Gordio Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 18 hours ago, row_33 said: another goof to the ignore pile... what's on tap tonight for the college scene... wonderful, play-nobody Houston and Gonzaga face cupcakes to ensure their unproven top seedings (they may very well be deserved but who know???) Good, your opinions are stupid anyways & you know nothing about the rules of college basketball.
row_33 Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Houston and Gonzaga beat their cupcakes, the announcer where WHOOPING IT UP for them like this was a bigger event than the moon landing...
Another Fan Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Hofstra 22-4 and having a good season. Hoping they can be a Cinderella team in the tourney
row_33 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 13 hours ago, Another Fan said: Hofstra 22-4 and having a good season. Hoping they can be a Cinderella team in the tourney Win that conference first, doesn’t look like an at large will be handed out this year. on tap today while the bones mend.... Terps at Michigan Iowa St at K St NCST at Duke til it’s garbagetime Vols at Kentucky
Augie Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 50 minutes ago, row_33 said: Win that conference first, doesn’t look like an at large will be handed out this year. on tap today while the bones mend.... Terps at Michigan Iowa St at K St NCST at Duke til it’s garbagetime Vols at Kentucky As much as I hate Duke, I’ll tune in to see Zion. Not only is he fun to watch, but the BIL’s kids went to high school with him in Spartanburg, SC. All the little stories made me like the kid and family. His first prom party got sketchy so he left and went to BIL’s post prom pool party last year. His parents came by first (in the middle of the night) to be sure it was a proper environment. I guess he’s got more to lose than most kids, but I think I got home a few days after the prom, with not so much as a question from my parents. That might explain some things.... The comeback against Louisville was sweet, despite Duke winning. Seeing Chris Mack’s team blow it felt kind of good. He’s done a heck of a job with that team, though. No denying that.
Another Fan Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Augie said: As much as I hate Duke, I’ll tune in to see Zion. Not only is he fun to watch, but the BIL’s kids went to high school with him in Spartanburg, SC. All the little stories made me like the kid and family. His first prom party got sketchy so he left and went to BIL’s post prom pool party last year. His parents came by first (in the middle of the night) to be sure it was a proper environment. I guess he’s got more to lose than most kids, but I think I got home a few days after the prom, with not so much as a question from my parents. That might explain some things.... The comeback against Louisville was sweet, despite Duke winning. Seeing Chris Mack’s team blow it felt kind of good. He’s done a heck of a job with that team, though. No denying that. Cool story. I don't really follow the NBA that much but the team I like is the Cavs. If I read their message boards Zion is the player most fans have the heart on drafting. Locally Knicks fans would like him as well. I think though in today's NBA the 3 worst teams go in the lottery together for the #1 pick?
Augie Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Another Fan said: Cool story. I don't really follow the NBA that much but the team I like is the Cavs. If I read their message boards Zion is the player most fans have the heart on drafting. Locally Knicks fans would like him as well. I think though in today's NBA the 3 worst teams go in the lottery together for the #1 pick? I don’t follow it THAT closely, but I have heard people say two Duke players, and possibly three could all go in the top 3 picks. It’s a ridiculously loaded team. There are closer to a dozen teams in the lottery I think, but it’s heavily weighted in favor of the worst teams (how many ping pong balls in the hopper). It still doesn’t stop teams from trying to tank, so the whole thing is a bit of a mess.
row_33 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Please help me see how Zion has any skills to guarantee he is going to dominate the NBA next year, especially if he goes to a horrible team. He doesn’t create out there, no half court presence, no shot to speak of outside, works with his back to the basket when dribbling Its nice he is big and can dunk and shove college kids out of the way, that doesn’t cut it with the pros if you turn down the announcers and media and ad pitchmen screaming he is the greatest ever it really isn’t all that much to watch except for his size and agility
Formerly Allan in MD Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, row_33 said: Please help me see how Zion has any skills to guarantee he is going to dominate the NBA next year, especially if he goes to a horrible team. He doesn’t create out there, no half court presence, no shot to speak of outside, works with his back to the basket when dribbling Its nice he is big and can dunk and shove college kids out of the way, that doesn’t cut it with the pros if you turn down the announcers and media and ad pitchmen screaming he is the greatest ever it really isn’t all that much to watch except for his size and agility You'll change your tune. For instance, Zion has a decent outside shot; he doesn't use it all that much, now. Also, when LeBron came into the league, he didn't have much of an outside shot. Talented guys can improve on most aspects of their game.
