Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 I don't know where Vanderbilt got put into this conversation, I did not say anything other than Wake did not deserve to be in. Based on your comment (since I did not know the road records of those teams) it lead me to believe they had similar road records, but I misinterpreted what you were saying. Road records, however are just one determining factor and not end all be all. How about this: Cuse beat Wake head to head in their only match up Wake is 1-7 vs ranked teams this year, Cuse was 3-5 Cuse had a better conference record Cuse should definitely have made it in over Wake. Bilas and just about every college basketball expert has said the same thing. Beat them head to head. Better record in the ACC. Much better wins against quality opponents. I didn't think they would get in last year and they did. I thought they did JUST enough to get in this year and they didn't. What are you going to do. unc a 1 seed? that's just odd. duke may not deserve a 1 seed, but if they didn't get a 1 unc shouldn't. unc should have got a 2. kentucky and ucla might be the only ones to slow them down. unc has an easy ass bracket. seems a little strange seeing nova be a 1 when looking at other number 1 teams. HAHAHAHAHA NO CUSE retire boheim, you're an old hasbeen fool Despite his arrogance and any insults made toward poor little Greensboro, Boeheim is still a very, very good basketball coach. Don't be ridiculous.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) 2017 ESPN 4 Star PG, Tremont Waters, has been released from Georgetown and has re-opened his recruitment. Syracuse is considered to be one of the favorites to land him. Duke is considered to be the other team in serious contention, however, if they land Trevon Duval (as expected) they will be out on Waters. With Howard Washington and Waters emerging as legitimate potential late signing period recruits, this really could brighten the once dim 2017 PG situation. Tremont Waters is a small PG at 5' 11" 180, but he is an electric passer with a very good shot who can create off the bounce. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.syracuse.com/v1/articles/20319209/report_syracuse_expected_to_pursue_former_georgetown_signee_tremont_waters.amp Edited March 14, 2017 by Johnny Hammersticks
The Poojer Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 Game tonight might be postponed until tomorrow night.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Game tonight might be postponed until tomorrow night. Nooooooooooo! I've already started pre-gaming!!!
The Poojer Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 officially postponed until tomorrow. No need to stop pre-gaming, though Nooooooooooo! I've already started pre-gaming!!!
LB3 Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Nooooooooooo! I've already started pre-gaming!!! This. No work today or tomorrow cus of State of Emergency.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) What? No love for the convincing win over UNCG?! I am actually going to be in CNY this weekend for my cousin's wedding. Might slide over to the dome on Saturday for Ole Miss. Edit: How bout AW3 breaking Gmac's single season 3 pointer record?? That's crazy to me. Edited March 16, 2017 by Johnny Hammersticks
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 Nice game, I guess. I thought the refs were terrible, and then I realized all the good ones are probably doing the NCAA tournament. I will say that it's a shame we wasted such a good shooter this year in White. He is probably the best pure shooter we have ever had, though I would take G-Mac every time if the game is on the line.
The Poojer Posted March 16, 2017 Author Posted March 16, 2017 great game, but i find it hard to get excited, we've seen this kind of performance before from them, only to be followed up by an abysmal performance.....roberson actually seemed like he cared about the game last night. Taurean landed himself firmly in the doghouse and Gillon was also on a very short leash. I really want Frank Howard to clean up his game, i think he can be dynamite. White III, what can you say about his shooting......
