Tournament musings

[kkott]

Fun watching that SoCon final: Wofford topping Furman. Not sure how they finished because Furman was lobbing shots at the end, but late in the game both teams were shooting over 50% on 3s. Wofford's center shot granny style free throws, and made them. Intense D... everything a tournament game should be!

Watched Duke v UNC and as good as Duke's players are, I don't see that team making a deep tourney run: no guards. They use Flagg to initiate the offense more than anyone. I think a team with tough, quick guards will take them out. Flagg and Knuppel are impressive though! What else have you seen?

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Fun watching that SoCon final: Wofford topping Furman. Not sure how they finished because Furman was lobbing shots at the end, but late in the game both teams were shooting over 50% on 3s. Wofford's center shot granny style free throws, and made them. Intense D... everything a tournament game should be!

Watched Duke v UNC and as good as Duke's players are, I don't see that team making a deep tourney run: no guards. They use Flagg to initiate the offense more than anyone. I think a team with tough, quick guards will take them out. Flagg and Knuppel are impressive though! What else have you seen?

a sleeper team I've watched a couple of time is BYU they run and gun

 

[Cavanagh]

Troy.... Watch out for the gingers....

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Troy.... Watch out for the gingers....

portal is eventually going to kill the little guys, there getting poached worse than lucy at the assisted living center

 

[IUclover]

Watch out for 16-19 Delaware who just beat 22-11 Towson in the semis.

 

[abraxis]

I hate it that IU has the early noon game on Thursday. My wife and I like to bar hop with the colors on, eventually finding our hot-saucy fingers on shrimp cocktail at St Elmo’s…that sort of thing they call “progressive drunk,” college basketball induced, culminating at Nicky Blaine’s in a cigar-soaked dungeon of red satin dankness before flagging a cab to play “Find My Car.”

My point, playing the early game it’s not as easy to pull off, the bars not opening soon enough. We shall persevere someday, this Thursday. Look for gray (or grey) beard in red sweater answering to name, “abraxis” next to hot trophy wife, earned. I might even buy you a beer if trusting looks in red be decked.

 

[CG Paul]

a sleeper team I've watched a couple of time is BYU they run and gun

So the 17th ranked team in the country is a sleeper?

 

[kkott]

So the 17th ranked team in the country is a sleeper?

I'd say so, if you're talking F4 good. They struggled early and have been on a heater. Is the PU transfer playing much/well for them?

 

[Cavanagh]

portal is eventually going to kill the little guys, there getting poached worse than lucy at the assisted living center

They need to shine before they get pouched. Could see a lot more go there to start since no1 will pay them the big bucks to start.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

I hate it that IU has the early noon game on Thursday. My wife and I like to bar hop with the colors on, eventually finding our hot-saucy fingers on shrimp cocktail at St Elmo’s…that sort of thing they call “progressive drunk,” college basketball induced, culminating at Nicky Blaine’s in a cigar-soaked dungeon of red satin dankness before flagging a cab to play “Find My Car.”

My point, playing the early game it’s not as easy to pull off, the bars not opening soon enough. We shall persevere someday, this Thursday. Look for gray (or grey) beard in red sweater answering to name, “abraxis” next to hot trophy wife, earned. I might even buy you a beer if trusting looks in red be decked.

totally disagree kick ass early then head out on the town, watch ballgames all day at the bars. upstairs at elmos 1867 or something like that, screw Nicky Blaine's and the cigars.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

So the 17th ranked team in the country is a sleeper?

yes

 

[abraxis]

totally disagree kick ass early then head out on the town, watch ballgames all day at the bars. upstairs at elmos 1867 or something like that, screw Nicky Blaine's and the cigars.

I prefer to drink before the game. The anticipation of unknown what’s-to-come is what makes it fun. (Think Christmas Eve vs Christmas Day night) Your scenario only works if IU wins, otherwise it’s a major downer with downtown becoming a ghost town with nary a candy stripe in sight.

Yes, the upstairs “1933 Lounge” at St Elmo’s is a hidden gem. It seems like it would be a good place for gentlemen to loosen up their escorts before servicing.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

I prefer to drink before the game. The anticipation of unknown what’s-to-come is what makes it fun. (Think Christmas Eve vs Christmas Day night) Your scenario only works if IU wins, otherwise it’s a major downer with downtown becoming a ghost town with nary a candy stripe in sight.

Yes, the upstairs “1933 Lounge” at St Elmo’s is a hidden gem. It seems like it would be a good place for gentlemen to loosen up their escorts before servicing.

were all escorts, just if one wants to admit it

 

[abraxis]

were all escorts, just if one wants to admit it

Which one will admit it, Me, Myself, or I?

 

[asindc]

Watching my American U. Eagles host Navy in the Patriot League championship. Navy’s 2nd leading scorer and best 3-pt shooter elbows an AU player in the gut. Flagrant 2 called and the Navy player is ejected. All in the first minute.

 

[zeke4ahs]

I'd say so, if you're talking F4 good. They struggled early and have been on a heater. Is the PU transfer playing much/well for them?

He’s had a couple good games, but not many. Some games barely played.

 

[Stuffshot]

Fun watching that SoCon final: Wofford topping Furman. Not sure how they finished because Furman was lobbing shots at the end, but late in the game both teams were shooting over 50% on 3s. Wofford's center shot granny style free throws, and made them. Intense D... everything a tournament game should be!

Watched Duke v UNC and as good as Duke's players are, I don't see that team making a deep tourney run: no guards. They use Flagg to initiate the offense more than anyone. I think a team with tough, quick guards will take them out. Flagg and Knuppel are impressive though! What else have you seen?

Does something make you think a 6-9 guy like Flagg can't possibly be any good at initiating a basketball offense?
Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

 

[asindc]

Congrats to my AU Eagles, Patriot League Champs! Going dancing for the 1st time since 2014!

 

[Hatchets7times]

totally disagree kick ass early then head out on the town, watch ballgames all day at the bars. upstairs at elmos 1867 or something like that, screw Nicky Blaine's and the cigars.

1933.
I have family that works there..

 

[kkott]

Does something make you think a 6-9 guy like Flagg can't possibly be any good at initiating a basketball offense?
Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

So you had to go to 2 of the all-time greats to make your point? Correct, see my point? Yes, I'd say they can win it if Flagg's got the ability, smarts and ball-handling tools of LJ or MJ. We'll see. I just think someone with really good, quick, strong guards will attack his dribble and disrupt their offense with him at the top. Heck, watching Furmans 1-3-1 the other night, a different look like that might be wise to try for a different look.

 

[Stuffshot]

So you had to go to 2 of the all-time greats to make your point? Correct, see my point? Yes, I'd say they can win it if Flagg's got the ability, smarts and ball-handling tools of LJ or MJ. We'll see. I just think someone with really good, quick, strong guards will attack his dribble and disrupt their offense with him at the top. Heck, watching Furmans 1-3-1 the other night, a different look like that might be wise to try for a different look.

I really hope you're right.

Edit to add:

Maybe we'll never get to find out:

Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke star freshman exits in wheelchair after ankle injury in ACC Tournament game | Sporting News

Here is the latest on Flagg's injury and what it means for Duke.

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