BillsSB2020 Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Nice bounceback win for Michigan. It seems like Iggy is slumping a bit. I would generally be concerned about the freshman wall, but he's 20 years old so I don't think that's going to be as much as a factor. Got to play with more control.
eball Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Ok, guys and gals, the latest installment of the best rivalry in college BB tips off Wednesday night. Who ya like?
Misterbluesky Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, eball said: Ok, guys and gals, the latest installment of the best rivalry in college BB tips off Wednesday night. Who ya like? NC....but I have tonight on my mind,the Hokies are getting 5.5. I think VT wins outright.
Gordio Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 19 hours ago, eball said: Ok, guys and gals, the latest installment of the best rivalry in college BB tips off Wednesday night. Who ya like? My son is a huge UNC fan so I will be rooting for them. I just think Duke is going to have their way with them in the paint, too much size & strength for a UNC team that is a perimeter team. If they shoot the lights out from 3 land they have a chance. 19 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: NC....but I have tonight on my mind,the Hokies are getting 5.5. I think VT wins outright. People continue to underrate this Virginia team. They are good. I am thinking about putting some money on them to win the tournament when I go to Vegas in a few weeks. They are 8-1 odds right now.
eball Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Gordio said: My son is a huge UNC fan so I will be rooting for them. I just think Duke is going to have their way with them in the paint, too much size & strength for a UNC team that is a perimeter team. If they shoot the lights out from 3 land they have a chance. Yeah, it's like the two programs switched places this year. I've been really impressed with the Heels' shooting -- it's their best 3-pt shooting team I can remember. I expect a Dook win but you never know in this rivalry.
Gordio Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, eball said: Yeah, it's like the two programs switched places this year. I've been really impressed with the Heels' shooting -- it's their best 3-pt shooting team I can remember. I expect a Dook win but you never know in this rivalry. Yep, it is usually UNC that has the dominant inside presence. When they get going they are a real good perimeter team. Your right though, anything can happen when these two play against each other; 4-4 in the last 8 meeting with Duke having an overall +8 point differential overall. That is amazing how close that is. Edited February 19, 2019 by Gordio
Augie Posted February 19, 2019 Author Posted February 19, 2019 I believe I just heard on Dan Patrick the UNC/Duke tickets are going for slightly more than Super Bowl tickets did this year. WOW! I spent quite a few summers in Chapel Hill while my kids went to hoops camp there. Duke is “impressive”, but Chapel Hill is awesome in so many ways.
eball Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, Gordio said: Yep, it is usually UNC that has the dominant inside presence. When they get going they are a real good perimeter team. Your right though, anything can happen when these two play against each other; 4-4 in the last 8 meeting with Duke having an overall +8 point differential overall. That is amazing how close that is. Yep. I'm curious to see how Roy plans to deal with Zion.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 20 hours ago, eball said: Ok, guys and gals, the latest installment of the best rivalry in college BB tips off Wednesday night. Who ya like? I hate both of them, but I “like” Dook to win. They’re back to firing on all cylinders again. Should be a fun game to watch.
row_33 Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 8:03 PM, Formerly Allan in MD said: You'll change your tune. For instance, Zion has a decent outside shot; he doesn't use it all that much, now. Also, when LeBron came into the league, he didn't have much of an outside shot. Talented guys can improve on most aspects of their game. LeBron drove to the hoop, face to the basket, with the best from Day One in the NBA, he took on the entire Pistons team by himself in a playoff series not too far into his career. I've been watching college 45 years and they love to hype a kid every season, but it more often than not doesn't pan out all that great. My first year of watching really seriously was the Magic/Bird year 1978-79, there hasn't been anything like that in one season since. Probably never will be again. Zion is big and hyped, wish him well, never enough superstars in the NBA, I just don't see how he fits into a game where the best are putting up dozens of 3PFGA every night.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Zion is more of a Charles Barkley than a Lebron James. He’s gonna be really, really good in the NBA.
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