I think we see some upset tonight.
Maybe I'm just gettin old but last nights games put me to sleep and today goin same way. Chalk and refs making sure duke doesn't dare lose.
Hoping for some excitement in later games but man last day and 1/2 snooze fest.
Its gonna be mostly chalk. NiL has changed things.
moreso the transfer portal I thinkIts gonna be mostly chalk. NiL has changed things.
Well the portal mid major players are moving up to the big teams because they can pay more money so it is 100% NIL causing the bulk of this. They kind of go hand in hand but in the days before NIL some players liked to be the big guy on campus and stay ala guys like Steph Curry ect.moreso the transfer portal I think
The first half of your post was spot on.For those who don't think Cinderella is basically dead this was the first day of the 1st round in the tournament since 1992 when zero double digit seeds won. Since 1992 folks. Tell me again how portal and NIL didn't kill the underdog.
Also first time ever back to back tournaments at least one 1-4 didn't lose.
32-0
Sure we got a 12 seed High Point that won and a semi mid major in VCU who was 11 seed that one
Both games barely won
Besides that nada. Last year we had 1 true Mid Major 12 seed McNeese winning 1 game.
The days of 2011 VCU, 2010 Butler, 2011 Butler, 2006 George Mason, 2013 Wichita State, 2023 Florida Atlantic, 2018 Loyola Chi making the final 4 are gone forever.
Even a St Peter's 15 seed making the Elite 8 won't ever happen again.
I think they would still transfer even without NIL, but certainly its a factorWell the portal mid major players are moving up to the big teams because they can pay more money so it is 100% NIL causing the bulk of this. They kind of go hand in hand but in the days before NIL some players liked to be the big guy on campus and stay ala guys like Steph Curry ect.
That ain't happening anymore because a power conf will always be able to pay the more money.
UAB had they Big 10 player of the year for 2 years until Michigan opened their wallet.
They have a real coach with a real history of success, must be nice. And he has a lot of money but not a ton of pressure.Texas with Sean Miller have a bright future. Another SEC program that’ll routinely be above Kentucky in the SEC standings in the coming years.
I was sad when he left Xavier the first time and I was sad again when he left Xavier the 2nd timeTexas have a bright future with Sean Miller. Another SEC program that’ll routinely be above Kentucky in the SEC standings in the coming years.
How does that matter it's still single elimination basketball with the 3 pointerIts gonna be mostly chalk. NiL has changed things.
I mean do you really wanna see Florida gulf coast in the sweet 16? No you wanna see the teams who played well all season not someone hit 25 threesTrue and sad same time. 2 of the 3 games on now are complete snooze fests. Had to watch Texas and get rid of 3 box view. Last night actually dozed off ha.
If this trend continues over the next couple of years, madness is just gonna become march meh...
It's not fair Texas have so much money...Texas have a bright future with Sean Miller. Another SEC program that’ll routinely be above Kentucky in the SEC standings in the coming years.
I mean do you really wanna see Florida gulf coast in the sweet 16? No you wanna see the teams who played well all season not someone hit 25 threes
Are you kidding. Dunk City. That was fun as hell.I mean do you really wanna see Florida gulf coast in the sweet 16? No you wanna see the teams who played well all season not someone hit 25 threes
Better learn to start rooting for other SEC teams in the tournament because living vicariously through their deep runs will be our only satisfaction. We’re screwed.Texas is gonna be good with Miller. Their administration didn’t overthink or try to be cute with this hire. They hired a guy that is a proven winner, it’s gonna pay off eventually. Please take note future UK AD.