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RichtShow, this tweet of yours was screen grabbed and posted on UConn's Boneyard message board. One by Glades Cane as well iirc.
In general, some definite respect for Miami, but no lack of certainty that they are gonna win fairly easily. THey know Omier is a force but belief is Sanogo and Clingan overwhelm him, get him on the bench with fouls, etc. (Gotta agree there -- I'm concerned about that too).
Some tweets about Miami and our "9 fans," and the college basketball-unsophisticated, bandwagon Canes fans who have no clue as to why their team is good. All good natured, I'm sure.
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Here is what you may be looking for...
Miami: 29-7
KenPom Rating: 22
NET ranking: 35
5-5 vs Q1 ; 6-0 vs Q2
Last 15 games: 13-2
Best Win
- 3/26/23 89-75 over Houston
- All starters scored 10+ points
- Pack: 26 points, 7-10 from 3
- Wong: 20 points, 9-11 from FT
Worst Loss:
- 11/20/22 88-70 vs Maryland
- Maryland was 72.4% from 2 and 42.9% from 3
OFFENSE: 5th in efficiency
- 15th with a 78.0 FT%
- But 195th in FTA/FGA (31.0%)
- 30th with a 54.5 2p%
- 33rd with a 36.9 3p%
- But just 275th in 3PA/FGA (34.3%)
- 48th in preventing turnovers
- 74th in offensive rebounding rate
- 113rd in pace (17 seconds/possession)
- 174th in A/FGM (50.6%)
- In summary, no glaring weaknesses in their offensive efficiency
DEFENSE: 104th in efficiency
- 18th in FTA/FGA prevention (24.1%)
- But opponents shoot 74.6% from FT, 317th
- 76th in steal rate
- 134th in opp. 3P% (33.4%)
- 217th in 3PA/FGA prevention (38.3%)
- 174th in block rate
- 179th in defensive rebounding rate
- 262nd in A/FGM prevention (54% of FGMs are from assists)
- 246th in opp. 2P% (51.6%)
- 330th in non-steal/block turnover rate
Other metrics:
- 27th in D1 experience (average 2.9 years)
- 224th in height (6’4.8)
- 335th in 2-Foul Participation in first half (7.1%)
- 326rd in bench minutes (24.0%)
- In comparison, UConn is 221st w/ 29.3%, lower than I expected
After making the Elite Eight last season, the painfully likable Jim Larranaga has led Miami to its first ever Final Four. Head coaching at the D1 level since the 1986-87 season (absurd to think that I was four months old when he started his first head coaching gig), this will be Larranaga’s second time in the Final Four, but for some reason my memory can’t serve me right in remembering which team he coached and who he played against…
As mentioned in other threads, Miami, like Gonzaga, is another “all offense, no defense” team. Schematically, what makes Miami unique is that all five of their starters have the ability to break you down on the bounce. Almost all of their halfcourt sets are five out with their center Omier setting on- or off-ball screens, depending on the set. In addition, Miami loves back cutting and there were quite a handful of times that Texas, particularly Christian Bishop, were caught snoozing.
Rather than having one pure point guard, all four starting guards are all capable distributors who move the ball beautifully and unselfishly. While most of their offensive attack is inside the arc, all non-bigs are decent to excellent perimeter shooters, all averaging at least 30.8% or better from three.
Their defense is anchored by Norchad Omier, a shorter, but muscular and versatile defender that counterbalances Miami’s quickness at the guard level. For example, Miami’s athleticism and speed matched up well to Texas’ Horns offense, a set that always starts with two guards in the corners with two forwards at the top of the key in position to set a screen for the point guard followed by quick cuts elsewhere. With Disu out, Texas had to play small and this catered to the strengths of Miami. Overall, Miami’s guards are more encouraged to take risks to generate turnovers even though that might open up spacing opportunities for the opponents.
Miami’s defensive “weakness” shouldn’t be poo-pooed as the Hurricanes have a handful of talented individual defenders: I’ve already mentioned Omier while point guard Bentley Joseph is often used as a full court pressure defender. Wings Harlond Beverly and Wooga Poplar are also athletic and versatile defenders.
Miami’s success and “all offense, no defense” persona is predicated on the backcourt trio of Isaiah Wong, Jordan Miller and Nijel Pack. Wong is arguably the team’s most creative offensive weapon who does most of his facilitating from the elbow. What makes Wong so dangerous is his subtle “triple threat” as in it is difficult to perceive whether he will shoot, dribble or pass at first possession.
