March Madness NCAA Tournament Thread! - Page 48

PKIPP · 03-31-2019, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

^^
This. The thing he's supposed to be good for he can't even do consistently.

I'd draft Tyler Hero over him any day. But that won't happen because his skin is more pale.

Agreed on all points

MIRRABB · 03-31-2019, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blackandgold

How Zion never touches the ball last 30 is a crime This game is on Coach K

Pretty clear why he doesn’t touch the ball that much by designed plays. He is fantastic hustling for offensive rebounds and scoring that way, can make occasional three when open. But in this game most of the time when he was asked to create in the post against solid defenders he was exposed. You can’t get a guy 30 good touches if his offensive skill set is limited.

Dnic · 03-31-2019, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PKIPP

Zero clutch ability. He choked up every time he touched the ball in that final minute. Missed first free throw. Tries to miss the second can't even do that.

Nice player, but let's all stop pretending he's anywhere near Zion's level. I'll eat my words if he is better than Zion in the league.

Screen shot this lol I personally beileve RJ will have more success at the pro level then Zion guess we will see in time

PKIPP · 03-31-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

Screen shot this lol I personally beileve RJ will have more success at the pro level then Zion guess we will see in time

Feel free.

NinjaJohnny · 03-31-2019, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tazz1213

Zion isn't any better at shooting FT's, especially in clutch time. We will all find out how the 2 perform at the next level soon enough.

Thing is we had already seen this movie in the Gonzaga game. Almost same exact thing happened. Barrett tries to force winning the game by himself. In both games Zion needs to touch the ball. They lost then because of that and lost today because of it.

Cavaliercards · 03-31-2019, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

Screen shot this lol I personally beileve RJ will have more success at the pro level then Zion guess we will see in time

I believe Zion won’t armbar his way in the league

cnewby · 03-31-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

I believe Zion won’t armbar his way in the league

James Harden says hi. Keep saying it though.

tazz1213 · 03-31-2019, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaJohnny

Thing is we had already seen this movie in the Gonzaga game. Almost same exact thing happened. Barrett tries to force winning the game by himself. In both games Zion needs to touch the ball. They lost then because of that and lost today because of it.

Oh, I have no doubt a Zion fan thinks his 5 turnovers were his teammate's fault and that missed free throws are meant to be assists to his teammates. This is a TEAM game but this sounds like the same stuff I read in MJ and Lebron James threads. Jordan single-handedly won 6 titles and Lebron single-handedly lost 6 titles.

bd3d86 · 03-31-2019, 06:30 PM

GO GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cavaliercards · 03-31-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

James Harden says hi. Keep saying it though.

He’s a star. Can point you to other players that get called on it.

Cavaliercards · 03-31-2019, 06:32 PM

Shawn Kemp Jr heading to the buffet

cnewby · 03-31-2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

He’s a star. Can point you to other players that get called on it.

Your point is?

pgisback · 03-31-2019, 06:33 PM

Zion took one shot the last 6 minutes of this game. Coach K should be ashamed.

Scottish Punk · 03-31-2019, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaJohnny

Izzo seems to do better with these types of teams, not sure why. 2 lottery picks last year and couldn't get past Cuse. This year's team is pretty resilient.

He coaches and pounds the team concept. Do all the dirty work. I think when you get the lottery picks, they tend to tune him out a bit and want to rely on iso ball. Maybe it is the all the AAU games that these guys do. I also think Izzo does his best work when he has like minded guy running the team like Cassius.

Cervantes · 03-31-2019, 06:38 PM

lol some people's night was made by Duke losing.

I was screaming at the television before the Goins 3 to "FOULHIMFOULHIMFOULHIM" when the ball was crossing half court, lol. I couldn't believe they didn't, but I also couldn't believe that 3 was SOOOO wide open for Goins, until it wasn't. I was amazed (again) at how Zion was suddenly just there with his fingertips almost touching the ball. Great shot by Goins, for sure.

I enjoy both Duke and MSU, and Coach K and Coach Izzo, so I was happy with the game.

I don't feel the pre-orgasmic bliss that Duke lost coupled with the delight of Zion being exposed, lol, but it was a fun game.

I'd love Tech vs. Auburn. I thought the Zags had a great shot and I was rooting for them to win, but they came up short. Again. Feels like Deja Vu.

I used to really, really want to see Mark Few at a 'big time' school, just to see what if.

blackandgold · 03-31-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MIRRABB

Pretty clear why he doesn’t touch the ball that much by designed plays. He is fantastic hustling for offensive rebounds and scoring that way, can make occasional three when open. But in this game most of the time when he was asked to create in the post against solid defenders he was exposed. You can’t get a guy 30 good touches if his offensive skill set is limited.

