NCAA tourney pics and discussion

[Jedi Master Carr]

I figure I get this started today, I will post Thursdays games tomorrow but first the play in game
Monmouth
Hampton

[CMJ]

Preliminarily I got Hampton.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am still thinking about it. The play in game is almost a coin toss I am going with Monmouth right now based on what I read in the USA today but that game could go either way. I will post Thursday's games tomorrow.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Monmouth

[Jedi Master Carr]

Thursdays games

10) Seton Hall (18-11) 12:20 pm EST

(7) Wichita St. (24-8)

(15) Winthrop (23-7) 2:40 pm EST

(2) Tennessee (21-7)

(13) Air Force (24-6) 7:25 pm EST

(4) Illinois (25-6)


(12) Utah St. (23-8) 9:45 pm EST

(5) Washington (24-6)

(11) Wis. Milwaukee (21-8) 12:25 pm EST

(6) Oklahoma (20-8)

(13) Pacific (24-7) 12:40 pm EST

(4) Boston Coll. (26-7)

(14) South Alabama (24-6) 2:45 pm EST

(3) Florida (27-6)


(12) Montana (23-6) 3:00 pm EST

(5) Nevada (27-5)

(9) N.C. Wilmington (25-7) 7:10 pm EST

(8) Geo. Washington (26-2)


(13) Iona (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(4) LSU (23-8)


(12) Texas A&M (21-8) 9:30 pm EST

(5) Syracuse (23-11)

(16) Southern (19-12) 9:30 pm EST

(1) Duke (30-3)


(10) Alabama (17-12) 2:40 pm EST

(7) Marquette (20-10)


(15) Belmont (20-10) 4:55 pm EST

(2) UCLA (27-6)

(14) Xavier (21-10) 7:20 pm EST

(3) Gonzaga (27-3)


(11) San Diego St. (24-8) 9:40 pm EST

(6) Indiana (18-11)

[CMJ]

Well...I'm definitely 0-1. :lol

[Jedi Master Carr]

Heh I guess I was right, I went with Monmouth because they were the bigger deeper team, of course I just guessed right :p

[Nathanial K'cansce]

huzzah! 1-0!

[Jedieb]

Thursdays games

WIN (10) Seton Hall (18-11) 12:20 pm EST
(7) Wichita St. (24-8)

(15) Winthrop (23-7) 2:40 pm EST
WIN(2) Tennessee (21-7)

(13) Air Force (24-6) 7:25 pm EST
WIN(4) Illinois (25-6)


(12) Utah St. (23-8) 9:45 pm EST
WIN(5) Washington (24-6)

(11) Wis. Milwaukee (21-8) 12:25 pm EST
WIN(6) Oklahoma (20-8)

(13) Pacific (24-7) 12:40 pm EST
WIN(4) Boston Coll. (26-7)

(14) South Alabama (24-6) 2:45 pm EST
WIN(3) Florida (27-6)


WIN(12) Montana (23-6) 3:00 pm EST
(5) Nevada (27-5)

WIN(9) N.C. Wilmington (25-7) 7:10 pm EST
(8) Geo. Washington (26-2)


(13) Iona (23-7) 7:10 pm EST
WIN(4) LSU (23-8)


(12) Texas A&M (21-8) 9:30 pm EST
WIN(5) Syracuse (23-11)

(16) Southern (19-12) 9:30 pm EST
WIN(1) Duke (30-3)


(10) Alabama (17-12) 2:40 pm EST
WIN(7) Marquette (20-10)


(15) Belmont (20-10) 4:55 pm EST
WIN(2) UCLA (27-6)

(14) Xavier (21-10) 7:20 pm EST
WIN(3) Gonzaga (27-3)


WIN(11) San Diego St. (24-8) 9:40 pm EST
(6) Indiana (18-11)

[CMJ]

(10) Seton Hall
(7) Wichita St. WIN

(15) Winthrop
(2) Tennessee WIN

(13) Air Force
(4) Illinois WIN

(12) Utah St. WIN
(5) Washington

(11) Wis. Milwaukee WIN
(6) Oklahoma

(13) Pacific
(4) Boston Coll. WIN

(14) South Alabama WIN
(3) Florida

(12) Montana WIN
(5) Nevada

(9) N.C. Wilmington
(8) Geo. Washington WIN

(13) Iona
(4) LSU WIN

(12) Texas A&M
(5) Syracuse WIN

(16) Southern
(1) Duke WIN

(10) Alabama
(7) Marquette WIN

(15) Belmont
(2) UCLA WIN

(14) Xavier
(3) Gonzaga WIN

(11) San Diego St. WIN
(6) Indiana

[Ryan Pode]

Thursdays games

10) Seton Hall (18-11) 12:20 pm EST Win

(7) Wichita St. (24-8)

(15) Winthrop (23-7) 2:40 pm EST

(2) Tennessee (21-7) Win

(13) Air Force (24-6) 7:25 pm EST Win

(4) Illinois (25-6)


(12) Utah St. (23-8) 9:45 pm EST

(5) Washington (24-6) Win

(11) Wis. Milwaukee (21-8) 12:25 pm EST

(6) Oklahoma (20-8) Win

(13) Pacific (24-7) 12:40 pm EST

(4) Boston Coll. (26-7) Win

(14) South Alabama (24-6) 2:45 pm EST

(3) Florida (27-6) Win


(12) Montana (23-6) 3:00 pm EST

(5) Nevada (27-5) Win

(9) N.C. Wilmington (25-7) 7:10 pm EST

(8) Geo. Washington (26-2) Win


(13) Iona (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(4) LSU (23-8) Win


(12) Texas A&M (21-8) 9:30 pm EST Win

(5) Syracuse (23-11)

(16) Southern (19-12) 9:30 pm EST

(1) Duke (30-3) Win


(10) Alabama (17-12) 2:40 pm EST Win

(7) Marquette (20-10)


