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NCAA Basketball!!!

gwuMACaddict said:
duke managed to win- a few sloppy turnovers at the end by indiana

also dissapointed that nc state lost a close one, have to root for my acc teams when nothing else is on :D
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Go ACC but mostly NC State!!!

How bout duke makin that half court shot to beat Vatech. I thought we had a new #1 for a second but dang
 
looking forward to the duke/texas game that is coming up soon... duke has had some trouble putting away lesser oponents this season- will be a good test for both teams...
 
If I was Duke I wouldnt be getting all that excited. I mean you guys almost lost to Virginia. I know it was exciting but you guys gotta be scared of some of the ACC teams that could beat ya.

Boston College
UNC
NC State
Wake Forest
 
gwuMACaddict said:
maryland has a decent record against duke in recent years- teams always get revved up to play the blue devils
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Yeah for some reason I just dont see Duke going all the way. It feels like their missing some experience because come tourney time I really wouldnt want some of those fresmen they have starting. They just don't really have that top notch awareness level you saw from teams like Carolina and Illinois last year. But if somehow Jj reddick and sheldon williams become covered the opponents are gonna look to the McRoberts guy and that other freshman
 
#7 Texas loses ... again, but this time not to #1

Here are some interesting numbers about Illinois over the past three seasons ... simply amazing

Illini By the Numbers Under Weber
Illinois has been a consistent winner during Bruce Weber, a tenure that spans the most successful period in school history. The following is a breakdown of Illinois' success under Weber:

• 73-9: Illinois' overall record under Weber after 82 games, a winning percentage of .890.
• 32-1: Illinois' record at the Assembly Hall under Weber, a winning percentage of .970.
• 49-1: Illinois' record in its last 50 regular season games under Weber (beginning Jan. 31, 2004), a winning percentage of .980.
• 37-2: Illinois' record last season, which tied the record for the winningest season in NCAA history.
• 26-7: Illinois' record in Weber's first season (2003-04), which tied the fourth-winningest season in school history.
• 10-0: Illinois' record so far this season, the second straight year under Weber that Illinois has won its first 10 games.
• 28-4: Illinois' record in Big Ten play under Weber - which incudes back-to-back outright championships in 2004 and 2005 - a winning percentage of .875.
• 61-6: Illinois' record in regular season games under Weber, a winning percentage of .910.
• 16-3: Illinois' record in road games under Weber, a winning percentage of .842.
• 25-5: Illinois' record in neutral-site games under Weber, a winning percentage of .833.
• 7-2: Illinois' NCAA Tournament record under Weber - which includes a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2004 and the program's first-ever appearance in the national championship game in 2005 - a winning percentage of .778.
• 5-1: Illinois' Big Ten Tournament record under Weber - which includes the 2005 tournament title - a winning percentage of .833.
• 12-3: Illinois' combined postseason record under Weber, a winning percentage of .800.

http://fightingillini.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121605aag.html
 
This thread has certainly cooled off, but I wanted to raise it up again now that the season is in full swing and we've had the chance to see some good conference games.

I have to admit I'm a little surprised there are no major unbeatens left, but I guess such is the life with more equality among the schools.

I'm fairly pleased with how Illinois has been playing, the loss at Iowa notwithstanding. I can figure on them losing at Indiana, but it seemed so close (I was out of the country and missed the game).

I still think the Illini have a good shot at Elite Eight, and maybe even Final Four, but they still have a ways to go. Still playing hot and cold.

So what are the big surprises? Certainly KY's falling off the face of the earth was unexpected, and I'm also pleased to see Michigan doing well again (as long as they don't beat Illinois).
 
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