2023-24 College Hoops Thread

[LowerWolf]

Missed the Florida injury early in the final today. From reading about it, I’m glad I missed it. Hope he has a full and speedy recovery.

[LowerWolf]

FAU seems like a tough potential second-round matchup for the top overall seed.

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by LowerWolf

FAU seems like a tough potential second-round matchup for the top overall seed.

Uconn got a tough bracket lol. Wouldn't want to meet up with Auburn either.

[DamnYanks2]

Pretty good bracket for Kentucky. No complaints. They control their own destiny.

[Razor Hogs]

Quote: Originally Posted by DamnYanks2

Uconn got a tough bracket lol. Wouldn't want to meet up with Auburn either.

Yea I think Auburn is legit too, the one thing that frustrates me with them is Aidan Holloway taking jumpshots. He is not a great shooter, I feel like he needs to distribute more to his teammates.

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Razor Hogs

Yea I think Auburn is legit too, the one thing that frustrates me with them is Aidan Holloway taking jumpshots. He is not a great shooter, I feel like he needs to distribute more to his teammates.

They are a type of team Uconn hasn't seen. UConn has beaten just about everyone. But Auburn can put up offensive numbers like Creighton. One of the few teams that beat Uconn.

But Auburn can also grind you defensively. And their coach is a maniac. Pearl will throw everything he can at UConn and he will have them motivated. Of course I'm projecting but it would be the one game that UConn would really have a tough time winning.

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Razor Hogs

Yea I think Auburn is legit too, the one thing that frustrates me with them is Aidan Holloway taking jumpshots. He is not a great shooter, I feel like he needs to distribute more to his teammates.

They are a type of team Uconn hasn't seen. UConn has beaten just about everyone. But Auburn can put up offensive numbers like Creighton. One of the few teams that beat Uconn.

But Auburn can also grind you defensively. And their coach is a maniac. Pearl will throw everything he can at UConn and he will have them motivated. Of course I'm projecting but it would be the one game that UConn would really have a tough time winning.

[Razor Hogs]

Quote: Originally Posted by LowerWolf

FAU seems like a tough potential second-round matchup for the top overall seed.

So I had to look this up but going back to 2017 the defending champion hasnt made the Sweet 16, thats actually wild but I think that changes this year. I think FAU beats Northwestern but not UConn although it wouldnt totally surprise me.

FAU got help last year when FDU beat Purdue, although its pretty remarkable that they almost lost to Memphis in their first round game. Still they beat 4 really good teams to make the Final Four so we will see what happens this year.