NCAA tournament discussion thread

[WSUwatcher]

I think some people already felt that way.

I came away more impressed with Manhattan than unimpressed with Louisville. I think Manhattan could've done some damage in another matchup.

Manhattan was a dangerous team that drew a tough matchup (not that 13 vs. 4 will ever be easy, but this was probably tougher than most). Still, some of those big scores Louisville had been putting up recently were pretty impressive -- the Jaspers provided a useful reality check, at least for us fans. As for the players, they won't need one if they get past whichever set of Wildcats comes along. They already know Louisville is beatable.

[ShockerFever]

They were "on a roll" before the NCAA tourney.

I think the AAC has proved today how overrated it was; with Cinci losing, at the same time, Louisville and UCONN struggling to win.

I want you to go back through the course of history, when you get a chance, and tell me how many National Champions have had struggling wins during the course of their tournament runs.

I wouldn't put too much stock into this one game.

[HenryMuto]

Still a chance..........down 2

[ShockerMas]

I think the AAC has proved today how overrated it was

I think all of the "power conferences" have been exposed to a certain extent today. There have been 2 Pac12, 1 Big 10, 1 AAC, 1 Big 12, and an ACC that have all lost today (I know some were underdogs or playing other power schools) and several more from these conferences have been pushed to their limit

[valleyclimber]

I'd have to agree with the poster who mentioned that the AAC has proved to be overrated. Their conference has been a fraud this season, and it's a good thing SMU didn't steal a spot in the Big Dance.

[Shock Top]

I want you to go back through the course of history, when you get a chance, and tell me how many National Champions have had struggling wins during the course of their tournament runs.

I wouldn't put too much stock into this one game.

Look, all I am saying is Louisville isn't this unstoppable force all the analyst have made them out to be this past week.

They are very beatable and I would like WSU's chances against them.

[HenryMuto]

Missed FT........still a chance.........hope for another miss and a 3 pointer to end it that be a great way to end the night

[Shock Top]

I think all of the "power conferences" have been exposed to a certain extent today. There have been 2 Pac12, 1 Big 10, 1 AAC, 1 Big 12, and an ACC that have all lost today (I know some were underdogs or playing other power schools) and several more from these conferences have been pushed to their limit

The AAC teams were the higher seed, playing mid-majors in all three games.

They very well could have gone 0-3 today.

[HenryMuto]

UGG I hate the foul up 3 I hope he makes 1st missed 2nd and hits a 3 to win it

[ShockerMas]

Good decision fouling there by SDSU

[T.VuOP]

So do we root for SLU or Louisville? I like Louisville because it's brand name, just like UK (to beat KSU)

[Shock Top]

So do we root for SLU or Louisville? I like Louisville because it's brand name, just like UK (to beat KSU)

Agreed.

Fair or not, it would make WSU's run look more impressive.

[ShockerMas]

The AAC teams were the higher seed, playing mid-majors in all three games.

They very well could have gone 0-3 today.

Completely agree

[ShockerMas]

Only 10 hours and 35 minutes until Duke vs Mercer to kick off Friday's games! Rest up everyone

[CBB_Fan]

Wish one of those 4 seeds lost. Oh well, at least of one my brackets is still pristine.