Final from Brooklyn.

Best friend is a Hokie, I had my VT cap on as this game closed out in support of him.

Congratulations to VA Tech. I love when Duke loses.

Duke's just playing mind games with the rest of the nation. 

I think Duke had the other one seed locked up even if they lost a close game. However, with how they lost, I think they no longer will get a 1 seed either. 

The VA Tech coach, formerly at Wofford, and the A&M coach(Buzz Williams---formerly at VA Tech) have done fantastic jobs with their teams this week. The transfer portal has really opened up the tournament field and competition. There are a bunch of talented coaches and players out there. We never think about coaching staffs and preparation, just the top dog. Trust me, those folks are the key.

9 hours ago, Randy Parker said:

Duke's just playing mind games with the rest of the nation. 

I have doubted Duke. But by my top annual evaluation tool, they are the favorite. The NCAA champion almost always has 2 NBA first round picks on their roster. Duke has 4 projected first rounders. As UK and Duke fans know well, that doesn't mean they win it. But they have the talent to win it and talent wins. 

2 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

I have doubted Duke. But by my top annual evaluation tool, they are the favorite. The NCAA champion almost always has 2 NBA first round picks on their roster. Duke has 4 projected first rounders. As UK and Duke fans know well, that doesn't mean they win it. But they have the talent to win it and talent wins. 

I call the NBA the "No Basketball Association." I just can't watch it. I really enjoy watching teams that have good solid players, not lottery picks.

1 hour ago, 9068 said:

I call the NBA the "No Basketball Association." I just can't watch it. I really enjoy watching teams that have good solid players, not lottery picks.

So you didn’t enjoy watching the 2010, 2012, 2015, 2017 versions of UK basketball? 

5 hours ago, futurecoach said:

So you didn’t enjoy watching the 2010, 2012, 2015, 2017 versions of UK basketball? 

Not a big UK fan. Respect the tradition just have trouble with St. John of Calapari and a fan base that feels no one else can play or coach.

13 hours ago, 9068 said:

Not a big UK fan. Respect the tradition just have trouble with St. John of Calapari and a fan base that feels no one else can play or coach.

Right now a lot of UK fans don't think Calipari knows how to coach either.

6 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Right now a lot of UK fans don't think Calipari knows how to coach either.

Wouldn't matter who was the coach....the fans always know more.

On 3/12/2022 at 11:33 PM, Randy Parker said:

Duke's just playing mind games with the rest of the nation. 

ARE THEY??????

On 3/13/2022 at 12:35 PM, 9068 said:

I call the NBA the "No Basketball Association." I just can't watch it. I really enjoy watching teams that have good solid players, not lottery picks.

The NBA is by far a much better product than college basketball.  College basketball might be more entertaining but from a pure basketball standpoint the NBA is a far superior product.  I can’t stand watching college basketball.   

6 minutes ago, PurplePride92 said:

The NBA is by far a much better product than college basketball.  College basketball might be more entertaining but from a pure basketball standpoint the NBA is a far superior product.  I can’t stand watching college basketball.   

This times 1,000. I will watch UK, Murray State if they are on, and top NBA prospects, but after that college basketball - if you are in to the NBA - is incredibly challenging to watch because the skill level is night and day, it is cluttered with no spacing, and the game is overcoached.