(15) Belmont (20-10) 4:55 pm EST

(2) UCLA (27-6) Win

(14) Xavier (21-10) 7:20 pm EST

(3) Gonzaga (27-3) Win


(11) San Diego St. (24-8) 9:40 pm EST

(6) Indiana (18-11) Win

[CMJ]

This sums it all up.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_ylt=AiwbgQWylbPUVso6pY4f0cnevbYF?slug=dw-americastournament031406&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Thursdays games

WIN (10) Seton Hall (18-11) 12:20 pm EST
(7) Wichita St. (24-8)

(15) Winthrop (23-7) 2:40 pm EST
WIN(2) Tennessee (21-7)

(13) Air Force (24-6) 7:25 pm EST
WIN(4) Illinois (25-6)


(12) Utah St. (23-8) 9:45 pm EST
WIN(5) Washington (24-6)

WIN (11) Wis. Milwaukee (21-8) 12:25 pm EST
(6) Oklahoma (20-8)

(13) Pacific (24-7) 12:40 pm EST
WIN(4) Boston Coll. (26-7)

(14) South Alabama (24-6) 2:45 pm EST
WIN(3) Florida (27-6)


(12) Montana (23-6) 3:00 pm EST
WIN (5) Nevada (27-5)

WIN(9) N.C. Wilmington (25-7) 7:10 pm EST
(8) Geo. Washington (26-2)


(13) Iona (23-7) 7:10 pm EST
WIN(4) LSU (23-8)


(12) Texas A&M (21-8) 9:30 pm EST
WIN(5) Syracuse (23-11)

(16) Southern (19-12) 9:30 pm EST
WIN(1) Duke (30-3)


(10) Alabama (17-12) 2:40 pm EST
WIN(7) Marquette (20-10)


(15) Belmont (20-10) 4:55 pm EST
WIN(2) UCLA (27-6)

(14) Xavier (21-10) 7:20 pm EST
WIN(3) Gonzaga (27-3)


WIN(11) San Diego St. (24-8) 9:40 pm EST
(6) Indiana (18-11)

[Figrin D'an]

(10) Seton Hall WIN
(7) Wichita St.

(15) Winthrop
(2) Tennessee WIN

(13) Air Force
(4) Illinois WIN

(12) Utah St.
(5) Washington WIN

(11) Wis. Milwaukee WIN
(6) Oklahoma

(13) Pacific
(4) Boston Coll. WIN

(14) South Alabama
(3) Florida WIN

(12) Montana
(5) Nevada WIN

(9) N.C. Wilmington
(8) Geo. Washington WIN

(13) Iona
(4) LSU WIN

(12) Texas A&M WIN
(5) Syracuse

(16) Southern
(1) Duke WIN

(10) Alabama
(7) Marquette WIN

(15) Belmont
(2) UCLA WIN

(14) Xavier
(3) Gonzaga WIN

(11) San Diego St.
(6) Indiana WIN

[Jedi Master Carr]

Thursdays games

10) W Seton Hall (18-11) 12:20 pm EST

(7) Wichita St. (24-8)

(15) W Winthrop (23-7) 2:40 pm EST

(2) Tennessee (21-7)

(13) Air Force (24-6) 7:25 pm EST

(4) W Illinois (25-6)


(12) W Utah St. (23-8) 9:45 pm EST

(5) Washington (24-6)

(11) W Wis. Milwaukee (21-8) 12:25 pm EST

(6) Oklahoma (20-8)

(13) Pacific (24-7) 12:40 pm EST

(4) W Boston Coll. (26-7)

(14) South Alabama (24-6) 2:45 pm EST

(3) W Florida (27-6)


(12) Montana (23-6) 3:00 pm EST

(5) W Nevada (27-5)

(9) N.C. Wilmington (25-7) 7:10 pm EST

(8) W Geo. Washington (26-2)


(13) Iona (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(4) W LSU (23-8)


(12) Texas A&M (21-8) 9:30 pm EST

(5) W Syracuse (23-11)

(16) Southern (19-12) 9:30 pm EST

(1) W Duke (30-3)


(10) Alabama (17-12) 2:40 pm EST

(7) W Marquette (20-10)


(15) Belmont (20-10) 4:55 pm EST

(2) W UCLA (27-6)

(14) Xavier (21-10) 7:20 pm EST

(3) W Gonzaga (27-3)


(11) San Diego St. (24-8) 9:40 pm EST

(6) W Indiana (18-11)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Here are Friday's games

11) George Mason (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Michigan St. (22-11)


(14) Murray St. (24-6) 9:30 pm EST

(3) North Carolina (22-7)

(9) UAB (24-6) 9:45 pm EST

(8) Kentucky (21-12)



(9) Wisconsin (19-11) 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arizona (19-12)


(10) Northern Iowa (23-9) 2:35 pm EST

(7) Georgetown (21-9)



(16) Monmouth (19-14) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Villanova (25-4)


(14) Northwestern St. (25-7) 12:25 pm EST

(3) Iowa (25-8)


(11) Southern Ill. (22-10) 2:45 pm EST

(6) West Virginia (20-10)

(10) N.C. State (21-9) 7:20 pm EST

(7) California (20-10)


(15) Pennsylvania (20-8) 9:40 pm EST

(2) Texas (27-6)



(9) Bucknell (26-4) 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arkansas (22-9)


(16) Oral Roberts (21-11) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Memphis (30-3)


(12) Kent St. (25-8) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Pittsburgh (24-7)


(13) Bradley (20-10) 9:30 pm EST

(4) Kansas (25-7)

[Jedi Master Carr]

I have gotten four games wrong so far. Winthrop almost pulled the big upset, I knew UW-Milwaukee would pull that one, but didn't see the Montana one coming.