Bray Wyatt Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 I watched the game for the most part and am still mad that we weren't in the tourney. Nearly all of our bad losses happened months ago, this was not the same team then that they are now. Typically I think the NCAA gets that right for the most part but for some reason overlooked it this year. I think this year was a big learning experience for Howard, and should hopefully tighten up his game next year. Battle looks so much better already than the beginning of the year, imagine next year with a full off season. I expect Lydon to return and be the leader that he should have been this year and take more control of games. The wild card is Thompson, if he returns we will be a very good team next year I think
The Poojer Posted March 16, 2017 Author Posted March 16, 2017 as much as a homer as i am, i really don't think they deserved to get in this year....their bad losses were horrible, their good wins were good, but they were conference wins where anything is possible. i'd love to see them in the ncaa, but i really don't think they deserved it this year. I watched the game for the most part and am still mad that we weren't in the tourney. Nearly all of our bad losses happened months ago, this was not the same team then that they are now. Typically I think the NCAA gets that right for the most part but for some reason overlooked it this year. I think this year was a big learning experience for Howard, and should hopefully tighten up his game next year. Battle looks so much better already than the beginning of the year, imagine next year with a full off season. I expect Lydon to return and be the leader that he should have been this year and take more control of games. The wild card is Thompson, if he returns we will be a very good team next year I think
inkman Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 I watched the game for the most part and am still mad that we weren't in the tourney. Nearly all of our bad losses happened months ago, this was not the same team then that they are now. Typically I think the NCAA gets that right for the most part but for some reason overlooked it this year. I think this year was a big learning experience for Howard, and should hopefully tighten up his game next year. Battle looks so much better already than the beginning of the year, imagine next year with a full off season. I expect Lydon to return and be the leader that he should have been this year and take more control of games. The wild card is Thompson, if he returns we will be a very good team next year I think I think Battle has a better chance of not returning than Thompson but my basis is solely on what they have shown so far. Not on player desire. I realize Battle has indicated he would be back. We'll see.
Bray Wyatt Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 I think Battle has a better chance of not returning than Thompson but my basis is solely on what they have shown so far. Not on player desire. I realize Battle has indicated he would be back. We'll see. I think Battle is closer to being NBA ready now, but someone with Thompson's size and ability to shoot means he has great potential. Plus I think based on their attitudes, and this is all my speculation, that Thompson will jump as soon as he can, whereas like you said Battle indicates he will return as much as a homer as i am, i really don't think they deserved to get in this year....their bad losses were horrible, their good wins were good, but they were conference wins where anything is possible. i'd love to see them in the ncaa, but i really don't think they deserved it this year. Normally, I agree, but the bubble was so weak this year and if Wake was considered to be in, then Cuse certainly deserved to be in
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 I think Battle and Lydon will both do the NBA combine thing, although I don't think Battle is going anywhere. I think Thompson stays put also mainly because he is so terrible on defense. I'm up in the air on Lydon. I give a 50/50 chance of leaving. I think he would be a late first round pick, but I think he could do better after another season. Needs to work on his post game to play the 4 in the NBA. And yes...Wake making it in over Cuse was a crime. Again, beat them head to head, better conference record, and far more top 50 wins. What am I missing?
The Poojer Posted March 16, 2017 Author Posted March 16, 2017 the look on his face last night of not wanting anything to do with Boeheim's bitching at him looked like he already has 2 feet out the door and just wants this season to end. Battle and Lydon next year are going to be monsters if they both stay I think Battle is closer to being NBA ready now, but someone with Thompson's size and ability to shoot means he has great potential. Plus I think based on their attitudes, and this is all my speculation, that Thompson will jump as soon as he can, whereas like you said Battle indicates he will return Normally, I agree, but the bubble was so weak this year and if Wake was considered to be in, then Cuse certainly deserved to be in
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 2017 4 star PG Howard Washington is Orange!
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 Battle is the one guy who I think is truly NBA ready. He should go.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 Battle is the one guy who I think is truly NBA ready. He should go. I'm hearing that he is definitely staying, but will get evaluated at the NBA combine. But I have been known to be wrong before....
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 2017 4 star PG Howard Washington is Orange! https://www.fanragsports.com/news/syracuse-lands-commitment-three-star-guard-howard-washington/
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 I'm hearing that he is definitely staying, but will get evaluated at the NBA combine. But I have been known to be wrong before.... That would be great for us. But he looks really good right now. Don't get why he isn't getting more love from the scouts. Fast, strong, great driver, and great shooter. He is like miles ahead of where Malachi was. Lydon, on the other hand... pretty clear he needs at least another year.
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