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    Mock NBA draft on ESPN

    I get it. And, it's not like they got beat in the first or second round. They did make the FF which is not a disappointment. Losing in the first round with future NBA players as Cal did multiple times, that's a disappointment. Also, the perception that his teams generally failed to improve as...
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    Mock NBA draft on ESPN

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    OT: Gregg Popovich announces he's stepping down from head coach

    OK, he's in the top 5. Not sure I agree that the Spurs are now ready to win big, though. That's TBD. Wemby is still developing and could be Duncan 2.0 or some uber-talented guy who never quite puts it all together. I don't recall if Pop was the main voice in drafting Parker and Ginobilli, nor...
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    OT: Gregg Popovich announces he's stepping down from head coach

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    NBA Playoffs

    LOVE that the Lakers are on the verge of getting eliminated. Haven't liked them since the '80s so it's not just Lebron dislike. So much media coverage every single year, heads exploding when they traded for Luka, etc. - I'm just sick of them. Hope the Wolves close them out and I might be able...
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    Cooper Flagg officially to the draft

    Knueppel (sp?) also already declared. Looks like a UK roster with a bunch leaving and all brand-new faces for next year. It can be successful, but, imo, having 3-4 returnees and some continuity would seem to be the best mix. A couple of transfers, some HS recruits and a few core returnees would...
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    NBA Playoffs

    I've pulled against the Lakers for 40+ years now, even though I don't watch much NBA. I see no reason to quit pulling against them this year. If they would somehow lose in the first round, I'd very likely watch more playoff games.
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    Reed and Dillingham

    Reed was hurt part of this season, too. I'm a very casual follower of the NBA, but it seemed like he got in the doghouse for a few games, started getting double digit minutes and doing some nice things (Pts, Assists, steals, low TOs) and then got hurt and missed a few weeks. As another said, he...
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    Championship Refs: 4 First Half Fouls vs 26 in 2nd half

    I hope that's not true, that the NCAA instructs the officials to keep the big games close. That's ultimately awful for the sport and the fans. Hard to fathom that the championship game was organically officiated drastically different from one half to the next, though. The style of play during...
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    Championship Refs: 4 First Half Fouls vs 26 in 2nd half

    I officiated HS basketball and summer tournaments for a couple of years. It was stressed every single year and even during midseason meetings to be consistent: every trip up and down the floor, every quarter, every half. To be a good official, you cannot 'let them play' for a quarter, a half...
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    DOWN GOES DUKE

    11-1 run in the final 1:14. Calipari himself couldn't have coached a better game. Of course, Houston wins and we have to watch CF congratulate Houston players, walk off the court. I'm sure many of the announcers were wondering, 'How is Cooper feeling? Should I go comfort him?' So glad...
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    Friend said he doubts UK ever wins another title

    Thank god.
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    Friend said he doubts UK ever wins another title

    I see Rafters is living up to its reputation. First, my friend lives and dies with UKBB and has for almost 70 years now. Second, my own personal opinion is it's too soon to state something that definitive. Third, if this year doesn't convince you that the other SEC schools are serious about...
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    Friend said he doubts UK ever wins another title

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    Can Oats ever win a title with this philosophy?

    I know the analytics favor shooting 3s but the tournament is six games to win it all. It's definitely likely that your team will go cold from 3-point line at least one half, if not more, in those 6 games. And, one half may be all it takes to lose to a good team. Plus, any opposing coach worth...
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