[Ryan Pode]

Here are Friday's games

11) George Mason (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Michigan St. (22-11) Win


(14) Murray St. (24-6) 9:30 pm EST

(3) North Carolina (22-7) Win

(9) UAB (24-6) Win 9:45 pm EST

(8) Kentucky (21-12)



(9) Wisconsin (19-11) 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arizona (19-12) Win


(10) Northern Iowa (23-9) 2:35 pm EST

(7) Georgetown (21-9) Win



(16) Monmouth (19-14) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Villanova (25-4) Win


(14) Northwestern St. (25-7) Win 12:25 pm EST

(3) Iowa (25-8)


(11) Southern Ill. (22-10) Win 2:45 pm EST

(6) West Virginia (20-10)

(10) N.C. State (21-9) Win 7:20 pm EST

(7) California (20-10)


(15) Pennsylvania (20-8) 9:40 pm EST

(2) Texas (27-6) Win



(9) Bucknell (26-4) Win 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arkansas (22-9)


(16) Oral Roberts (21-11) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Memphis (30-3) Win


(12) Kent St. (25-8) Win 7:10 pm EST

(5) Pittsburgh (24-7)


(13) Bradley (20-10) 9:30 pm EST

(4) Kansas (25-7) Win

[Jedi Master Carr]

11) George Mason (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Michigan St. (22-11) W


(14) Murray St. (24-6) 9:30 pm EST

(3) North Carolina (22-7) W

(9) UAB (24-6) W 9:45 pm EST

(8) Kentucky (21-12)



(9) Wisconsin W (19-11) 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arizona (19-12)


(10) Northern Iowa (23-9) 2:35 pm EST

(7) Georgetown W (21-9)



(16) Monmouth (19-14) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Villanova W (25-4)


(14) Northwestern St. (25-7) 12:25 pm EST

(3) Iowa W (25-8)


(11) Southern Ill. (22-10) 2:45 pm EST

(6) West Virginia W (20-10)

(10) N.C. State (21-9) 7:20 pm EST

(7) California W (20-10)


(15) Pennsylvania (20-8) 9:40 pm EST

(2) Texas W (27-6)



(9) Bucknell W (26-4) 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arkansas (22-9)


(16) Oral Roberts (21-11) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Memphis W (30-3)


(12) Kent St. (25-8) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Pittsburgh W (24-7)


(13) Bradley W (20-10) 9:30 pm EST

(4) Kansas (25-7)

16) Albany (21-10) 7:25 pm EST

(1) Connecticut W (27-3)

15 Davidson

2 Ohio State W

[Jedi Master Carr]

I missed two games for tomorrow
16) Albany (21-10) 7:25 pm EST

(1) Connecticut (27-3)

15 Davidson

2 Ohio State

[Nathanial K'cansce]

11) George Mason (23-7) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Michigan St. (22-11) WIN


(14) Murray St. (24-6) 9:30 pm EST

(3) North Carolina (22-7)WIN

(9) UAB (24-6) 9:45 pm EST

(8) Kentucky (21-12) WIN



(9) Wisconsin (19-11) WIN 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arizona (19-12)


(10) Northern Iowa (23-9) 2:35 pm EST

(7) Georgetown (21-9) WIN



(16) Monmouth (19-14) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Villanova (25-4) WIN


(14) Northwestern St. (25-7) 12:25 pm EST

(3) Iowa (25-8) WIN


(11) Southern Ill. (22-10) 2:45 pm EST

(6) West Virginia (20-10) WIN

(10) N.C. State (21-9) WIN 7:20 pm EST

(7) California (20-10)


(15) Pennsylvania (20-8) 9:40 pm EST

(2) Texas (27-6) WIN



(9) Bucknell (26-4) WIN 12:30 pm EST

(8) Arkansas (22-9)


(16) Oral Roberts (21-11) 2:50 pm EST

(1) Memphis WIN (30-3)


(12) Kent St. (25-8) 7:10 pm EST

(5) Pittsburgh WIN (24-7)


(13) Bradley (20-10) 9:30 pm EST

(4) Kansas WIN (25-7)


16) Albany (21-10) 7:25 pm EST

(1) Connecticut WIN (27-3)

15 Davidson

2 Ohio State WIN

[CMJ]

(11) George Mason
(5) Michigan St. WIN

(14) Murray St.
(3) North Carolina WIN

(9) UAB
(8) Kentucky WIN


(9) Wisconsin
(8) Arizona WIN


(10) Northern Iowa WIN
(7) Georgetown


(16) Monmouth
(1) Villanova WIN

(14) Northwestern St.
(3) Iowa WIN

(11) Southern Ill. WIN
(6) West Virginia

(10) N.C. State WIN
(7) California

(15) Pennsylvania
(2) Texas WIN


(9) Bucknell WIN
(8) Arkansas

(16) Oral Roberts
(1) Memphis WIN

(12) Kent St.
(5) Pittsburgh

(13) Bradley
(4) Kansas WIN

(16) Albany
(1) Connecticut WIN

(15) Davidson
(2) Ohio State WIN

[CMJ]

I went 11-5 on Thursday and am at 11-6 overall.

My percentage is roughly 65%, not too bad.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

10-6 on Thursday, 11-6 overall.

I really though San Diego St. and 'Cuse and Seton Hall could pull it off. :(

[Figrin D'an]

13-3 on the first day, I was pleased. The only game I was really way off was Seton Hall's hammering by Wichita State.

For a while, I though Marquette was going to roar back and end up beating Alabama, but think they ran out of gas at the end. Oh well.

[Jedi Master Carr]

What an ending to the Iowa game. Northwestern St hit a last second three to win the game. That has to be the best game ending of the tourney so far.

[CMJ]

I started screaming like a mad man when Northwestern State hit that shot....

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
I started screaming like a mad man when Northwestern State hit that shot....
LOL me too.

[CMJ]

Connecticut was in real trouble. I thought Albany was gonna win that game with about 9 minutes to go.

