... and like most of y'all I'm not gonna be concerned about potential match-ups --- all I'm concerned about from our perspective right now is talking care of bizness tomorrow.
That being said...
- KU vs Oregon: Object lesson. KU was playing a de facto home game --- we're talkin' 5/1 fan ratio, easy --- but as Capt Obvious Dan Bonner put it pre-game, "If you don't make shots, you go home." They didn't --- and thus they did.
- Speaking of which, Dana Altman coached a crappy game and still got rewarded. Coming down the stretch he relied on his NBA iso garbage, and all that got him was late shot-clock throw-ups or violations. Somehow though, they either made enough bad shots or got long rebounds.
- Like boxing, basketball often comes down to match-ups, and Oregon was a nightmare for KU. Oregon's length and rim-protector was a big hurdle for the Jayhawks. KU was better, but they didn't make shots.
- Don't underestimate Gonzaga, Their side of the bracket was doolkishly weak, but they're good in both the front-court and back-court, and Few is a good coach.
- Tomorrow early, USCjr vs UF may well set basketball back 50 years. I saw both of them live this season, and gawd, do they play UGLY basketball. The euphemism "physical" will be thrown around a lot, but let's get real --- it'll be a foul contest.
- Personally, I'll admit I'll be pulling for the sandlappers. Two reasons:
1. I really like Thornwell. Roy didn't offer him because of more athletic guys ahead of him on our board, but kid is a BALLER.
2. UF is f***ing dirty. That brand of thug-ball will be the ruination of college basketball if it is encouraged. Last night on one play their PG chest-checked Koennig (which is supposed to be an automatic call these days) 3 times before he crossed half-court --- then later, when he actually got called for it one time, he barked at the ref. Good grief --- have some damned shame.
That's it. Time to get ready for Sunday...
That being said...
- KU vs Oregon: Object lesson. KU was playing a de facto home game --- we're talkin' 5/1 fan ratio, easy --- but as Capt Obvious Dan Bonner put it pre-game, "If you don't make shots, you go home." They didn't --- and thus they did.
- Speaking of which, Dana Altman coached a crappy game and still got rewarded. Coming down the stretch he relied on his NBA iso garbage, and all that got him was late shot-clock throw-ups or violations. Somehow though, they either made enough bad shots or got long rebounds.
- Like boxing, basketball often comes down to match-ups, and Oregon was a nightmare for KU. Oregon's length and rim-protector was a big hurdle for the Jayhawks. KU was better, but they didn't make shots.
- Don't underestimate Gonzaga, Their side of the bracket was doolkishly weak, but they're good in both the front-court and back-court, and Few is a good coach.
- Tomorrow early, USCjr vs UF may well set basketball back 50 years. I saw both of them live this season, and gawd, do they play UGLY basketball. The euphemism "physical" will be thrown around a lot, but let's get real --- it'll be a foul contest.
- Personally, I'll admit I'll be pulling for the sandlappers. Two reasons:
1. I really like Thornwell. Roy didn't offer him because of more athletic guys ahead of him on our board, but kid is a BALLER.
2. UF is f***ing dirty. That brand of thug-ball will be the ruination of college basketball if it is encouraged. Last night on one play their PG chest-checked Koennig (which is supposed to be an automatic call these days) 3 times before he crossed half-court --- then later, when he actually got called for it one time, he barked at the ref. Good grief --- have some damned shame.
That's it. Time to get ready for Sunday...
