NCAA Tournament 2025

[waggy]

I hope that first game is an indication of how good the whole tournament is going to be.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

UNC playing with an edge from all the talk them getting in. I hope Texas doesn't mirror that.

[GoMuskies]

San Diego State may not be the best program in their own city anymore.

[waggy]

Love how the announcers keep up the reclusal narrative. Everyone knows it's bullshit. Otherwise it wouldn't be a story.

[X-band '01]

San Diego State may not be the best program in their own city anymore.

Yup, but thankfully nowhere near the worst as long as Steve Lavin is at USD.

[GIMMFD]

Louisville/Creighton to kick things off is beautiful honestly, should be an amazing tournament, looking forward to the best 4 days of sports coming up.

[GoMuskies]

Creighton getting good looks but a lid on their basket. They look like the better team early to me. Louisville can't deal with Kalk's defense.

[Xville]

Louisville has no one that can guard Kalkbrenner. With that said, Louisville could make enough 3s for it not to matter. That's really all it comes down to imo.

[X-band '01]

Would not be shocked to see High Point get the first upset of the tournament.

[GoMuskies]

Louisville should probably just go to five guards and try to absolutely work Creighton's defense. Kalk is just camping in the paint now.

OK, Creighton just got white hot. 4 straight threes in like 90 seconds. 3 point game went to 15 in the blink of an eye.

[bjf123]

Looks like I chose poorly in taking Kelsey over McDermott in my bracket. The Cards need to get hot, quick, in the second half.


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[waggy]

Charles was worried about playing Louisville in Lexington.

[GoMuskies]

Charles was worried about playing Louisville in Lexington.

They're going to make a run in the second half, and the crowd is going to be deafening. Creighton isn't out of the woods.

[waggy]

They're going to make a run in the second half, and the crowd is going to be deafening. Creighton isn't out of the woods.

I can't see them outscoring Creighton by 15 in a half.

[Xville]

Louisville played defense in that half like X did last night in our first half.

[GoMuskies]

I can't see them outscoring Creighton by 15 in a half.

Would certainly surprise me, but this is definitely not over. Creighton could certainly go cold in the second half.

[Xville]

Louisville benefited from a very bad ACC. The roster is not that talented, and they overachieved all year long. With that said, Creighton is really damn good.

[Xville]

Kelsey now understands what it's like playing Creighton twice a year with them getting every call possible.

[X-band '01]

They're going to make a run in the second half, and the crowd is going to be deafening. Creighton isn't out of the woods.

Or Kelsey could get a bad technical and some moron fan throws a water bottle onto the court by the Creighton bench. Only in Kentucky....

[Xville]

Start the "Kelsey has never won a tournament game" chatter. 0-5

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Just a dumb technical, not only was the call right but he put a stop to his team's momentum.

[GoMuskies]

It will all give Louisville fans something to bitch about in the offseason. The world is always against them.

[Xville]

how good would creighton have been if isaacs never got hurt? geesh.

Big East 2-0...best conference in the history of the world.

[GoMuskies]

Louisville benefited from a very bad ACC.

That's why I leaned Creighton today. Louisville was really on fire early to mid-Feb and seemed to wobble down the stretch even though they kept beating awful ACC teams. They'd have had a number of losses late in the year in a real league.

[GoMuskies]

I love the late Friday game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. I can watch all day tomorrow and the first session tomorrow stress free. I won't start getting nervous until 5 or 6 o'clock tomorrow night. And then I can start drinking to help with the anxiety.

[GoMuskies]

Clemson has 13 at half vs. McNeese. Yikes.

[noteggs]

Yeah obviously McNeese is pretty good team especially since their coach is leaving. Or the ACC is trash this year minus Duke. Probably a little bit of both.

[X-band '01]

Or is the ACC trash enough that UNC will finally show up against real competition this week?

[GoMuskies]

XVille should be jealous. Just picked up $25 tickets on StubHub to watch Mizzou in Wichita tonight.

[X-band '01]

Georgia is down 35-16, yet they're on an 11-5 spurt after starting the game down 30-5 against Gonzaga.

[Three Point Pete]

What a strange NcNeese Clemson game! Zebras gave Lahkin 2 fouls that tossed him. McNeese up 15 with 5 mins. left.