[CMJ]

Saturday Games

SOUTH
(8) Geo. Washington
(1) Duke WIN

(12) Texas A&M
(4) LSU WIN

WEST

(10) Alabama
(2) UCLA WIN

(6) Indiana
(3) Gonzaga WIN


EAST

(7) Wichita St. WIN
(2) Tennessee

(5) Washington WIN
(4) Illinois


MIDWEST


(11) Wis. Milwaukee WIN
(3) Florida

(12) Montana
(4) Boston Coll. WIN

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I would have loved to see Albany win. *holds up American East Banner*

SOUTH
(8) Geo. Washington
(1) Duke WIN

(12) Texas A&M
(4) LSU WIN

WEST

(10) Alabama
(2) UCLA WIN

(6) Indiana
(3) Gonzaga WIN


EAST

(7) Wichita St. WIN
(2) Tennessee

(5) Washington
(4) Illinois WIN


MIDWEST


(11) Wis. Milwaukee WIN
(3) Florida

(12) Montana
(4) Boston Coll. WIN

[Jedi Master Carr]

I was worried for UConn, as a team I am rooting for I sure don't want to see them lose. And it would destroy my bracket.
Here are the games for those who want to copy

(8) Geo. Washington (27-2) 1:10 pm EST

(1) Duke (31-3)


Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC)
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(12) Texas A&M (22-8) 5:40 pm EST

(4) LSU (24-8)


Jacksonville Coliseum (Jacksonville, FL)
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Oakland Region





(10) Alabama (18-12) 7:50 pm EST

(2) UCLA (28-6)


Cox Arena (San Diego, CA)
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(6) Indiana (19-11) 8:10 pm EST

(3) Gonzaga (28-3)


Huntsman Center (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Washington, D.C. Region





(7) Wichita St. (25-8) 3:30 pm EST

(2) Tennessee (22-7)


Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC)
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(5) Washington (25-6) 5:30 pm EST

(4) Illinois (26-6)


Cox Arena (San Diego, CA)
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Minneapolis Region





(11) Wis. Milwaukee (22-8) 3:20 pm EST

(3) Florida (28-6)


Jacksonville Coliseum (Jacksonville, FL)
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(12) Montana (24-6) 5:40 pm EST

(4) Boston Coll. (27-7)

[CMJ]

Looks like another 11-5 day. So I goto 22-11 overall. Not a bad clip.

[Jedi Master Carr]

8) Geo. Washington (27-2) 1:10 pm EST

(1) Duke (31-3) W


Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC)
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(12) Texas A&M (22-8) 5:40 pm EST

(4) LSU (24-8) W


Jacksonville Coliseum (Jacksonville, FL)
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Oakland Region





(10) Alabama (18-12) 7:50 pm EST

(2) UCLA (28-6) W


Cox Arena (San Diego, CA)
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(6) Indiana (19-11) 8:10 pm EST

(3) Gonzaga (28-3) W


Huntsman Center (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Washington, D.C. Region





(7) Wichita St. (25-8) 3:30 pm EST W

(2) Tennessee (22-7)


Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC)
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(5) Washington (25-6) 5:30 pm EST

(4) Illinois (26-6) W


Cox Arena (San Diego, CA)
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Minneapolis Region





(11) Wis. Milwaukee (22-8) 3:20 pm EST W

(3) Florida (28-6)


Jacksonville Coliseum (Jacksonville, FL)
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(12) Montana (24-6) 5:40 pm EST

(4) Boston Coll. (27-7) W

[Jedi Master Carr]

Bradley upset Kansas and Kentucky was able to hold on. That Kentucky-Uconn match up should be interesting. Though I think UConn will win, they are deeper and this Kentucky team just isn't that good.

[CMJ]

The Missouri Valley went 2-2 in the opening round. About as good as some of the power conferences. Suck on it haters. ;)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Here are Sundays games
13 Bradley
5 Pittsburgh

9 Bucknell
1 Memphis

11 George Mason
3 North Carolina

8 Kentucky
1 Connecticut

14 Northwestern st
6 West Virgina

10 Nc State
2 Texas

7Georgetown
2 Ohio State

8 Arizona
1 Villanova

[Jedi Master Carr]

13 Bradley
5 Pittsburgh W

9 Bucknell
1 Memphis W

11 George Mason
3 North Carolina W

8 Kentucky
1 Connecticut W

14 Northwestern st
6 West Virgina W

10 Nc State
2 Texas W

7Georgetown W
2 Ohio State

8 Arizona
1 Villanova W

[CMJ]

13 Bradley WIN
5 Pittsburgh

9 BucknellWIN
1 Memphis

11 George Mason
3 North Carolina WIN

8 Kentucky
1 Connecticut WIN

14 Northwestern st
6 West Virgina WIN

10 Nc State WIN
2 Texas

7Georgetown
2 Ohio State WIN

8 Arizona
1 Villanova WIN

[Jedi Master Carr]

Your going for some big upsets tomorrow. I am having doubts there will be that many, I am thinking just one and it will be the Georgetown one, but I guess we will see.

[Ryan Pode]

Originally posted by CMJ
The Missouri Valley went 2-2 in the opening round. About as good as some of the power conferences. Suck on it haters. ;)


I believe the ACC went 4-0.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well just in the first round. I see NC State going down Sunday.

[Ryan Pode]

I think N.C. State will beat Texas. I also think that two ACC teams will be in the final four.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

13 Bradley
5 Pittsburgh WIN

9 Bucknell
1 Memphis WIN

11 George Mason
3 North Carolina WIN

8 Kentucky
1 Connecticut WIN

14 Northwestern st
6 West Virgina WIN

10 Nc State WIN
2 Texas

7Georgetown
2 Ohio State WIN

8 Arizona
1 Villanova WIN


I could actually see Bucknell winning their game against Memphis. Don't know why, just can. Doesn't mean I'm going to pick them, though. :p

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by Ryan Pode
I think N.C. State will beat Texas. I also think that two ACC teams will be in the final four. I can't see another ACC team making it to the final four besides Duke. NC won't get past UConn, NC State is in Duke's Region and that leaves BC, aren't they in Nova's region? I see 2 Big East teams in there though, I think UConn and Nova will both be there.

