Gonzaga vs UCLA Game...

[57stratdawg]

I have no idea how this will play out, but the Zag’s offense has been a real joy to watch this tournament. I believe they’re averaging 1.4 points per offensive possession this tournament. They’ve only won 1 game this year by less than double digits.

These guys have been really impressive so far.

 

[fishwater99]

Good one so far. I don’t think UCLA has the depth to keep up with Zags though.

 

[RocketDawg]

Probably don't have the depth, but they're certainly playing well. I keep waiting for the Zags to take over, but they haven't yet.

Has an 11 seed ever played for the NC?

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

Jaquez is fun to watch, that guy goes 100% all the time.

 

[047Dog]

I have no idea how this will play out, but the Zag’s offense has been a real joy to watch this tournament. I believe they’re averaging 1.4 points per offensive possession this tournament. They’ve only won 1 game this year by less than double digits.

These guys have been really impressive so far.

First time I’ve watched Gonzaga. Wow they are fast. I think they would beat us by 75. Their fast pace would have Ben winded just looking at it.

 

[wsjmsu75]

Gonzaga has a great team, but UCLA has come to play. Great game so far.

 

[mstateglfr]

Always loved watching Gonzaga play. Their teams each season for the last 15 years have been so different year to year, but the staff consistently manages personalities and adjusts how they play on both sides of the court to maximize the talent they have.

It's really an awesome thing to see over the long term.
Sometimes they are guard heavy, sometimes shooter heavy, sometimes post heavy. And sometimes they are all of the above!

I've wondered how this team would fare against their 2018 team that had Clarke, Hachimura, Tillie, Petrusev, Kispert, Perkins, and Norvell.

That's a deadly 7. 4 are currently in the nba and Kispert will be soon.
It's crazy that they lost Petrusev, the WCC POY last season, and didn't miss a beat.
And I love how expansive their recruiting is. 17ing crazy to see all the international players over the last 15 years.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Probably don't have the depth, but they're certainly playing well. I keep waiting for the Zags to take over, but they haven't yet.

Has an 11 seed ever played for the NC?

This along with 9 Big Ten teams that played like crap should be enough of a reason to make a change to the selection process.

ETA:Never liked Gonzaga can't say why except they don't face a P5 league schedule every year.

 

[mstateglfr]

This along with 9 Big Ten teams that played like crap should be enough of a reason to make a change to the selection process.

ETA:Never liked Gonzaga can't say why except they don't face a P5 league schedule every year.

They have been at about 85th for SOS over the last half decade.
Sure they would have lost more games if they were in the big12 or ACC, but I think thy would still be just as good in the tournament.

 

[RocketDawg]

I like to watch Campbell, #10 on UCLA (the kid with the hair). He never stops moving.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

UCLA holding their own deep into this game

 

[RocketDawg]

I'm sort of pulling for UCLA because they're a huge underdog, even though they've got about 100 NCs in various sports, but I also hate to see Gonzaga lose.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

They have been at about 85th for SOS over the last half decade.
Sure they would have lost more games if they were in the big12 or ACC, but I think thy would still be just as good in the tournament.

Oh they are good, I just think they are put on a pedestal by the press. They might get beat tonight since they can't cover the UCLA PG.

Wish we had that kid. Maybe we need to do some looking in Brazil for players.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Yeah, I remember the NC comparison graphic ESPN showed when we played them.

 

[wsjmsu75]

I'm sort of pulling for UCLA because they're a huge underdog, even though they've got about 100 NCs in various sports, but I also hate to see Gonzaga lose.

Screw UCLA. They have had way more than their share of NC's over the years. I want to see Gonzaga vs. Baylor in the final. Looks like this one is going down to the wire though.

 

[Lettucexxxx]

Hard to beat this

 

[RocketDawg]

Both of these teams play at an entirely different level than we do. And I thought we looked pretty good most of the time.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Okay, that last sequence was sick!

 

[57stratdawg]

Wow - what a sequence. A blocked dunk turns into a fast break for Gonzaga.

This game has been a battle.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Wow - what a sequence. A blocked dunk turns into a fast break for Gonzaga.

This game has been a battle.

It has. It's also had more posing than a model runway.

 

[RocketDawg]

Likely the best game we'll see this year.

 

[57stratdawg]

CHHHAARRGGEEE

 

[RocketDawg]

Thought the blocked dunk was a foul but it wasn't when I replayed it. Probably would have been called against MSU though.

 

[Lettucexxxx]

Man, it’s the little things that make these Gonzaga teams great.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Gonzaga could still win by double digits

 

[mstateglfr]

Such an awesome game!

There is movement, ball control, smart passing...it's just another level overall.

 

[57stratdawg]

OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[RocketDawg]

Good grief, what a shot to win. Thought it was going to double OT for sure.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Holy crap what a finish!

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

What an ending!!!!!

 

[57stratdawg]

One of the all time great games. Hate to see someone lose.

Monday is going to be fun too.

 

[mstateglfr]

Ah ****! That was wild. Juzang was unreal, but just a halfcourt prayer short.

 

[eckie1]

Ben Howland approves of UCLA’s final possession in regulation....

Good grief, what a shot to win. Thought it was going to double OT for sure.

That was terrible.

 

[TimberBeast]

Wow, crazy finish. UCLA is going to be upset letting him run free up the entire court like that. He should have been shooting from half court at best. Incredible shot though.

 

[Lettucexxxx]

the best two teams meet in the championship game in the purest tournament the NCAA has to offer

NcAA has been taken a beating lately so this is a nice win for college athletes and it’s admins

 

[coach66]

One of the best games I’ve ever watched, I

Wish the game could go back to what we saw last night. Intelligent basketball, masterful passing, all out efforts on the boards and defense, very few turnovers. Great stuff.