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RE: [Deleted] - 2/9/2015 8:41:47 AM

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Winslow has looked much better of late.

Still not sold on Okafor. He doesn't appear to have any game outside of about 6 feet. He might have some of the best hands I've ever seen, and he's pretty nifty around the hoop, but buckets are going to be harder to get when he's not massively bigger than everyone he plays against.

I just don't think it's all about size for him. His footwork is as good as I've ever seen at the college level, even for seniors. I think his hand size hurts him some (it's like you or me holding a nerf ball), but I really believe he has a soft touch from 12-15 feet. He has the Duncan bank shot down. He just doesn't need/like to show it much, but it's there for the NBA level IMO. And it's worth remembering that he still just turned 19 six weeks ago. His game is going to expand even more, and his conditioning has improved from HS, but will go up another level for the NBA as well.

Winslow I still think is going to make a very good pro as well. Jones I'm not as sold on for the next level, but he could end up solid. I'm hoping that Grayson Allen shows more in the next 2 months as well. He has the talent; fantastic stroke and amazing athlete, but he needs it to translate to games.

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/9/2015 8:42:53 AM

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Worth mentioning the passing of Dean Smith. Even from a Duke guy, Dean was amazing. A huge loss for both the sport and for educators/students everywhere.

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/9/2015 10:18:19 AM

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Worth mentioning the passing of Dean Smith. Even from a Duke guy, Dean was amazing. A huge loss for both the sport and for educators/students everywhere.

Great coach, but if not for his 4 corner offense, I wonder what his record would have been?

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/9/2015 10:34:57 AM

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Ya, part of the game though. Glad it's not anymore.

I really want to see the college game get to the 24 second clock. Sure seems like they'll get to 30 within the next couple years. I'd like to see basketball rules be more consistent at all levels. In the end, it's a simple game. Let's make it that way for the world.

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/9/2015 3:25:37 PM

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Ya, part of the game though. Glad it's not anymore.

I really want to see the college game get to the 24 second clock. Sure seems like they'll get to 30 within the next couple years. I'd like to see basketball rules be more consistent at all levels. In the end, it's a simple game. Let's make it that way for the world.

They're experimenting with the shot clock in HS here. Problem is the cost to get installed and run at all the schools

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/5/2015 4:58:48 PM

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Finally watched Kentucky play some ball last night. I was not impressed at all. They were big but none of them looked skilled and it seemed they all thought that TEAM is spelled with an I.

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/18/2016 9:45:13 AM

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What a fun college basketball season. No "great" teams but lots of good teams and interesting storylines. The Duke win last night may have been the most impressive I've ever seen for them under the circumstances. 5 guys, 1 of which had 4 fouls with 13 minutes left, on the road in sports' best rivalry, with some tough calls, and they gritted it out. Was pretty amazing.

I don't think Duke has any chance at winning it all this year without Amile Jefferson. He's their "Draymond Green" guy. But they could make a 2010-like run if he's back. Next year is probably Duke's year with that recruiting class. But it's such a wide open field this year. I think it's going to be a really fun tournament with somewhere around 15 teams with a real shot to win it all. I still think Maryland is probably the team to beat when all is said and done this year. Or maybe Kansas.

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/18/2016 10:00:09 AM

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What a fun college basketball season. No "great" teams but lots of good teams and interesting storylines. The Duke win last night may have been the most impressive I've ever seen for them under the circumstances. 5 guys, 1 of which had 4 fouls with 13 minutes left, on the road in sports' best rivalry, with some tough calls, and they gritted it out. Was pretty amazing.

I don't think Duke has any chance at winning it all this year without Amile Jefferson. He's their "Draymond Green" guy. But they could make a 2010-like run if he's back. Next year is probably Duke's year with that recruiting class. But it's such a wide open field this year. I think it's going to be a really fun tournament with somewhere around 15 teams with a real shot to win it all. I still think Maryland is probably the team to beat when all is said and done this year. Or maybe Kansas.

Watch out for Iowa State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor. And of course Kansas. I could see up to 3 Big 12 teams in the Final 4.

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RE: [Deleted] - 2/18/2016 2:02:05 PM

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

What a fun college basketball season. No "great" teams but lots of good teams and interesting storylines. The Duke win last night may have been the most impressive I've ever seen for them under the circumstances. 5 guys, 1 of which had 4 fouls with 13 minutes left, on the road in sports' best rivalry, with some tough calls, and they gritted it out. Was pretty amazing.

I don't think Duke has any chance at winning it all this year without Amile Jefferson. He's their "Draymond Green" guy. But they could make a 2010-like run if he's back. Next year is probably Duke's year with that recruiting class. But it's such a wide open field this year. I think it's going to be a really fun tournament with somewhere around 15 teams with a real shot to win it all. I still think Maryland is probably the team to beat when all is said and done this year. Or maybe Kansas.