[Figrin D'an]

I can see BC possibly getting to the Final Four. They had a scare in the first round, but they survived, and will be better for it now. They're a very solid team, one only needs to look at their body of work in the ACC this past season.

I'm still not sold on Villanova to be honest. BC is capable of beating them, Ohio State could beat them too.

There's no way three #1 seeds are getting to Indy for the Final Four. Duke will likely have to play a Texas team looking for revenge; Memphis is going to have to play likely UCLA, or Gonzaga, and either is capable of beating them; and 'Nova has to contend with likely BC, then Ohio State if they get to the Elite 8.

[Ryan Pode]

Originally posted by Figrin D'an
I can see BC possibly getting to the Final Four. They had a scare in the first round, but they survived, and will be better for it now. They're a very solid team, one only needs to look at their body of work in the ACC this past season.

I'm still not sold on Villanova to be honest. BC is capable of beating them, Ohio State could beat them too.

There's no way three #1 seeds are getting to Indy for the Final Four. Duke will likely have to play a Texas team looking for revenge; Memphis is going to have to play likely UCLA, or Gonzaga, and either is capable of beating them; and 'Nova has to contend with likely BC, then Ohio State if they get to the Elite 8.

Well said. UNC is good enough to upset UConn, but I think that will be the job of Washington. B.C. matches up well against Nova, pushing the ball inside. As for Memphis and the Oakland bracket, honestly, against how Gonzaga played yesterday with Morrison not carrying the team, to me that just solidifies their chances to be in Indianapolis.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Ryan Pode
I believe the ACC went 4-0.

Yes, but they were the only perfect "big" conference. Could the ACC have gotten more in? Sure, they probably should've gotten one more in. But not at the expense of the Valley, who proved themselves quite worthy of multiple bids.

Especialy after Wichita State makes it to the Sweet 16 as a 7 seed.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
Your going for some big upsets tomorrow. I am having doubts there will be that many, I am thinking just one and it will be the Georgetown one, but I guess we will see.

That's why they're called upsets...you aren't supposed to see them coming. ;)

BTW...went 7-1 yesterday and moved to 29-12 overall.

[CMJ]

Oh, and now the MVC has two teams in the Sweet 16. :cool

[Figrin D'an]

Connecticut really has an easy road to Indy now that North Carolina is out. Washington in the Sweet 16, then George Mason or Wichita State in the Elite 8. Decent enough teams, but the Huskies have too much talent.

I'm liking a Boston College vs. Florida matchup to finsh the Midwest Region. That would be a fun matchup.


The Big Ten has been awful in the tournament this year. There might not be a single Big Ten team in the Sweet 16 this year, which is just plain embarrassing.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well there isn't now. Georgetown just dominated Ohio State. It is saying something when the MVC has more teams in the Sweet 16 than the Big 10 and the SEC combined. Today has been a day for upsets must say that, 3 so far, with George Mason being the biggest, followed by Bradley. UConn does have it easy. Washington is way too small, they can't play with them. I don't think George Mason or Witchta can play with them.

[CMJ]

Don't count out Washington. They'll definitely give Conecticut a game. Duke and Nova both have landmines and I don't think Memphis can beat either UCLA or Gonzaga.

I don't think more than two #1 seeds make it to Indy.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Memphis won't make it I agree. I just think Uconn is too big for Washington. The Huskies will use that inside game to win, IMO. Actually there bracket is shapping up like it did 2 years ago they had it easy to the final four that year. Oh and I should have said Big 10 and Big 12 combined. Big 12 only has one left not the SEC.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Nova won a hard fought game. I have to say that Ray is one special player.

[CMJ]

Went 4-4 today. Now I'm at 33-16. How is everyone else doing?

[Jedi Master Carr]

I went 6-2 the same as yesterday, so I am 34-15. You sure you have those numbers right? NM :)

[Nathanial K'cansce]

32-17. :/

Yesterday's games killed me.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Sunday's games were tough, I some lucked out on them. Only missed the the Bradley and George Mason upsets. I got the Georgetown one luckily.

[CMJ]

I know I'm like one of about 17 people that watch the NIT, but the Notre Dame/Michigan game has been terrific!

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am going ahead and post the games so you can make your picks at any time

Thursday's Games

Duke
LSU

West Virginia
Texas

Memphis
Bradley

Gonzaga
UCLA

Friday's games

Connecticut
Washington

George Mason
Wichita State

Villanova
Boston College

Florida
Georgetown

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Duke WIN
LSU

West Virginia
Texas WIN

Memphis WIN
Bradley

Gonzaga WIN
UCLA

Friday's games

Connecticut WIN
Washington

George Mason
Wichita State WIN

Villanova
Boston College WIN

Florida
Georgetown WIN

[Jedi Master Carr]

Duke W
LSU

West Virginia W
Texas

Memphis W
Bradley

Gonzaga
UCLA W

Friday's games

Connecticut W
Washington

George Mason
Wichita State W

Villanova W
Boston College

Florida
Georgetown W

I can't chose between Georgetown or WV winning, I think one will pull the upset so I am just going to pick both :p

[CMJ]

(1)Duke WIN
(4)LSU

(6)West Virginia WIN
(2)Texas

(1)MemphisWIN
(13)Bradley

(3)GonzagaWIN
(2)UCLA

[CMJ]

And Duke is gone. LSU outplayed them throughout, but the Devils really crumbled the last couple of minutes. The way the Tigers were rebounding all those missed free throws at the end was pretty ridiculous.

LSU will be a togh match up against either Texas or WVU.

[Ryan Pode]

Good. I hate Duke.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Me too heh. I can't stand Texas because of Barnes. He just gave up on Clemson so I am hoping WVU can stage a comeback.

[Jedi Master Carr]

West Virginia shaved that 12 point deficit and is now down 3. With the way they can shoot they are rarely out of games.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I have to root for LSU, I can't stand Barnes after he betrayed Clemson.

[CMJ]

I hate Texas with an unholy passion....but that was a tremedous ending!!!

[CMJ]

How the hell did Gonzaga let that one get away? Jeebus....

