***Maui Invitational thread**
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Pitt beat Kansas State. Maybe they would go 1-17?
Its way too early to make all these predictions and think we will be fairly accurate.
I watched a lot of that second half.
K State was in their position because they missed almost all their free throws but had a to miss a free throw to have a chance at tying the game.
Ended up not getting the rebound.
Pitt has a few players that are impressive. I guess they are a young team.
It was their front court that came up big while their guards were overwhelmed.
K State is going to struggle against teams who can pound the glass.
It's actually a pic of Tom Izzo in his college days. Maybe not super recognizable by most people. Might change it tomorrow.
And an angel gets its wings.
What's the rational for the order of the games today? Seems like they just drew the games out of a hat.
5th place game- 2:30 pm
Championship game- 5:00 pm
7th place game- 9:00 pm
3rd place game- 11:30 pm
5th place game- 2:30 pm
Championship game- 5:00 pm
7th place game- 9:00 pm
3rd place game- 11:30 pm
And yet... UK is going on 5 years without a final four, while MSU made it last season without a single 5-star player on the court.
It’s awful. The championship game will be missed by half the country because it’s the busiest traveling day of the year. It should be at 9:00 EST.
Disagree- I like the 5:00 Tip since I usually go out afterwards to enjoy the night- plus here is a link https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2018/11/duke-ratings-maui-invitational-gonzaga/ - last year's final was at 5:00 as well...
Ok. That works for you. Not for everybody else. Most people don’t go out the night before Thanksgiving and 5:00 EST is 2:00 PST. It’s still daylight/working hours for most of the country and a lot of them will still be traveling. It makes a whole lot more sense to show it at 9:00 EST.
Just my opinion.
I see your point as well- but I got the TV ratings behind me
Good luck tonight to KU!
Yeah you do.I see your point as well- but I got the TV ratings behind me
Good luck tonight to KU!
Might be Duke effect + it being on ESPN vs. previous finals being on ESPN2.
And thanks. Rock Chalk.
Doesn't really matter to me, I'll find a way to watch the competitive games. Just seems strange to have the championship game sandwiched in between the 5th place and 7th place games.
As far as the ratings, I think what moved the needle the most was Duke itself. They had quite the following after the Kentucky game. Of the top 20 highest rated games last year, Duke was in 14 of them.
#eastcoastbiasI see your point as well- but I got the TV ratings behind me
Good luck tonight to KU!
UCLA really has improved in this tournament.
Cronin might put together a solid team by the end of the year.
Cronin might put together a solid team by the end of the year.
If Dayton wins you could logically say they are at least a Top 15-20 team.
Don't expect Michigan State to be outside of the top 10.
Don't expect Michigan State to be outside of the top 10.
Yeah terrible foul there and it’s a game changer since it’s his second.
Nit sure how you can defend Doka in the post 1v1. Must have a very tall guy front him and pressure the ball a bit I guess?
Somewhat, but Dayton has the ability to shoot the lights out. So far their passing has been exceptional. It's been a fun game to watch so far.
