Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 20, 2014 1:03pm
I must laugh, a week before the UK game, Montrezl Harrell just got ejected for throwing a punch, missing and grazing the ref.
Now, there's bad blood playing at Western Kentucky, and the refs really let some hard fouls go by, but still. He possibly jeopardizes himself for the UK game for something really dumb.
Now, there's bad blood playing at Western Kentucky, and the refs really let some hard fouls go by, but still. He possibly jeopardizes himself for the UK game for something really dumb.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 20, 2014 1:23pm
Louisville is in the bonus less than 4 minutes into the 2nd half.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Dec 20, 2014 3:54pm
This is absurd.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 20, 2014 4:48pm
Kentuckys D is insane
7 pts in a god damn half?
7 pts in a god damn half?
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 20, 2014 5:40pm
UK made 12 threes today. If they do that, it's impossible to beat. It doesn't say much. UCLA is a joke defensively. They gave Aaron Harrison and Devin Booker, both dead-eye shooters, wide open looks all day.
25 assists, 13 blocks, 8 steals. UCLA is a very sloppy offensive team that relies on quantity over quality.
25 assists, 13 blocks, 8 steals. UCLA is a very sloppy offensive team that relies on quantity over quality.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Dec 20, 2014 10:01pm
Some great holiday hoops action on the ESPN family of networks tonight: Oklahoma-Washington, N.C. State-West Virginia, Stanford-BYU and UNLV-Utah.
UDub is really good. They dominated Oklahoma much of the first half. There may not be a better lead guard in the country than Nigel Williams-Goss, who's putting up 15, 5 and 7 on the year in continuing the strong legacy of point guards at Washington. Pure talent-wise he may not be quite as good as either Brandon Roy or Nate Robinson, but in terms of the overall package, he's not far off at such an early stage in his career. With Goss leading the way, Washington is a legitimate Final Four contender.
UDub is really good. They dominated Oklahoma much of the first half. There may not be a better lead guard in the country than Nigel Williams-Goss, who's putting up 15, 5 and 7 on the year in continuing the strong legacy of point guards at Washington. Pure talent-wise he may not be quite as good as either Brandon Roy or Nate Robinson, but in terms of the overall package, he's not far off at such an early stage in his career. With Goss leading the way, Washington is a legitimate Final Four contender.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 20, 2014 10:03pm
They are a surprise team, but c'mon. They aren't even the best team in their own state and I'm not convinced they are clearly better than California, Utah or Stanford. This win over OU is impressive though.reclegend22;1688042 wrote:Washington is a legitimate Final Four contender.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Dec 20, 2014 10:19pm
Being that Williams-Goss is on my fantasy team, I've watched Washington quite a few times this season. They are very good. Like most Lorenzo Romar teams, the Huskies are perimeter-oriented and a bit thin inside, but the perimeter is so good that it doesn't matter. Goss and Andrew Andrews compose a dynamic backcourt, and Robert Upshaw and Shawn Kemp, Jr., are more than serviceable inside.
Experience, or the lack thereof, is what could hurt UDub come late in the year, as nobody on the roster has ever played in the tournament. But they are very talented.
Experience, or the lack thereof, is what could hurt UDub come late in the year, as nobody on the roster has ever played in the tournament. But they are very talented.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 21, 2014 1:12pm
Virginia rolling Harvard. Was 39-8 at half, and Harvard had 1 field goal make.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 24, 2014 12:37am
Arizona loses on the road to UNLV
The other surprising result today was Texas losing at home to Stanford
I can't imagine top teams feeling "up" to a road game two days before Xmas/Xmas break.
The other surprising result today was Texas losing at home to Stanford
I can't imagine top teams feeling "up" to a road game two days before Xmas/Xmas break.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 24, 2014 12:55am
Ive seen Arizona play 5 times this year, and tonight was not one of them. Not really impressive to me, despite Rec thinking they are a lock for a 1 seed lol.SportsAndLady;1689158 wrote:Arizona loses on the road to UNLV
The other surprising result today was Texas losing at home to Stanford
I can't imagine top teams feeling "up" to a road game two days before Xmas/Xmas break.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 24, 2014 9:36am
Really disappointed that there was no Arizona losing to Dave Rice reaction from him last night.Laley23;1689159 wrote:Ive seen Arizona play 5 times this year, and tonight was not one of them. Not really impressive to me, despite Rec thinking they are a lock for a 1 seed lol.
It's too bad he didn't wait a year to take Christian Wood in the fantasy league, too.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 26, 2014 10:40am
Arizona isn't a super deep team and IMO, their back court is good, but I'd hardly say it's Final Four caliber. IMO, they will be carried by their interior skill/athleticism, Stanley Johnson and defense. If there is a team that could knock them out, it's a team that can expose some weak pieces on the perimeter D (McConnell and York aren't that great). Johnson could be the x-factor that is good enough to carry them a bit, if needed.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Dec 26, 2014 8:26pm
If Arizona had lost to UNLV any other place in the world than Las Vegas, it would have been a heinous defeat. Dave Rice really is that clueless. But Vegas suffers no shortage of sheer talent and is utterly dangerous at the Thomas & Mack Center. For that reason, I'm not surprised Arizona fell. The loss, however, does not change my perception of the Wildcats. Arizona is absolutely talented enough to garner a number one seed and I believe they probably will. Right now is it Duke and Kentucky and then Arizona.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Dec 26, 2014 8:31pm
As for Christian Wood, had he not been plagued by pre-season injuries last year, which I failed to catch due to him being so under the radar nationally, I still believe he would've had a freshman season worth remembering. He had that unique combination of size and skill to be really special, but was slowed down far too much in the summer to make any significant impact last season. No matter, it remains the worst draft selection in the brief history of this game. It was just too risky to select somebody so unknown.
He'll be an All-American candidate next season. The kid will have a chance at a solid pro career.
He'll be an All-American candidate next season. The kid will have a chance at a solid pro career.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Dec 26, 2014 8:49pm
Can't wait for tomorrow. Go Cats.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 27, 2014 12:51pm
Spread goes from even to Kentucky -6.5 in less than a day. Nuts.GOONx19;1689591 wrote:Can't wait for tomorrow. Go Cats.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 27, 2014 1:05pm
Way too many points to give the #4 team at home. But what do I know!?? Lol.
I cannot wait for that game. Should be a great game. If Harrell stays on the court, Louisville will he in it till the end.
I cannot wait for that game. Should be a great game. If Harrell stays on the court, Louisville will he in it till the end.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Dec 27, 2014 2:16pm
So as long as he doesn't punch anyone?Laley23;1689648 wrote:Way too many points to give the #4 team at home. But what do I know!?? Lol.
I cannot wait for that game. Should be a great game. If Harrell stays on the court, Louisville will he in it till the end.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 27, 2014 2:52pm
This game blows so far.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 27, 2014 2:57pm
This first half has just been straight up slop.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 27, 2014 3:25pm
The 2nd half hasn't been any better. But at least it provided the worst flop I've ever seen.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Dec 27, 2014 3:26pm
The flopping is out of control.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 27, 2014 3:49pm
This game blows
Too much defense v too much defense/gets too many calls at home
Too much defense v too much defense/gets too many calls at home
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 27, 2014 4:11pm
thisMidstate01;1689678 wrote:This game blows so far.