2024 NCAA Tournament Thread

[MakeItRain]

Before his heart "illness" I would have said the same. I just don't think he's the same dude anymore.

He landed the No. 1 transfer prospect after that, though. And I think he'll come back next year.

One might argue that younger Bill would have recognized that Knecht was the better player and he would have tried to get him instead of throwing the entire bag at one player who was presumed to be the best player. I wonder if portal season happening while he was essentially in recovery basically eliminated evaluation of the players and he saw what the nerds ranked #1 and just said, okay let's get him.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

Hope the ag school from NC beats the blue blood from NC today.
UCONN looks like an unstoppable buzzsaw at this point.

[catastrophe]

Hope the ag school from NC beats the blue blood from NC today.
UCONN looks like an unstoppable buzzsaw at this point.

I like NC State. This is one of the first times that I’ll legitimately be rooting for a non TSC team even after my bracket has been busted.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

Hope the ag school from NC beats the blue blood from NC today.
UCONN looks like an unstoppable buzzsaw at this point.

I like NC State. This is one of the first times that I’ll legitimately be rooting for a non TSC team even after my bracket has been busted.

I'm definitely at the point in the tourney where my bracket is so messed up I can just enjoy supporting underdogs.

[wetwillie]

Before his heart "illness" I would have said the same. I just don't think he's the same dude anymore.

He landed the No. 1 transfer prospect after that, though. And I think he'll come back next year.

That's the thing, he had two first round draft picks and Hunter Dickinson this year and managed to finish 6th in the league.  He will always be able to get talent, I just think his intensity/drive to win has diminished.

[CNS]

Before his heart "illness" I would have said the same. I just don't think he's the same dude anymore.

He landed the No. 1 transfer prospect after that, though. And I think he'll come back next year.

That's the thing, he had two first round draft picks and Hunter Dickinson this year and managed to finish 6th in the league.  He will always be able to get talent, I just think his intensity/drive to win has diminished.

This is going to be an interesting next 3-5 yrs.  I am not saying Bill is done, but I have a feeling his intensity is a medical choice and is the problem.  Also, he doesn't seem to create coaches underneath him, so I don't know if he has a support system that he can lean on for a slow downturn or a style adjustment.  For that reason, when the time does come, I expect Bill to unexpectedly retire a little earlier than thought, and claim it as a medical thing, or for him to have a couple of extraordinarily bad years and KU chase him off kicking and screaming.  I may be wrong. 

[michigancat]

I think it's going to be an interesting 3-5 years for everyone in the new NIL/portal era. Imo Bill will be fine with the right roster and his "intensity" in practice or games or whatever won't matter. And it seems like he is still a colossal redass

[Pete]

Before NIL there were two categories of programs.

It’s indisputably true that before NIL there were programs who were both willing and capable of getting players via money. 

It’s also indisputably true that that there were programs who were either unwilling or incapable (or both) of getting players via money.

Now, all programs are both willing and capable of getting players via money.  Things ARE different now.

Lack of tradition is EASILY overcome with money. 

[Spracne]

Before his heart "illness" I would have said the same. I just don't think he's the same dude anymore.

He landed the No. 1 transfer prospect after that, though. And I think he'll come back next year.

That's the thing, he had two first round draft picks and Hunter Dickinson this year and managed to finish 6th in the league.  He will always be able to get talent, I just think his intensity/drive to win has diminished.

  Also, he doesn't seem to create coaches underneath him, so ...

There is only one Billy Self Jr.

[wetwillie]

If Hurley stays at UCONN he may never lose again

[BIG APPLE CAT]

Hope the ag school from NC beats the blue blood from NC today.
UCONN looks like an unstoppable buzzsaw at this point.

I like NC State. This is one of the first times that I’ll legitimately be rooting for a non TSC team even after my bracket has been busted.

They are the closest thing to last years wild wildcats in terms of capturing the hearts of a nation. America’s Team type stuff

[catastrophe]

Hope the ag school from NC beats the blue blood from NC today.
UCONN looks like an unstoppable buzzsaw at this point.

I like NC State. This is one of the first times that I’ll legitimately be rooting for a non TSC team even after my bracket has been busted.

They are the closest thing to last years wild wildcats in terms of capturing the hearts of a nation. America’s Team type stuff

Yeah but instead of Quis dropping dimes and breaking the all time assist record they have that gigantic dude under the basket who moves like he’s 130 pounds.

[cfbandyman]

Hope the ag school from NC beats the blue blood from NC today.
UCONN looks like an unstoppable buzzsaw at this point.

I like NC State. This is one of the first times that I’ll legitimately be rooting for a non TSC team even after my bracket has been busted.

They are the closest thing to last years wild wildcats in terms of capturing the hearts of a nation. America’s Team type stuff

Yeah but instead of Quis dropping dimes and breaking the all time assist record they have that gigantic dude under the basket who moves like he’s 130 pounds.

Correct, CBB tourny fans either like heart over height kinda guys or refrigerators making defenders look silly down on the block.

[DaBigTrain]

Good game so far. I thought about going again but ended up catching an earlier flight home because holy crap I’m exhausted

[Sandstone Outcropping]

I love DJamer Burns. Let the big dog eat.

[sys]

let's go wolves.

[nicname]

I love DJamer Burns. Let the big dog eat.

His offense is great entertainment, and his defensive strategy is nearly equally enjoyable.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

Duke about to get eliminated. NC State looks like they want it more.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

I love DJamer Burns. Let the big dog eat.

His offense is great entertainment, and his defensive strategy is nearly equally enjoyable.

I don’t think I’ve witnessed a college big back his defender into the paint from the 3pt line before.

[DaBigTrain]

[sys]

below .500 in conference and about to go 9-0 in postseason elimination games.  ridiculous.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

Burns is a monster. One of the coolest March Madness heroes ever.

[wetwillie]

I *think* UConn can beat NC State but I feel less certain about it now

[DaBigTrain]

Burns is a monster. One of the coolest March Madness heroes ever.

Glad I got to see him in person. Highlight of the tournament.

[cfbandyman]

I *think* UConn can beat NC State but I feel less certain about it now

It'll be a hell of a game. I think NC State just has it right now. They just gel and play with reckless abandon that I think will fluster them.