March 27, 201115 yr Congratulations to VCU; I've been saying since early February that this was going to be a very interesting tournament and that I wasn't going to be betting money this year. With the way it's went, I'm glad that I didn't. I thought that the mid-majors had potential to do well this year, but to see them making up half of the final four isn't something I expected. From a realistic perspective, I don't believe that many expected to see UConn in the final four and UK/UNC playing for the final spot. At least it's been fun and entertaining to watch.
March 27, 201115 yr Author Congratulations to VCU; I've been saying since early February that this was going to be a very interesting tournament and that I wasn't going to be betting money this year. With the way it's went, I'm glad that I didn't. I thought that the mid-majors had potential to do well this year, but to see them making up half of the final four isn't something I expected. From a realistic perspective, I don't believe that many expected to see UConn in the final four and UK/UNC playing for the final spot. At least it's been fun and entertaining to watch. UConn is the only final four team I have left.. Most of them were gone after the first weekend.
March 27, 201115 yr Nobody wastes talent like Bill Self. Rick Barnes takes offense to that statement... Both specialize in the early exit with immensely talented rosters but I give the edge to Barnes since Chamlers and company at least won one for Billy Boy.
March 27, 201115 yr No way on Barnes. He's wasted alot of talent but he hasn't had anywhere near the amount of talent Self has had. I want to see a breakdown of profressionals from both teams. Sure Durant is the best either have had but still. If a man openly admits he's more interested in getting players to the NBA than he is winning, how could he pass Self?
March 27, 201115 yr No way on Barnes. He's wasted alot of talent but he hasn't had anywhere near the amount of talent Self has had. I want to see a breakdown of profressionals from both teams. Sure Durant is the best either have had but still. If a man openly admits he's more interested in getting players to the NBA than he is winning, how could he pass Self? As was mentioned, Barnes also doesn't have a title. This is a lot of NBA talent to have almost nothing to show for it... 2010 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 19 Avery Bradley Boston Celtics Round 1 Pick 24 Damion James Atlanta Hawks Round 2 Pick 2 Dexter Pittman Miami Heat 2008 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 9 D.J. Augustin Charlotte Bobcats 2007 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 2 Kevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics 2006 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 2 LaMarcus Aldridge Chicago Bulls Round 2 Pick 5 P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Round 2 Pick 12 Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers 2004 NBA Draft Round 2 Pick 8 Royal Ivey Atlanta Hawks 2003 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 8 T.J. Ford Milwaukee Bucks
March 27, 201115 yr Kansas 2010 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 11 Cole Aldrich New Orleans Hornets Round 1 Pick 12 Xavier Henry Memphis Grizzlies 2008 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 13 Brandon Rush Portland Trail Blazers Round 1 Pick 27 Darrell Arthur Portland Trail Blazers Round 2 Pick 4 Mario Chalmers Minnesota Timberwolves Round 2 Pick 22 Darnell Jackson Miami Heat Round 2 Pick 26 Sasha Kaun Seattle SuperSonics 2007 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 13 Julian Wright New Orleans Hornets 2005 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 29 Wayne Simien Miami Heat
March 27, 201115 yr As was mentioned, Barnes also doesn't have a title. This is a lot of NBA talent to have almost nothing to show for it... 2010 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 19 Avery Bradley Boston Celtics Round 1 Pick 24 Damion James Atlanta Hawks Round 2 Pick 2 Dexter Pittman Miami Heat 2008 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 9 D.J. Augustin Charlotte Bobcats 2007 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 2 Kevin Durant Seattle SuperSonics 2006 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 2 LaMarcus Aldridge Chicago Bulls Round 2 Pick 5 P.J. Tucker Toronto Raptors Round 2 Pick 12 Daniel Gibson Cleveland Cavaliers 2004 NBA Draft Round 2 Pick 8 Royal Ivey Atlanta Hawks 2003 NBA Draft Round 1 Pick 8 T.J. Ford Milwaukee Bucks Touche'. I will add that what I think is the difference is that many of the guys on that list left really early. Kansas has had some experienced teams under Self.
March 28, 201115 yr Was reading an article written by Jason King from Yahoo Sports about Jamie Skeen who plays for VCU and transferred from Wake Forest. In the article, King says that Skeen won the Mr. North Carolina basketball award, but when I looked up the past winners, his name was not on the list. Can anyone clarify whether or not Skeen won Mr. North Carolina?
March 28, 201115 yr In his 8 seasons at KU, Self has been knocked out prematurely by a mid-major 4 times. 1st round: Bucknell and Bradley; 2nd round: Northern Iowa; 4th round: VCU. If you will also remember the year they won the title, they were really close to losing to Davidson in the Elite 8. Also narrowly escaped SIU the previous year in the Sweet 16.
March 28, 201115 yr Was reading an article written by Jason King from Yahoo Sports about Jamie Skeen who plays for VCU and transferred from Wake Forest. In the article, King says that Skeen won the Mr. North Carolina basketball award, but when I looked up the past winners, his name was not on the list. Can anyone clarify whether or not Skeen won Mr. North Carolina? http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/skeen_jamie00.html I'm not really finding it any where either. Looks like Kevin Swinton won it that year that the Wake Forest site says Skeen won it.:confused:
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