2010-2011 NCAA Basketball

[Grndslmhttr3]

I'm surprised that there was no thread for this, so I decided to make one.

I really want to get tickets to a UConn basketball game at Gampel Pavilion, but as a freshman it's kind of difficult to do so. Anyway, it's obvious who my favorite team is, how about you guys? Predictions for the season?
Current rankings: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings

[dr4k3]

Although I'm a loyal UK (Kentucky) fan for college bball. It kills me to say that I think Duke will take it again this year.

[TheGeekGolfer]

I'm rooting for 2 teams this year, although the last one doesn't need much cheering, cosidering the success of their program.

I'm a WSU Cougar (Pullman, WA) graduate and they are looking very tough this year. They've been on an upswing the last 5 or 6 years, but went through a 're-building' year last season with a new coach. They look really good this year, they are currently 8-1, with the only blemish being a 5-point loss to #5 Kansas State. They are my 'sleeper' pick of the year for the tournament, I think they could go into the sweet-16.

I've been a big Duke fan for over 20 years, they always seem to be a class act, smart players and smart coaching. This year they look better than ever!

[Grndslmhttr3]

The thing about Duke is that as of now, they aren't playing any ranked teams for the rest of the season. Not a single one.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...ke-blue-devils
Not too many noteworthy teams left on that schedule.

[clubchamp]

I actually think any of the teams in the top 10 less tenn and baylor have legit shot at it. I like Pitt this year they seem to have deep bench for the first and obviously a great defense. The great thing about ncaa basketball is it's all about what team gets hot at the right time.

[yimpydimpy]

The Michigan State Spartans have been a total disappointment this year. They look completely different then they did last year I don't know whats going on. Everyone in my area was hyped for their pre-season No2 and they are almost off the rankings? ><

[clubchamp]

Originally Posted by yimpydimpy

The Michigan State Spartans have been a total disappointment this year. They look completely different then they did last year I don't know whats going on. Everyone in my area was hyped for their pre-season No2 and they are almost off the rankings? ><

Yeah they look pretty bad right now but they always seem to make a run in the tourney so I wouldn't worry.

[Grndslmhttr3]

Originally Posted by yimpydimpy

The Michigan State Spartans have been a total disappointment this year. They look completely different then they did last year I don't know whats going on. Everyone in my area was hyped for their pre-season No2 and they are almost off the rankings? ><

After losing to Penn State (lol?), there's no reason they should be on the rankings come next week.

The UConn-Texas game was pretty interesting, to say the least, but it was nice to see the Huskies come out on top.

[Aquaguru]

Huge Ohio State fan.  They will go far in the tourny and have a great shot at winning it all this year.  We are 2-3 deep at every position, something we haven't been the past title run years.  Sullinger is a beast and it takes the heat off of Diebler who will drain 3's all day.  Craft is a traditional point guard who gets everyone involved.  Lighty and Buford are the veterans we need.  Look out for the Buckeyes

[clubchamp]

Originally Posted by Aquaguru

Huge Ohio State fan.  They will go far in the tourny and have a great shot at winning it all this year.  We are 2-3 deep at every position, something we haven't been the past title run years.  Sullinger is a beast and it takes the heat off of Diebler who will drain 3's all day.  Craft is a traditional point guard who gets everyone involved.  Lighty and Buford are the veterans we need.  Look out for the Buckeyes

As I said earlier it's all about match ups and what team gets hot at the right time. Ohio State looks great right now but come tourney time the may have some injuries or face a team they don't match up well against. A great example is syracuse they play a basic 2-3 zone but some teams just get ate a live by it for no reason other than they lack the players to break it. March madness is a great thing so you never know what will happen I still think OSU is good shot to make it far but it only takes 1 game to bring it all down.

[Chilli Dipper]

Duke is the unanimous #1 team right now, but the ACC simply isn't a good conference this year, and they won't be well-prepared for a repeat performance. All the Bigs (Ten, East, 12) are stacked this year, and I expect the teams in the national final to come from those three leagues.

[Jay-Bird]

KANSAS JAYHAWKS.

[golf4fun12]

anyone see the game today between asheville and little rock?? man, what a freakin game!!! I don't know why, but I wanted asheville to win. what a comeback and overtime victory for them. at least they got to celebrate before they lose to pitt.

oh, and go duke!

[Gioguy21]

Final Four: Cuse, Uconn, Kansas, BYU
Winner: BYU over Uconn

[shakogolfer78]

Go SJU! Saint John's all the way

[golf4fun12]

Lots of madness going on so far in the tourney. duke was insane today. to easy.

[shades9323]

Originally Posted by Gioguy21

Final Four: Cuse, Uconn, Kansas, BYU

Winner: BYU over Uconn

Sorry, Jimmer aint gonna be enough.

[Gioguy21]

Originally Posted by shades9323

Sorry, Jimmer aint gonna be enough.

for who? lol btw, it's march madness, words mean nothing. lol