That’s as good defensively as we’ve been all year. Nice to see TKR show out. Heide and Colvin are stepping up at the right time.
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Congratulations, Purdue guys, on to the Motor City.
For sure.
The moment was too big for the Aggies. They fell apart towards the end of the first half, and the game was pretty much over at that point.
Appreciate it sir! Zags are tough but hopefully we can knock them off again.
I’m going to try an score a couple of tickets and cheer for you assholes.
It’s an important question being a Purdue fan is brutal.
I take pride in the conference and hope to get ticket connections from one of the Purdue alums.
I hope you can make it to the game. The atmosphere in the arena for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games is electrifying. They're still played in regular-sized venues, unlike the Final Four and National Championship games played in football stadiums, which lose some of their charm.
**** that....Hope they lose by 40I take pride in the conference and hope to get ticket connections from one of the Purdue alums.
Bummed but I won’t be able to make it this time. Love the DTW airport too btw. It’s awesome.
TBF, Dainja would always come in, mess up and get pulled, lol. He’s playing MUCH better now and playing a lot more because of it!
Seems like the game has really slowed down for Colvin and he’s not getting lost on defense. And his shot is so pure it’s insane.
Might as well keep an eye on Blackwell too.
Might not. Who knows? It seems like all of the Badgers are rumored to be leaving. My guess is that Hepburn and Blackwell stay, but I wouldn’t be surprised if all 4 left. If that happened…next year could be Gards last.
I don’t see Chucky or JB leaving. Connor is the least surprising portal entry. Hardly played this year.
They were all rumored last year and only Jordan Davis left.
Maybe Gard will portal himself.
Was listening to the radio the other day and they made a comment that Kansas had played Gonzaga 3 times in their history. Crap, Purdue is playing Gonzaga 3 times in 2 years.
Illinois-ISU is a pretty fascinating match up. I think Illinois gets it done - will probably be pretty reliant on how effective Domask is with booty ball as I think ISU will get that game into the half court.
Thank god the game starts at 7:39 EST. The Tennessee vs Creighton shebang kicks off at 10:09 pm; fvck thatSnag me one while you're at it
I’m pretty optimistic about that matchup. We play against doubles constantly and pass out very well. Domask and Hawkins both make great reads out of that. ISU is much better at it than anyone we’ve faced, but stylistically and athletically, I think we’re set up well.
If I had 1 issue with TSJ, it's that he settles for too many threes at times when I think he could drive it. He's gotta be smart with that against this ISU team - or maybe he just keeps riding this heater.
Crazy how strong the remaining field is. 14 of the 16 are in the top 17 in Kenpom, the other two are #23 Clemson and #52 NC State.
All 1/2s remain, two 3s, and a 4/5 made it in every bracket.
Made for a little less eventful watching on the first weekend, especially with all the blowouts in the round of 32.
As a side note: It felt to me like the schedule on these first 4 days had a ton of downtime in action.
I'm guessing the Saturday/Sunday schedule is always like this - with the first two games being back to back and being the only games going, then they stack the night slot with like 3 games at a time. I don't really like that approach, it'd be better if they staggered games throughout the day.
But specifically Thursday and Friday it felt like there were multiple windows with no basketball or just a single non-compelling game on. Maybe the lack of upsets just made it feel less chaotic/exciting than usual.
But it's setting up to be pretty awesome from here out.
All 1/2s remain, two 3s, and a 4/5 made it in every bracket.
Made for a little less eventful watching on the first weekend, especially with all the blowouts in the round of 32.
As a side note: It felt to me like the schedule on these first 4 days had a ton of downtime in action.
I'm guessing the Saturday/Sunday schedule is always like this - with the first two games being back to back and being the only games going, then they stack the night slot with like 3 games at a time. I don't really like that approach, it'd be better if they staggered games throughout the day.
But specifically Thursday and Friday it felt like there were multiple windows with no basketball or just a single non-compelling game on. Maybe the lack of upsets just made it feel less chaotic/exciting than usual.
But it's setting up to be pretty awesome from here out.
It's been relatively boring/uneventful (compared to years past), but I'd imagine the remaining games will be pretty competitive.
Yep. KenPom's #1 defense vs KenPom's #1 offense. Who will exert their will over the other. My gut tells me Illinois gets it done.
Secondary question. Assuming UConn keeps rolling, which of these two do you think has a better chance to knock them off? I'm leaning Illini but I'm not sure why.
That game last night between Houston and Texas A&M was crazy.
I had OD''d on basketball just prior to that so I didn't catch that game.
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