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Hey, why not ? NIT Finals in Vegas.

What’s that? Ah - Playoffs? Don’t talk about - playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game!

The way this season has gone, we can win the A10 tournament and still go to the NIT.

Lazy here. Anyone know where in the northeast first/second round games are being played for NCAA?

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Lazy here. Anyone know where in the northeast first/second round games are being played for NCAA?

2023 DATES ROUND CITY, STATE VENUE
March 14-15 First Four Dayton, OH UD Arena
March 16 & 18 First/Second Rounds Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena
March 16 & 18 First/Second Rounds Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
March 16 & 18 First/Second Rounds Orlando, FL Amway Center
March 16 & 18 First/Second Rounds Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
March 17 & 19 First/Second Rounds Albany, NY MVP Arena
March 17 & 19 First/Second Rounds Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
March 17 & 19 First/Second Rounds Denver, CO Ball Arena
March 17 & 19 First/Second Rounds Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
March 23 & 25 West Regional Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
March 23 & 25 East Regional New York, NY Madison Square Garden
March 24 & 26 Midwest Regional Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center
March 24 & 26 South Regional Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center
April 1 & 3 Final Four Houston, TX NRG Stadium

Nice location for East Regional, once upon a distant time ago, a MetroNorth trip down to see URI in NIT semi in the Baron era, and the RI Flood event at home. Hope we don’t look back on those days, as the good old days…….

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Nice location for East Regional, once upon a distant time ago, a MetroNorth trip down to see URI in NIT semi in the Baron era, and the RI Flood event at home. Hope we don’t look back on those days, as the good old days…….

Ulmer was tripped.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Nice location for East Regional, once upon a distant time ago, a MetroNorth trip down to see URI in NIT semi in the Baron era, and the RI Flood event at home. Hope we don’t look back on those days, as the good old days…….

Ulmer was tripped.

100% 1 of the 2 most egregious non calls in a big Rhody post season game. Second only to Arthur Lee obviously and purposely fouling Cuttino Mobley in 1998 Elite 8 to force foul shots. Everyone in the stands and on tv knew it, except the refs. Of course, no call, steal, dunk and the and 1 foul on ARD (which had less contact than Lee's "steal"). I will never forget how badly we got hosed on that game. Yes, we still had plenty of chances after that, but it shouldn't have come to it.

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Nice location for East Regional, once upon a distant time ago, a MetroNorth trip down to see URI in NIT semi in the Baron era, and the RI Flood event at home. Hope we don’t look back on those days, as the good old days…….

Ulmer was tripped.

100% 1 of the 2 most egregious non calls in a big Rhody post season game. Second only to Arthur Lee obviously and purposely fouling Cuttino Mobley in 1998 Elite 8 to force foul shots. Everyone in the stands and on tv knew it, except the refs. Of course, no call, steal, dunk and the and 1 foul on ARD (which had less contact than Lee's "steal"). I will never forget how badly we got hosed on that game. Yes, we still had plenty of chances after that, but it shouldn't have come to it.

Tyson missed (unbelievably) 3 free throws. That would have put the game away.

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Ulmer was tripped.

100% 1 of the 2 most egregious non calls in a big Rhody post season game. Second only to Arthur Lee obviously and purposely fouling Cuttino Mobley in 1998 Elite 8 to force foul shots. Everyone in the stands and on tv knew it, except the refs. Of course, no call, steal, dunk and the and 1 foul on ARD (which had less contact than Lee's "steal"). I will never forget how badly we got hosed on that game. Yes, we still had plenty of chances after that, but it shouldn't have come to it.

Tyson missed (unbelievably) 3 free throws. That would have put the game away.

I hate reliving that last minute.

Up 6 with 59 secs left and a trip to the final 4 on the line

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Ulmer was tripped.

100% 1 of the 2 most egregious non calls in a big Rhody post season game. Second only to Arthur Lee obviously and purposely fouling Cuttino Mobley in 1998 Elite 8 to force foul shots. Everyone in the stands and on tv knew it, except the refs. Of course, no call, steal, dunk and the and 1 foul on ARD (which had less contact than Lee's "steal"). I will never forget how badly we got hosed on that game. Yes, we still had plenty of chances after that, but it shouldn't have come to it.

Tyson missed (unbelievably) 3 free throws. That would have put the game away.

You guys are making me sick.

theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Ulmer was tripped.

100% 1 of the 2 most egregious non calls in a big Rhody post season game. Second only to Arthur Lee obviously and purposely fouling Cuttino Mobley in 1998 Elite 8 to force foul shots. Everyone in the stands and on tv knew it, except the refs. Of course, no call, steal, dunk and the and 1 foul on ARD (which had less contact than Lee's "steal"). I will never forget how badly we got hosed on that game. Yes, we still had plenty of chances after that, but it shouldn't have come to it.

Tyson missed (unbelievably) 3 free throws. That would have put the game away.

Weren't we either down 3 or tied? I think at least down three because iirc, the third miss was an on purpose miss. Also Tyson's pass that went through/by ARD for an unforced turnover. The comedy of errors and meltdown in that last minute. Someone wrote up 6 with under a minute. I recall the score being 70-59 with just over a minute. If my memory is correct, Stanford outscored us 20-7 in that last spot of time. Of course my memory could be wrong, and I will say NONE of it happens if the ref calls the obvious "I'm trying to foul Mobley to stop the clock" that HAPPENS EVERY FN GAME!