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[X-band '01]

They nearly Clemsoned the game away, but that will be the first NCAAT win in McNeese history. Now we'll see how much longer they can delay Will Wade's departure for NC State.

[noteggs]

Weird, watching tournament in multi view right now and 4 sec teams playing on all screens. Crazy

[GoMuskies]

Mizzou kinda blows.

[Xville]

Mizzou kinda blows.

Give credit to drake. They are a well coached defensive team with guys that have played together for four years. Beat vandy and k state in the non-conference and rolled thru the valley which is a very underrated league imo.

[GoMuskies]

Sure, but Mizzou just didn't really have much. Sucked for a month.

[XU_Lou]

Love the Drake!

[Xville]

Sure, but Mizzou just didn't really have much. Sucked for a month.

They faded down the stretch for sure. Not surprised by the result, that was a horrifying matchup for Missouri, knew it as soon as the draw came out.

Good for drake, my niece goes there so I’ll be rooting for them the whole way

[noteggs]

The thing I love about the tournament, you get to know good players you never heard of. Stirtz is a stud! I’m sure there are people like brew and band will tell you where have you been lol.

[GIMMFD]

They faded down the stretch for sure. Not surprised by the result, that was a horrifying matchup for Missouri, knew it as soon as the draw came out.

Good for drake, my niece goes there so I’ll be rooting for them the whole way

Made good money on Drake tonight, first hit them at +210 ML, and DraftKings had a boost to +300 for Drake to win, I agree with you, felt like Drake's style was going to give Mizzou fits which it rightfully did...

Also this Omaha/St. John's start is something interesting so far, Pitino's squad looks awful right now.

[Xavier]

Drake is a great example of NIL isn’t everything. You can find guys that can play all over, it’s about finding and building the right group. And I know these guys played together awhile, but I think most of the starters were D2 that came with the coach.

And they just won a tournament game over an SEC tournament team.

[GoMuskies]

Think I'm about to watch Texas Tech murder UNC Willy

[waggy]

Scott for St John's, man that guy is a menace.

[paulxu]

Had a good bracket going, then two things happened:
1 - my dislike for little Mick overcame my common sense
2 - totally forgot Brew and Band going on about Drake and failed to pick 'em

UGH!

[Three Point Pete]

Also this Omaha/St. John's start is something interesting so far, Pitino's squad looks awful right now.

Are there any doubts about St. John's?

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[Xville]

Are there any doubts about St. John's?

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Considering that CAL absolutely owns Pitino historically, (outside of when Cal was at UMASS) yeah I have some doubts. If they get passed that one, then I'll feel a lot more comfortable.

[X-band '01]

Think I'm about to watch Texas Tech murder UNC Willy

That wasn't murder, that was death by a thousand paper cuts.

[GoMuskies]

They jumped out by 16 midway through the 1st half, and I thought we'd be leaving at halftime. Great run by UNC-W to cut it to 4 at half and grab the lead in the second half. Fun game. We snuck down in the UNCW section in the lower level in the second half, and it was a good time.

[GoMuskies]

UNC came from 24 down to almost beat Dook. Gonna do it again against Ole Miss?

[waggy]

Sounds like they have a good crowd.

[X-band '01]

If that was UNC having a good crowd, they're gonna be dumping Sunday tickets now.

The ACC minus Duke went 1-3 in the tournament this year.

[Xville]

Is it just me or has this been the worst two days of the tournament in an extremely long time so far? Most of the games haven’t even been competitive. Been pretty boring for the most part

[noteggs]

What is the chance slick Rick gave Richard the scouting report on Marquette?

[GoMuskies]

I'm sure if Jr. asked Sr. gave it to him.

[waggy]

Cam Jones not having a good game.

[GoMuskies]

Shaka vs anyone named Pitino in March. Not good.

[waggy]

Akron completely outclassed.

[paulxu]

Disappointed in Marquette.

[xudash]

Disappointed in Marquette.

They looked bad. Unbelievable.

[Xavier]

Shaka has been awful in March after his miracle run. He won’t last at Marquette, especially without the “we won’t do portal”’route. At some point, March matters.

[Three Point Pete]

UNC came from 24 down to almost beat Dook. Gonna do it again against Ole Miss?I don't think they played Ole Miss at the same level they played Duke.

