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UVA...........

Hope the zebras call the game tight because Virginia plays very physical on defense and that would lead to a bunch a trips to the line for UNC...If the refs call the game like they are calling the Virginia/Miami contest right now then no fouls will be called on the Wahoo's unless they draw blood or break a bone.
 
I want the title and absolute 1 seed as bad as anyone. But given that it looks like Xavier and OU likely go down tonight, I think we may be in line for a 1 regardless - especially if Maryland finds a way to beat MSU tomorrow.

BUT - I wouldn't want a 1 seed if it means getting shipped so far out west. So there's extra incentive to just go out and win it tomorrow.
 
I think our defense will be the key to this next game. UVA does not score in bunches. We on a neutral court. Going to be a good one
 
We won't blow out UVA that's for sure.

That said, I think Oklahoma is gonna end up beating WVU if they keep playing this way.
 
I have a feeling we need to win to guarantee a #1 seed. UVA and Kansas are locks.

If Nova and Michigan State win their respective conference tournaments, we may be the 5th #1 seed. Can end all debate with a win over UVA.
 
hate these tournaments, but, winning this "event" might just be a tonic.

carolina is a #1 imo if that's what we're talking about...virginia is better vs carolina because we don't shoot well outside...lets see what happens tomorrow, hopefully with minimal tournovers and better shooting, heels win.
 
I want the title and absolute 1 seed as bad as anyone. But given that it looks like Xavier and OU likely go down tonight, I think we may be in line for a 1 regardless - especially if Maryland finds a way to beat MSU tomorrow.

BUT - I wouldn't want a 1 seed if it means getting shipped so far out west. So there's extra incentive to just go out and win it tomorrow.

We should be a one seed, regardless. UVA is the type of team that gives us fits. They're very good defensively, are patient on offense, are ranked top five in the country in offensive efficiency, and don't beat themselves. It's very difficult to speed them up, they consistently dictate pace.

To beat them, we must play great defense and be just as efficient as they are on offense, because they will dictate the tempo of the game.
 
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After reading 30 brackets from people ranked higher than Lunardi. I don't think we are going to get a 1 if we don't win out. Too many people have us as 3s or the lowest 2 on the line. Think we are a 2 right now I guess. Don't see how but I guess.
 
Game will not be close if the Heels come out and play like we have the last 2 days.... UVA made more FTs than we took last time at home and still had to hold on....Much like ND......Play D and Rebound and it's over......Oh lord did Paige get right the last 2 days....Wanted UVA the whole time anyway.....
 
Why didn't he just miss the FT on purpose? I don't get it. Like no reason to make that free throw.


Haha I guess it was after the buzzer. Oh well lol
 
After reading 30 brackets from people ranked higher than Lunardi. I don't think we are going to get a 1 if we don't win out. Too many people have us as 3s or the lowest 2 on the line. Think we are a 2 right now I guess. Don't see how but I guess.

Lol
 
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lets just take care of business tonight and remove all doubt.... Winner gets the 1 seed in the South.
Amen, Mark. IMO, the way we won the last two games should have secured a 1 seed. But I don't want to be at the mercy of the seeders. We should be at least a 2 seed, regardless of tonight's outcome. But it would be nice to win the regular season and the ACCT.
 
While for me BOTH UNC and UVa are #1 seed worthy, other than kansas, I don't think there is another team in the country playing better, including MSU and Hield-lahoma. I personally am not a buyer for Villinova, great record, very good team but weaker level of competition than either of our ACC teams. If MSU wins their tourney I would put them at a 1 seed and drop Villinova to the 2. If Hield and his biys can take out Kansas then things could get interesting.
 
Agree with Villanova being overrated, no way they deserve a 1 seed over UNC. TBS, wouldn't surprise me one bit if it happened. Just hope we're not in KU's bracket if it does.

Don't see Oklahoma beating KU. If I had to bet my house, I'd have to go with the Jayhawks. If we have to meet, I want it to be in the Final Four.
 
Agree with Villanova being overrated, no way they deserve a 1 seed over UNC. TBS, wouldn't surprise me one bit if it happened. Just hope we're not in KU's bracket if it does.

Don't see Oklahoma beating KU. If I had to bet my house, I'd have to go with the Jayhawks. If we have to meet, I want it to be in the Final Four.
Problem I am seeing is... Villnova has only 4 losses and the rpi manipulating big east has xavier looking like a top 8 team in the country so is making villanova look even better. = / Pac 10 Big East and Big 12 (besides 2-3 teams) are all going to flame out early in the tourney due to it.
 
I believe we are a 1 seed period.

As to UVA tonight...ATTACK them offensively and defensively.. I know all about their tempo and they probably will dictate most of it, BUT we can get them out of their comfort zone, IMO with smart pressing from time to time and just going right at their interior players Gill and Tobey. Berry is JUST the type of driver to do it too

Brogdon IS their team no doubt about it. He takes every key shot and usually makes them. Without him they are average. Contain him ...you are NOT gonna stop him but contain him. The rest of that team cannot beat us period. They ALWAYS need a monster game from Malcolm and they usually get it. Hold him down a little play d like we did last night and I LOVE our chances

Heels will win by 6:):):):):):):)
 
While for me BOTH UNC and UVa are #1 seed worthy, other than kansas, I don't think there is another team in the country playing better, including MSU and Hield-lahoma. I personally am not a buyer for Villinova, great record, very good team but weaker level of competition than either of our ACC teams. If MSU wins their tourney I would put them at a 1 seed and drop Villinova to the 2. If Hield and his biys can take out Kansas then things could get interesting.
Don't have to worry about that. OK lost to WVU last night.
 