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
I hate Texas with an unholy passion....but that was a tremedous ending!!!

Yeah that was one heck of an ending. And man what a comeback by UCLA. I figured I was going to go 1-3 before they came back. I also see UCLA beating Memphis and getting back to the Final Four.

[CMJ]

I'm at 34-19 now. I did have a rough night....

(1)Connecticut WIN
(5)Washington

(11)George Mason
(7)Wichita State WIN

(1)Villanova WIN
(4)Boston College

(3)Florida WIN
(7)Georgetown

[Jedi Master Carr]

I went 2-2, only because UCLA came back. Although, I lost one of my final four teams in one of my two brackets on ESPN, in one of them I had Duke-UCLA-UConn, Nova, in the other I had Texas instead of Duke. I am hoping Texas don't get there. I just can't stand Barnes.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

2-2. 34-19 overall

[Jedi Master Carr]

Nova's playing good defense but nothing else. If they start shooting better the second #1 will be gone.

[CMJ]

What a game...Nova pulls it out....

[Jedi Master Carr]

Great end to that game. That guy was wide open and a what a way to end it a goal tend. BC though blew it to shoot that bad from the foul line, you usually will lose.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
What a game...Nova pulls it out....

It was a great game, especially the second half.
Oh George Mason won easily, they are 11 seed. How many seeds that low have made the Elite 8? I know one 11 made the final four back in the 80's.

[CMJ]

Missouri made the Regional Finals as a 12 seed about 5-6 years ago. Ummmmm, there's been a few 10 seeds but I can't think of any other 11's.

Well...I sorta remember Texas being an 11 seed in 1990 when they made the Regional Finals vs Arkansas.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Uconn needs to play better in the second half. At least they cut the lead to 5. Really Rudy Gay needs to do something.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Some bad officiating in the Huskie game. I am rooting for UConn and I can tell the refs are whistle happy. The way the game is going Washington is going to foul out 6 guys before this game is over.

[CMJ]

I like the way Florida matches up against Villanova.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I think Nova can beat them myself. their defense is amazing.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
I think Nova can beat them myself. their defense is amazing.

Of course they can. They'll be favored. But I like the way Florda matches up against Nova. They both can run, and they're both athletic...but Florida has more size.

[Jedi Master Carr]

BC had more size, I think Nova can take advantage of it.

[Jedi Master Carr]

If Washington goes to OT they are screwed with their foul trouble.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
BC had more size, I think Nova can take advantage of it.

BC wasn't as athletic.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Wow what a shot.

[CMJ]

WHERE WAS THE GOAL TEND????

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well the officiating has been very bad in this game.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Not sure which call was worse the goal tending or the double techinical foul.

[Jedi Master Carr]

What a turn of events, especially with the steal by Williams. He has been the best player in this tourney, IMO.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Uconn survies another scare. I really don't understand this team, with all the talent they have. Without Williams and Andersen they would have lost in round one.

[CMJ]

Man.....

I don't even know what to say. That was a helluva game.

Goddamn I hate Connecticut though.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
Man.....

I don't even know what to say. That was a helluva game.

Goddamn I hate Connecticut though.

LOL Well I am rooting for them and they make me mad .
It was a great game, especially the 3 pointer by Andersen.

[CMJ]

Don't be surprised if Connecticut turns into the new Duke...hated by everyone.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
Don't be surprised if Connecticut turns into the new Duke...hated by everyone.

I wouldn't be shocked if that happens. Of course if this team played like they should that wouldn't happen.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
I wouldn't be shocked if that happens. Of course if this team played like they should that wouldn't happen.

No...that's not what I'm saying. If a team wins consistently they are reviled. Duke has been considered the gold standard - but Connecticut is about to win 3 titles in 8 years. That trumps Duke. They are about to be the standard.

[CMJ]

I went 3-1 tonight and moved to 37-20 overall.

(4) LSU WIN
(2) Texas


(2) UCLA WIN
(1) Memphis

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
No...that's not what I'm saying. If a team wins consistently they are reviled. Duke has been considered the gold standard - but Connecticut is about to win 3 titles in 8 years. That trumps Duke. They are about to be the standard.

Okay I get what you are saying. I was thinking you are refering to people saying they are the least liked team because they don't play hard for 60 minutes (at least in the tourney. This season, they didn't play that way until the Syracuse game in the Big East Tourney). I hear that a lot from people. As for being hated well its the standard, its like how the Yankees have gotten hated or the 49ers in the 80s or the Patriots. Winning breeds hatred, except for the fans of the team. So I can see that happening, if they win this year.

I went 2-2, I did .500 both days.I think I am 38 and something through the tournment
As for Saturday
I like
UCLA
LSU
We Think alike :p

[Nathanial K'cansce]

LSU
UCLA as well

[CMJ]

LSU wins a terrific game in overtime. I in no way thought they'd get this far when the brackets came out. I had them losing to Syracuse in the 2nd round. :lol

[CMJ]

The Bruins win a defensive slugfest. :cool

[Jedi Master Carr]

UCLA won an ugly game, it should be interesting to see them against LSU.
As for Sundays games I am going Big East
UConn
Villanova

[CMJ]

(11) George Mason
(1) Connecticut WIN

(3) Florida WIN
(1) Villanova

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Uconn

'Nova

[jjwr]

Watching the end of Uconn & George Mason, great ending!

Way too many commercials and TO's though, really breaks up the flow of the game.

[jjwr]

Wow OT!

I was really hoping George Mason would win just to see an 11 seed head to the Final 4.

[Figrin D'an]

If there is any justice amongst the basketball gods, George Mason should win this game. They've outplayed Connecticut by far.

[jjwr]

Agreed, Uconn is not playing well but getting breaks to stay in teh game.

[jjwr]

And George Mason Wins it!!!

If that 3 at the buzzer had gone in I would not have been happy. Wonder if Villanova can win to be the only 1 seed in.

[Figrin D'an]

Not enough breaks though. Amazing, an 11-seed in the Final Four.