Watch out for Iowa State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor. And of course Kansas. I could see up to 3 Big 12 teams in the Final 4.

Texas Tech

Tubby Smith.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/16/2016 4:34:42 PM

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Anyone having thoughts about this years tourney?
I'm a little behind, but .... Beware Wichita State, and .... UNI.
Would love to see some low seeds bust all these brackets.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/16/2016 5:27:08 PM

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Finally watched Kentucky play some ball last night. I was not impressed at all. They were big but none of them looked skilled and it seemed they all thought that TEAM is spelled with an I.

I have to look back and laugh at my own post. So I got a one game impression of Kentucky while working out on the exercise bike and the elliptical machine. Didn't notice KAT and Booker doing much.
Now I see them as future all stars.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/16/2016 6:33:01 PM

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Anyone having thoughts about this years tourney?
I'm a little behind, but .... Beware Wichita State, and .... UNI.
Would love to see some low seeds bust all these brackets.

Missouri Valley!!!
Booker Woodfox played in that league.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/17/2016 12:33:59 AM

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

What a fun college basketball season. No "great" teams but lots of good teams and interesting storylines. The Duke win last night may have been the most impressive I've ever seen for them under the circumstances. 5 guys, 1 of which had 4 fouls with 13 minutes left, on the road in sports' best rivalry, with some tough calls, and they gritted it out. Was pretty amazing.

I don't think Duke has any chance at winning it all this year without Amile Jefferson. He's their "Draymond Green" guy. But they could make a 2010-like run if he's back. Next year is probably Duke's year with that recruiting class. But it's such a wide open field this year. I think it's going to be a really fun tournament with somewhere around 15 teams with a real shot to win it all. I still think Maryland is probably the team to beat when all is said and done this year. Or maybe Kansas.

Watch out for Iowa State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor. And of course Kansas. I could see up to 3 Big 12 teams in the Final 4.

I just finished my brackets.. I have three of those five teams losing in the first round.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/17/2016 10:50:19 AM

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ORIGINAL: djskillz

What a fun college basketball season. No "great" teams but lots of good teams and interesting storylines. The Duke win last night may have been the most impressive I've ever seen for them under the circumstances. 5 guys, 1 of which had 4 fouls with 13 minutes left, on the road in sports' best rivalry, with some tough calls, and they gritted it out. Was pretty amazing.

I don't think Duke has any chance at winning it all this year without Amile Jefferson. He's their "Draymond Green" guy. But they could make a 2010-like run if he's back. Next year is probably Duke's year with that recruiting class. But it's such a wide open field this year. I think it's going to be a really fun tournament with somewhere around 15 teams with a real shot to win it all. I still think Maryland is probably the team to beat when all is said and done this year. Or maybe Kansas.

Watch out for Iowa State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor. And of course Kansas. I could see up to 3 Big 12 teams in the Final 4.

I just finished my brackets.. I have three of those five teams losing in the first round.

Using my brilliant powers of deduction I am guessing the teams you pick to lose the first round are Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Baylor. If you are picking against a first or second seed that would impress me.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/17/2016 2:12:21 PM

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Nah, wouldn't pick against a 1 or 2 without clear visual eidence. I did pick Hampton to beat Iowa State in 2001. The last time I was successful picking a 15 over 2. I'm not sure I've done it since then.

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RE: [Deleted] - 3/17/2016 2:54:44 PM

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Nah, wouldn't pick against a 1 or 2 without clear visual eidence. I did pick Hampton to beat Iowa State in 2001. The last time I was successful picking a 15 over 2. I'm not sure I've done it since then.

Interesting. Iowa State is a 4 seed this year so picking against them is still going way out on a limb. Hampton is in the Tourney Playing VA in a battle for VA supremacy.

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2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:16:29 PM

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Yale on the verge .......

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:21:03 PM

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OH my ...
Maybe not ....

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:22:53 PM

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Wow
Free throws are KINDA important, eh?

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:25:38 PM

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Tubby time lost again. About as shocking as Iowa tumbling in the 2nd half.

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:26:57 PM

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Some brackets I had Baylor to the elite 8

crap

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:27:03 PM

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Yale has one guy.
One tiny little white guy.
That's it.

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:27:28 PM

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Some brackets I had Baylor to the elite 8

crap

It ain't over

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:29:03 PM

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Great out of bounds play
That's coaching

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RE: 2016 March Madness - 3/17/2016 4:30:24 PM

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Yale has one guy.
One tiny little white guy.
That's it.

NERD ALERT!!!!!!!!!

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