Sorry to bring up bad memories, but my God that was horrendous! (Next up, that very questionable offensive foul call on EC Matthews that negated a 3 pointer vs. Oregon in 2017)....

Ooph. I am gonna puke. No mas. No mas.

I believe our biggest lead was 11 but that was with about 5 minutes left then we kind of took the air out of the ball

We were up 65-59 with 59 secs left that’s when Arthur Lee hit a really tough 3 to close it to 3 then they started playing the foul game

It is here, Championship Week; upsets, buzzer beaters, bid stealers, flash in the pan performances, love it! Let the games begin!

The best 2-3 week stretch of the year, prove me wrong

Merrimack beats FDU 67-66 at home to win the NEC Tournament Championship but will not represent the league in the NCAA Tournament. The nine member NEC had two transitioning to D1 teams compete in this past season - Merrimack and Stonhell. These teams had the first and second best league records (Stonehill tied for 2nd at 10-6 with FDU) but are not eligible for the NCAA Tournament due to their transition status (must complete 4 seasons). The NEC however allowed Merrimack to participate in their league tournament but excluded first year Stonehill. Despite losing the conference championship game, FDU will get the NCAA automatic bid for the NEC.

How about Lafayette 11-22 and Northern AZ 12-22 going for auto bids tonight !!

Bid stealer on the way? Marist College plays Iona in MAAC Final tonite. Maybe Pitino distracted ?

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Bid stealer on the way? Marist College plays Iona in MAAC Final tonite. Maybe Pitino distracted ?

Iona beat lowly Marist by an average of 22 points this season in both games.
If Iona loses, maybe St. John's should rethink about hiring Slick Rick.

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Bid stealer on the way? Marist College plays Iona in MAAC Final tonite. Maybe Pitino distracted ?

Is Iona a lock? Not sure it's really a bid stealing scenario.

A scenario worth watching is Ohio St - made it to the B1G semis and they aren't anywhere near the bubble so they could be a bid thief.

Yeah that’s not a bid stealer , Iona will be out if they lose

I think UAB gonna steal a bid today

Watched them beat FAU handily last month after UAB got back their best player back. They've only lost one game since they've had him back in the fold.

reef wrote: ↑1 year ago Yeah that’s not a bid stealer , Iona will be out if they lose

Iona will take a bid away in the NIT, in that case.

Cancel the tournament!

ace wrote: ↑1 year ago Cancel the tournament!

Weird…

Too many legit basketball schools for it to happen.

Villanova needs some time to recover from losing Wright (and absolutely good for him for getting out on his terms), and Temple might be cursed for pushing out Dunphy and making him go along with the whole “McKie as successor” thing. Drexel and Penn had good seasons, St. Joe’s and La Salle were meh.

I was pretty optimistic about the Dragons. Dominant at home, tho I’ll admit I don’t follow Philly hoops as much as you.

Fear not you’ll be back!

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago I think UAB gonna steal a bid today

Watched them beat FAU handily last month after UAB got back their best player back. They've only lost one game since they've had him back in the fold.

Good call that may be the only potential bid stealer out there

ace wrote: ↑1 year ago Cancel the tournament!

Wow amazing stat !!

This is the random stuff that amuses me around tournament time.

reef wrote: ↑1 year ago

ace wrote: ↑1 year ago Cancel the tournament!

Wow amazing stat !!

Well at least 2 other schools from Pa will be in: Penn State and Pitt.

Pitt probably in play in or 11 line , got lucky no bid stealers this year

Penn St played their way in good for them

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 year ago

reef wrote: ↑1 year ago

ace wrote: ↑1 year ago Cancel the tournament!

Wow amazing stat !!

Well at least 2 other schools from Pa will be in: Penn State and Pitt.

Only its P5 schools will be in the NCAA Tournament. Pennsylvania is now getting to be like much of the nation.

Hopefully, no Charles Barkley in the CBS studio shows, maybe Jay Wright will take that seat.

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Hopefully, no Charles Barkley in the CBS studio shows, maybe Jay Wright will take that seat.

Barkley is the best thing going on basketball coverage, but you’re spot on here.

I understand putting him for ratings and entertainment purposes, but it’s not fair to put non college bb people on tournament coverage.

Hurley vs. Pitino!!!

Pitino vs. Hurley in Albany. Love that.

PC mightve gotten the boot!

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago PC mightve gotten the boot!

11th seed East vs Kentucky

section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago PC mightve gotten the boot!

11th seed East vs Kentucky

Yeah I see that

Interesting matchup!

Nevada last team in after losing 3 straight to end the season.

Please stop with the P6 bias takes.

Got the last spot over 4 P6 teams.

Ouch A10 got 1 team.
So sad how far this conference has fallen.
The days of 4-5 teams will probably never be seen again.

Cannot believe PC gets in. I owe Rhody15 a six pack.

Can Pee Cee and Kentucky both lose?

if UConn plays like they can, the bracket helps them possibly get to final four.

No respect for VCU

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago Cannot believe PC gets in. I owe Rhody15 a six pack.

I wish I had lost this bet!

I’m still waiting on my season tickets from someone who bet me Jermaine Harris would average 10 and 5 along with a 4 pack of Shaidzon from someone who said we’d be in masks the next three years.

Texas A&M finished as #18 in the country and made it to the SEC finals and didn’t get in. That sounds illegal. Wth.


Edit: NEVERMIND

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 year ago Texas A&M finished as #18 in the country and made it to the SEC finals and didn’t get in. That sounds illegal. Wth.

… they’re in