NCAA Dance Thread

[Uncle Rico]

There was a period of time where the r64 was called the second round because the Dayton games were called the first round. Only lasted for a few years because it was confusing. Don't know if that is causing the confusion in this discussion.

Yup.  They eliminated that a few years back

[BM1090]

There was a period of time where the r64 was called the second round because the Dayton games were called the first round. Only lasted for a few years because it was confusing. Don't know if that is causing the confusion in this discussion.

This is likely the cause of the confusion. Shaka hasn't won a tournament game since 2013 when VCU beat Akron by 46.

He's had some crazy losses since then. In fact, every tournament loss since 2013 has been a crazy ending.

2014 - Lost to SFA in OT. Up four in regulation with 5 seconds left, gave up a 4 point play after fouling a 3 point shooter.
2015 - missed a floater at the buzzer, lost by 3 in OT to Ohio State
2016 - tied the game with under 5 seconds left, lost on a banked in half-court buzzer beater.
2018 - came back from down 13 against Nevada, had the lead with five seconds left, went to OT, lost.
2021 - Lost to ACU on two free throws with one second remaining.

We might be in for a barnburner on Thursday.

[NickelDimer]

This is likely the cause of the confusion. Shaka hasn't won a tournament game since 2013 when VCU beat Akron by 46.

He's had some crazy losses since then. In fact, every tournament loss since 2013 has been a crazy ending.

2014 - Lost to SFA in OT. Up four in regulation with 5 seconds left, gave up a 4 point play after fouling a 3 point shooter.
2015 - missed a floater at the buzzer, lost by 3 in OT to Ohio State
2016 - tied the game with under 5 seconds left, lost on a banked in half-court buzzer beater.
2018 - came back from down 13 against Nevada, had the lead with five seconds left, went to OT, lost.
2021 - Lost to ACU on two free throws with one second remaining.

We might be in for a barnburner on Thursday.

So Thursday we can look forward to pain. Maximum pain.

[PGsHeroes32]

Why the name calling? Our NET ranks are similar with X:41 MU:43, we split the season, Quad 1 record similar with MU 5-7 and X 5-8. Over all records MU 19-12 and X 18-13. If they beat Butler the records would be identical. The committee could have easily picked X over MU while picking Rutgers, Indiana and ND. All I am saying is that the metrics don't mean much as to who is in or out. Indiana and Notre Dame have more name recognition which is why I believe they got in.

Dude, please stop with the stupid.

Selection does not even remotely work like that.

You think that MU is a 9 seed(solidly ahead of like 12 teams) but if X wins a game against Butler, we get passed by all the teams that we are currently in front of because X.........won? And not those teams.

Im not trying to be mean, I need you to please sit and think about how truly idiotic that sounds.

[PointWarrior]

Better than being crushed by Murray State before the game even started....

This is likely the cause of the confusion. Shaka hasn't won a tournament game since 2013 when VCU beat Akron by 46.

He's had some crazy losses since then. In fact, every tournament loss since 2013 has been a crazy ending.

2014 - Lost to SFA in OT. Up four in regulation with 5 seconds left, gave up a 4 point play after fouling a 3 point shooter.
2015 - missed a floater at the buzzer, lost by 3 in OT to Ohio State
2016 - tied the game with under 5 seconds left, lost on a banked in half-court buzzer beater.
2018 - came back from down 13 against Nevada, had the lead with five seconds left, went to OT, lost.
2021 - Lost to ACU on two free throws with one second remaining.

We might be in for a barnburner on Thursday.

[WhiteTrash]

Better than being crushed by Murray State before the game even started....

Why the hyperbole?  We were in that game for the first 2 minuets.

[Pakuni]

Why the hyperbole?  We were in that game for the first 2 minuets.

Marquette was winning that game with under 7 to play in the first half. It was a 2-point game with under 1:30 to play in the half.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Marquette was winning that game with under 7 to play in the first half. It was a 2-point game with under 1:30 to play in the half.

[BM1090]

Marquette was winning that game with under 7 to play in the first half. It was a 2-point game with under 1:30 to play in the half.