Nijel Pack is probably the team’s most frenetic and unpredictable guard as he’s got a wide array of YMCA gym moves that allow him to make really tough shots without sacrificing efficiency. I loved his behind the backboard called-off basket (a move I’ve seen @Letsgohuskies11 use successfully multiple times in horse and in game). At 6’0 182, he’s not only small, but he’s clearly Miami’s weakest defender, something that excites me in whichever guard he is on assignment with, be it Hawkins or Newton.
Jordan Miller is probably my favorite player on the team, a lefty whose length, athleticism and ambidextrousness makes him arguably the best finisher on the team and someone who is unafraid to stop on a dime for a mid-range take. On my count, playing against Texas’ smaller lineups, Miller played about five minutes as the small ball five. As athletic as he is, he is prone to getting tunnel vision on offense, which makes me think of back-cutting opportunities for whichever forward he guards, be it Karaban or Jackson.
A Philly native who did not start playing organized basketball until he was a sophomore in high school, Wooga Poplar is a gifted baseball star who has transitioned nicely as Miami’s best defensive starting backcourt piece. He reminds me a bit of Alleyne, content without the ball in his hands, but very efficient and productive, when needed.
Off the bench, PSA grad Bentley Joseph is a physical, solid-shooting point guard who is their most prominent full court press option while Harlond Beverly, who missed last year with a back injury, is Miami’s most versatile defender (he could comfortably guard any of our non-bigs), but not an offensive threat.
After transferring in this season from Arkansas State, Norchad Omier is arguably Miami’s most valuable player, especially since their frontcourt options behind Omier are underwhelming. As mentioned earlier, Omier starts most halfcourt sets on the perimeter to set screens and open up the floor for their rim attackers, but most of Omier’s points are under the basket on post-plays or from recycling second chance opportunities of missed shots.
At maybe 6’7 but easily his listed 248 pounds, Omier is an elite rebounder and an excellent defensive option whose strength allows him to guard low-post options while his athleticism gives him freedom to hedge aggressively and pester guards, especially seen in his two steals last night against Miami, which highlighted his impressive hands.
Omier is very good and part of the reason why I picked Drake to beat Miami in the first round was due to Omier’s questionable status entering the season. With Omier out, Miami’s left over frontcourt leaves much to be desired.
Senior Anthony Walker and freshman AJ Carey are more face-up power forwards. Noting that Omier is charged a whopping 4.2 fouls/40 minutes takes me back to the Texas game where Omier had foul trouble early on. Miami was clearly a better team with Omier on the floor, and this was without Texas having true bigs to take advantage of his benching. I’ve said this in every scouting report this tournament: the tag-team of Sanogo/Clingan should, yet again, be used heavily to our advantage. Yes, Omier is a very good big, arguably the best big we’ve seen this tournament, but considering the lack of depth behind him and the weakness of the defense surrounding him, UConn has a tasty opportunity to capitalize on attempting to get him in foul trouble.
Aside from the clear big v big matchups, I really like Jackson matching up defensively with Jordan Miller, their 4, which then allows Karaban to guard Wooga Poplar, their least dynamic offensive piece. Another possibility would have Jackson on Wong, their best guard, leaving Karaban on Miller and then Hawkins on Poplar. Pack is a heck of a shooter, but considering that he is Miami’s least willing bucket attacker, I like Newton’s length on Pack all day.
KenPom’s prediction: UConn wins 80-73
It’s happening. It’s happening this week. It feels great. I can't wait. For those who are going to be in Houston, have a freakin’ blast.
Anywho, thanks again for reading, I love you all, it’s going to be a fun night!
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mine were under 100 already pre fees so I checked back and the prices are higher than what I paid which is why I said depending on when you bought. overall, I believe this will not be a well attended tourney (1 blue blood so to speak and Uconn is borderline at best and 3 small fanbases) but I do think there will be some buzz closer to the game causing an increase in prices.
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were not elite on D but I we aren't the no defense team they keep saying. we stiffen up and clamp down when we have to and have proven so in the tournamentHere is what you may be looking for...
