How many brackets do you guys fill out? ..and who's in your final 4?

[PvilleHuskerTim]

I watched way more NCAA wrestling than March Madness this weekend. College BB has turned into watching the same play over and over by every single team. There are 25 different variations of a high screen, with a kick out to either 2 wings or 1 corner shooter. Getting kind of boring.

 

[schuele]

I watched way more NCAA wrestling than March Madness this weekend. College BB has turned into watching the same play over and over by every single team. There are 25 different variations of a high screen, with a kick out to either 2 wings or 1 corner shooter. Getting kind of boring.

I still enjoy college BB, but I don’t disagree with you. The game is overcoached and micromanaged, and nobody seems to know how to get open without a screen. Probably makes some of the legendary coaches turn over in their graves.

 

[Big bo fan]

I still enjoy college BB, but I don’t disagree with you. The game is overcoached and micromanaged, and nobody seems to know how to get open without a screen. Probably makes some of the legendary coaches turn over in their graves.

What ?Phog Allen and Wooden made a Living of he Pick( screen) and roll.

 

[schuele]

What ?Phog Allen and Wooden made a Living of he Pick( screen) and roll.

Sometimes, but not every single possession. Their players also knew how to keep the ball moving. Bob Knight never wanted two defenders in the same area. And then there’s Abe Lemons, who famously said, “There are only two plays gentlemen - Romeo and Juliet, and put the ball in the damn basket.”

 

[kruller]

What's the point of calling a timeout if you don't end up running some sort of set play at the end of a game? Most of the time it ends up being hero ball with a contested shot. Pure trash.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

I'm in the top 70.3% of brackets on ESPN and my final 4 are all still alive

I'll take it!!

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

What ?Phog Allen and Wooden made a Living of he Pick( screen) and roll.

There is rarely a pick and roll these days beyond the high screen at the top of the key. Believe it or not, a pick and roll can be used all over the place in a half court setting. But to be most effective, this requires more of a motion offense where all 5 offensive players are moving, cutting to the basket, and causing enough motion that it causes confusion/chaos by the defense. It could be that the 30-second clock has limited the ability to do that type of offense because sometimes it takes a fair amount of movement for an offense to get the defense out of position. It could also be that coaches out think themselves. It might be just me, but I don't often see many offenses that run players through the lane, down the lane, or pass & screen away.

Edit: A motion offense allows all 5 players on the court to be an offensive "threat" to score. It could be a layup or a short jumper within a few feet of the basket. You have to account for all 5 players. Now it seems each team has nothing but specialists. An example is Nebraska this year with Juwan Gary. While he could occasionally hit some 3-pointers (and when he did, we were in a lot of ball games) but his greatest strength was scoring around the basket. Would have been nice to see some sets where Gary could either have cut to the basket or get the ball in the low post (after player movement) where he could take advantage of his ability to score close to the hoop.

 

[jteten]

1. Pretty chalky. I think Houston finally breaks through and wins the title. Great tournament so far. There at least 10 schools that can with this thing.

 

[schuele]

1. Pretty chalky. I think Houston finally breaks through and wins the title. Great tournament so far. There at least 10 schools that can with this thing.

I would like Houston's chances better if they didn't have to essentially play a road game next - at media/selection committee darling Purdue. Good luck getting any favorable whistles in that game.

 

[schuele]

I'm almost* sorry Wisconsin lost last weekend, or Alabama would have put this ass-whipping on them.

*Key word being almost