***NCAA B-Ball 2011/2012 Thread!!***

Scandals, sanctions, vacated wins. That's how Calipari did it at Memphis & UMass also, and of course he's carried that tradition on at UK.

Originally posted by mommehK ^^^Correction: You'll get picked at the next level. and probably bench warm. But hey you can do it a few years earlier than if you stay and develop your game!

^^^Correction: You'll get picked at the next level. and probably bench warm. But hey you can do it a few years earlier than if you stay and develop your game!

broys -- if I had my guess, it's because of backroom discussions that the Snake in the Grass hopes the NCAA doesn't get wind of. He's had a history of leading teams to scandals and sanctions and vacated wins, and he'll flub up and do the same at UK. I despise the slime ball personally.



Pat's gonna stay on as "Head Coach Emeritus" and will continue to mentor players and apparently have a hand in recruiting. Did any of y'all see the behind-the-scenes show a number of years ago, I think it was HBO (maybe associated with Real Sports), that followed her & the Lady Vols for a season? She's a tough-as-nails hard bitcherooniedoonie of a coach, that's for sure!

Originally posted by mommehK The #1 winningest coach in the history of NCAA basketball is stepping down. Pat Summit leaves after announcing months back that she has early-onset Alzheimer's. That sucks so much -- she is a phenomenal coach no matter how much you hate TN! And buh-bye to the whole starting lineup for Kentucky -- they all declared for the draft, together. The one-and-done Calipari Farm is alive and thriving.

Pat was a hell of a coach and did wonders for Women's sports beyond the realm of basketball.

"The one-and-done Calipari Farm" is pretty funny lol. Also.. I really have a distaste for the guy so I'm not too put out by his players leaving. Sure gonna make picking next years tourney winner a little more difficult, though!

The #1 winningest coach in the history of NCAA basketball is stepping down. Pat Summit leaves after announcing months back that she has early-onset Alzheimer's. That sucks so much -- she is a phenomenal coach no matter how much you hate TN!



And buh-bye to the whole starting lineup for Kentucky -- they all declared for the draft, together. The one-and-done Calipari Farm is alive and thriving.

Originally posted by broys I'm happy UCLA landed big recruits, #1 and #3 in the country to go along with Smith inside and the transfer twins. The Pac-10 (can't say Pac-12 sorry), has been pretty sorry the last couple years. Maybe this will encourage some of these teams to step up their game because the Pac-10 used to be feared, now it's being out-played by the Mountain West.

While I'm a huge PAC fan (except UW. Huck the Fuskies), I wouldn't say "they" as a whole were feared, (especially in the eyes of those horrid "Gods-of-Basketball" ACC fans). UCLA obviously is... was... feared, and has had ridiculous runs of dominance. Arizona is not a team that can be overlooked, and has done well in the recent post-Lute Olson era, but the rest of the Conference (including newbies Utah and Colorado) have not had any recent significant reign.
There's been a lot of parity in the last couple years, but it by no means means the PAC has been strong. The last couple years have been rough for the power players; UCLA got a bit lazy in recruiting, and somehow UW took the last couple conference regular seasons. Hell, even UO has found a way to win half their games in conference. But Duke isn't shaking in their boots if the Ducks show up on their schedule.. Lehigh maybe, but not Oregon lol.

Well, it looks like Kentucky is going to have another sick recruiting class again next year.  Noel (#1 C in the country), Poythress, Goodwin and Cauley, AND they might still get Amile Jefferson (#4 PF).  Not to mention whoever stays behind from the title team (clearly Uni, Kidd-Gilchrist are gone).  Cal is just going to keep doing what he's doing.

It's good to see Michigan and Indiana programs coming back to prominence.  I went to Michigan State and would love to see a few more big ten titles, but they aren't as meaningful when those teams aren't at the top of their game.

Yep, JMM cranked it up late in the season and really started showing fluid strength. He's versatile enough to throw into whatever position needs a break at the time, but could possibly fill the Kendall Marshall shoes at point...and those are some phenomenal shoes to fill. Damn best PG I've seen in as long as I can remember. Just amazing sight up-court and the ability to read ahead and make some fierce plays (but also the ability to try to force a showboat play and make that once-in-awhile stupid-pass-great-that's-a-turnover-now)

I'm really quite impressed with what has become of Indiana in the last 2-3 seasons. They were a complete train wreck just a few years ago and they had a strong showing in the big 10 reg season and the tourney. No one was gonna overcome that UK matchup, but they played em just about as closely as anyone else.

Burke staying at Michigan and Zeller staying at Indiana, Big Ten should be tough again next year.

I remember the Vince Carter story! That was pretty cool.

The college experience would definitely be different after returning from NBA life. But if the degree is a goal, the NBA paychecks make the lack of scholarship eligibility not so bad :)

Plus you have to take the money when you get the chance, these guys are one bad injury away from never getting that paycheck and as lightning80 put it there first contract is more money than most people will ever make. You can't take that chance, you can always go back to school.

The purpose of College is to get an education so you can get a job other than flipping burgers. If these players can get a job that pays more than 99% of the population after a year of college, then college has already done more for them than the rest of us. There's no reason to stick around when you've already reached the 1%. Seriously, their first year's salary is more than what most of us earn in a lifetime...

Originally posted by j_lucky84 A beast, indeed. It seemed the only time louisville or kansas made any sort of an attempt at an inside shot was when he was resting on the bench. His offense was weak in the champ game, but with as many swats, steals and rebounds as he had, it's hardly a glaring downside. It'd be cool if he stuck around and worked on some more consistent shooting practices, but with multimillion-dollar offers being waved in his face, I don't see him sticking around long.

No chance Unibrow is staying, if you can be the #1 overall pick in the NBA then you leave. You never know what can happen so take the guaranteed money when you can before you possibly get injured. Plus he'll develop better in the NBA with their strength trainers and assistant coaches and not having to deal with classes.

A beast, indeed. It seemed the only time louisville or kansas made any sort of an attempt at an inside shot was when he was resting on the bench. His offense was weak in the champ game, but with as many swats, steals and rebounds as he had, it's hardly a glaring downside. It'd be cool if he stuck around and worked on some more consistent shooting practices, but with multimillion-dollar offers being waved in his face, I don't see him sticking around long.

Only a matter of time before they stop selling alcohol at games. Fights, riots, etc. some fools just can't hold their liquor. I can understand college kids being out of control cuz some are still trying to find their limits. I know I had my days. But I never rioted our anything like that.

Unibrow Sasquatch will be a one & done kinda guy I bet. Waiting for the draft declaration next.


Stoopit rioting fans. Front page link on ESPN indicates the guy shot in the leg had to have his foot amputated because of it. MORONS.

I can kind of understand rioting for the losing team..but the winning team? I'm so happy that I have to...turn cars over, set things on fire, and just randomly break things that I see...and maybe beat up a couple of other fans that cheer for our team...

Some fans are just funny. Hey, our team just won the championship, lets riot. its all fun till someone gets hurt.

Bill self coaches sloppy basketball? I'd say he's done alright with 8 straight Big 12 titles.

Originally posted by solocreep UK is on another level right now. Davis is just a shot blocking machine.

It was pretty impressive to see how much he controlled game even with his abysmal shooting.  The second half was pretty sloppy, especially for Kentucky, but their talent won out.  I don't think anyone is really that surprised.

Kansas plays such a sloppy, careless brand of basketball under bill self-which in my opinion is why they have slot of early tournament upsets in his tenure. They get away with it some years but Kentucky is just too solid

UK is on another level right now. Davis is just a shot blocking machine.