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With discussions of potential H/H series with UCONN and Purdue in the future, with other teams would you like to see H/H with? (I exclude KU and KSU because those answers are obvious and not fun)
I have pitches for many, but due to time constraints, I'll go with these five: Louisville, Memphis, San Diego St, Colorado and Cinci.
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1) Louisville: I pick them for the obvious reason of our recent Final Four matchup, but more importantly though; Rick Pitino. Pitino was so complementary and impressed with our program (not in a "fake for the press" type of way either). I feel because of this, a series is at least plausible.
2) Memphis: We share a lot of similarities with the Memphis program. We were both high-major programs, in mid-major conferences (until this season). Both programs are located in metropolitan areas. Both universities are basketball schools with good history. I just think it would be a fun series.
3) SDSU: Ever since we played in sunny San Deigo, I have been impressed with their program. Would be cool to revisit this matchup. (Even cooler if we became conference foes, but that's another dream entirely. Might I also add the MWC tourney is in Vegas? I mean STL is fun and all, but Vegas?! Sign me up!!)
4) Colorado: This one is because of the obvious Tad Boyle connection and the fact the Buffalo have been good lately. I believe it would work for three reasons: A) Distance is good B) Would be good for both programs C) I think Tad has the stones that certain other coaches that we know don't.
5) Cinci: This is purely for the nostalgia. Two former MVC heavyweights going toe-to-toe. Watch out.
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What say you Shocker Nation??
I have pitches for many, but due to time constraints, I'll go with these five: Louisville, Memphis, San Diego St, Colorado and Cinci.
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1) Louisville: I pick them for the obvious reason of our recent Final Four matchup, but more importantly though; Rick Pitino. Pitino was so complementary and impressed with our program (not in a "fake for the press" type of way either). I feel because of this, a series is at least plausible.
2) Memphis: We share a lot of similarities with the Memphis program. We were both high-major programs, in mid-major conferences (until this season). Both programs are located in metropolitan areas. Both universities are basketball schools with good history. I just think it would be a fun series.
3) SDSU: Ever since we played in sunny San Deigo, I have been impressed with their program. Would be cool to revisit this matchup. (Even cooler if we became conference foes, but that's another dream entirely. Might I also add the MWC tourney is in Vegas? I mean STL is fun and all, but Vegas?! Sign me up!!)
4) Colorado: This one is because of the obvious Tad Boyle connection and the fact the Buffalo have been good lately. I believe it would work for three reasons: A) Distance is good B) Would be good for both programs C) I think Tad has the stones that certain other coaches that we know don't.
5) Cinci: This is purely for the nostalgia. Two former MVC heavyweights going toe-to-toe. Watch out.
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What say you Shocker Nation??
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