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It's been a few days since it has been discussed, but we all still agree that Sparty didn't make the tourney this year, right?
Sour grapes, not a good look man. They have really good players and took the #1 overall team to OT that needed a lucky banked in buzzer beater shot to win. Btw they won 5 in a row and played at an elite level for 6 games in a row. GTFOH.
So you think they are one of the 4 best teams? Jesus Christ what is up with people putting so much stock in a single elimination tournament.
A 32 game sample size (what we have now) is better than a 26 game sample size (what we have when UCLA got seeded) and the PAC 12 showed it was undervalued as a conference.
If the tournament was re-seeded with current resumes UCLA would probably be a 4 seed.
They aren’t on Gonzaga and Baylor level but they’d be better than an 11 seed.
I agree with the 4 seed, but I don't get the sample size comparison. It appears you're comparing one team's games over three months to everyone's games over three weeks. Am I missing something?
The larger a teams sample size the more accurate the metrics are IMO. Looking at UCLA at 32 games is better than looking at UCLA after 26 games.
He’s the next Garza. Might even be Michael Jordan from well-sourced reports.
A 4 seed is where Kenpom would have them now. They went from #44 in KP on Selection Sunday, to #13 after their unlucky loss to Gonzaga. Quite a jump in six games. That would put them as the top 4 seed.
Coincidentally, #44 equates to the last 11 seed (which is designated a play in game). Well done, committee.
The dude's OP was that Baylor and Gonzaga are in a tier by themselves. UCLA damn near beat Gonzaga, so obviously that statement is false. What's with people not giving a shit about H2H matchups anymore?
Holtmann interviewing for the UNC job today. C'mon home EJ.
After their magical run to the final 4 they still couldn't crack the top 10 in Kenpom and they barely cracked the top 20 in Torvik. They aren't on Gonzaga or Baylor's tier. You're looking at 1 game, not the whole sample size provided. UCLA had a phenomenal run in a single elimination tournament. Do you think they make an identical run if it were best or 3, 5 or 7?
You can play a close game against someone and still be a tier above them. I think I can confidently say that if Baylor and Gonzaga each played best of 7 series against any other tourney team, none of those series get to game 7 and only a couple get to game 6.
That's a tier above.
Plus why would he go to a fanbase that is as vile as his current one.
That’s fair, but the guy thinking I’m salty for not having them as a top 3 team due to them getting insanely hot and a bit fortunate for a 4-5 game stretch is a ridiculous take. You have to factor in the entire season
He did, but he’s not definitely staying in the draft. His parents have wanted him at Illinois the entire time, and OSU is playing him at a position he doesn’t want to play. Not likely or anything, especially if Holtmann stays and recruits a 5, but it has baby legs.
1. That happens everywhere.
2. That’s not the reason for the interest.
3. Iowa North can’t really say much.
4. The Kofi racist was an Iowa fan who lives in Iowa.
Holtmann isn’t going anywhere. I don’t think he’s even on UNCs radar. I wish he were though. They’ll end up making the ******ed hire with Hubert Davis
i dont think he ends up there but he did/is interviewing with them today.l
Relax Francis. It's just a joke.
RE #3, don't lump us in with those losers. Our white boys actually win something.
Where is this being confirmed? I saw it posted as a rumor, but seems to have been shot down. I’m honestly surprised the UNC job isn’t drumming up more interest. I consider it a top 3-4 job in the country. Hiring Hubert will be an insanely bad hire
You’re following a legend. Because of that pressure, not to mention the already high expectations, there’s a chance UNC could be open again in a couple years.
He had an interview with them, but I don't think anyone expected him to leave. Doesn't matter re EJ anyway, but it would've helped.
Looks like Woodson just added Fife to the staff. Michael Lewis next to round out the staff?
We went to the last Final Four player before this year, and win 3 league titles in a row before this year.
You sound like UM guys.
He should take Thomas Kithier and Foster Loyer with him. He was the lead recruiter and the reason we offered both.
In all seriousness, a good move for him. Fife was never going to take over after Izzo and now gets to coach his school. Happy for him
No way to diminish this move. A guy who learned under Izzo coming back to Indiana is a pretty big move.
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Can’t wait to see him break a few more backboards next year.
Is that Khristian's alter ego, ala Bruce Davison?
I think its very good. Lander was in over his head. SHould have stayed in HS. BUT---the experienced he gained is gonna help. Still love the potential this kid has.
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