Miami: 29-7
KenPom Rating: 22
NET ranking: 35
5-5 vs Q1 ; 6-0 vs Q2
Last 15 games: 13-2
Best Win
- 3/26/23 89-75 over Houston
- All starters scored 10+ points
- Pack: 26 points, 7-10 from 3
- Wong: 20 points, 9-11 from FT
Worst Loss:
- 11/20/22 88-70 vs Maryland
- Maryland was 72.4% from 2 and 42.9% from 3
OFFENSE: 5th in efficiency
- 15th with a 78.0 FT%
- But 195th in FTA/FGA (31.0%)
- 30th with a 54.5 2p%
- 33rd with a 36.9 3p%
- But just 275th in 3PA/FGA (34.3%)
- 48th in preventing turnovers
- 74th in offensive rebounding rate
- 113rd in pace (17 seconds/possession)
- 174th in A/FGM (50.6%)
- In summary, no glaring weaknesses in their offensive efficiency
DEFENSE: 104th in efficiency
- 18th in FTA/FGA prevention (24.1%)
- But opponents shoot 74.6% from FT, 317th
- 76th in steal rate
- 134th in opp. 3P% (33.4%)
- 217th in 3PA/FGA prevention (38.3%)
- 174th in block rate
- 179th in defensive rebounding rate
- 262nd in A/FGM prevention (54% of FGMs are from assists)
- 246th in opp. 2P% (51.6%)
- 330th in non-steal/block turnover rate
Other metrics:
- 27th in D1 experience (average 2.9 years)
- 224th in height (6’4.8)
- 335th in 2-Foul Participation in first half (7.1%)
- 326rd in bench minutes (24.0%)
- In comparison, UConn is 221st w/ 29.3%, lower than I expected
After making the Elite Eight last season, the painfully likable Jim Larranaga has led Miami to its first ever Final Four. Head coaching at the D1 level since the 1986-87 season (absurd to think that I was four months old when he started his first head coaching gig), this will be Larranaga’s second time in the Final Four, but for some reason my memory can’t serve me right in remembering which team he coached and who he played against…
As mentioned in other threads, Miami, like Gonzaga, is another “all offense, no defense” team. Schematically, what makes Miami unique is that all five of their starters have the ability to break you down on the bounce. Almost all of their halfcourt sets are five out with their center Omier setting on- or off-ball screens, depending on the set. In addition, Miami loves back cutting and there were quite a handful of times that Texas, particularly Christian Bishop, were caught snoozing.
Rather than having one pure point guard, all four starting guards are all capable distributors who move the ball beautifully and unselfishly. While most of their offensive attack is inside the arc, all non-bigs are decent to excellent perimeter shooters, all averaging at least 30.8% or better from three.
Their defense is anchored by Norchad Omier, a shorter, but muscular and versatile defender that counterbalances Miami’s quickness at the guard level. For example, Miami’s athleticism and speed matched up well to Texas’ Horns offense, a set that always starts with two guards in the corners with two forwards at the top of the key in position to set a screen for the point guard followed by quick cuts elsewhere. With Disu out, Texas had to play small and this catered to the strengths of Miami. Overall, Miami’s guards are more encouraged to take risks to generate turnovers even though that might open up spacing opportunities for the opponents.
Miami’s defensive “weakness” shouldn’t be poo-pooed as the Hurricanes have a handful of talented individual defenders: I’ve already mentioned Omier while point guard Bentley Joseph is often used as a full court pressure defender. Wings Harlond Beverly and Wooga Poplar are also athletic and versatile defenders.
Miami’s success and “all offense, no defense” persona is predicated on the backcourt trio of Isaiah Wong, Jordan Miller and Nijel Pack. Wong is arguably the team’s most creative offensive weapon who does most of his facilitating from the elbow. What makes Wong so dangerous is his subtle “triple threat” as in it is difficult to perceive whether he will shoot, dribble or pass at first possession.
Nijel Pack is probably the team’s most frenetic and unpredictable guard as he’s got a wide array of YMCA gym moves that allow him to make really tough shots without sacrificing efficiency. I loved his behind the backboard called-off basket (a move I’ve seen @Letsgohuskies11 use successfully multiple times in horse and in game). At 6’0 182, he’s not only small, but he’s clearly Miami’s weakest defender, something that excites me in whichever guard he is on assignment with, be it Hawkins or Newton.
Jordan Miller is probably my favorite player on the team, a lefty whose length, athleticism and ambidextrousness makes him arguably the best finisher on the team and someone who is unafraid to stop on a dime for a mid-range take. On my count, playing against Texas’ smaller lineups, Miller played about five minutes as the small ball five. As athletic as he is, he is prone to getting tunnel vision on offense, which makes me think of back-cutting opportunities for whichever forward he guards, be it Karaban or Jackson.
