NCAA Tournament 2026

[wadesworld]

Didn't see the first half so maybe Cadeau was good then, but he's the only reason I couldn't pick Michigan to win it all. Saw him play when he was at Link Academy and could not believe he was a top 15 recruit and a heavy UNC lean. He's just not that good, and he's little.

And just like that, he goes to the bench and the route begins. I'd go point Yaxel a lot if I was Dusty.

Probably will come back in and continue to get alphaed mentally by a guy averaging 9 points in the A10 some more.

[MuggsyB]

Didn't see the first half so maybe Cadeau was good then, but he's the only reason I couldn't pick Michigan to win it all. Saw him play when he was at Link Academy and could not believe he was a top 15 recruit and a heavy UNC lean. He's just not that good, and he's little.

He was good.  Less so in the 2H. 

[Billy Hoyle]

This is a result the P4 is good with. It's fine is a mid major wins a first round game, but they have to know their place in the pecking order after the first weekend

[wadesworld]

I expect Michigan to cover.

Yup. Maybe SLU back door covers (don't think so), but there are levels to this. And these two are separated by numerous levels.

[HutchwasClutch]

I caught the first 30 mins of the SLU/Michigan game on radio.  Jason Benetti is absolutely fantastic.  He may even be better on radio.  He's way, way, way, better than Brian Anderson.  Benetti and Eagle the Younger should be front and center announcing these games in the very near future.

What's wrong with Brian Anderson? He's excellent. 

[brewcity77]

To beat Michigan, SLU needed a Wisconsin type shooting performance and didn't get it.

[Billy Hoyle]

Four double digit seeds made it to today, two are from the SEC. The first weekend just isn't as much fun as it was when teams like FCGU, Georgia State, LaSalle, Davidson, etc were crashing the party.

[wadesworld]

Four double digit seeds made it to today, two are from the SEC. The first weekend just isn't as much fun as it was when teams like FCGU, Georgia State z LaSalle, Davison, etc were crashing the party.

Disagreed. A couple upsets in the first round? Sure. But Louisville Michigan State or USF vs. Michigan State today? I'll take Louisville vs. MSU all day.

[Tums Festival]

I want to thank the Michigan Wolverines for grinding Saint Louis and Robbie Avila into dust today. Their fan base is the drizzling you-know-whats. One good season and they think they're a blue blood.

[MuggsyB]

What's wrong with Brian Anderson? He's excellent. 

He's not as good as Benetti.  He also wasn't prepared for two MU games this season as he constantly butchered names.  I suppose I'm somewhat holding a grudge, but there are just better hoops pbp people. 

[HutchwasClutch]

He's not as good as Benetti.  He also wasn't prepared for two MU games this season as he constantly butchered names.  I suppose I'm somewhat holding a grudge, but there are just better hoops pbp people. 

I've heard him do a ton of games and literally never heard him butcher a name.  I was at some of the MU games he called this year, would love to hear the names he butchered. 

[Uncle Rico]

He's not as good as Benetti.  He also wasn't prepared for two MU games this season as he constantly butchered names.  I suppose I'm somewhat holding a grudge, but there are just better hoops pbp people. 

Want to get hammered drunk?  Drink every time BA says Izzo's teams in March this or that

[BM1090]

I've heard him do a ton of games and literally never heard him butcher a name.  I was at some of the MU games he called this year, would love to hear the names he butchered. 

Can confirm he butchered names, including Nigel and Adrian. Nigel Jones. Can't remember what he called Adrian.

He's a really good PBP guy when prepared. But he has so many different responsibilities that his preparation has been lacking, which is understandable

[MuggsyB]

Want to get hammered drunk?  Drink every time BA says Izzo's teams in March this or that

Lol.

I'm also not a fan of the h-t crew.  Although I've always liked Clark Kellogg.  They did some insanely stupid skits.   Perhaps some of these people should just exit NCAA hoops coverage stage left.   

