2024 NCAA Tournament Thread

[The Sultan]

Their football and hockey hires were successful coaches from outside the program with no prior connection to UW. I fully expect if McIntosh is still the athletic director, that they will hire the best candidate they can get regardless of history.

[Pakuni]

https://x.com/LongwoodLancers/status/1771386049367044192?s=20

[MU82]

Agree with Rico that JMU didn't even play particularly well, especially on offense, and should have won by more. The Weasels were THAT bad and THAT unprepared. What an indictment on nolongerwarriors' favorite coach.

Agree with wades about Storr. For one thing, he can't shoot from distance. For another, he can't play PG. The NBA isn't excited about players his size who can do neither. He's an OK college player when he can get to his spots in an iso game. When faced with tough D, he's effed. And when he isn't scoring, he disinterested on the defensive end. He's your classic coach-killer.

Storr will enjoy another year scoring 15-17 per game for another school that will get him more NIL but that ultimately will wish they hadn't bothered with him.

IIRC, there was a little angst here from a few Scoopers when the Weasels got him and we didn't get somebody like him. Thank effen goodness he was a hard pass for Shaka.

[PointWarrior]

But Gard isn't going anywhere now. A B10 final and #5 seed isn't fireable by any means.

Just like Wojo was not getting fired.  And just like Chryst was not getting fired.

[MuggsyB]

Dayton in trouble early. 

[cheebs09]

Just like Wojo was not getting fired.  And just like Chryst was not getting fired.

It could happen, but I'd be surprised. Wojo was coming off an under .500 year. Gard was in the BTT Championship and a 5 seed.

If they miss the tourney next year, I could see him being let go.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Just like Wojo was not getting fired.  And just like Chryst was not getting fired.

Those saying Wojo wasn't getting fired were correct 6/7 years and most switched for year 7.

College basketball coaches who make the NCAAT don't get fired unless they work for Texas. Not saying it's right, but it's what's played out historically.

[FairWeatherEagle]

I don't think JMU played particularly well offensively. They could definitely give Duke probs.

Who ya got today today in the Creighton/Oregon game?  I hope I'm wrong but I think the Jays have a major challenge.  Dante is terrific.  He erases the paint and has an intimidating presence.

Agree, I didn't know anything about Oregon until I saw a piece on their center. I think Creighton has similar potential to us but they have such a rough draw. Especially compared to us. If they get by Oregon and Tenn? Kudos to them! They'll be primed for the final 4. Im holding out hope for a 3 BE team finals.

[MuggsyB]

Very physical 1st game.  Difficult to officiate.  It's unfortunate JTY got hurt because I really think he could help us in certain match-ups. 

[MuggsyB]

Why on God's Green Earth were the first two games on tv today in SLC and back to back??   Makes zero sense. 

[mugrad_89]

Why on God's Green Earth were the first two games on tv today in SLC and back to back??   Makes zero sense.

What CBS wants, CBS gets.

[MuggsyB]

What CBS wants, CBS gets.

So we can listen to Barkley?  Who probably watches 5 college basketball games a year?  Smh.

[Tyler COLEk]

Pretty sleepy game with Gonzaga vs. Kansas despite the fast pace. Or maybe it's just Brad Nessler.

[wadesworld]

Pretty sleepy game with Gonzaga vs. Kansas despite the fast pace. Or maybe it's just Brad Nessler.

We must be watching different games.

[Scoop Snoop]

Pretty sleepy game with Gonzaga vs. Kansas despite the fast pace. Or maybe it's just Brad Nessler.

Teal?

[MU82]

Why on God's Green Earth were the first two games on tv today in SLC and back to back??   Makes zero sense.

Been doing it this way for several years on Sat and Sun of opening week. CBS gets exclusive coverage in the afternoon, and then a bunch of games are on in the evening. It's OK for you not to like it, but it's simply the way it is.

[SoCalEagle]

Zags are rollin.

[MuggsyB]

Say what you want about the Zags, and Few never getting the chip, but if they win today that will be nine straight S16's. 

[MuggsyB]

Always a good day when KU and Bill Self get their asses handed to them. 

[MU82]

Say what you want about the Zags, and Few never getting the chip, but if they win today that will be nine straight S16's.

It's an impressive, enviable run.

[Jockey]

It's an impressive, enviable run.

Money in the bank - Gonzalo to reach S16.

And let's face it. There are a slew of mid-majors that could roll this Kansas team.

[mugrad_89]

Say what you want about the Zags, and Few never getting the chip, but if they win today that will be nine straight S16's.

I still think they were seeded too high, but they got a break with McCullers being out.

[bradforster]

I still think they were seeded too high, but they got a break with McCullers being out.

There's no such player on the Kansas roster.

[SoCalEagle]

Always a good day when KU and Bill Self get their asses handed to them. 

Absolutely!!!

[The Sultan]

There's no such player on the Kansas roster.