Outstanding victory Minnesota notched over #8 UNC - Ralph Sampson III and Trevor Mbakwe were causing misfits for the Tar Heels, and Harrison Barnes just looked way out of rhythm Friday night. To Gopher skipper Tubby Smith, this may be just another game for him, but this win could be the first step in taking Minnesota to the national spotlight.
2010-2011 NCAA Basketball Thread
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Don't be surprised if the Mountain West Conference is represented with more teams in the top 25 polls within a week or two; it should surprise nobody if New Mexico and UNLV join San Diego State and BYU in the polls sometime later this year. The MWC is clearly the best of the non-BCS leagues this year, and at least in my eyes also better than the Pac-10.
My apologies for going a little off-topic here, but if you're wondering were former Dayton hoops player Marcus Johnson is at right now, he's already soaring to great heights by using a defender as a human springboard for a monster dunk in a pro game in Germany:
He probably should've been whistled for a charge, though.
He probably should've been whistled for a charge, though.
1-0 for my upset predictions so far this year.
New Mexico IMO will be up there. I completely agree that the Mountain West is stronger than the Pac-10.
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maildude
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Now that most teams are pretty much over with their preseason tune-up games...
Is Duke a legitimate No. 1??
After their dismemberment of Patriot League powerhouse Colgate, Duke coach Mike Kjhgbgfdrashi has a lot of plannin' to do. I mean, his team has to face off with Marquette, continue in the CBE Classic against the Zags or K State, move on to the Trojans, followed by the Bulldogs away. That's some test...a test even Kyrie Irving's eyebrow trimmer would have trouble with. IF the team can survive this ordeal, can the Devils claim the title of "American Higher Education's Finest Team?" Singler and Smith are returning seniors from last season's champs, but the new front court features a pair of Plumlees who are untested. Plus Coach K is putting a lot of his chips on promising PG Kyrie. We'll see if Singler's knee holds up, and whether Curry can be as effective from outside. But you can bet that opponents will be tracking the BDs' front for a weakness. And that depends on some new faces.
Is Duke a legitimate No. 1??
After their dismemberment of Patriot League powerhouse Colgate, Duke coach Mike Kjhgbgfdrashi has a lot of plannin' to do. I mean, his team has to face off with Marquette, continue in the CBE Classic against the Zags or K State, move on to the Trojans, followed by the Bulldogs away. That's some test...a test even Kyrie Irving's eyebrow trimmer would have trouble with. IF the team can survive this ordeal, can the Devils claim the title of "American Higher Education's Finest Team?" Singler and Smith are returning seniors from last season's champs, but the new front court features a pair of Plumlees who are untested. Plus Coach K is putting a lot of his chips on promising PG Kyrie. We'll see if Singler's knee holds up, and whether Curry can be as effective from outside. But you can bet that opponents will be tracking the BDs' front for a weakness. And that depends on some new faces.
A message to all college hoops prospects: You've got important decisions to make when it comes to the school of your choice. In the end, you should do whatever you believe is best, whatever makes you comfortable. But if you're looking for advice, I've got some advice: Take improper benefits - Seriously, Just Do It.
Take flights and hotel rooms, cell phones and cash. Drive a nice car, get a "recruiting advisor" who works with NBA players, grab your mother and tell her to do it, too. More than likely, you won't get caught because, well, it's just hard to prove these things. But even if you do get caught - like Kansas freshman Josh Selby got caught - you'll merely be asked to repay a few thousand dollars, and then you'll be reinstated before the start of league play.
The reward clearly outweighs the risk.
That's my point; it's also the lesson from the NCAA's ruling on Selby that was announced Friday night, when the NCAA decided to suspend Selby from the first 9 Kansas games instead for the rest of his college career, as well as a $5758 "fine" for taking improper benefits.
Bottom line: Improper benefits are going to be offered to you, and you can turn them down if you want. For me, I'd probably just take them, because the worst that can happen doesn't seem all that bad.
Take flights and hotel rooms, cell phones and cash. Drive a nice car, get a "recruiting advisor" who works with NBA players, grab your mother and tell her to do it, too. More than likely, you won't get caught because, well, it's just hard to prove these things. But even if you do get caught - like Kansas freshman Josh Selby got caught - you'll merely be asked to repay a few thousand dollars, and then you'll be reinstated before the start of league play.
The reward clearly outweighs the risk.
That's my point; it's also the lesson from the NCAA's ruling on Selby that was announced Friday night, when the NCAA decided to suspend Selby from the first 9 Kansas games instead for the rest of his college career, as well as a $5758 "fine" for taking improper benefits.
Bottom line: Improper benefits are going to be offered to you, and you can turn them down if you want. For me, I'd probably just take them, because the worst that can happen doesn't seem all that bad.
^UCLA is defintely a different team from last year, headlined by Malcolm Lee, Tyler Honeycutt, Reeves Nelson, Lazeric Jones, and freshman center Josh Smith, who reported heavy but has reshaped his body and is performing better than expected. There are still point guard issues, sure, but the Bruins aren't going to miss the NCAA tournament for the second straight season - not with this core of experienced players.
Ok thanks for the analysis.
I had high hopes for Lee but so far he's been a disappointment.
Unlikely. IMO if they do, it'll be because Tyler Honeycutt had a huge season. I think that guy will be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft in a couple of years. But I guess it's possible, considering the Pac-10 is weak. They could make 12-6, similar to how ASU did last year based off of playing in a weak conference and having a great defense.
maildude
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It won't start off easy. They face Nova then Kansas right off. If they survive that, BYU calls, but like Yumi said, it's mainly the PAC10 left. Depends on the status of Nelson and Honeycutt. Howland has a young team--which bodes well for next season--and Josh Smith, who, if he can cut back on the Twinkies, presents a helluva presence. My money is on gritty G Tyler Lamb. Watch him off the bench and otherwise. Tourney? Yeah...possible. The Gods want a few P10 teams...so why not the fabled UCLAs?
Solid win Vanderblit picked up over #8 UNC; props to Commodore coach Kevin Stallings for inserting Andre Walker as their primary ballhandler after Brad Tinsley's struggles against UNC's pressure defense. UNC needs to find their identity very soon if they want to prove that they are tourney-worthy this season; 23 turnovers and shooting a medicore percentage on the field can really come back to bite you, especially when you still have point guard issues.
jinxypie
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Nah, they can forget about it... they don't need to worry about going to the tourney. Duke's got the best shot of any ACC team this year.
...but seriously, turnovers can really lose the game for ya. 23 in this game?! That's just crazy!
jinxypie
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does this thread even matter til march?
Ace Bandage
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Another ugly win for Purdue. The starters managed to score 51 of our 82 points. But once again, it's only two guys doing the workload. E'Twauan and JJ were the only starters to contribute points tonight. The other three were apparently taking pictures or chatting with people in the stands.
31 points from the bench isn't too bad. I think it's only a matter of time before Terone Johnson starts over Lew Jack. We also need to send out a missing persons report on Kelsey Barlow. He hasn't done anything all year.
31 points from the bench isn't too bad. I think it's only a matter of time before Terone Johnson starts over Lew Jack. We also need to send out a missing persons report on Kelsey Barlow. He hasn't done anything all year.