A Philly native who did not start playing organized basketball until he was a sophomore in high school, Wooga Poplar is a gifted baseball star who has transitioned nicely as Miami’s best defensive starting backcourt piece. He reminds me a bit of Alleyne, content without the ball in his hands, but very efficient and productive, when needed.
Off the bench, PSA grad Bentley Joseph is a physical, solid-shooting point guard who is their most prominent full court press option while Harlond Beverly, who missed last year with a back injury, is Miami’s most versatile defender (he could comfortably guard any of our non-bigs), but not an offensive threat.
After transferring in this season from Arkansas State, Norchad Omier is arguably Miami’s most valuable player, especially since their frontcourt options behind Omier are underwhelming. As mentioned earlier, Omier starts most halfcourt sets on the perimeter to set screens and open up the floor for their rim attackers, but most of Omier’s points are under the basket on post-plays or from recycling second chance opportunities of missed shots.
At maybe 6’7 but easily his listed 248 pounds, Omier is an elite rebounder and an excellent defensive option whose strength allows him to guard low-post options while his athleticism gives him freedom to hedge aggressively and pester guards, especially seen in his two steals last night against Miami, which highlighted his impressive hands.
Omier is very good and part of the reason why I picked Drake to beat Miami in the first round was due to Omier’s questionable status entering the season. With Omier out, Miami’s left over frontcourt leaves much to be desired.
Senior Anthony Walker and freshman AJ Carey are more face-up power forwards. Noting that Omier is charged a whopping 4.2 fouls/40 minutes takes me back to the Texas game where Omier had foul trouble early on. Miami was clearly a better team with Omier on the floor, and this was without Texas having true bigs to take advantage of his benching. I’ve said this in every scouting report this tournament: the tag-team of Sanogo/Clingan should, yet again, be used heavily to our advantage. Yes, Omier is a very good big, arguably the best big we’ve seen this tournament, but considering the lack of depth behind him and the weakness of the defense surrounding him, UConn has a tasty opportunity to capitalize on attempting to get him in foul trouble.
Aside from the clear big v big matchups, I really like Jackson matching up defensively with Jordan Miller, their 4, which then allows Karaban to guard Wooga Poplar, their least dynamic offensive piece. Another possibility would have Jackson on Wong, their best guard, leaving Karaban on Miller and then Hawkins on Poplar. Pack is a heck of a shooter, but considering that he is Miami’s least willing bucket attacker, I like Newton’s length on Pack all day.
KenPom’s prediction: UConn wins 80-73
It’s happening. It’s happening this week. It feels great. I can't wait. For those who are going to be in Houston, have a freakin’ blast.
Anywho, thanks again for reading, I love you all, it’s going to be a fun night!
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Weird, I hadn’t seen anything under $100 before this AM but I haven’t been stalking it. Hoping to score tix from UM, I also want to win the powerball.
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at this point, UMs prices will be more expensive. i held off on getting it through UM and by the time i was clicking confirm order, it was gone. they do have an alumni package i got emailed about that is 1875 pp including 4 nights at the Hyatt Regency, transit to and from, pregame food and drinks, tickets to both (tho im curious how this works bc theyre essentially building in your charge for monday in the event we win saturday but if we lose, do they refund you for monday or are you just stuck attending a title game you have zero interest in watching and rather get back home?). UM reg charges you 200 for the ticket and then auto charges you monday if we win.
FF site has a package that includes unlimited tailgate food, beer and wine and tickets to both games for 670ish?
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also, id suggest that if you dont get through UM consider the cheaper seats and trust youll be able to move closer. this is a massive venue and like i said, i dont think it will be well attended and there will be a ton of empty space. last year, Nola had 70k announced for the final four but that included Duke-UNC in one game and Kansas in the other. thats three massive blue bloods with 1 of the matchups being coach Ks final game and a historic rivalry. this is UM, UConn, SDSU, and FAU. a tv nightmare and attendance nightmare. Uconn fans will end up having to carry the weight attendance wise here. UM will draw well as we do have alumni everywhere that are closer to texas than they are to miami but its a small base in general.
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We are elite on D in what we do which is disrupt and pressure. Also because of the way we play offense which is attack atttack attack , it keeps the other team on their heel’s when it comes to their offense makes them play how we want when they try and keep up.
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Wow, we are up to #22. When we win the National Title I wonder if we will break the Top 10.Here is what you may be looking for...