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[XU 23]

The SEC is overrated

[Xville]

Here’s where we thought the tourney would be a problem for the Johnnies. Bad shooting so far…. 20 something % from the field. A flawed team, but we will see if they can turn the tables in the 2nd half

[XU 23]

They shoot that poorly and they’re only down 3… that’s a good sign in my opinion.

[Xville]

They shoot that poorly and they’re only down 3… that’s a good sign in my opinion.

How about now? You have to score in the tourney. It’s why Tennessee will also lose in a round or two

[XU 23]

How about now? You have to score in the tourney. It’s why Tennessee will also lose in a round or two

Good point. The old Bob Huggins first weekend woes…

[Xville]

Not a good showing by the big East this year. 5 teams and most likely not one makes it to the second weekend. I know seeds were what they were but it was a pretty significant drop in performance. Have to have a much better November/December next year overall to set themselves up better.

[GoMuskies]

UConn's not giving up their three peat hopes easily.

[drudy23]

UConn's not giving up their three peat hopes easily.

Not surprising. Top tier program. Not saying they're going to win, but being an extremely tough out is expected even as an 8 seed.

[GoMuskies]

Illinois getting boatraced. I hate Kentucky, but I'm not mad the team that kicked our asses is getting their asses handed to them.

[waggy]

Illinois getting boatraced. I hate Kentucky, but I'm not made the team that kicked our asses is getting their asses handed to them.

#10 for Kentucky is a big boy. He makes the Illinois center look average.

[GoMuskies]

Damn, Maryland just walked off Colorado State.

[X-band '01]

Maryland knew how to appease the basketball gods by giving up a game-winner at home against Michigan State earlier in the season.

[MHettel]

Well, let’s check in on the Tourney.

Sweet 16: 4 1-seeds, 3 2-seeds, 2 3-seeds, 3 4-seeds, 1 5-seed, 2 6-seeds, and a 10.

Or looked at by conference: 7 SEC, 4 B10, 4 B12, 1 ACC.

Say goodbye to Cinderella folks. We’ve officially fucked this up.

[XUBand]

Well, let’s check in on the Tourney.

Sweet 16: 4 1-seeds, 3 2-seeds, 2 3-seeds, 3 4-seeds, 1 5-seed, 2 6-seeds, and a 10.

Or looked at by conference: 7 SEC, 4 B10, 4 B12, 1 ACC.

Say goodbye to Cinderella folks. We’ve officially fucked this up.

People whined and cried about players not getting paid. This is the result. Now you have degenerate gambling addicts threatening these guys on social media. RJ Luis deleted his accounts the harassment was so bad. Then again these guys are getting massive paydays so maybe some public criticism of performance is warranted? Either way this era of college sports is going to be looked at as the dark ages.

[xubrew]

Well, let’s check in on the Tourney.

Sweet 16: 4 1-seeds, 3 2-seeds, 2 3-seeds, 3 4-seeds, 1 5-seed, 2 6-seeds, and a 10.

Or looked at by conference: 7 SEC, 4 B10, 4 B12, 1 ACC.

Say goodbye to Cinderella folks. We’ve officially fucked this up.


It's nowhere near as fucked up as it may become. In ten years we may have a 96 team tournament that the P4 is running and not the NCAA, and where about 64 of the 96 all come from the P4, and that auto-bids are no more leaving the other 28 conferences with either limited access or no access.

[xubrew]

I've seen multiple reports that ratings for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament are up. They are the highest they've been in 32 years. Ratings for the regular season games were also up, which I don't see how that is even possible seeing as how there are now so many games on TV at the same time that there are just too many options for a single game to get high ratings.

Old fans like me do not like how the game has changed. But, I guess new fans are finding college basketball and watching it. I suppose it’s also possible that it’s all related to the rise in popularity of legal sports betting.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I've seen multiple reports that ratings for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament are up. They are the highest they've been in 32 years. Ratings for the regular season games were also up, which I don't see how that is even possible seeing as how there are now so many games on TV at the same time that there are just too many options for a single game to get high ratings.

Old fans like me do not like how the game has changed. But, I guess new fans are finding college basketball and watching it. I suppose it’s also possible that it’s all related to the rise in popularity of legal sports betting.

