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NC State has been impressive since the start of the ACC tournament. I’m sure Jimmy V is smiling and happy from above.

I’m glad Dusty May went to Michigan, didn’t really want him at Louisville.

Didn’t expect Yale to win but whoever from the Ivy League makes it, they are usually a threat. The SEC has disappointed putting it mildly. I know Texas A&M won, but Tennessee definitely has the brightest light within the conference.

Yes, this first round game is far different than last year’s.

I have Kansas losing the next game.

I know many UK fans don’t want to hear it but I think Cal remains. And I’m in agreement with college basketball being like it never has and the change is going to happen more. If we are being realistically honest, the coaching talent pool just isn’t what it once was. And if it was, I don’t know what good it would do overall between the majority of changes that have happened along with what’s still to come. 

I’m truly surprised that Oakland won, obviously a big win for them. I do believe that it’s fair to say that Cal’s time has passed as head coach for UK. It’s time for UK and Cal to go new directions.

This was my first time ever picking against Izzo in the first round. I did because of how down the B1G has been and my belief that Michigan State didn’t really belong. I used to always say good or bad, never pick against Tom Izzo in the first round of the tournament and I was right.

I picked Duquesne in this one.

2 hours ago, Randy Parker said:

I don't know if I've ever picked against Izzo in the first round.

I never had before today.

This is likely the first time I picked against Tom Izzo in the first round. Regardless of how good or bad Michigan State is, Izzo is practically guaranteed a first round win. I thought Mississippi State had a chance and picked due to how down the B1G has been in basketball.

1 minute ago, TheDeuce said:

Rolling my eyes HARD...

I'll check back later when UK is up 30.

Don’t know how much UK wins by but I don’t see this game as an issue for them.

44 minutes ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

Told ya.

I picked Mississippi State.

UConn vs Baylor and Houston vs Tennessee. I have UConn repeating against Tennessee.

I think the game between Florida Atlantic and Northwestern is interesting of the first round. Florida Atlantic isn’t nearly as good as last year and Northwestern isn’t great by any means. Between Florida Atlantic not being as good and the attention Dusty May has been getting, I could see Northwestern winning. 

Of coaches likely available at this point, I believe that Cronin is the best option. I think Dusty May could be a good option, but I think that Cronin is better. 

Virginia was one of those teams that the selection committee said to themselves that someone had to be selected. It’s even more crazy to think that Louisville lost to them as bad as they did in both games, which anyone following knows why. Either way, Colorado State winning shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone.

On 3/14/2024 at 3:33 PM, se7ens said:

This hire just makes so much sense. In the building, younger guy with a lot of energy but still has massive experience, has coached under some stellar coaches, and is overall just an excellent dude.

I agree. I believe that Boone County got it right with hiring him. Congratulations.

41 minutes ago, bugatti said:

Not sure how hot of take this is, but the women’s tournament is much more compelling than the men’s.

The women’s tournament should be very good.

6 minutes ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

My two cents. lol

Ranking the regions:

#1 East

#2 South

# Midwest

#4 West

What does everyone think?

I agree overall/

I’ve been waiting for my Cardinals to be selected, maybe next year lol.

I was happy that NC State won. On another note, the ACC has weakened mightily as a conference. How the times have changed.

Final.

I believe that the Huskies are the next team to repeat as national champions since Florida did it. Someone else might be able to do it but UConn is looking very good right now.

Final.

8 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

Kenny Payne is available. 

I know that’s right 😂😂😂