College Basketball 2010-11

[Magnetic Curses]

Tommy Hamilton said on his twitter that Illinois is the only school he likes. Commit then Tommy.

 

he's the #1 player easily in that class. if we can get him, parker, and foster goodnight.

 

everything is fine

[illiniguy]

Tommy Hamilton said on his twitter that Illinois is the only school he likes. Commit then Tommy.

 

he's the #1 player easily in that class. if we can get him, parker, and foster goodnight.

 

everything is fine

indyoldschool? lol

[bukie]

NCAA unveils "First Four" round for 68-team field

 

Looks like the NCAA did something different than expected here, as the last four at-large teams in the field will play the last four automatic qualifiers, wherever the at-large teams fell in the seed line (so for example it could be two 12s and two 11s). The winners would advance as normal, so for example the SWAC winner could potentially win the first round and play a 6 seed in the second.

[Vanilla Ice]

The last four at-large teams, along with the last four automatic qualifiers, will now play each other in "The First Four" to get the right to play in the second round in the NCAA tourney next year.

[bukie]

The last four at-large teams, along with the last four automatic qualifiers, will now play each other in "The First Four" to get the right to play in the second round in the NCAA tourney next year.

I beat you by a good 10 seconds.

[woodchip2153]

that's going to make picking upsets in the round of 64 a lot harder for those teams.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

NCAA unveils "First Four" round for 68-team field

 

Looks like the NCAA did something different than expected here, as the last four at-large teams in the field will play the last four automatic qualifiers, wherever the at-large teams fell in the seed line (so for example it could be two 12s and two 11s). The winners would advance as normal, so for example the SWAC winner could potentially win the first round and play a 6 seed in the second.

 

So we get to see a legit number 12 seed (who would have previously missed the tournament) against what would be a number 16 in this scenario? If I am understanding this correctly it seems like the little guy is getting screwed here again, while the major conferences will benefit.

[bukie]

NCAA unveils "First Four" round for 68-team field

 

Looks like the NCAA did something different than expected here, as the last four at-large teams in the field will play the last four automatic qualifiers, wherever the at-large teams fell in the seed line (so for example it could be two 12s and two 11s). The winners would advance as normal, so for example the SWAC winner could potentially win the first round and play a 6 seed in the second.

 

So we get to see a legit number 12 seed (who would have previously missed the tournament) against what would be a number 16 in this scenario? If I am understanding this correctly it seems like the little guy is getting screwed here again, while the major conferences will benefit.

Apparently ESPN had it wrong at first, and it's even weirder: two of the games will be the four AQs, and two games will be the last four at-larges.

[Guest]

NCAA unveils "First Four" round for 68-team field

 

Looks like the NCAA did something different than expected here, as the last four at-large teams in the field will play the last four automatic qualifiers, wherever the at-large teams fell in the seed line (so for example it could be two 12s and two 11s). The winners would advance as normal, so for example the SWAC winner could potentially win the first round and play a 6 seed in the second.

 

So we get to see a legit number 12 seed (who would have previously missed the tournament) against what would be a number 16 in this scenario? If I am understanding this correctly it seems like the little guy is getting screwed here again, while the major conferences will benefit.

 

I bet if you polled the 16 seeds through the years, more than a few of them would have rather played a 12 and then a 5 to get to the round of 32 instead of just playing a 1.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

NCAA unveils "First Four" round for 68-team field

 

Looks like the NCAA did something different than expected here, as the last four at-large teams in the field will play the last four automatic qualifiers, wherever the at-large teams fell in the seed line (so for example it could be two 12s and two 11s). The winners would advance as normal, so for example the SWAC winner could potentially win the first round and play a 6 seed in the second.

 

So we get to see a legit number 12 seed (who would have previously missed the tournament) against what would be a number 16 in this scenario? If I am understanding this correctly it seems like the little guy is getting screwed here again, while the major conferences will benefit.

Apparently ESPN had it wrong at first, and it's even weirder: two of the games will be the four AQs, and two games will be the last four at-larges.

 

I like this idea much better. The at large games should be really exciting. We may have seen Illinois vs. Minnesota or Illinois vs Florida last year.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

Royce White will be suiting up at Iowa State next year.

 

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jAafsGA_SBm-njPyIY2YbWbBW00QD9GTMPK00

[chuckywang]

NCAA unveils "First Four" round for 68-team field

 

Looks like the NCAA did something different than expected here, as the last four at-large teams in the field will play the last four automatic qualifiers, wherever the at-large teams fell in the seed line (so for example it could be two 12s and two 11s). The winners would advance as normal, so for example the SWAC winner could potentially win the first round and play a 6 seed in the second.

 

That article is very confusing and doesn't make it clear. The last four automatic qualifiers will be playing each other. The last four at large bids will be playing each other. The automatic qualifiers won't be playing the at larges.

[SouthSideRyan]

I wonder if they'll hold to the no SWAC & MEAC in the opening round rule

[hawkeyecub]

Jarrod Uthoff is announcing his choice tomorrow. Sounds like Iowa and Wisconsin are favorites, but I wouldn't rule out Butler, Illinois and ISU.