It was close on the scoreboard but it was pretty clear watching that game that Murray State was going to run away with it at some point. They created an open shot nearly every possession.

The 2017 SC game is the one that most scoopers have rewritten in their heads. Sure the final score was ugly, but MU was winning at halftime and down only 1 with 11 minutes left. South Carolina took their first double digit lead with five minutes left.

[Galway Eagle]

It was close on the scoreboard but it was pretty clear watching that game that Murray State was going to run away with it at some point. They created an open shot nearly every possession.

The 2017 SC game is the one that most scoopers have rewritten in their heads. Sure the final score was ugly, but MU was winning at halftime and down only 1 with 11 minutes left. South Carolina took their first double digit lead with five minutes left.

Yeah i remember being positive at halftime and being confused when it all came apart

[CreightonWarrior]

BTW, Kansas fans will take over Chicago.  Don't assume a Badger home game in the regional final.

Those must be some committed fans showing up in Chicago even after their team loses in the round of 32.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Those must be some committed fans showing up in Chicago even after their team loses in the round of 32.

McCormack is gonna kill Kalkbrenner

[WhiteTrash]

Marquette was winning that game with under 7 to play in the first half. It was a 2-point game with under 1:30 to play in the half.

I was joking. Should have used teal.

[BM1090]

McCormack is gonna kill Kalkbrenner

I don't think Creighton gets past SDSU without Nembhard. But I've been wrong about them pretty much all year.

[Uncle Rico]

I don't think Creighton gets past SDSU without Nembhard. But I've been wrong about them pretty much all year.

That game might be a rock fight.  SDSU is no joke on defense

[CreightonWarrior]

Yup expecting a low scoring game but luckily Creighton has had a ton of those this year. 2 top 20 defenses/sub 125 offenses.

Mostly being cheeky about being KU but like a lot of Marquette fans just happy to be in the tournament. Low expectations with all the player turnover.

[JWags85]

That game might be a rock fight.  SDSU is no joke on defense

No joke on defense and loves to slow it down.  Pretty sure if they are winning by 5-6 with under 5 left, Dutcher is content not scoring again.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Quick preview video on all 68 teams.

https://youtu.be/d8qWC_TzIR4

[StillAWarrior]

Quick preview video on all 68 teams.

https://youtu.be/d8qWC_TzIR4

[Dr. Blackheart]

No ads when I view. You getting served Arby's ads?

[muwarrior69]

Dude, please stop with the stupid.

Selection does not even remotely work like that.

You think that MU is a 9 seed(solidly ahead of like 12 teams) but if X wins a game against Butler, we get passed by all the teams that we are currently in front of because X.........won? And not those teams.

Im not trying to be mean, I need you to please sit and think about how truly idiotic that sounds.

...and X was not solidly ahead of 12 teams like Indiana, ND and Rutgers? Explain that to me. Please stop with the name calling. I'm really trying to be respectful.

[StillAWarrior]

No ads when I view. You getting served Arby's ads?

No, I got served a two minute KenPom ad. You didn't notice?

[rocky_warrior]

No, I got served a two minute KenPom ad. You didn't notice?

I'm guessing Blackheart is all fancy and has YouTube premium.  BTW, I think it's worth it - avoid ads and get YouTube music to boot - good deal!

[PGsHeroes32]

...and X was not solidly ahead of 12 teams like Indiana, ND and Rutgers? Explain that to me. Please stop with the name calling. I'm really trying to be respectful.

Considering X wasnt even on the 1st four out, they very clearly were not solidy ahead of any of the teams or even remotely close to us. You suggesting that them simply beating Butler would have them swapped in for us a 9 seed and not any of the other 15ish teams between us, is quite literally the dumbest and most insane thing ever said on this board.

Its so damn outlandish I can't even begin to think how someone could even come to this conclusion. Its so damn outlandish that even someone trolling wouldnt say it because of how bad of a take it is.

[StillAWarrior]

I'm guessing Blackheart is all fancy and has YouTube premium.  BTW, I think it's worth it - avoid ads and get YouTube music to boot - good deal!

That was the heart of my semi-serious beef. The video itself included an extended plug for KenPom at the front. It was part of the content — not an actual ad.