Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 30, 2014 3:49pm
Someone said it after round 2 that Napier is reminding them of what Kemba Walker did a few years back....I forget who said it but that is looking spot on as well.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
Personally, all-around, I think Napier is better. But the comparison is undeniable. He and Ryan Boatright very well might do the same thing that Kemba and Jeremy Lamb did.wildcats20;1598524 wrote:Kemba reincarnated.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
So glad Napier and the other seniors stuck around after the mess of the post-season ban and Calhoun retiring. Not many players would have done that.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
It's gotta be Harris because Payne is shot.Laley23;1598526 wrote:Game might be over. MSU is playing frantic.
UConn playing with no stress and nothing to lose....having fun. They were the last team to beat Florida?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
If he leads them to the title, then you sure could make a case for it.reclegend22;1598522 wrote:Napier better than Kemba?
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Mar 30, 2014 3:52pm
Not even going to think about that one. It will hurt my head deciding. Too close.reclegend22;1598522 wrote:Napier better than Kemba?
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
Your point is off topic. The discussion was about Izzo's Final Four results. The fact is he has taken (2) #5 seeds to the Final Four.reclegend22;1598451 wrote:On the other hand, using this season as an example, one could argue that Tom Izzo's teams often underachieve during the regular-season and therefore are given lower tournament seeds as a result of losing so many games. Then when he takes that low seed that everybody considered a favorite at the beginning of the year to the Final Four Izzo is praised for overachieving.
I am not saying all of his teams are legit championship contenders -- I am sure there are years in which Izzo really did overachieve with the talent he had -- but we should keep things in perspective.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
Ballgame
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
They may win by 15
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
For you, that's a good headache to have. Haha.sportswizuhrd;1598532 wrote:Not even going to think about that one. It will hurt my head deciding. Too close.
Ironman92
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Mar 30, 2014 3:54pm
For fuck's sake can we stop talking about Izzo?
GOONx19
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Mar 30, 2014 3:55pm
And right back in it.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 30, 2014 3:56pm
Maybe, but still a lot of time left.Midstate01;1598534 wrote:Ballgame
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 30, 2014 3:57pm
I think that is why rec and I have a small issue with izzo when people bring him up as one of the all time greats. Everyone always talks about him. Always. It's annoyingIronman92;1598537 wrote:For fuck's sake can we stop talking about Izzo?
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 30, 2014 3:57pm
It's not off topic at all. Izzo is known for often underperforming throughout the year relative to preseason expectations and then pulling it altogether in the tournament and being hailed as some kind of wunderkind overachiever. We talk about Michigan State's slow starts on this board all the time. That absolutely plays into Izzo getting as many 4 and 5 seeds as he does compared to guys like Roy or K or Self who typically shine in the regular-season in addition to the tournament.Prescott;1598533 wrote:Your point is off topic. The discussion was about Izzo's Final Four results. The fact is he has taken (2) #5 seeds to the Final Four.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 30, 2014 3:57pm
I'll bet the fouls balance out here
SportsAndLady
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Mar 30, 2014 4:01pm
These last 4 min will be great
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 30, 2014 4:03pm
Another bad call
Laley23
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Mar 30, 2014 4:03pm
this is a horrible year to make that comparison though. Ive never seen a team miss so many games together.reclegend22;1598541 wrote:It's not off topic at all. Izzo is known for often underperforming throughout the year relative to preseason expectations and then pulling it altogether in the tournament and being hailed as some kind of wunderkind overachiever. We talk about Michigan State's slow starts on this board all the time. That absolutely plays into Izzo getting as many 4 and 5 seeds as he does compared to guys like Roy or K or Self who typically shine in the regular-season in addition to the tournament.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 30, 2014 4:03pm
UConn making every free throw....refreshingSportsAndLady;1598543 wrote:These last 4 min will be great
reclegend22
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Mar 30, 2014 4:04pm
Just a bit outside.
Ironman92
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Mar 30, 2014 4:04pm
Sure
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 30, 2014 4:05pm
Get the damn white boy out
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 30, 2014 4:05pm
I kept saying Zona/Wisky would be the best regional final....this game might take it.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 30, 2014 4:06pm
The way this tourney's been going, this one's destined for OT 