Offical NCAA Tournament thread

[Mr. Nielsen]

Winner of Loyola/Oregon State will be playing to trip to the Final Four. Got to love it!

[MarquetteMike1977]

We can also cheer for Oregon State what is their mascot again

[MarquetteMike1977]

Oral Roberts Oregon State Arkansas Final Four Picks

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Krutwig handled Cockburn with ease, now he has to turn his attention to some beavers.

[JWags85]

On a neutral floor, yes. For the rankings I use:

Loyola 88.76
Ok St 84.93

If one wants to call it -3.5, that's fine, but Loyola would have been at least a 3 point favorite.

The computer does not like Ok St.

Hmm interesting

I'm in a Calcutta every year with a group of consultants my old roommate works with. Basically every team seeded 1-12 gets bid on individually and then 13-16 in each region is also bundled together as a single unit to bid on.  Then based on the total pot, you get values for a win in each round.  Higher seeds you often need to make at least the E8 to break even. This year a first round win was worth $800, making the S16 was an additional $1200 for a total of $2000 if you made the S16...Oregon St went for $350. The lowest in the bracket by far.  Next lowest was VCU at $475.  The other 12s all went for $550 or $575.  Wild value

[Dish]

Hmm interesting

I'm in a Calcutta every year with a group of consultants my old roommate works with. Basically every team seeded 1-12 gets bid on individually and then 13-16 in each region is also bundled together as a single unit to bid on.  Then based on the total pot, you get values for a win in each round.  Higher seeds you often need to make at least the E8 to break even. This year a first round win was worth $800, making the S16 was an additional $1200 for a total of $2000 if you made the S16...Oregon St went for $350. The lowest in the bracket by far.  Next lowest was VCU at $475.  The other 12s all went for $550 or $575.  Wild value

I thought about joining one this year, but with Covid, I felt there was too much risk long term. I only did futures bets through the Sweet 16 (although I did a Final Four one on Ga Tech prior to the ACC quarterfinals).

Anyone in a Calcutta with lower seeds is making bank (as you mentioned). Crazy stuff.

These rankings I use were through yesterday and don't include today's results. I'd guess since Illinois was #2 in the rankings and Ok St was #35, that Loyola +2 hypothetical will be closer to a pick em based on today's results.

[GooooMarquette]

Krutwig handled Cockburn with ease, now he has to turn his attention to some beavers.

Before long, he may need to deal with some Oral.

[rocky_warrior]

Anybody else been watching the late night TruTV / TBS (tonight) recap shows?  These guys are tired and slappyhappy every night.  It's not amazing analysis, but it is slightly entertaining.

[Dish]

Geez, that Loyola ranking shot up to 97.86 with today's win over Illinois, Oregon St at 91.92.

Line 6ish for Loyola?

[CountryRoads]

This has been one of the best tournaments I can remember. Many great games and good ball being played. I don't even notice "the bubble".

(Disclaimer: this may be due to the fact the arrogant Big10 is getting their ass completely kicked)

[StillAWarrior]

My money is on OSU tonight...the orange and black one.

Nailed it.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Can't see how Cade Cunningham helped his draft standing yesterday. Some very dubious decision making going 1 on 3. If he had converted those chances, fine. But he didn't.

[tower912]

Can't see how Cade Cunningham helped his draft standing yesterday. Some very dubious decision making going 1 on 3. If he had converted those chances, fine. But he didn't.

He'll be fine. Body of work.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Before long, he may need to deal with some Oral.

Believe Krutwig would have preferred playing Oral before playing the Beavers but either sequence he will like playing them both. In my book You are all Winners.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Thoughts on officiating so far?  I really think these crews have done a pretty consistent job on calling the games. The flops/charge calls have always been 50/50.  The hook and hold rules need to be clarified but they have erred on the side of "basketball play".

[Mr. Nielsen]

Best Monday ever with 2nd round games!

First one to 100 in Oregon/Iowa.

[wisblue]

Who picked the Big 10 to be completely shut out of the Sweet 16?

It's looking like a real possibility.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Who picked the Big 10 to be completely shut out of the Sweet 16?

It's looking like a real possibility.

If that happens, it has to go down as the worse conference performance ever?!? Going by seeds 5 schools would be in the Sweet 16.

[NickelDimer]

Thoughts on officiating so far?  I really think these crews have done a pretty consistent job on calling the games. The flops/charge calls have always been 50/50.  The hook and hold rules need to be clarified but they have erred on the side of "basketball play".

I love how they're letting players bang inside. Nothing easy at the rim this tourney. Otoh the charge calls are out of control and the worst part is they promote flopping and discourage strong attacks to the hoop

[MUfan12]

Thoughts on officiating so far?  I really think these crews have done a pretty consistent job on calling the games. The flops/charge calls have always been 50/50.  The hook and hold rules need to be clarified but they have erred on the side of "basketball play".

With the exception of the OSU squared game last night, I agree.

[cheebs09]

If that happens, it has to go down as the worse conference performance ever?!? Going by seeds 5 schools would be in the Sweet 16.

I remember when the Big East had a rough go in the tournament when we had 11 teams I believe. At least UCONN won the title that year.

[BM1090]

Monday basketball is nice but I definitely prefer the Thurs-Sun setup.

[rocky_warrior]

Monday basketball is nice but I definitely prefer the Thurs-Sun setup.

After this, I actually kinda wish they'd switch it to Sat-Tue.  More advertising $ for them on the weekend (more games), and people don't have to make as many excuses to leave work (probably less lost productivity) mon & tue.

[MuggsyB]

I see Oregon only has a measly 75 points with 12 mins left in the game?  I always knew Iowa would clamp down in the tournament. 

[Mr. Nielsen]

Iowa hasn't been to a Sweet 16 since 1999.