2025 NCAA Tournament (March Madness)

JujitsuFlip · Post #441 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Mon Mar 31, 2025 3:48 am

Chuck Everett wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:
Honestly I don’t think it’s really ever that hard. I remember like 15 years ago - there were always so many more close bubble calls. Now it’s kind of cut and dry
My brother said he thinks it's bc of the NiL stuff, not sure if i agree or not, haven't given it much thought, tbh.

AZ is right. The way the committee uses all of the metrics (including Kenpom), plus the quads means there isn't as much guess work. Teams get into the tournament based on who they beat (unless you're UNC this year). Also, the major 4 leagues (BIG, SEC, Big 12 and ACC) have become super huge and have changed the top of the bracket. I mean, the Pac-12 as we knew it, no longer exists.

NIL is going to make for some strange bedfellows. Guys are going to 3-4 colleges over a 5 year span. It's ridiculous. I am ready for the COVID kids to move on with their lives.

Shouldn't that be done? It was 6 seasons ago.

Chuck Everett · Post #442 » by **Chuck Everett** » Mon Mar 31, 2025 7:56 am

JujitsuFlip wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:My brother said he thinks it's bc of the NiL stuff, not sure if i agree or not, haven't given it much thought, tbh.

AZ is right. The way the committee uses all of the metrics (including Kenpom), plus the quads means there isn't as much guess work. Teams get into the tournament based on who they beat (unless you're UNC this year). Also, the major 4 leagues (BIG, SEC, Big 12 and ACC) have become super huge and have changed the top of the bracket. I mean, the Pac-12 as we knew it, no longer exists.

NIL is going to make for some strange bedfellows. Guys are going to 3-4 colleges over a 5 year span. It's ridiculous. I am ready for the COVID kids to move on with their lives.
Shouldn't that be done? It was 6 seasons ago.

With redshirts and injuries, next year is basically the last year anyone would have an extra year due to COVID.

ogmagicfan · Post #443 » by **ogmagicfan** » Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:56 pm

Gators havent looked as dominant as the rest of the #1's, but I'm thankful theyve provided some entertaining games in a mostly lukewarm tournament

Also theyve been battle tested in those late game situations

___Rand___ · Post #444 » by **___Rand___** » Tue Apr 1, 2025 11:54 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:Feels weird this year no Cinderella teams.

This is the end of the road for Cinderella. You've last seen them in 2024 with NC State. Between NIL and transfer portal, they will be no mo. See how fast some SEC teams got good? Power of money.

azcatz11 · Post #445 » by **azcatz11** » Tue Apr 1, 2025 11:58 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:WTF

Flagg is listed at 6'9 205

No way he's 205.

If yall get him…it’s a big get. He’s turned into a hell of a player. I’ve follow his career for 4 years. He used to purely be a pick and pop guy from 3 and now he can play physical down low and is turning into a great rim runner.

Happy to see him getting paid but bummed if we lose him

Read on Twitter

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azcatz11 · Post #446 » by **azcatz11** » Tue Apr 1, 2025 11:59 pm

___Rand___ wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Feels weird this year no Cinderella teams.

This is the end of the road for Cinderella. You've last seen them in 2024 with NC State. Between NIL and transfer portal, they will be no mo. See how fast some SEC teams got good? Power of money.

Where you been bro? No interest in college this year?

The Master · Post #447 » by **The Master** » Tue Apr 1, 2025 11:59 pm

___Rand___ wrote:This is the end of the road for Cinderella. You've last seen them in 2024 with NC State. Between NIL and transfer portal, they will be no mo. See how fast some SEC teams got good? Power of money.

Yeah, rules that were completely unfair to players also made NCAA much more interesting. I think we'll see a cinderella team every once in a while, but that's the best case scenario.

JustBuzzin · Post #448 » by **JustBuzzin** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 12:31 am

azcatz11 wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:WTF

Flagg is listed at 6'9 205

No way he's 205.

If yall get him…it’s a big get. He’s turned into a hell of a player. I’ve follow his career for 4 years. He used to purely be a pick and pop guy from 3 and now he can play physical down low and is turning into a great rim runner.

Happy to see him getting paid but bummed if we lose him

Read on Twitter
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I desperately wanted AJ. I thought we had a legit chance to finally get the top prospect lol.

Is this guy a top 10 prospect?

azcatz11 · Post #449 » by **azcatz11** » Wed Apr 2, 2025 12:35 am

JustBuzzin wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:WTF

Flagg is listed at 6'9 205

No way he's 205.

If yall get him…it’s a big get. He’s turned into a hell of a player. I’ve follow his career for 4 years. He used to purely be a pick and pop guy from 3 and now he can play physical down low and is turning into a great rim runner.

Happy to see him getting paid but bummed if we lose him

Read on Twitter
?s=46
I desperately wanted AJ. I thought we had a legit chance to finally get the top prospect lol.

Is this guy a top 10 prospect?

Like nba? No. But he will for sure play in the league. If he has a good season and shoots 38% from 3 he could go first round

Post #450 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Apr 3, 2025 4:30 am

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Castle Black · Post #451 » by **Castle Black** » Thu Apr 3, 2025 7:23 pm

I don't see anybody beating Duke this year. Too big, too long, too talented. 5-Star players at every position, including the best player in the tournament and future #1 Overall Pick Cooper Flag. 1-4 can shoo the ball for them. Just too much to overcome. They will cut down the nets imo.

Castle Black · Post #452 » by **Castle Black** » Thu Apr 3, 2025 7:24 pm

Also cool that they've been practicing at the Spurs brand new practice facility all week.

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Post #453 » by **165bows** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 3:29 am

Castle Black wrote:I don't see anybody beating Duke this year. Too big, too long, too talented. 5-Star players at every position, including the best player in the tournament and future #1 Overall Pick Cooper Flag. 1-4 can shoo the ball for them. Just too much to overcome. They will cut down the nets imo.

Really love the idea of the Celtics drafting Sion James with one of their picks. Feel like he will be a steal on the right team in the second round.

JujitsuFlip · Post #454 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:14 pm

I have Florida over Auburn in my bracket, let's see if that becomes a reality.

Chuck Everett · Post #455 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:21 pm

Both teams going up and down.

Chuck Everett · Post #456 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:22 pm

Yeah, Thomas Haugh is a pro. His improvement in year two on both ends is visible.

azcatz11 · Post #457 » by **azcatz11** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:35 pm

That was a foul. So obvious lol

Chuck Everett · Post #458 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:37 pm

It should have been a 30 second possession to begin with, since it was a change of possession. Dumb ass refs.

azcatz11 · Post #459 » by **azcatz11** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:38 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:It should have been a 30 second possession to begin with, since it was a change of possession. Dumb ass refs.

Am I crazy or can Houston beat Duke? I wonder if they’re going to rough up Flagg and try to fluster him.

Chuck Everett · Post #460 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Apr 5, 2025 10:40 pm

azcatz11 wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:It should have been a 30 second possession to begin with, since it was a change of possession. Dumb ass refs.

Am I crazy or can Houston beat Duke? I wonder if they’re going to rough up Flagg and try to fluster him.

I don't think they can play from behind against Duke. If it's not a lead early or a nip/tuck affair, then I think Houston gets rolled. Because if they need extra possessions to get back in the game, that doesn't play to their strengths.