Don’t care how many FT’s he missed...What he did previously in the game...How many times he got exposed in the post... He’s your best player on the team-You give him the ball in crunch time

NinjaJohnny · 03-31-2019, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Punk

He coaches and pounds the team concept. Do all the dirty work. I think when you get the lottery picks, they tend to tune him out a bit and want to rely on iso ball. Maybe it is the all the AAU games that these guys do. I also think Izzo does his best work when he has like minded guy running the team like Cassius.

Yeah this team seems to have Izzo's fire, Cassius makes a lot of smart plays and keeps everyone on task kind of like Mateen.

Cervantes · 03-31-2019, 07:01 PM

So, is there ANYBODY who moves him out of the #1 pick in the draft?

1 person?

cnewby · 03-31-2019, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cervantes

So, is there ANYBODY who moves him out of the #1 pick in the draft?

1 person?

Depends - does Luka have a younger brother in the draft?

pgisback · 03-31-2019, 08:20 PM

Interesting useless fact of the day. Some great Elite 8 action. Made up for the rest of the tourney.

@SethDavisHoops
The four Elite Eight games were decided by a combined margin of 18 points, the smallest combined margin in Elite Eight history.

Cavaliercards · 03-31-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

Your point is?

He's gonna learn quickly he isnt all that

Cavaliercards · 03-31-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pgisback

Zion took one shot the last 6 minutes of this game. Coach K should be ashamed.

Studs want the ball

mma138 · 03-31-2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tazz1213

It wasn't his best game yesterday, but every midrange jumper Rui hit I kept thinking if only Zion had that stroke. I could get on board the Mount Zion hype train with a simple 15 foot jumper. Maybe he develops it over the first couple of years in the league. He has had a nice run with his set shot college 3 since he has come back from injury but it sure is slow and ugly.

I was more impressed today . seen him hit some 3's ! but sad to see them lose .

jarrodsalas · 03-31-2019, 10:51 PM

Zion still looked very good today. I'm not a huge basketball fan but he looked very fluid IMO. Grabbing rebounds, layups, etc. Saw some mistakes also but he is young so that is expected.

JustinVerlander07 · 04-01-2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bd3d86

GO GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO WHITE!

Finally beat Duke, what a win. Statement win for Izzo, what a season it's been.

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03-31-2019, 06:38 PM	#1190
Cervantes Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 6,361	lol some people's night was made by Duke losing. I was screaming at the television before the Goins 3 to "FOULHIMFOULHIMFOULHIM" when the ball was crossing half court, lol. I couldn't believe they didn't, but I also couldn't believe that 3 was SOOOO wide open for Goins, until it wasn't. I was amazed (again) at how Zion was suddenly just there with his fingertips almost touching the ball. Great shot by Goins, for sure. I enjoy both Duke and MSU, and Coach K and Coach Izzo, so I was happy with the game. I don't feel the pre-orgasmic bliss that Duke lost coupled with the delight of Zion being exposed, lol, but it was a fun game. I'd love Tech vs. Auburn. I thought the Zags had a great shot and I was rooting for them to win, but they came up short. Again. Feels like Deja Vu. I used to really, really want to see Mark Few at a 'big time' school, just to see what if. __________________ *Always looking for Taj Gibson - currently searching for 2009 Panini Threads Rookie Class patch auto I need "G" "I "B" "N"*

03-31-2019, 07:01 PM	#1193
Cervantes Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 6,361	So, is there ANYBODY who moves him out of the #1 pick in the draft? 1 person? __________________ *Always looking for Taj Gibson - currently searching for 2009 Panini Threads Rookie Class patch auto I need "G" "I "B" "N"*

03-31-2019, 06:33 PM	#1188
pgisback Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 21,023	Zion took one shot the last 6 minutes of this game. Coach K should be ashamed.

03-31-2019, 08:20 PM	#1195
pgisback Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 21,023	Interesting useless fact of the day. Some great Elite 8 action. Made up for the rest of the tourney. @SethDavisHoops The four Elite Eight games were decided by a combined margin of 18 points, the smallest combined margin in Elite Eight history.

03-31-2019, 10:51 PM	#1199
jarrodsalas Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tyler and Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,519 duckmansalas	Zion still looked very good today. I'm not a huge basketball fan but he looked very fluid IMO. Grabbing rebounds, layups, etc. Saw some mistakes also but he is young so that is expected.