Yep, ratings have never been better and the matchups this weekend are fantastic.

There are always one off tournaments with no Cinderella, plus some of the better mid major conference teams are now major conference teams with realignment. I wouldn't get too worked up about a one off tourney. We literally just had 2 mid majors in a Final 4 (for maybe the first time in the modern era?).

[xubrew]

Yep, ratings have never been better and the matchups this weekend are fantastic.

There are always one off tournaments with no Cinderella, plus some of the better mid major conference teams are now major conference teams with realignment. I wouldn't get too worked up about a one off tourney. We literally just had 2 mid majors in a Final 4 (for maybe the first time in the modern era?).

Butler and VCU actually played each other in a Final Four. Neither is considered mid-major now, but in 2011 (I think) Butler was in the Horizon League and VCU was in the CAA.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Butler and VCU actually played each other in a Final Four. Neither is considered mid-major now, but in 2011 (I think) Butler was in the Horizon League and VCU was in the CAA.

Ah, good call. Is it just that one other time since 1985?

[GoMuskies]

1985? You just picking the 64 team era?

[D-West & PO-Z]

1985? You just picking the 64 team era?

Yes, in my original post mentioned modern era (meaning 64 team tourney).

[xubrew]

I can't think of another year where two teams from the normally one-bid leagues made it that far. George Mason did it in 2006, Loyola Chicago did it in 2018 (I think). Davidson damn near did it in 2008 when they were still in the SoCon, but there were instead four #1 seeds that year.

[GoMuskies]

Gonzaga had a few appearances, but they don't really count. Don't remember anyone joining them in those years. Louisville out of the Metro in 1986 doesn't really count, either (since it was their 4th Final Four in 7 seasons at the time).

[xubrew]

Gonzaga had a few appearances, but they don't really count. Don't remember anyone joining them in those years. Louisville out of the Metro in 1986 doesn't really count, either (since it was their 4th Final Four in 7 seasons at the time).

I only know this because my family was (and still is) massive Louisville fans, but in 1986 I think Louisville, Memphis, and Virginia Tech were all ranked in the top 20 at the end of the year.

[GoMuskies]

Quite possible. Louisville beating Memphis in the Metro Tourney was a big deal. Dell Curry was probably playing for VPI back then. He was very good, though obviously not as good as his genes.

[xubrew]

I only know this because my family was (and still is) massive Louisville fans, but in 1986 I think Louisville, Memphis, and Virginia Tech were all ranked in the top 20 at the end of the year.


Quite possible. Louisville beating Memphis in the Metro Tourney was a big deal. Dell Curry was probably playing for VPI back then. He was very good, though obviously not as good as his genes.

I just looked it up, and I was wrong. Louisville was 7th and Memphis was 12th in the last poll. VA Tech had been ranked for much of the year, but fell out at the end.

I have an uncle that recorded every Louisville game for years and kept the ones they won. I thought I remembered seeing a tape of an old game that year where both Louisville and VA Tech were in the rankings.

[noteggs]

I really really want to hate him and Duke, but Flagg is an awesome player!!!

[GoMuskies]

This TX Tech/Arky game is incredible.

[noteggs]

Still can’t believe Arkansas lost that game! Yes it was an incredible game to watch at the end.

[Xville]

Wow went to bed when ark was up 13 with 4 left thinking it was over. Guess I forgot cal was the ark coach for a moment

[xubrew]

I had Arkansas into the Final Four in my bracket, so this basically torpedoed it.

[bjf123]

I had Arkansas into the Final Four in my bracket, so this basically torpedoed it.

I had Clemson in mine, so I was torpedoed early on!


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[paulxu]

I had Clemson in mine, so I was torpedoed early on!


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I could have helped you out.

[bjf123]

I could have helped you out.

It was my go for broke wildcard pick. [emoji2357]


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[UCGRAD4X]

And the Elite 8 Cinderella story is 3 seed A&M

[X-band '01]

and by A&M, you mean Texas Tech.

[UCGRAD4X]

and by A&M, you mean Texas Tech.

Yup..if the slipper fits...

