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    NIT Bracketology

    That has been the trend for more than a few years. The Portal/Free Transfer Era (not to mention NIL) has only accelerated it.
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    NIT Bracketology

    Pitino, who is often credited with being one step ahead, brought in 11 new players this season, and said he needs to find 7 for next season. So maybe a significant number of schools turning over the roster every year will become the model, at least until some rules are formulated.
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    So Who Is The First Portaler?

    That team lost due to defense, not offense. Losing Edwards for the last 10 games was a killer. And not having Torrance to help relieve pressure might have cost a couple of games, too.
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    Michigan hire?

    There are lots of quality coaches at mid-majors and low majors (and also at lower-level conferences). What we don't know is whether they can run a D-I program. It's a whole different world.
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    Two more bad ideas from Steve

    The problem I see is the heavy reliance on conference standings. That works for the Ivy, Patriot, etal., even for the Big East where there is a double round-robin schedule. It doesn't work in the P4. The obscene behemoths of 14-16-18 teams all have unbalanced schedules.
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    Michigan hire?

    Thamel reported yesterday that Cronin has a $20M buy-out. Otzelburger (Iowa St) has $17M. The story is that neither Michigan nor OSU is going that big. We'll see.
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    OT / General Interest - Bubble Watch and Tourney Comments - Week of March 11 (Part 1)

    4:12 AM EDT? I hope you live in British Columbia.
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    A fellow Syracuse alum trying to destroy what makes the NCAA tourney great...

    He was born tin the same hospital I was. So there!
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    In conference, 40% of 3PA taken by guys who coming to shoot 24%

    I don't think he ever matched the numbers he put up as a soph at SU in the three seasons he has played since.
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    Possible Portal Point Guards

    That arithmetic means that at least 4 on the current roster need to move on.
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    3 of the 4 teams that had byes lost last night.

    I don't get sticking with a 15-team tournament. 15 is an awkward number. Go for 16. 4 games Tuesday. The 4 winners would play vs. teams 5 thru 8 Wednesday. 8 teams remain for quarterfinals Thursday. Then semis, finals. They play 4 games on Wed. and Thur. now. Why play only 3 games on the first...
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    So Who Is The First Portaler?

    They only allow a player to test the waters once, and Mintz did it last year. If he tries to do it again this year, he will not be allowed back. This is the situation unless and until someone challenges the NCAA on the rule in court. I expect Judah will portal, unless SU offers him a nice NIL...
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    Players Returning Next Year

    A hard situation for all coaches, regardless of how long they've been at it. See Roy Williams, Jay Wright, Nick Saban.
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    Players Returning Next Year

    I doubt he would end up at an ACC school. Maybe VCU, or George Mason.
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    Players Returning Next Year

    So they know what it won't be. Do they know what it will be, or is that TBD?
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    OT / General Interest: NCAA Bubble and Tourney Impact Games March 9 and 10

    I knew the answer--only because CBS ran a side-by-side graphic prior to yesterday's MSU-IU game. It was jarring to see Mich St with ~30 NET and Indiana mired in the 90's. Dan Bonner had a disparaging comment on the NET, specifically the use of efficiency data.
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    With Fran Brown Football recruiting is energized!

    Hang around for a while. You'll find out that "provoke" is not what this board is about. Share information and opinions in a respectful manner and you'll fit right in.
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    OT: Jim Boeheim threatens to punch Jay Williams over basketball opinion

    I disagree with your basketball comparison. The men and women play the same game; the differences being that the men play it above the rim, and the women play it with better fundamentals (in the opinion of one John Wooden). As a matter of fact, the women's college game is more like the...
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    Filipowski better be suspended

    Filipowski's weak-assed explanation doesn't help him. He's not being disingenuous--he's lying through his teeth.
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    Filipowski better be suspended

    They got after him on Game Day.
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    Mike Hopkins and UW

    I think his next gig is NBA.
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    The beat goes on

    There are lots of fans like you who began rooting for a team for their own personal, quirky reasons. There are many more who are bandwagon fans.
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    Complete Mismatch with Clemson

    Hall is Clemson's best player in the past 20 years. Replacing him will be a tall task.
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    Class of 2025 SG Kiyan Anthony (NY) Offered

    John McLaughlin used to say "mea maxima culpa". But he had been a priest.
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    Don't be surprised ...

    By George, I think he's got it!!
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    Lunardi

    We do have a neutral win. And Pitt lost at home to pathetic Missouri (0-16 in the SEC).
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    2024-25 Conference Opponents

    All three of the newbies on the road.
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    5-7 Format Confirmed for 12-Team Playoff

    "Brutal" for ND? They don't have to fight through a conference championship game.
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    FSU vs The ACC

    There are those pesky lawyers' fees and court costs.
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    Storming the court

    This ought to be a responsibility of the various leagues. In the ACC, we have seen the difference in how, and how well, different schools handle this situation. The league could convene a virtual meeting of those individuals responsible for security/safety on-court at each of the member...
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    Storming the court

    Who had a right to be on the court?
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    2024 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Projections

    A decent chance to end up #7. If SU, Pitt, NCSt all end up at 11-9 (a reasonable possibility), we get #6.
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    Who do you tend to fear most?

    It's all about supporting the local economy. And getting fresh produce.
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    Class of 2025 PF Matthew Gilhool (PA) Offered

    Most high school athletes need to pack on some muscle. Some of that comes naturally via maturing or "growing into your body". College weight training and supervised nutrition can certainly make a difference.
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    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    You must absolutely love NBA All-Star games.
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    Class of 2025 PF Matthew Gilhool (PA) Offered

    I would think Washington is out. Recent history--Iowa has done well recruiting bigs from the East.
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    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    Who are these 3 shooters you speak of?;)
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    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    Perhaps the most inconsistent 42% in history.
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    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    Join the club! Mine was done on 1/25. Any complications?
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    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    Except Brown was the most effective getting the ball to Bell. Did they just give up flashing him into the paint in the second half? Did they want the lane open so the guards had room to drive?
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    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    Mintz plays off-balance, even on his 3-point shots. It's not a recipe for shooting accuracy.
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    ACC Games for Feb 19-21

    Griffin was a poor man's Elijah Hughes.
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    5-7 Format Confirmed for 12-Team Playoff

    Most years ND gets one of the 4.
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    Return of the slobbernocker

    Error by Coach P. He called a timeout when Graves barfed. Deleone wanted to put Mason in, simply hand the ball off for a couple of plays. Miami couldn't slow down our running game on the last drive. If we have a TO after the Gedney catch near the goalline, we get one more play to pound it in...
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    Recruiting

    Thanks for injecting some facts.
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    Slick Rick

    He's complaining about his players' lack of athleticism and toughness. He kept only one player from the previous season--Soriano. He brought in the other 10, 11, 12 players. So who's at fault for his team's shortcomings?
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    Mike Hopkins and UW

    Nice outcome for Hopkins: Seattle gets their anticipated NBA expansion franchise, they hire him, and he doesn't have to move his family.
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