[illiniguy]

Jarrod Uthoff is announcing his choice tomorrow. Sounds like Iowa and Wisconsin are favorites, but I wouldn't rule out Butler, Illinois and ISU.

I hope we don't end up with him.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

Jarrod Uthoff is announcing his choice tomorrow. Sounds like Iowa and Wisconsin are favorites, but I wouldn't rule out Butler, Illinois and ISU.

I hope we don't end up with him.

 

I know he's from Iowa, but how can any kid consider joining that program? That's a horrible situation right now. Illinois needs to focus on Shaw.

[illiniguy]

Jarrod Uthoff is announcing his choice tomorrow. Sounds like Iowa and Wisconsin are favorites, but I wouldn't rule out Butler, Illinois and ISU.

I hope we don't end up with him.

 

I know he's from Iowa, but how can any kid consider joining that program? That's a horrible situation right now. Illinois needs to focus on Shaw.

Yeah, no slight on Jarrod, I just want Mike Shaw. Have from day 1.

[hawkeyecub]

Jarrod Uthoff is announcing his choice tomorrow. Sounds like Iowa and Wisconsin are favorites, but I wouldn't rule out Butler, Illinois and ISU.

I hope we don't end up with him.

 

I know he's from Iowa, but how can any kid consider joining that program? That's a horrible situation right now. Illinois needs to focus on Shaw.

 

The same way most new coaches (outside of Lickliter) have success recruiting early in their tenure. They can sell hope and early playing time while the atmosphere around them is usually positive. In this case it's a half hour from home, up-tempo style and he's been playing summer ball with the whole team. Fran is at least recruiting athletes and has us in decent position for some solid recruits.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

Jarrod Uthoff is headed to Wisconsin. Meh.

[Magnetic Curses]

bummer for the hawks.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

bummer for the hawks.

 

Indeed. It's hard to fault the kid though. His game fits the Badger system, and Wisconsin is a far better situation to step into. I guess the next best player in Iowa would be Oglesby?

 

I'm hoping we can grab Shaw, and a shooter to finish out the class. I'm almost positive Randle will end up at Purdue, although it's more of a gut feeling than anything else. Illinois is also the leader for a 2011 PF out of California named Kevin Johnson. Do you know anything about him Raisin?

[SouthSideRyan]

bummer for the hawks.

 

Indeed. It's hard to fault the kid though. His game fits the Badger system, and Wisconsin is a far better situation to step into. I guess the next best player in Iowa would be Oglesby?

 

Who Iowa has yet to offer despite his all but begging for one.

[hawkeyecub]

bummer for the hawks.

 

Kind of but not a huge loss. It's not a sour grapes "we lost him so I'm going to trash him" thing either. I've said all along on here I was leery of how he went from being an MVC guy to this coveted prize in two months on the AAU circuit. I think people have just convinced themselves it's possible he can be Robbie Hummel or Gordon Hayward. He's skilled for a 6'8 guy but I don't know how he guards anyone in the Big Ten for at least 2 years or more.

It stinks that they lost another kid 30 minutes away who was wanted by successful programs but I really don't see him being a difference maker. I just see him as a rail thin 6'8 guy who can't guard wing's, isn't strong enough to play in the post and has a very inconsistent motor.

 

At Wisconsin he'll probably redshirt next year, get 5 minutes in two years and turn into a stud by his junior year though.

[hawkeyecub]

bummer for the hawks.

 

Indeed. It's hard to fault the kid though. His game fits the Badger system, and Wisconsin is a far better situation to step into. I guess the next best player in Iowa would be Oglesby?

 

Who Iowa has yet to offer despite his all but begging for one.

 

Yeah a lot of fans are puzzled by that one. I like him a lot more than Uthoff but I think the coaches might be concerned he doesn't really add anything new to the roster. Whereas at Illinois he can really come in and have a defined role and be a good compliement to what they have.

 

Iowa's #1 target for next year is a kid Devin Coleman from Philly whom Fran has been all over for like 3 years going back to his Siena days. He has offers from A-10 schools, Rutgers, etc. but apparently Cincy, Virginia and others are close. Iowa is on top right now but I'm worried he gets the Big East offer he wants, Oglesby commits somewhere else and then they're on plan c.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

bummer for the hawks.

 

Indeed. It's hard to fault the kid though. His game fits the Badger system, and Wisconsin is a far better situation to step into. I guess the next best player in Iowa would be Oglesby?

 

Who Iowa has yet to offer despite his all but begging for one.

 

Yeah a lot of fans are puzzled by that one. I like him a lot more than Uthoff but I think the coaches might be concerned he doesn't really add anything new to the roster. Whereas at Illinois he can really come in and have a defined role and be a good compliement to what they have.

 

Iowa's #1 target for next year is a kid Devin Coleman from Philly whom Fran has been all over for like 3 years going back to his Siena days. He has offers from A-10 schools, Rutgers, etc. but apparently Cincy, Virginia and others are close. Iowa is on top right now but I'm worried he gets the Big East offer he wants, Oglesby commits somewhere else and then they're on plan c.

 

Is Iowa going hard after Jok yet?