[Xville]

Still eight minutes left but Florida looks like a team that doesn’t want to go to the final four. Completely punked and outworked in every area, tech is shorter at every position by multiple inches and just out hustling them

[Xville]

And naturally Florida grows some balls and takes the lead

[bjf123]

And naturally Florida grows some balls and takes the lead

Great finish by the Gators. I have them winning it all in my bracket.


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[Xville]

Great finish by the Gators. I have them winning it all in my bracket.


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As do I. I didn’t exactly go out on a limb this year. Went Florida, Michigan state, Duke and Tennessee with a Florida-Duke final. I felt very jay bilas but this was the one year he may be right.

[GoMuskies]

I have an 18-1 Bama championship ticket in my house. So this next game is enormous.

[bjf123]

As do I. I didn’t exactly go out on a limb this year. Went Florida, Michigan state, Duke and Tennessee with a Florida-Duke final. I felt very jay bilas but this was the one year he may be right.

I’ve got Florida, Auburn, Duke, and Clemson (that was a wildcard pick), with a Florida - Duke finale in my bracket. Got money on Florida, Auburn, or Duke to win it all.


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[xudash]

As I write this, we are in the second half of the Alabama versus Duke game. Some of us already watched Florida come back against Texas Tech.

Question: have any of you been sitting around, wondering about how much each one of these players are being paid?

I’m not familiar with any of these teams. I obviously follow Xavier and don’t know much about any of these teams. Having noted that, I was reminded that Sears played for Ohio University.

My point is that, at least in my case, I’m just sitting here, watching basketball. I haven’t thought much about how these teams have been assembled. Again, I haven’t really thought about how much these rosters cost. What are your thoughts on this?

It goes without saying that the football playoff was a smashing success. The NCAAT numbers are all up in terms of viewership, etc. Life is going to move on, albeit differently. We may as well adopt to it. At the very least, I don’t believe we are kidding ourselves about where Xavier stands in all of this, insofar as Xavier is positioned to be competitive moving forward. I’m not saying we will emulate Duke, but I think we have a reasonable shot at having success in this tournament.

Seems reasonable that we make an effort to get used to all the change. It isn’t going away. Xavier remains well positioned to be competitive in the sport moving forward.

[xudash]

Double post

[Xville]

Dukes length was way too much for bama’s guards. Knuppel and maluchai are ridiculous. Florida-Duke is going to be an epic final if that’s what it turns out to be, but duke’s length may be too much for Florida’s guards as well. Florida isn’t as small as Alabama but they don’t match duke’s length either.

[Xville]

Congrats to Houston on reaching the final four. This one’s over at half

[bjf123]

Congrats to Houston on reaching the final four. This one’s over at half

That’s just embarrassing for the Vols.


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[bjf123]

They’re making a game of it.


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[GoMuskies]

They’re making a game of it.


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No more

[D-West & PO-Z]

Tennessee and Xavier are now tied for most wins in tournament history without a Final 4 at 31.

I believe we are 2nd in terms of appearances behind BYU (or is it Mizzou?).

[GoMuskies]

Time for the most anticipated game in every NCAA Tournament....the Final Five.

[UCGRAD4X]

Time for the most anticipated game in every NCAA Tournament....the Final Five.

Been there. Got hosed.

[xubrew]

The focal points of the college basketball world right now seem to be in the following order...

1) The transfer portal

2) coaching changes

3) The Final Four


That just doesn't seem ideal.

[Xville]

Houston-Duke is incredible

[Xville]

Since when do generational players choke away basketball games?just like every tight game they had this year. Fuck duke

[GoMuskies]

That was awesome.

[Xville]

Either you have it or you don’t. 0/4 this season with the game on the line. 2 tos, 2 missed shots. Overrated

[MHettel]

Either you have it or you don’t. 0/4 this season with the game on the line. 2 tos, 2 missed shots. Overrated

Clown. National POY.

Did you see the BS foul called on him on the FT miss? This conversation doesn’t happen if the refs just do their job.

[GoMuskies]

National POY who'll be watching Monday night on TV just like the rest of us!

[D-West & PO-Z]

That was awesome.

Not in the business of cheering for Duke but unfortunately their choke job cost me a guaranteed $405 and as much as $515. Booo

[GoMuskies]

Well, that's your fault for picking Dook.

