Heels Headed to NCAA Tournament, Open up in Dayton
North Carolina in headed to the NCAA Tournament and will start off in a play-in game in Dayton
Heels Headed to NCAA Tournament, Open up in Dayton
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It’s early but San Diego State can’t score but they defend. That’s their identity. San Diego State has a lot of size and depth in their frontcourt. San Diego State wants to play slow and defend their way to a win.
I typically like UNC against teams that are slow tempo, defense first teams. But they’ve obviously struggled against size which San Diego State has.
I would favor UNC by 3 points or so. And it’s a game I think they should win.
Early x factor. San Diego State is in the 300’s in FT percentage. For an offensively limited team at times, they leave points on the floor.
Tempo will be important in this game. San Diego State ranks 254th in tempo. So a battle of style. I don’t think San Diego State has the skill as of now.
I typically like UNC against teams that are slow tempo, defense first teams. But they’ve obviously struggled against size which San Diego State has.
I would favor UNC by 3 points or so. And it’s a game I think they should win.
Early x factor. San Diego State is in the 300’s in FT percentage. For an offensively limited team at times, they leave points on the floor.
Tempo will be important in this game. San Diego State ranks 254th in tempo. So a battle of style. I don’t think San Diego State has the skill as of now.
On the other end of that, jeez, they gave Pitino the easiest path of the 1/2 seeds.
Especially happy for Withers to have a shot at putting that blip behind him..
We avoid the number one seed.
Sweet 16 is possible.
Freshmen would have to show up to go any further..
Sweet 16 is possible.
Freshmen would have to show up to go any further..
Can we all agree that from this point forward, if the game is close and the clock is running out, Withers should not be on the floor?
Sweet 16 being possible is correct. But also possible is losing rather badly in the play-in game. Up and down inconsistent play defines Davis's teams.
They also are traditionally every bit as "physical" as say, a Houston on Tennessee.
Need to focus on our first opponent. They have a big frontcourt. They could wreck our frontcourt very easily.
They know who they are and do not deviate from. Win or lose really
Hey, all I got is a thanks to Gary for keeping the faith. I know ive not been much in that corner the last several years due to life but I'm still a dyed in the wool sort and some of my best memories are cheering for this team in its many iterations from my first memory Indiana 81'
Thanks again Gary for the positive energy.
Thanks again Gary for the positive energy.
Overall the UNC team is not that bad but the thing that is the biggest head scratcher is the inconsistent use of players and game play/coaching. We are surely thin in the middle but this yrs. group was thin in the post from day one but that doesn't mean you have to totally avoid a post game. Our best games recently have come from involving post presence and attacking the basket. Guess that goes back to game coaching and player use. jmo
I believe Ian needs to really snap out of the giant funk he has been in the last few games. Wanna showcase your talents to the scouts?? Wanna really improve your draft status??? Blow up get super aggressive and above all take it to the hup!!!
Espn’s scoreboard says UNC plays Tuesday. I would guess its the second game.
I think both Ian and EC's development have been slowed by RJ's extended stay. Providing all return I think EC/pg, IJ/sg,/Drake/3 and Wash as a solid inside out 4 could lay the groundwork for a formidable team Then you need a big body true 5 to make some magic. And although I think Brown has a ton of potential inside I just don't think he will have bulk next year. jmo
It was nice that they (and we) didn't have to wait long.
I also liked Seth's chill reaction --- just nodding his head like OK, MIlwaukee, baby.
Thank goodness that lane violation didn't end RJ's career. He looks so happy to still be playing.
I think Seth has a chip on his shoulders and silently saying we have some work to do.
Right man, IF... SDSU will be a tough task. Be nice if they were headed to Mil Wisc
UNC Makes NCAAT, Why it Got in & SDSU Lookahead
North Carolina made the NCAA Tournament and will face San Diego State in Dayton as we discuss
Seth Davis questioning Bubba Cunningham the way he did is something only a Duke graduate would do. My bad he is a Duke graduate
If they somehow get past SDSU, Ole Miss will be a problem.
It's a fair question to ask but in a different way. He was leading, he was insinuating.
He's always hated UNC. I have been around him in the back spaces are Final Fours, etc, and know some people that know him well enough. He's also wrong so often. I don't think he knows hoops that well.
Pretty sad we have to celebrate making the tourney rather than seeing how high of a seed we get. I guess times have changed.
