Quote from: willie warrior on Today at 11:52:02 AMSeed: Hayseed
Region: State of Depression and Lost HopeTired of hearing about Wisconin all the time and their successes in the Dance. Time for Shaka to build his program to emulate the Rodent Resume

All their success in the dance = no sweet 16s in nine years and losing as the better seed in 4 of their last 5 appearances.

Quote from: Small Orange Soda on March 15, 2026, 09:59:57 PMWell, he himself admitted that they decided four years ago to not take any D-1 transfers after the first year. So we know he thought that.

It's pretty well known that there were donors who made their voices heard.

Then we get a clearly planted report during a game that things will now change.

Was he literally forced to change? Doubt it. But he had chances to improve this team before that way and decided not to.

We're no different than any college fan base. The people with money matter.

If he has not been forced to change, it is highly unlikely we will see any meaningful change on his part.

Quote from: Farley36 on March 15, 2026, 08:31:35 PMI've been busy all day.  What seed did Marquette get?  What region are they in?

Seed: Hayseed
Region: State of Depression and Lost Hope

Quote from: K1 Lover on Today at 09:16:15 AMIt feels hard to fade a Wisconsin team that played up to Michigan's level twice and seems to be peaking, but the more I learn about High Point, the more tempted I am to pick that upset.

Some fun facts about HPU:
• Of all the teams in the tourney, they currently have the longest active win streak  (14 consecutive wins; last loss was on Jan 14th).
• Their NIL budget is one of the highest, if not the highest, among mid-majors (reportedly about $4 mil).
• They have a player named Chase Johnston who is already being dubbed "the new Jack Gohlke" since he solely shoots threes. While he only averages ~6 ppg, he's shot 64-132 (48.5%) from deep so far this season and had several games with 4+ makes.

If I were a Wisconsin fan, however, what I'd probably be worried about most is the simple fact that HPU is a 30+ win team that reps the color purple — not unlike the #12 JMU that bounced them in the first round two years ago.

Tired of hearing about Wisconin all the time and their successes in the Dance. Time for Shaka to build his program to emulate the Rodent Resume

Quote from: cheebs09 on Today at 11:48:34 AMGosh. Just hate to see Goodman getting a scoop wrong.

The AD said on a podcast that Matta was returning. It wasn't a "scoop" for Goodman or anybody else.

Quote from: Farley36 on March 15, 2026, 08:31:35 PMI've been busy all day.  What seed did Marquette get?  What region are they in?

Seed: Hayseed
Region: State of Depression and Lost Hope

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 11:18:19 AMI guess not.

Gosh. Just hate to see Goodman getting a scoop wrong.

Quote from: K1 Lover on Today at 09:16:15 AMIt feels hard to fade a Wisconsin team that played up to Michigan's level twice and seems to be peaking, but the more I learn about High Point, the more tempted I am to pick that upset.

The same Weasels played down to 12-20 Oregon's level, lost to Indy and USC, were routed by Ohio State, and lost by 30 to Nebraska. Their defense is not in the top 50 (kenpom), and they live by the 3. An off-shooting game can doom them against anybody.

But sure, if they shoot lights out, they can outgun opponents. Quite a few teams can say similar, though.

I'll believe Gard makes it out of the first weekend with his own recruits as soon as I see it. So far, he is 0-for-his-career.

Quote from: K1 Lover on Today at 09:33:56 AMI'll try to find the quote again, but it came up during a conversation in one of several pods/videos I listened to last night. Fairly confident it was between Field of 68 and Eye on CBB.

Edit:

https://youtu.be/HlWU-eWazG8 (7:55, Norlander states HPU had one of the biggest NIL budgets among mid-majors)

https://www.youtube.com/live/bDallQ6RO3o?si=C8-9e6-oIeRFzs7K (43:04, Norlander indicates he was told that HPU has an NIL budget north of $4 mil)

Probably only right around $2 million less than we spent this year.

Quote from: The Sultan on Today at 11:28:51 AMThe last time they didn't hire an alum or an assistant coach was 1977.

Anything else happen that year?

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 11:20:50 AMOn the topic of Brad Stevens, I've seen Butler fans getting very annoyed with the whole "Butler Way" stuff as they recognize the "way" was a once-in-a-generation coach who had two NBA draft picks on his roster. They are worried the search will be limited to Butler grads or coaches with strong Butler ties.

The last time they didn't hire an alum or an assistant coach was 1977.