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:00hour Great Job today Hashy. I know you like Kansas and Florida, but I can't wait to hear who else you think will go far in the tournament.
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Well, my positive thoughts on KU have diminished significantly with the loss of Embiid. I am really down about that especially since they are stuck facing Florida to get in the Final Four. I really wish KU would have been put in the West or the East. I still think Florida is the best team in the country, but Michigan State will be damn tough as well.
My initial thoughts are that Florida, Michigan State and Wichita State will be in the Final Four. I think the West is wide open. I could see someone like Baylor, Okie State or Wisconsin coming out of that region.
Ditto...My nose was buried in a book for an industry exam so I did not come to MJ...my loss..knew Hash would be on MSU. They are healthy and had payback on their mind. I passed my exam today so if you don't mind I am gonna go enjoy a little Shish..Peace out:0031 Always enjoy the picks/pics!
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I'm surprised to see you on Wichita State. I thought they played a weak schedule and most likely they will have to face Kentucky and Louisville. That is just a tough bracket.
Congrats on passing your exam.
I agree that it is the toughest bracket, but I like WSU for a number of reasons. Most important is experience. They made it to the Final Four last year, and this team is stronger than that one. Another reason I love them is the way they share the basketball. They are the best passing team in America in my mind. They also have the best point guard in America in VanVleet IMO (although I wouldn't dispute Wilbeken if you want to name him instead). VanVleet is so frickin' quick that he can beat nearly anyone off the dribble. The game seems so slowed down to him. He always seems like he is 2 or 3 moves ahead of his opponent like a master general directing his troops on the battlefield. Early and Baker are studs as well. This team is also one of the best defensive teams in America.
This team really passes the eye test. If you watch them play, they look more polished than any team that isn't Florida. Yeah, the MVC was down this year with Creighton bolting, but they CRUISED through the schedule. They only really had one close game all year in-conference. That is amazing. Their metal discipline is incredible. Winning gets to be a habit, and I don't see these guys breaking that habit until the Final Four.
Better team from the better conference, playing at home. The public is hammering NC State and the line is moving the wrong way. I was close to making this an SD.
I should say like playing at home in Dayton.
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Ended up playing NC State for the first half (winner!) and the game. I probably would have stayed away if you'd made Xavier a SD play, so naturally I'm a bit scared to see you on them in the second half. Of course... maybe I could middle. :SIB
Just got on to post the same thing brother- St. Mary's shooting 27% from the field compared to Utah's 52, yet only down 7? Don't really like the drop from -1.5 to -1, but I've got to play these odds (win or lose). GL
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