Again, the world is SOOOOO grateful for High Point.  This would be the worst tournament opening few days without them. 

[MuggsyB]

I've heard him do a ton of games and literally never heard him butcher a name.  I was at some of the MU games he called this year, would love to hear the names he butchered. 

Hutch,

He has.  Trust me. 

[MuggsyB]

Getting rid of Blake Griffin and the Capitol One commercials should also be a priority. 

[wadesworld]

Fears's foul bating, flopping around, and snapping his back would make Miami OH's entire roster blush.

[HutchwasClutch]

Can confirm he butchered names, including Nigel and Adrian. Nigel Jones. Can't remember what he called Adrian.

He's a really good PBP guy when prepared. But he has so many different responsibilities that his preparation has been lacking, which is understandable

Jones instead of James and I don't remember.  What a butcher

[HutchwasClutch]

Hutch,

He has.  Trust me. 

Really convincing, thanks.

[MUEng92]

It is such a beautiful day in the Milwaukee metro area.  And not having to worry about the red team making the Sweet 16 tonight is icing on the cake.

[Tarragona]

To beat Michigan, SLU needed a Wisconsin type shooting performance and didn't get it.

Yep. They had an off day with 3 point shooting, and an off game on free throws. You can't do that vs Michigan. SLU was 2nd nationally in 3 percentage. Credit to Michigan but there were some open looks there.

And on the flip side, their game plan was to concede late contest 3's and Michigan made 11 of them with 35% shooters. Tough to beat Michigan when they are making 3's.

Wisconsin gVe Michigan trouble on 3's. Purdue did it with pick and rolls. A few others with front court physicality which moany can't do against them.

MIchigan will he tough to beat if they continue to shoot like that.

Pretty good for almost 30 minutes. But it's a 40 minute game.

[Billy Hoyle]

Yep. They had an off day with 3 point shooting, and an off game on free throws. You can't do that vs Michigan. SLU was 2nd nationally in 3 percentage. Credit to Michigan but there were some open looks there.

And on the flip side, their game plan was to concede late contest 3's and Michigan made 11 of them with 35% shooters. Tough to beat Michigan when they are making 3's.

Wisconsin gVe Michigan trouble on 3's. Purdue did it with pick and rolls. A few others with front court physicality which moany can't do against them.

MIchigan will he tough to beat if they continue to shoot like that.

Pretty good for almost 30 minutes. But it's a 40 minute game.

The round of 32 is SLU's peak. They've never won more than one game in a tournament. Even during their best three-year stretch in program history (2011-12 through 2013-14), SLU's runs ended in the second round. I guess they'll always have those back-to-back NIT runners-up years to hang their hats on while getting US Representatives to beg for them to get into the Big East where every program has at least made an Elite 8 and all but two a Final Four (Creighton and Xavier).

[Shaka Shart]

I want to see a good seed get knocked out due to overinflated basketballs. Only then can I stop my blood sacrifices and heal my decrepit soul

[wadesworld]

Flagrant fouls in college basketball are going the way of targeting in college football. Especially with reviewing it. When you're dribbling the ball and a defender behind you catches your elbow as you're running there's nothing flagrant about that. That's more on the defender than anything.

[brewcity77]

The round of 32 is SLU's peak. They've never won more than one game in a tournament. Even during their best three-year stretch in program history (2011-12 through 2013-14), SLU's runs ended in the second round. I guess they'll always have those back-to-back NIT runners-up years to hang their hats on while getting US Representatives to beg for them to get into the Big East where every program has at least made an Elite 8 and all but two a Final Four (Creighton and Xavier).

This is why I chuckle at talk of SLU to the Big East. 1957 was their last Sweet 16. They've never had more than 3 consecutive bids. Their fans are talking about how sustainable this is when they've never sustained success ever.

They can get back to us after they play a couple games in April or make 8 tourneys in 10 years.