2012/13 NCAA Basketball Thread.

Unfortunately I had to miss the second half due to work commitments but it looks like it was a ripper of a finish

Michigan state and Wisconsin in a classic Wisconsin game, first to 50 should win.  

Wow. Hell of a win for Indiana over UM. Started number 1, fell a bit and have clawed their way back to the top. Really enjoying following em this season.

Also lovin the Zags in the top 10. Been a while since the Bulldogs have been in that territory, and I'm happy Mark Few still has it in him :). That said,I don't expect them to climb a whole lot higher without some help. Their conference SOS was helped by BYU joining, but it's still not a power conference; they'll likely end up a 3 seed without a "home" court in March. I'll be pullin for em!

My Heels have been sucking a bit....it's a meh year.

Originally posted by mommehK My Heels have been sucking a bit....it's a meh year.

It's been some time since I haven't seen the Heels in the top 25. But 16-6 is hardly "sucky". Win either of the next two away games (Miami and Duke, respectively), and they're at least in the conversation based on "good wins". The loss to Texas certainly not helping matters, though.

That would be two big upsets as Miami and Duke look way better than UNC right now.

Was that not the most weird ending to that Indiana game?!  In the replay you can see all the faces of the Hoosier players go to completely shocked when they noticed that in-bounds pass was to such a wide open player. holy cow!

In other news, Oregon had their 20-game home winning streak snapped last night to a colorado team that had previously lost every Pac-12 road game they had played in the season. Not a huge Buffalo fan, but any time the Ducks lose puts a lil grin on my face. :D

Indiana just lost to Illinois! LOL

Miami might be the underdog team heading in to the tournament. It should be interesting to see how they fair with all of their guys healthy.

LOL lucky...forgiven. I'm used to regional-based coverage so that's what I was expecting.

What a game, probably the best of the year. Can't wait for the tournament.

That 5OT game was ridiculous! What about Sherman's numbers, 17pts 6 rebounds, and he didn't even see the floor before OT

Originally posted by sandman88 anyone else here throughly disappointed with ucla this year? I believe Ben Howland needs to be shown the door.

I'm a Wazzu fan, and UCLA (even in their recent downfall) has still been owning us, so I cannot be sympathetic in that regard. I'd be all for another team taking the reigns in the PAC (with exception of the Huskies, or the Ducks). Nevertheless, I definitely feel like UCLA has not lived up to their expected prominence in recent years. I wouldn't be surprised if UCLA has a new coach after this season concludes. The "UCLA" name recruits for itself, so a new head coach could put em right back in the driver seat.

March is gonna be fun! I spent way too much time filling out my bracket last year, and it sucked worse than the one i tossed together in under 10. This year I'll stick with my gut feelings, and use the time saved to do something productive haha.

Kentucky's star freshman Nerlens Noel tore his ACL last night in a game against Florida. In light of the injury, some discussion has come over the one-and-done rule stating a player must play 1 year of college ball before moving to the NBA. It really is horrifying knowing that one sever injury can render the chances moot of a very talented college player (playing only for scholarship money) making a well paid career in the NBA.

I think he should still enter the draft. This class is very weak. He still might be a top 5 pick. Look what happened to Jared sullinger. Next years draft is very good and I would be surprised to see him in the top 10.

DUCK FOOK.


That is all

I am TOTAL Tar Heel through and through!
(Switch the "D" & "F" at the beginning...you'll get it LOL)


and DOOOOOOK LOST TODAY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!! WTG Terps!

Originally posted by Jaydoc08 I think he should still enter the draft. This class is very weak. He still might be a top 5 pick. Look what happened to Jared sullinger. Next years draft is very good and I would be surprised to see him in the top 10.

Originally posted by LeerroooyJenkins Michigan State vs Indiana tonight.  Who you got? Pretty rare to see a number 1 team be an underdog in vegas.  I am wondering if it is because michigan state is that good (they are), or if the fact that so many number 1s have lost this year that it skews the betting line.

I haven't seen the spread but it probably has to do with MS being home. This is a big test for Indiana. If they can beat MS it shows they deserve that #1 ranking and are the team to beat heading into the tournament. Should be a good game

Definitely to do with homefield advantage will be a great game to watch

Lets go Sparty!

I hated having to work late last night.  Following that on my ESPN scorecenter app was the worst.  I hear it was the game of the year.

Do you count the clock operation?

So I've been sucked into D-II ball....and am loving it actually. Co-worker's hubby is the Booster Club Prez at Fort Lewis College, and I've been their guest the last two weekends to b-ball games.

Friday night was ELECTRIC!!! Took on Metro State, the #1 ranked D-II men's team in the nation...UNDEFEATED....and #17 Fort Lewis spanked them 61-54. Their student body came out in droves (way beyond their typical showing) and that house was rocking!


Last night sucked sweaty balls. Hard to win a game when you're playing 5 on 8. The refs were making so many seriously BS foul calls and kept Regis (7-15) in the game. Anytime FLC would start adding points the refs would start handing possessions over to Regis and feeding the foul count against FLC. Final foul count was 22-12...Regis got 30 foul shots to FLC's 12. Unreal. There was even one possession where they called 3 fouls on FLC & put Regis into the bonus on the 3rd. Such BS BS BS.

Originally posted by mommehK Last night sucked sweaty balls. Hard to win a game when you're playing 5 on 8. The refs were making so many seriously BS foul calls and kept Regis (7-15) in the game. Anytime FLC would start adding points the refs would start handing possessions over to Regis and feeding the foul count against FLC. Final foul count was 22-12...Regis got 30 foul shots to FLC's 12. Unreal. There was even one possession where they called 3 fouls on FLC & put Regis into the bonus on the 3rd. Such BS BS BS.

Hate when games are decided by the zebras! GIven, some teams foul more than others, but a 2.5:1 ratio is OBVIOUSLY a result of bad calling!

WOO! go Zags! #2 if only for a little bit! The upcoming Duke/Miami game is startin to look like a killer match! Hate the DUkies, so i'll be pullin for the Canes all the way! It is kinda cool to see someone OTHER than JUST UNC and Duke playing out for the top of the ACC.