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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #240 on: March 18, 2023, 12:03:15 PM »

The problem with moving on from Painter is there's no guarantee the next coach can lead you to the next level.

Look at Texas for example. Rick Barnes was there for 17 seasons, 16 tourney appearances but in last 8 years didn't make it out of 1st weekend at all.

Moved on to Shaka Smart for6 years who didn't get past 1st rd once!

Then to bears who last year got eliminated 2nd rd (now under a interim this year who could lead em further)

The grass isn't always greener on the other side

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #242 on: March 18, 2023, 12:45:58 PM »
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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #243 on: March 18, 2023, 01:08:47 PM »
I assume you guys are all excited for Michigan's big second round NIT game against Vandy tomorrow?
Ouch.
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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #244 on: March 18, 2023, 01:31:32 PM »
The problem with moving on from Painter is there's no guarantee the next coach can lead you to the next level.

Look at Texas for example. Rick Barnes was there for 17 seasons, 16 tourney appearances but in last 8 years didn't make it out of 1st weekend at all.

Moved on to Shaka Smart for6 years who didn't get past 1st rd once!

Then to bears who last year got eliminated 2nd rd (now under a interim this year who could lead em further)

The grass isn't always greener on the other side

True. If you strike out on Shaka and Beard, just goes to show how tricky finding the right guy can be.
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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #245 on: March 18, 2023, 02:20:38 PM »
For the end of the bench maybe or on a bad Big 10 team.   If Ty Rodgers is one of your key players, your team is going to suck. Rodgers belongs in the MAC or a lower level where he can be a small ball 3/4 and his lack of shooting/height won’t hurt him.

It’s like arguing Minnesota’s players are Big 10 caliber bc they are on the team.   They aren’t.

I was wrong about Clark.  Thought he would be a stud here. I don't think it's lack of ability though. He needs to grow up.

I think you were pretty high on Epps. The offensive skills are there. He might still be good. Can he defend at this level?

Rodgers is already a proven BIG level rotation player. He is a plus defender, rebounder, ball handler, and passer. Yes, he would be dominant at the mid major level.

Your comparison of Dainja with Pruitt was odd because they couldn't be more different in terms of length, hands, and footwork.

You were about 33% right about Mayer. He was Jekyll & Hyde. Bad Matt would show up about 1/3 of the time. Good Matt was often our best player. Without good Matt, we are in the NIT.

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #246 on: March 18, 2023, 06:09:23 PM »
Arkansas/Kansas turned into a good one.

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #247 on: March 18, 2023, 06:13:27 PM »
Princeton looking to do another upset. But we've had a lot of upsets lately but then the tourney just ends up with a Final Four with all the #1 seeds :)

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #248 on: March 18, 2023, 06:19:22 PM »
Sampson vs Pearl? Bracket makers did a solid job placing all the slimeballs in one region
« Last Edit: March 18, 2023, 06:31:03 PM by Miles Leonard »

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #249 on: March 18, 2023, 06:30:05 PM »
Did Squeaky predict a Kansas blowout?

Didn't expect this game to be so close.

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #250 on: March 18, 2023, 06:31:24 PM »
KU blowing their free shot opportunities

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #251 on: March 18, 2023, 06:44:33 PM »
Down goes Kansas

Musselman is a damn good coach.

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #252 on: March 18, 2023, 06:45:27 PM »
Muss is a phenomenal tourney coach.  Arkansas got 0 points out of Nick Smith and still won

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #253 on: March 18, 2023, 06:46:06 PM »
Mussleman going shirtless is a bit much, but wish he was coaching at Illinois

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Re: tourney talk
« Reply #254 on: March 18, 2023, 06:46:57 PM »
KU blowing their free shot opportunities

Some people here say Free Shots are overrated.
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