NCAA Final Four Games Thread for Sat Apr 4

[OrangeXtreme]

Looks like Monroe County is the dividing line.

 

[Sherman20]

There was discussion about us going after him in the offseason and I wanted no part. Not many others did either. Clearly better than Nait though.

Y’all were wrong. Good coaching and schemes can make a difference. That said, Red would’ve squandered him.

 

[Sherman20]

Golden fits in here as well. I would say top 3 coaches in basketball. Hurley #1. 2 and 3 are a toss up.

Be interesting to see what happens to UConn when Murray leaves. They didn’t click until he got there and fixed/righted their offense. Hurley is a high intensity, get your going playing hard and to the whistle coach. Hangs his coaching on defense. But before Murray got there their offense wasn’t good enough. Murray is the one that brought it all together.

But this Final four and to an extension the elite 8 was a prime example of why coaching is so valuable and why I wanted Schertz ahead of Gerry. Hurley’s roster is not as good as Illinois or dukes, but he coached clinics around both.

Lloyd is a great recruiter and has a decent system. But totally outclassed by May. I always thought Arizona was overrated all year. They were a great team, but couldn’t believe the experts thought they were the best team in America. Michigan since the beginning of the year has been a freight train and overwhelmed teams. Still can’t believe people thought Arizona was the better team. Even if talent was similar, May is 2-3 times the coach of Lloyd.

Michigan has size and can shoot. They essentially were missing their best player last night and were up 28 at one point. Arizona had no perimeter shooting to be a threat to Michigan.

Illinois scored under 60 2 times all year. Best offense in college basketball. The 2 games, both against UConn. I mean I get it, UConn buys in and plays tough defense, but that’s coaching. You couldn’t make any adjustments from your first matchup?

This is all pretty spot on, especially the part about Murray helping Hurley reimagine his stale offense to go along with his defensive intensity. I still think Arizona was really good during the season, but they just ran into the bigger juggernaut of Michigan, which is a more stout defensive team and a better shooting team. Michigan has been my second favorite team since I was a kid (my dad went there), so I’m thrilled at the season they’ve been having.

That said, I can’t believe UConn’s continued luck with the Yaxel injury. I hope the UConvicts lay an egg on Monday night for once, but instead Karaban will probably go 8-8 from 3 or something absurd. Ugh! The luck of that program is insane. 2011 and 2014 never shoud have happened.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Any news on Yaxel?

 

[PauliePeppas]

Any news on Yaxel?

will play but who knows how affected. Solo Ball is in a boot

 

[Cstate]

He takes a ton of heat, but that’s impressive!

 

[Cuse1055]

Stay classy UConn fans lol

 

[mustacheovich]

He takes a ton of heat, but that’s impressive!

Is Sportscenter making AI generated posts now? He's only been to three final fours, and how can you be 5-0 in final fours and 2-0 in the championship?

 

[orangecuse]

More of the insane UConn luck with Yaxel getting hurt. Even if they did have two dominant teams during that time, it’s still highly unlikely any one team would win this many titles (four) in a 15 year period, with all the randomness and upsets of March. Look at Michigan. They’ve actually played in more title games (8) in their history, including 3 since 2013, but only have one title.

There's that saying; luck happens when preparation meets opportunity.

No matter what the case, folks will always voluntarily choose to view things as they see fit.

 

[Briancuse]

Everyone needs to stop saying that UCONN is lucky. Every team gets breaks. Its up to the team to take advantage of them, and UCONN does it better than anyone else.

They are truly an elite program and obviously a step above us, historically and present day. There's literally no debate. I hope we get back to that level one day

Hurley is the best coache in college ball right now. And they are the most prepared team in the country. That doesnt change the fact that they seem to.get every bounce of the ball and break.

 

[tptcuse]

Stay classy UConn fans lol

Their fans are the worst.

 

[Sherman20]

He takes a ton of heat, but that’s impressive!

UConn’s record in the title game is 6-0. Michigan’s is 1-6. Let’s hope that changes.

 

[tptcuse]

UConn’s record in the title game is 6-0. Michigan’s is 1-6. Let’s hope that changes.

That is so depressing.

 

[Cusefan95]

Is Sportscenter making AI generated posts now? He's only been to three final fours, and how can you be 5-0 in final fours and 2-0 in the championship?

You win two games in the Final Four to win a championship. Two championships equals 4-0. Won last night - that’s 5-0.