game, we'll take our bonus tournament win for the record book.

PeteRI · Unread post by **PeteRI** » 6 years ago

What a great win for the Bonnie's! And Stockard being the man is an amazing story. He missed 2 full years with injuries and was a game time decision tonight.

Sweet payback for Bob Lanier injured and unable to play against UCLA in 1970. Gotta love college hoops!!!

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 6 years ago

Fuck yes!!

St Bonnie's! Bitch!

Atlantic 10 baby!

Can't wait for Thursday.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

Bonnies win. A-10 gets a fourth NCAA unit with three games which could net further units coming up minimum. Have already matched units earned ly.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 6 years ago

Nice win Bonnies! I think they can take Florida to.

#RefsSuck

urirx · Unread post by **urirx** » 6 years ago

Congrats to the Bonnies! Also Dayton did great coming out to support the conference. (the three bus loads the alumni sponsored for the trip helped as well!)

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 6 years ago

Yes Bonnie's did a great job getting 1st NCAA win since 1970
I had no idea Mark Schmidt was born in Providence I knew he went to BC . He may leave Bona for a better gig ?? How bout Pitt ??
Jaylen Adams clutch shot to get the lead with 48 secs left after missing all game
Will Ucla tire of Steve Alford soon ??

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

I can see Schmidt leaving for Pitt.....especially if Bona makes a run here.

Mobley and Adams are seniors....and they don't have much if anything coming in next season, at this point.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

adam914 wrote:Nice win Bonnies! I think they can take Florida to.

#RefsSuck

They have a nice path.

I thought they said something about Providence, but I thought it was my mind making things up.

Schmidt leave? IDK. I saw something that highlighted how hard it was for him to get the Bonnies job or just a job that could support his family. I don't know much about that though.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 6 years ago

Bonnie fans in DC think a contract extension for Schmidt will be announced soon......hope so......like keeping good coaches in the A10

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

Not sure how much Bona can pay Schmidt....their BB budget is half ours and one third of VCU's.....he makes peanuts compared to Dan even.....

The NCAA tourney money will help.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

reef wrote:Yes Bonnie's did a great job getting 1st NCAA win since 1970
I had no idea Mark Schmidt was born in Providence I knew he went to BC . He may leave Bona for a better gig ?? How bout Pitt ??
Jaylen Adams clutch shot to get the lead with 48 secs left after missing all game
Will Ucla tire of Steve Alford soon ??

Schmidt was just born at a Providence hospital per my understanding. He grew up in North Attleborough (where his parents still reside), went to high school at Bishop Feehan in Attleboro, and college at BC.

His name has been thrown out there for the Pitt job by pundits. Who knows if this has any credibility. I think his name is just being mentioned because he is a hot name having done well at a tough job and has some Pittsburgh ties. He coached for six years in the Pittsburgh area at Robert Morris. He met his wife there as she was a native. She still has family there.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

https://www.sbnation.com/college-basket ... agley-duke

No love for JT on this list!! Aldridge and Adams both listed, along with Aaron Holiday at #13 (lol) and Trae Young at #3

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 6 years ago

reef wrote:Yes Bonnie's did a great job getting 1st NCAA win since 1970
I had no idea Mark Schmidt was born in Providence I knew he went to BC . He may leave Bona for a better gig ?? How bout Pitt ??
Jaylen Adams clutch shot to get the lead with 48 secs left after missing all game
Will Ucla tire of Steve Alford soon ??

Adams hit that shot from Cleveland!

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 6 years ago

Yeah Schmidt coached at Robert Morris another key factor

If they come calling with cash and ACC hav to listen

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

I can't believe this game I'm watching is an NCAAT game.

josephski · Unread post by **josephski** » 6 years ago

Let’s go Cuse!!!

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

josephski wrote:Let’s go Cuse!!!

I don't know. I'm kind of enjoying them being relegated to almost has been.