Nova would probably be the favorite in Indy if they get there. Florida matches up well with them, though. Should be a fun game.

[jjwr]

Is that the lowest seed to ever make it?

[Ryan Pode]

I believe it is tied for lowest.

[Figrin D'an]

It's tied for lowest. LSU made it as an 11-seed in 1986.

[jjwr]

Just heard its the only mid-major to make it though, thats awesome!

[Figrin D'an]

Aye, the last time a mid-major got the Final Four was 1979 when Larry Bird led Indiana State there. The Sycamores were a #1 seed that year though, so it was a little different a situation compared to George Mason this year.


Edit: Should also mention that Penn got to the Final Four that year as well, so it was actually two mid-majors in '79. Of course, most of the press was towards Indiana State because of Bird, and then the title game matchup between Bird's team and Michigan State, led by Magic Johnson.

[Figrin D'an]

We're also looking at the distinct possibility of no #1 seeds getting to Indy, which would have been unfathomable two weeks ago.

[CMJ]

Louisville used to sort of be considered a Mid Major before they got the Big East invite, so you could include them a few times. Last year and 1986.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

And Florida's in!

[jjwr]

For about 2 hours I was psyched, after UConn lost I was the only person left with my Championship team still in - Villanova, then they played. D'oh!

[Jedi Master Carr]

Uconn didn't deserve to win with the way they played. All that talent and they couldn't have got to the final four. With that talent they should have blown everything away. It is just hard to understand how they can play down to their competiton. Nova didn't play well either. And now I think UCLA is the favorite. The way they played defense against Memphis sure makes them the favorite to me.

[CMJ]

George Mason had alot to do with the way Connecticut played. Don't belittle what they did. This is the best tournament story I can remember.

My ex girlfriend has Florida in her pool. I remember when the brackets came out I told her she was an idiot for picking them to go all the way.

Whoops! :lol

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
George Mason had alot to do with the way Connecticut played. Don't belittle what they did. This is the best tournament story I can remember.

My ex girlfriend has Florida in her pool. I remember when the brackets came out I told her she was an idiot for picking them to go all the way.

Whoops! :lol
I guess to a degree, but Uconn just played lousy the entire tourney the way they were playing I knew somebody would beat them.

[Figrin D'an]

As good as Connecticut was during the regular season, they won nearly all of their games by out-talenting their opponents. They have the most raw basketball talent of any program in the country right now. Teams that did beat the Huskies did so by not being intimidated and keeping their cool when UConn would make their inevitable run to take a lead or close the gap. UConn was outplayed for most of their Sweet 16 game against Washingon, but Washingon lost their cool and got careless down the stretch of the game. George Mason never got out of control, even when UConn sent the game to OT.

I never had Connecticut winning the whole thing (I had UCLA winning it all, which might just happen now), but I did have them in the Final Four because I felt their talent would carry them that far. Beyond that though, they never seemed to me to be a team that had the look of a champion. They just didn't. Despite their great record, they were far too erratic at times. To win the NCAA title, a team has to be consistently great, not unbelievably awesome in 5-minute spurts then average at best for the rest of the game. The later can get you far in certain circumstances, but it's not a championship formula.


For the Final Four:

Florida over George Mason
UCLA over LSU

UCLA over Florida for the title


For the first time in a many years, I have no negative rooting interest for any of the teams in the Final Four. I would be okay with any of these teams winning the whole thing. They've all played tough as nails thus far, and would have completely earned it IMO, not just using talent to skate by.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
I guess to a degree, but Uconn just played lousy the entire tourney the way they were playing I knew somebody would beat them.

They shot like 47% from the field and only committed nine turnovers. You can hardly say they played badly. Mason was just better. Period.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by CMJ
They shot like 47% from the field and only committed nine turnovers. You can hardly say they played badly. Mason was just better. Period.

Well, I didn't see the game I was out, so all I saw the score I based that on how they played the three previous games in which they played awful, IMO. The way they were playing I had a feeling they were going to get beat. They could never get that raw talent together to win this year. Like Figrin said that was there problem this season. They were bound to get beat because they played too erraticlly, it was just they faced somebody who didn't give up unlike before.

[Figrin D'an]

Alright, so here's the big question for debate now:

Can George Mason win the National Title?




My opinion: Yes, they can. It's unlikely, as now they'll be going up against teams that are as hot as they are AND whom have a lot of NBA-calibur talent, but it is possible. They beat three programs whom have won national titles recently along the way... Michigan State, North Carolina and Connecticut. They've proven that they can play with anyone in the country.

[Ryan Pode]

Being a native Virginian, I hope they do go all the way. And here's an interesting fact: In Division III, VA Wesleyan won the men's national title, in Division II, VA Union lost the men's national title, and in Division I, George Mason is in the prestigous final four.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I think they can but it will be very very hard. Florida, UCLA, and LSU are just as hot as they are and are all playing great ball right now. All three of them have big men and are very athletic, (I think UCLA and Florida are more athletic than LSU). Also all three are capable of playing great defense, with UCLA being the best at it.

[CMJ]

Truly any of the 4 can win. It think if these 4 schools played the Final Four 10 times all would win at least once. I'm pulling for Mason.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am not sure who to pull for. If I had to pick one, I say LSU because the area had so much tragedy last year and it be great for Louisiania.

[Ryan Pode]

Duke, Maryland, and UNC are in the final four on the womans side.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I'm going to say ...

George Mason and UCLA in the finals.

with UCLA winning it all.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Originally posted by Nathanial K'cansce
I'm going to say ...

George Mason and UCLA in the finals.

with UCLA winning it all.


That would be fitting, the lowest seed ever to make the final game vs the team that has won the most titles, and has some of the greatest teams in college basketball history.

[CMJ]

South Carolina wins the NIT over Michigan. Their second straight tournament title. Does this bode well for the SEC schools Saturday?

