After yesterday’s games, we are now guaranteed that the champion will be coached by a first time winner.
Hope the shooting and the games are much better today.
Hope the shooting and the games are much better today.
***Sweet 16 - Sunday Games Thread***
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These games in the 30’s bring back too many memories of Virginia, huh?
yeah but at least they were all wins
The first game today should show us some better offense than any game yesterday. O/U is 159.
hard to get much worse.
Great news, your team had a lot of offensive rebounds....bad news....
I'm so preconditioned to Thursday/Friday games, I'm thinking today is Friday.
I wonder if this 13.5 pt spread is enough. Creighton played Ohio and Santa Barbara to get here. Before that, they lost to Georgetown by 25 in the conference championship game. And that Georgetown team wasn't very good. I know Gonzaga has some slow starts, but I would think that's out of their system in the Sweet 16 and on.
I’d be surprised if Gonzaga doesn’t cover somewhat easily honestly
i’m thinking under in game 1 for that reason. seems like this will need to be a close game late for it to go over. but both teams play pretty fast so it’s tough
Niche market, but I really enjoy folks who appreciate March Madness the way I do.
Thank you.
Thank you.
The Bankers Life arena set up is awful. For the Pacers games they have stands behind the hoop that go up and provide some depth perception. For these games the NCAA insists on clearing out the area behind the hoop in order to spread people out or some crap. It’s killing sight lines.
I don't know why an Auburn fan would have trouble saying UCLA.
Cronin could have his honeymoon cut very short because of USC.
For the most part oi SC wasn't included I think UCLA fans would be happy ro see themselves back in the Sweet 16.
But Sweet 16s are expected there. Is the the very minimum for UCLA Basketball.
But with USC there in the Sweet 16 and possibly a good chance at playing in the E8 Cronin might have to at least put something on the court today
Interested in what type of product you see with them.
A blowout defeat won't be a good thing for him.
For the most part oi SC wasn't included I think UCLA fans would be happy ro see themselves back in the Sweet 16.
But Sweet 16s are expected there. Is the the very minimum for UCLA Basketball.
But with USC there in the Sweet 16 and possibly a good chance at playing in the E8 Cronin might have to at least put something on the court today
Interested in what type of product you see with them.
A blowout defeat won't be a good thing for him.
Ya but Gonzaga averages like 92ppg. If they put up 90, then it should hit the over.
He’s in the Sweet 16 in year two as an 11 seed.
I’m pretty sure he’s not sweating.
This year UCLA was very unlucky with Smith getting hurt and Nix going to the Gleague after he was convinced the season wouldn’t happen. UCLA still got to the S16 and had a chance at the PAC title going into the final week. He’s not on the hot seat at all
it’s a scary play but i’m just imagining y’all up 80-60 with a few minutes left, no fouling and you’re taking the whole clock
You are giving them just a taste. Truthfully he is increasing the expectations.
Like I said USC changes things.
None of the other coaches had to deal with USC
Like I said USC changes things.
None of the other coaches had to deal with USC
No not at all. And he already has a commit from a top 5 prospect in the 2022 class.
I think we all believed that if Cronin could get these UCLA kids to buy in, then they will be very dangerous. And so far he has done that.
It’s funny that some people want to kick UCLA out of the “blueblood” club.
They’ve missed the tourney 6 times in 30+ years. Same as Kentucky. They’ve reached the Sweet 16 in 4 of the last 7 tourneys. 3 straight final fours a little over a decade ago.
And they still rank near the top in all the major categories along with, of course, 11 titles.
But hey, they’re out of the club because they had a few bad years. Guess we’d better put UNC and Kentucky on the hot seat.
They’ve missed the tourney 6 times in 30+ years. Same as Kentucky. They’ve reached the Sweet 16 in 4 of the last 7 tourneys. 3 straight final fours a little over a decade ago.
And they still rank near the top in all the major categories along with, of course, 11 titles.
But hey, they’re out of the club because they had a few bad years. Guess we’d better put UNC and Kentucky on the hot seat.
Alford had them in the Sweet 16 his first two years
Lavin in I believe his first 5.
Sweet 16s are expected. They have zero appreciation for being in the Sweet 16s.
It’s probably due to ppl wanting to use selective time frames to make a point
I think it has more to do with the fans. UCLA doesn’t sell out it’s arena frequently and they don’t get huge tv ratings frequently enough.
Interested how he comes at this game
Jaquez, Bernard, Juzang can do a lot on the offensive end.
Does he try to play football with Alabama? Cronin does come from Bob Huggins so he could look to muck this game up.
Jaquez, Bernard, Juzang can do a lot on the offensive end.
Does he try to play football with Alabama? Cronin does come from Bob Huggins so he could look to muck this game up.
And Watson is ranked 10th in the 2021 class. Bruins will definitely have some talent. I doubt they fall off much under Cronin. They are going to be a consistent contender in the PAC moving forward.
Personally, I don’t think this current UCLA team is very talented. They don’t compare athletically with Oregon or USC at all right now. They play hard and make timely shots. But they could be a top 10 team next year with Smith And Watson.
Well, the modern era is more important than the peach basket era to any sane person. Current coach ain’t gonna keep his job because they stacked up some titles 50 years ago. But people act like they’ve gone full Indiana and it’s not even close.
Agreed. UCLA has a lot of guys who can go get a bucket but they don't have the athleticism that Oregon has or the length that USC has.
UCLA could very well be the favorite to win the PAC 12 next year if they can keep everyone around and add Smith and Watson. That said, it's far too early. With the transfer portal, we really have no idea what everyone's roster will look like.
UCLA is a better job.
They are the Caddy to the Mazda
But both programs have the same issues.
The difference is UCLA has a better talent pool.
They’re legit.
6-time National Champs. 3 tourney titles, 2 Helms, 1 Covid title.
Feels good, man.
Is it bad I can't recall how may Helms's UK has. I don't know the current amount of Championships my favorite team has.
Such a slacker.
Such a slacker.
It’s because you’re too focused on 9-16. Stop timeframing. Even if Cal wins 9 games/year for the next decade, you still have 8 (wait—9) titles.
The first game has begun and seems nobody even cares about it? Gonzaga heavy favorite again and I still, dont believe they can cover the spread.
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