UConn 72 Miami (FL) 59 (NCAA Tournament)

[16thBBall Fan]

Final UConn has been a machine so far in this tournament we will see if they can do it for one more game.

[hrcarrier]

UConn will be the national champions. This has seemed clear to me since they dominated Arkansas as they did.

[Voice of Reason]

I would be looking at film to see U Conn offense against zone defense. They look so good in their offense I am thinking throw some zone in every few possessions to disrupt their rhythm.

[Jumper_Dad]

If Uconn wins that will be 5 titles in 24 years. That's just crazy to think of. What's even crazier is that in those 24 years they have missed to tournament or went out the first weekend 16 times.

[hrcarrier]

5 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

If Uconn wins that will be 5 titles in 24 years. That's just crazy to think of. What's even crazier is that in those 24 years they have missed to tournament or went out the first weekend 16 times.

What’s even crazier to think about is the timeframe it was done in compared to other programs with championship success. Prior to Jim Calhoun arriving at UConn, they were practically unknown. Calhoun was a beast of a coach. And of course their last championship team was a Calhoun team with Kevin Ollie as the coach. They were pretty well built to last under Calhoun’s time. Regardless, it’s looking like Hurley has them back in that direction.

[gchs_uk9]

7 minutes ago, hrcarrier said:

Prior to Jim Calhoun arriving at UConn, they were practically unknown. Calhoun was a beast of a coach. And of course their last championship team was a Calhoun team with Kevin Ollie as the coach. They were pretty well built to last under Calhoun’s time. Regardless, it’s looking like Hurley has them back in that direction.

Connecticut had some good teams in the 50s and 60s making the NCAA Tournament several times. However, that was when the tournament was very much “regional.” Calhoun took them to another level but you always wonder if they can sustain. Hurley seems to have the ability; I’ve been more impressed with him than Bobby at Arizona State, although it might also be because the foundation for winning at UConn is a little more stable than Arizona State. 

[hrcarrier]

15 minutes ago, gchs_uk9 said:

Connecticut had some good teams in the 50s and 60s making the NCAA Tournament several times. However, that was when the tournament was very much “regional.” Calhoun took them to another level but you always wonder if they can sustain. Hurley seems to have the ability; I’ve been more impressed with him than Bobby at Arizona State, although it might also be because the foundation for winning at UConn is a little more stable than Arizona State. 

I agree on your points. 

[4 Quarters]

6 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

If Uconn wins that will be 5 titles in 24 years. That's just crazy to think of. What's even crazier is that in those 24 years they have missed to tournament or went out the first weekend 16 times.

I believe Jerry Reed said it like this, when you're hot, you're hot, when you're not, you're not.

[mcpapa]

1 hour ago, 4 Quarters said:

I believe Jerry Reed said it like this, when you're hot, you're hot, when you're not, you're not.

He also said they named him after a man of the cloth, called him Amos Moses. 

But your quote is probably closer to the mark.