[CMJ]

(11) George Mason
(3) Florida WIN

(4) LSU
(2) UCLA WIN

I can't say I'm confident in either pick. And I truly hope George Mason wins the whole thing. It would be the best story in college basketball history.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am torn over the picks too. I am pretty certain Florida is going to win, but that UCLA-LSU game could go either way.
I am going to take
Florida
LSU

[Figrin D'an]

Florida by 5 at halftime. If George Mason was actually rebounding, they might have the 5-point lead instead. Florida had a ridiculous advantage in offensive rebounding. Mason was running the floor well, getting transition baskets, not shooting well from outside though.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Florida is a great rebounding team, although the winner of the other game probably can rebound right with them. Unless George Mason has another incredible second half.

[jjwr]

George Mason looks done, down by 15 but they can't get anything to fall. Their offense looks horrible and the Gators are everywhere.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Their shots weren't falling. They are mainly a 3 point team and it makes it harder when they can't hit them. Combine that with Flordia being a bigger team and I wasn't too surprised. Guess we will see who wins this next game. I think its a coin flip honestly.

[CMJ]

Mason didn't exactly play bad. Florida was shooting lights out. When you shoot over 60% in a half it is hard to get beat.

[Jedi Master Carr]

But George Mason didn't hit a 3 in the first half, that is what they did in the previous games, and never shot well the rest of the game, 36% isn't that good.

[CMJ]

With all the stuff that went against George Mason they still had it to within 9 with about 4:30 to go. Lee Humphrey was really the difference. Those three straight 3's he hit to start the second half made the narrow margin at halftime balloon to 14.

That more than anything else ws the killer. A team that is undermanned athletically has to stay within striking distance to put the pressure on and keep them mentally in the game. It was too large a hill to climb after that.

[Jedi Master Carr]

True, I guess that played a major factor as well.

[CMJ]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
True, I guess that played a major factor as well.

It was the major factor. They were within 5 at halftime. I was on the phone with a friend and both of us thought GMU had Florida right where they wanted them. Then Humphrey hits those shots the first 2 minutes of the 2nd half and the entire comlexion of the game changed.

[Jedi Master Carr]

UCLA is dominant in that first half. They are very athletic, I didn't realize they were that athletic. Of course the big differnce is the shooting. I think LSU is shotting 28% and have missed key Foul shots. UCLA is shooting 55% and hit 8/10 FTs.

[CMJ]

I've watched UCLA several times this season. I'm not sure I've seen them play any better all season than they did in the first half.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I was wondereing that. You think they have been peaking the last month? I know they have won like 11 straight, and I knew they were going to be a dangerous team (I picked them in my final four). Of course what does LSU need to do in the Second half? They obviously need to keep the game half court because they can't keep playing an uptemp game.

[CMJ]

UCLA is just so deep. They play like a Big East team on defense but more like a typical west coast squad on offense.

I thought that either them or Gonzaga would win the West. I thought LSU had better athletes than UCLA, but I think UCLA has MORE and are just wearing the Tigers down.

[Jedi Master Carr]

This game is really over. Kind of sad that with the tournment we have had that we had two blow outs tonight. Well it will be UCLA-Florida on Monday. Should be a good game, both teams match up very well, IMO.

[CMJ]

At least GMU was within 5 at the break, and made it interesting a few times in the second half. LSU hasn't been in this one since about the 10 minute mark of the first half.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Yeah LSU was only in that game at the beginning, and the final score makes it look closer than it really was. UCLA just coasted there in the last 10 minutes. Not sure what to expect right now. I think UCLA plays better defense, and are deeper. Florida's main advantage is permemiter shooting. They are even in terms of size and quickness, IMO.

[CMJ]

I'm at 42-21. This is one of my better years I think(at 67%...dang that's pretty good for the touranment!).

I'm gonna have to sit on the final, but tentatively I say the Bruins.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am 41-22, that day I went 0-2 killed me. Still not bad predicting, I am also leaning towards UCLA. The way they play defense is very impressive.

[Figrin D'an]

I had UCLA before the tourney started, I'm sticking with them. They were simply dominant last night... LSU was completely outmatched (which was really shocking, I expected it to be a very close, low-scoring game of defense). Florida will play well, but that UCLA defense is just insane.


I think the George Mason players finally started to feel some external pressure. Up to the game against UConn, they were a cinderella, but not in new territory for a mid-major. Once they beat UConn and got to Indy for the Final Four, they were now THE cinderella in tournament history. With everyone talking about how they were the greatest upset story in the history of the tourney, and how they had a chance to win the national title, the hype and pressure to play well became a lot more real for them, IMO. Not taking away anything from Florida, the Gators played great and earned the victory, I just think that for the first time in the last couple of weeks, there was actually some pressure felt by the Mason players.

[Ryan Pode]

Yeah. A week off as opposed to a day. Lost their mental edge.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I think UCLA has this in hand.

[CMJ]

Making it official

(3)Florida
(2)UCLA WIN

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am going with UCLA too.

[CMJ]

Gators up 11 with about seven minutes to go in the first half. Every time I think UCLA is about to make a charge they miss a lay up or turn the ball over. Florida looks terrific so far.

[CMJ]

Well, congratulations to the Florida Gators. Kinda seems wierd to think of them as a basketball powerhouse. :) Congratulations to them, they deserve it.

SEC truly was the best conference this year. NCAA Champion....NIT Champion...and another team in the Final Four.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Florida played a lot better than I thought they would I have to say that.

[CMJ]

That was the best game I've seen the Gators play all season.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Yeah have to say that. I am disapointed though the last four games were not that competetive.

[Ryan Pode]

I think Florida benefitted from playing Mason while UCLA had to go through a physical LSU.

[Ryan Pode]

Maryland girls came back 13 to win the women's championship in OT, beating Duke. They won it with a junior, 2 sophs, and 2 freshmen starting. While Duke has one senior, look for UVA to be a contender as they are getting Monica Wright who is MVP of every all-star game she's played in. She went to my high school, so that's how I know her/her dad was my track coach in middle school.