College Basketball

ThePhanastasio · 03-22-2012, 10:55 PM

I'm very proud of the way Florida is playing right now. Almost 8 minutes into the half, and they have a double digit lead. I didn't even expect them to get this far.

debaserr · 03-22-2012, 10:58 PM

I didn't know about Beal. This years draft is ridiculously good.

ThePhanastasio · 03-22-2012, 11:08 PM

Beal is an excellent player. He wasn't able to do as much against Kentucky, as they stuck their best defender (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) on him, but he still finds other ways to contribute to his team.

I also think that this year on Florida's team, Erik Murphy is a guy who really stepped up big later in the season, as has Scottie Wilbekin who is definitely one of the Gators' better defenders.

What surprises me the most, though, is Florida's defense in the past few games: They've had piss poor defense for the vast majority of the season, excepting Will Yeguete who's out with an injury, and some solid if unremarkable defensive work by Young, Beal, and Wilbekin. They've really stepped it up, though.

They also be helped right now by the fact that Crowder is not having a very good game, and they've managed to hold Marquette's shooting to an abysmal 29%.

Win or lose, I never even thought they had a ghost of a chance against this Marquette team, and I'm a huge Florida fan. They have exceeded expectations, and I couldn't be more thrilled with this Gators team.

debaserr · 03-24-2012, 01:29 PM

I did pretty awful last time, but I will persist.

Florida barely over Louisville (no idea on this one)

OSU easily over Syracuse

Kentucky easily over Baylor

UNC barely over Kansas

blankety blank · 03-24-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

I did pretty awful last time, but I will persist.

Florida barely over Louisville (no idea on this one)

OSU easily over Syracuse

Kentucky easily over Baylor

UNC barely over Kansas

buckeyes are behind 23-21, but, i hope you're right.

Forward To Death · 03-24-2012, 07:07 PM

Had Louisville, have Syracuse, UNC and Indiana (blah). It will be like 2009 Pitt all over again if Syracuse loses. I remember when they lost I was at the campus library, I was like "****!" and everyone stared. Bracket busted.

Forward To Death · 03-24-2012, 08:25 PM

Crap.

debaserr · 03-24-2012, 09:14 PM

More like 08 Memphis. The the title game was in hand and they choked it away.

Forward To Death · 03-24-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric generic

More like 08 Memphis. The the title game was in hand and they choked it away.

Kansas was a powerhouse, Pitt was a powerhouse that had no business losing. I thought they were the most complete team, but they lost. Memphis was never challenged, and they got caught taking Kansas for granted, which was a more complete team overall.

debaserr · 03-24-2012, 09:28 PM

The best team doesn't always win in a single elimination tournament. I think that was the case there.

03-22-2012, 10:55 PM	#191 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	I'm very proud of the way Florida is playing right now. Almost 8 minutes into the half, and they have a double digit lead. I didn't even expect them to get this far. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

03-22-2012, 10:58 PM	#192 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I didn't know about Beal. This years draft is ridiculously good. __________________ Last.FM

03-22-2012, 11:08 PM	#193 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Beal is an excellent player. He wasn't able to do as much against Kentucky, as they stuck their best defender (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) on him, but he still finds other ways to contribute to his team. I also think that this year on Florida's team, Erik Murphy is a guy who really stepped up big later in the season, as has Scottie Wilbekin who is definitely one of the Gators' better defenders. What surprises me the most, though, is Florida's defense in the past few games: They've had piss poor defense for the vast majority of the season, excepting Will Yeguete who's out with an injury, and some solid if unremarkable defensive work by Young, Beal, and Wilbekin. They've really stepped it up, though. They also be helped right now by the fact that Crowder is not having a very good game, and they've managed to hold Marquette's shooting to an abysmal 29%. Win or lose, I never even thought they had a ghost of a chance against this Marquette team, and I'm a huge Florida fan. They have exceeded expectations, and I couldn't be more thrilled with this Gators team. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

03-24-2012, 01:29 PM	#194 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I did pretty awful last time, but I will persist. Florida barely over Louisville (no idea on this one) OSU easily over Syracuse Kentucky easily over Baylor UNC barely over Kansas __________________ Last.FM

03-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#198 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	More like 08 Memphis. The the title game was in hand and they choked it away. __________________ Last.FM

03-24-2012, 07:07 PM	#196 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	Had Louisville, have Syracuse, UNC and Indiana (blah). It will be like 2009 Pitt all over again if Syracuse loses. I remember when they lost I was at the campus library, I was like "****!" and everyone stared. Bracket busted.

03-24-2012, 08:25 PM	#197 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	Crap.

03-24-2012, 09:28 PM	#200 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	The best team doesn't always win in a single elimination tournament. I think that was the case there. __________________ Last.FM