Miami: 29-7
KenPom Rating: 22
NET ranking: 35
5-5 vs Q1 ; 6-0 vs Q2
Last 15 games: 13-2
Best Win
- 3/26/23 89-75 over Houston
- All starters scored 10+ points
- Pack: 26 points, 7-10 from 3
- Wong: 20 points, 9-11 from FT
Worst Loss:
- 11/20/22 88-70 vs Maryland
- Maryland was 72.4% from 2 and 42.9% from 3
OFFENSE: 5th in efficiency
- 15th with a 78.0 FT%
- But 195th in FTA/FGA (31.0%)
- 30th with a 54.5 2p%
- 33rd with a 36.9 3p%
- But just 275th in 3PA/FGA (34.3%)
- 48th in preventing turnovers
- 74th in offensive rebounding rate
- 113rd in pace (17 seconds/possession)
- 174th in A/FGM (50.6%)
- In summary, no glaring weaknesses in their offensive efficiency
DEFENSE: 104th in efficiency
- 18th in FTA/FGA prevention (24.1%)
- But opponents shoot 74.6% from FT, 317th
- 76th in steal rate
- 134th in opp. 3P% (33.4%)
- 217th in 3PA/FGA prevention (38.3%)
- 174th in block rate
- 179th in defensive rebounding rate
- 262nd in A/FGM prevention (54% of FGMs are from assists)
- 246th in opp. 2P% (51.6%)
- 330th in non-steal/block turnover rate
Other metrics:
- 27th in D1 experience (average 2.9 years)
- 224th in height (6’4.8)
- 335th in 2-Foul Participation in first half (7.1%)
- 326rd in bench minutes (24.0%)
- In comparison, UConn is 221st w/ 29.3%, lower than I expected
After making the Elite Eight last season, the painfully likable Jim Larranaga has led Miami to its first ever Final Four. Head coaching at the D1 level since the 1986-87 season (absurd to think that I was four months old when he started his first head coaching gig), this will be Larranaga’s second time in the Final Four, but for some reason my memory can’t serve me right in remembering which team he coached and who he played against…
As mentioned in other threads, Miami, like Gonzaga, is another “all offense, no defense” team. Schematically, what makes Miami unique is that all five of their starters have the ability to break you down on the bounce. Almost all of their halfcourt sets are five out with their center Omier setting on- or off-ball screens, depending on the set. In addition, Miami loves back cutting and there were quite a handful of times that Texas, particularly Christian Bishop, were caught snoozing.
Rather than having one pure point guard, all four starting guards are all capable distributors who move the ball beautifully and unselfishly. While most of their offensive attack is inside the arc, all non-bigs are decent to excellent perimeter shooters, all averaging at least 30.8% or better from three.
Their defense is anchored by Norchad Omier, a shorter, but muscular and versatile defender that counterbalances Miami’s quickness at the guard level. For example, Miami’s athleticism and speed matched up well to Texas’ Horns offense, a set that always starts with two guards in the corners with two forwards at the top of the key in position to set a screen for the point guard followed by quick cuts elsewhere. With Disu out, Texas had to play small and this catered to the strengths of Miami. Overall, Miami’s guards are more encouraged to take risks to generate turnovers even though that might open up spacing opportunities for the opponents.
Miami’s defensive “weakness” shouldn’t be poo-pooed as the Hurricanes have a handful of talented individual defenders: I’ve already mentioned Omier while point guard Bentley Joseph is often used as a full court pressure defender. Wings Harlond Beverly and Wooga Poplar are also athletic and versatile defenders.
Miami’s success and “all offense, no defense” persona is predicated on the backcourt trio of Isaiah Wong, Jordan Miller and Nijel Pack. Wong is arguably the team’s most creative offensive weapon who does most of his facilitating from the elbow. What makes Wong so dangerous is his subtle “triple threat” as in it is difficult to perceive whether he will shoot, dribble or pass at first possession.
Nijel Pack is probably the team’s most frenetic and unpredictable guard as he’s got a wide array of YMCA gym moves that allow him to make really tough shots without sacrificing efficiency. I loved his behind the backboard called-off basket (a move I’ve seen @Letsgohuskies11 use successfully multiple times in horse and in game). At 6’0 182, he’s not only small, but he’s clearly Miami’s weakest defender, something that excites me in whichever guard he is on assignment with, be it Hawkins or Newton.