Problem I am seeing is... Villnova has only 4 losses and the rpi manipulating big east has xavier looking like a top 8 team in the country so is making villanova look even better. = / Pac 10 Big East and Big 12 (besides 2-3 teams) are all going to flame out early in the tourney due to it.
And I think there's generally a hesitancy to give any conference two #1 seeds. If we win tonight, there's no doubt about our seeding.
 
While for me BOTH UNC and UVa are #1 seed worthy, other than kansas, I don't think there is another team in the country playing better, including MSU and Hield-lahoma. I personally am not a buyer for Villinova, great record, very good team but weaker level of competition than either of our ACC teams. If MSU wins their tourney I would put them at a 1 seed and drop Villinova to the 2. If Hield and his biys can take out Kansas then things could get interesting.
Vanillanova = paper tiger
UNC and UVA, for sure maybe KU are a cut above --- MD when they're clicking can play with anybody, and MSU is legit.
 
If MSU , Villanova and Kansas win their tournaments then I think they will all be #1 seeds and the 4th will go to ACCT winner. The committee will reward tournament winners IMO.
 
Uva is not a very big team in the front court, they have a size mis-match in Brogden at the 2, they are a 2 wing & PG team IMO. Gill plays bigger than his size and they do have the 7ft kid that IMO is kinda Plum 3 like. Where they hurt teams is they are VERY quick to help, they help on the pass rather than on the catch and they help down with wings (Hall & Brogden). They put pressure on you in a trap like way and they rotate thru the passing lanes. They do all this and they do not get called for a lot of fouls thou I do think they get away with a lot of lower body stuff, they tend not to foul up high where the refs can see it easier.

How about we post Brice in the middle and have him look to quick pass out on the catch or screen the rotation to open up a lane. If Brice can draw a quick 2 defenders and pass out of it quickly we should have someone open with a wide lane. Would also like to see some pass faking, see if we can get them rocking on the pass fake and go opposite, they run to the double on the pass so the fake could force them in to in between land and that is not where they want to be.
 
Uva is not a very big team in the front court, they have a size mis-match in Brogden at the 2, they are a 2 wing & PG team IMO. Gill plays bigger than his size and they do have the 7ft kid that IMO is kinda Plum 3 like. Where they hurt teams is they are VERY quick to help, they help on the pass rather than on the catch and they help down with wings (Hall & Brogden). They put pressure on you in a trap like way and they rotate thru the passing lanes. They do all this and they do not get called for a lot of fouls thou I do think they get away with a lot of lower body stuff, they tend not to foul up high where the refs can see it easier.

How about we post Brice in the middle and have him look to quick pass out on the catch or screen the rotation to open up a lane. If Brice can draw a quick 2 defenders and pass out of it quickly we should have someone open with a wide lane. Would also like to see some pass faking, see if we can get them rocking on the pass fake and go opposite, they run to the double on the pass so the fake could force them in to in between land and that is not where they want to be.
They get away with all manner of mayhem inside. Give as good as we get and hope the zebras are fair.
 
UVA killed us on offensive rebounds last time. Got to limit their second/third chances! Win this game with defense, men!! And hit from the perimeter like you did vs ND wouldn't hurt.
 
If MSU , Villanova and Kansas win their tournaments then I think they will all be #1 seeds and the 4th will go to ACCT winner. The committee will reward tournament winners IMO.
I think you're right. If those 3 teams win their tournaments today, UNC needs to beat UVA to get the last 1 seed.
 
Villanova does not deserve a 1 seed..... Sorry they just do not
I agree Keyser. But I have to think that if MSU, KU, and Villanova win their tournaments, we'll be relegated to a 2 seed unless we beat the Hoos. The PTB are loath to having two 1 seeds from the same conference, unless they just can't avoid it.
 
I think if we win we are the #1 in the South. If we lose and Villanova or MSU lose then I think we are the 1 out West. If we lose and Villanova and MSU win we'll be a 2 in Villanova's bracket.

I think we come out and take care of business tonight. Just don't let Brogden beat you. With their style of play UVA is not a team you can blow out.

Heels by 8
 
I agree Keyser. But I have to think that if MSU, KU, and Villanova win their tournaments, we'll be relegated to a 2 seed unless we beat the Hoos. The PTB are loath to having two 1 seeds from the same conference, unless they just can't avoid it.

IMO tonights game should be for the #2 team over all, meaning the 1 seed in the east or south should be the stakes. As gary says, Villinova strikes me like a paper tiger, very good team but I am not buying them as a 1 seed nor do I buy X-men as a 2 or the 8th best team in the country. I would not mind at all our being a 1 seed with our 2 being either Villinova or the X-men or even being a 2 seed in their regions they get the 1 seed.

I don't want us bracketed with Kansas, MSU, or Okey. But we will play who we play, that is the deal this time of the year, survive and advance who ever is next is just who ever is next.

The way i see it is teams should be looking at us saying PLEASE don't put us in UNC's bracket, we will play who ever is next. My dark horse team is a team many had slotted as pre-season number 1 and we beat them soundly early on, watch out for Md.
 
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