***Official 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Thread***

[Cyhig]

I really struggle with this byu game. I always root for B12 teams, but since they are in our region, I really don’t want to play them again.

And on the same half of the region. I wouldn’t mind seeing BYU lose. But it’s still early. They can quickly get back in the game with a couple 3 pointers

 

[Cyched]

Sparty looking good. Mississippi State, woof.

Apparently Tournament Izzo isn't quite past his prime yet?

Don't see them beating UNC though

 

[ZRF]

BYU taking so many bad shots right now, They CAN run a beautiful offense, where they run back cuts, get some easy baskets, and take good (wide open 3s) off that offense, but instead they are chucking shots within 5-8 seconds of getting the ball passed half court.

 

[Pope]

I really struggle with this byu game. I always root for B12 teams, but since they are in our region, I really don’t want to play them again.

Boy I'm right there with ya Frak.

 

[Cardinal2001]

Duquesne doing what it wants. wow

 

[Cyched]

Big white dude for Duquesne can move

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Strong finish to the half for Duquesne

 

[FriendlySpartan]

Apparently Tournament Izzo isn't quite past his prime yet?

Don't see them beating UNC though

Refs are letting a lot of things go which has helped

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Texas Tech laid the blueprint in the big 12 tournament and Duquesne is following it to a T

 

[mywayorcyway]

Watching Creighton with a couple of large, lumbering foward/centers. A play I just saw reminded me of why I'm not a fan of the Eurostep. Those big guys who aren't very athletic would be screwed without it. Instead, they can get a defender on their hip which is very difficult to defend and it just looks like an additional step to me.

I'm not knocking Creighton or the specific player. I dislike the sliding pivot foot.

 

[Cydkar]

I really struggle with this byu game. I always root for B12 teams, but since they are in our region, I really don’t want to play them again.

I care about one team in the tournament. Beyond that, I want upsets.

 

[Cardinal2001]

Heh, guy with Akron has his career high 5 mins in

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

I care about one team in the tournament. Beyond that, I want upsets.

A couple of my brackets I had every double digit seed winning the opening round clearing the path for Iowa State to the elite eight. Just trying to will it into existence lol.

 

[NYCYFan]

Apparently Tournament Izzo isn't quite past his prime yet?

Don't see them beating UNC though

They aren't what they used to be but Michigan St. has reached a Final 4 and an Elite 8 the past 5 years so, yeah, tournament Izzo is still a thing.

 

[Cyclonepride]

If you hate defense, the Creighton game is for you

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Michigan State/Mississippi State are in a defense-optional game

 

[Pharmacy99]

Updated Tidbits

First Four Tidbits - Wednesday

Grambling State 88 Montana State 81(OT) Grambling State wins in their first ever tournament game. They are the first team to win in their f...

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Tad Boyle wins his 3rd tournament game as the coach of Colorado. The 3rd win ties Bebe Lee and Sox Walseth for the most tournament wins in Colorado history.

They aren't what they used to be but Michigan St. has reached a Final 4 and an Elite 8 the past 5 years so, yeah, tournament Izzo is still a thing.

Is Big Ten underrated and is Big 12 overrated? Big 12 teams are not doing well in the NCAA tournament and NIT thus far.

 

[mywayorcyway]

Is Big Ten underrated and is Big 12 overrated? Big 12 teams are not doing well in the NCAA tournament and NIT thus far.

The tournament is 85 minutes old. I'm going to reserve judgment for at least another 50 minutes.

 

[awd4cy]

There is too much fear of BYU on here.

 

[CycloneErik]

Sparty rolling.