Jordan Miller is probably my favorite player on the team, a lefty whose length, athleticism and ambidextrousness makes him arguably the best finisher on the team and someone who is unafraid to stop on a dime for a mid-range take. On my count, playing against Texas’ smaller lineups, Miller played about five minutes as the small ball five. As athletic as he is, he is prone to getting tunnel vision on offense, which makes me think of back-cutting opportunities for whichever forward he guards, be it Karaban or Jackson.
A Philly native who did not start playing organized basketball until he was a sophomore in high school, Wooga Poplar is a gifted baseball star who has transitioned nicely as Miami’s best defensive starting backcourt piece. He reminds me a bit of Alleyne, content without the ball in his hands, but very efficient and productive, when needed.
Off the bench, PSA grad Bentley Joseph is a physical, solid-shooting point guard who is their most prominent full court press option while Harlond Beverly, who missed last year with a back injury, is Miami’s most versatile defender (he could comfortably guard any of our non-bigs), but not an offensive threat.
After transferring in this season from Arkansas State, Norchad Omier is arguably Miami’s most valuable player, especially since their frontcourt options behind Omier are underwhelming. As mentioned earlier, Omier starts most halfcourt sets on the perimeter to set screens and open up the floor for their rim attackers, but most of Omier’s points are under the basket on post-plays or from recycling second chance opportunities of missed shots.
At maybe 6’7 but easily his listed 248 pounds, Omier is an elite rebounder and an excellent defensive option whose strength allows him to guard low-post options while his athleticism gives him freedom to hedge aggressively and pester guards, especially seen in his two steals last night against Miami, which highlighted his impressive hands.
Omier is very good and part of the reason why I picked Drake to beat Miami in the first round was due to Omier’s questionable status entering the season. With Omier out, Miami’s left over frontcourt leaves much to be desired.
Senior Anthony Walker and freshman AJ Carey are more face-up power forwards. Noting that Omier is charged a whopping 4.2 fouls/40 minutes takes me back to the Texas game where Omier had foul trouble early on. Miami was clearly a better team with Omier on the floor, and this was without Texas having true bigs to take advantage of his benching. I’ve said this in every scouting report this tournament: the tag-team of Sanogo/Clingan should, yet again, be used heavily to our advantage. Yes, Omier is a very good big, arguably the best big we’ve seen this tournament, but considering the lack of depth behind him and the weakness of the defense surrounding him, UConn has a tasty opportunity to capitalize on attempting to get him in foul trouble.
Aside from the clear big v big matchups, I really like Jackson matching up defensively with Jordan Miller, their 4, which then allows Karaban to guard Wooga Poplar, their least dynamic offensive piece. Another possibility would have Jackson on Wong, their best guard, leaving Karaban on Miller and then Hawkins on Poplar. Pack is a heck of a shooter, but considering that he is Miami’s least willing bucket attacker, I like Newton’s length on Pack all day.
KenPom’s prediction: UConn wins 80-73
It’s happening. It’s happening this week. It feels great. I can't wait. For those who are going to be in Houston, have a freakin’ blast.
Anywho, thanks again for reading, I love you all, it’s going to be a fun night!
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I bet a decent number of Houston and/or Texas fans bought tickets anticipating an easy attendance.
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bama, texas, and Houston prolly. bama was a huge favorite (I had them making it out of their region if miller stayed healthy but his tournament run wasn't great but I know he was battling a groin).
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He was sucking off Uconn a little too much for my liking, but really good insight. Idk why non of the Miami podcast people or
Media can get good interviews with coaches and stuff .
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Forgot about Bama too, but you're absolutely right. And having too many friends who are from Birmingham and/or Bama alums, their attendance this weekend was a mere formality.
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Exactly! Plus in half court sets we tend to try and protect our lack of height and it does give teams some "better" looks. Our defense is the epitome of Stats dont always tell the whole story.
If we had 1 more able body (Ex if Casey progressed a tough more) we could do a lot more. But at times we do have to have stretches where we save energy and/or help Omier.
Hopefully next year Casey makes a big step. Aire does enough to warrant some minutes, 1-2 transfers and all the sudden we are 10 deep
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I guess all the other teams who were the favorite was for a reason. Reasons go out the door when the fat lady sings
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Does anyone realize when Omeir got his 4th foul vs tejas & went to the bench our comeback started in earnest? Not saying this would be the case vs the huskies but everyone seems to miss this.
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I think Beverly must have something goin on he just doesn’t seem to have the same energy he had toward the end of the season.
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