[Xuperman]

Clown. National POY.

Did you see the BS foul called on him on the FT miss? This conversation doesn’t happen if the refs just do their job.

This looks like the POY.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4896372/walter-clayton-jr

Certainly the national MVP.

The NCAA POY is a media hype award.

[Xville]

Clown. National POY.

Did you see the BS foul called on him on the FT miss? This conversation doesn’t happen if the refs just do their job.

lol hi Mrs. Flagg. Someone wins national poy every year. Doesn’t mean they are a generational player. He’s a good/great player, will make a ton of money, and heck may even make some all star games. But he’s not the hype that surrounds him. Ya know what I saw? I saw him go 0/4 ala des Claude with a chance to win games this season. Two turnovers and two missed shots. Choke job.

[muskiefan82]

Personally, I rather enjoyed the bogus foul call during a free throw that cost Duke the chance to advance. Karma is a b!+ch, ain't it?

[MHettel]

lol hi Mrs. Flagg. Someone wins national poy every year. Doesn’t mean they are a generational player. He’s a good/great player, will make a ton of money, and heck may even make some all star games. But he’s not the hype that surrounds him. Ya know what I saw? I saw him go 0/4 ala des Claude with a chance to win games this season. Two turnovers and two missed shots. Choke job.

The lost 4 games all year. And you just hang those losses right on him. Never mind they won 35 games and in their 4 losses it came down to the last possession.

And as usually last night Flagg put up a monster game. It really did come down to the BS foul on the FTA. I’m not crying for Duke at all. I’m disappointed that it was a ref show.

[Xville]

The lost 4 games all year. And you just hang those losses right on him. Never mind they won 35 games and in their 4 losses it came down to the last possession.

And as usually last night Flagg put up a monster game. It really did come down to the BS foul on the FTA. I’m not crying for Duke at all. I’m disappointed that it was a ref show.

As usual he choked when the game was on the line. Overrated. Hyped way too much, good player, not “generational” like so many espn pundits tried to force down everyone’s throat. I don’t think they know what generational actually means

[Xville]

Personally, I rather enjoyed the bogus foul call during a free throw that cost Duke the chance to advance. Karma is a b!+ch, ain't it?

Yep. Duke has been getting the benefit of the whistle for decades. Good to see it bite them in the ass for once last night.

[MHettel]

As usual he choked when the game was on the line. Overrated. Hyped way too much, good player, not “generational” like so many espn pundits tried to force down everyone’s throat. I don’t think they know what generational actually means

Maybe it’s actually you that doesn’t know what it means.

I mean everyone describes his the same way, and all he’s done is lived up to the hype. But all those people are wrong and you’re the one that’s right? Cause of your definition of the word “generational”?

You are wildly outnumbered here. And all cooler flag has done is dominate, at age 18, a sport that has a bunch of guys approaching their mid 20.

[Xville]

Maybe it’s actually you that doesn’t know what it means.

I mean everyone describes his the same way, and all he’s done is lived up to the hype. But all those people are wrong and you’re the one that’s right? Cause of your definition of the word “generational”?

You are wildly outnumbered here. And all cooler flag has done is dominate, at age 18, a sport that has a bunch of guys approaching their mid 20.

Wildly outnumbered by who? You? lol. I don’t care what espn says when they say generational. Conor bedard was the next Gretzky/crosby/ovechkin. He looks like a good nhl player two seasons in. Guys get overhyped constantly by sports media. You understand generational means like a top 50 guy ever in the nba right? Maybe even top 25. If you see that kind of skill level, then you don’t watch the nba or are just fighting with me for no reason per usual.

Playing against guys that mostly won’t be playing in the nba doesn’t really do much for me.

You think he is as good as say Anthony Davis? Anthony Davis obliterated the college game. He’s a damn good player in the nba, not close to generational

[JEHARDI]

Maybe it’s actually you that doesn’t know what it means.

I mean everyone describes his the same way, and all he’s done is lived up to the hype. But all those people are wrong and you’re the one that’s right? Cause of your definition of the word “generational”?

You are wildly outnumbered here. And all cooler flag has done is dominate, at age 18, a sport that has a bunch of guys approaching their mid 20.

Agree, he just turned 18 December 21st. He has the complete game, high basketball IQ, passes and defends well and his shot will only get better. Definitely, a generational talent, will be a perennial all- star and likely hall of famer if he stays healthy.

[bjf123]

I had Duke losing to Florida in the finals in my bracket, so I was pulling for them to hang on at the end. No such luck.


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[Xville]

I had Duke losing to Florida in the finals in my bracket, so I was pulling for them to hang on at the end. No such luck.


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Yeah me too. Oh well. I’ll take Duke tears over having the final game right. Maybe Flagg should have gone to UConn… probably would have won three in a row. Considering the talent on duke’s team that’s a pretty piss poor coaching job by scheyer. 3-4 nba guys.. probably never going to have that amount of talent on the roster again in his career.

[GoMuskies]

I have Houston over Florida in my bracket. That would be a first for me.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Well, that's your fault for picking Dook.

I picked FL to win it all but Duke in the finals. Enough others had Houston in the finals to screw me!

[MHettel]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ASoYfJMmBF8

17 year old vs Team USA.

[Xville]

Watch some freshman Anthony Davis highlights and then tell me how amazing cooper Flagg is. And I can’t stand uk.

Flagg is a good player, no denying that. May even be an all star here and there. Generational player? lol.

[xubrew]

When they called the foul on Flagg late in the game for over the back I actually thought it benefited Duke. Houston had the ball and appeared to be going into a fast break opportunity, and the guy he fouled was not the best freethrow shooter. But, I guess it worked out.

There have not been many really good games in this tournament. But holy shit that was a great game! This isn’t the first time Houston has overcome being down 3 possessions very late in the game. The comeback at Kansas was even more insane, although I know the stakes weren’t quite the same.

[drudy23]

People keep talking about this "shocking upset" over Duke. If you watched Houston at all this year, you knew they were capable of this.

For all of the "prima donna" and "they don't play as hard with NIL" talk these days, you have to respect how these dudes just get after it and never let up. I'm pulling for them on Monday. They aren't always pretty to watch, but I respect the hell out of their motors and never say die attitude. They just get after it!

[MHettel]

People keep talking about this "shocking upset" over Duke. If you watched Houston at all this year, you knew they were capable of this.

For all of the "prima donna" and "they don't play as hard with NIL" talk these days, you have to respect how these dudes just get after it and never let up. I'm pulling for them on Monday. They aren't always pretty to watch, but I respect the hell out of their motors and never say die attitude. They just get after it!

It was a shocking upset only in the sense that it was a frantic comeback. I was watching and told my son that I just hope we have a reason to still watch at the 5 minute mark. Duke had stretched the lead to nearly 20 (not sure exact) like midway through the 2nd. I didn’t want to see a snoozer.

Just going into the game I probably would have given Duke a slight edge but wouldn’t have thought it was an upset either way.

I think the upset term is really more about HOW they won as opposed to THAT they won.

[GoMuskies]

I'm glad we didn't play either of these teams.

[drudy23]

I'm glad we didn't play either of these teams.

Talent, athleticism and relentless motor everywhere.

Houston plays so damn hard man. They don't give anything up without a fight. So refreshing to watch them give everything they got.

[drudy23]

Houston reminding me of Baylor a couple years ago in the Championship game.

Just won't be denied.

But then again, Clayton has some magic in him and has yet to score. Houston just seems on a mission.

[GoMuskies]

Watching this game, I'm wondering.....who is Pitino planning to have as strength and conditioning coach?

[bjf123]

Ref show in the 2nd half after hardly calling anything in the first half. Who’s surprised?


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[Xville]

Houston just relentless and Clayton looks like dog shit

[Xville]

Great game really being ruined by the refs

[GoMuskies]

Bad ending. Great game.

[drudy23]

As good as Houston was on defense the first 30 minutes, Florida just as good the final 10. Great game.

Now we wait...ugh.

[Xville]

Great game and a tremendous final four. Feel bad for Houston and Sampson that was one hell of an effort

[noteggs]

Watching this game, I'm wondering.....who is Pitino planning to have as strength and conditioning coach?

Some dude named Matthew Flores

https://goxavier.com/sports/mens-basketball/coaches/1000

[GoMuskies]

Dude looks mean. That's a good start for a strength and conditioning coach.