NCAA tourney open thread
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Bucky goes down!
I will say, though, that High Point's go-ahead fast-break bucket looked like a travel. The guy caught the ball and took three steps without dribbling once before he laid it up.
I will say, though, that High Point's go-ahead fast-break bucket looked like a travel. The guy caught the ball and took three steps without dribbling once before he laid it up.
An annual tradition continues - Greg Gard shitting the bed in the NCAA tournament. 5 of their last 6 appearances he's exited earlier than expected.
Well, they were, anyway... Those missed dunks that would've put them up by 15 were the turning point.
I thought the Badgers were in a good spot for a couple rounds with that size and those guards.
I was at a conference manning a booth for until now today and I made sure we had a 50 inch TV to broadcast the games on. The end of the Wisconsin-High point game was right as the main bulk of the conference was closing out and I had at least two dozen of the association's executives/members gathered round watching the absolute instant classic. Elite March Madness moment.
But every time I watch the replay, it still looks like the guy took three steps without dribbling. He caught it beyond the 3-point line and just ran it all the way to the hoop for a layup.
I mean, shame on Bucky for being in that situation in the first place, but it seemed pretty blatant.
I don't think it was traveling. He got one step to come down with the ball, then a step and a half to go into the shot. That will never be called a travel in 2026. Plus... I feel like being argumentative this morning!
To me it’s just something that’s never gonna get called in that situation
St. Louis really did a number on Georgia. Somewhere in the afterlife, my Dad (SLU ‘36) and Easy Ed Macauley are sharing a six pack of Budweiser and smiling.
It was close. But good luck getting it called these days with new continuation rules, especially in that situation. Cannot see that being called, Officials also it pretty bad spot to make the call as it looked like they were all trailing the play
Well... that wasn't really an argument. The one time I want an argument on here and now everyone's feeling all conciliatroy.
Oh come on, is it really so hard to dribble the ball one time? He clearly had possession of the ball when he took three steps. I know the story of High Point pulling off the upset with the guy scoring his first bucket is too good a story-line.
Wow, amazing last twenty seconds of regulation in the Kentucky vs. Santa Clara game. On to OT!
Bummer for my badger family. I don't think the kid traveled, but even after the bucket they had 10 seconds to score or draw a foul. Gard screwed that pooch.
Their guard had two 3-point attempts blocked by the bigger Kentucky defender in OT. That can't happen. They also should have fouled at the end of regulation to keep Kentucky from shooting (and making) the game-tying 3-pointer.
The found at the end is the error. You have to know if that’s your philosophy or not and make the heady play. But at some point when a guy just makes an insane half court buzzer beater… that’s basketball
Honestly, I take it back. That’s just an insane sequence. I forgot Kentucky ALSO scored to tie with 9.9 seconds left. That’s just a ******* insane sequence of basketball. Of it’s the NBA I expect the guy who was running next to the UK shooter to be smart enough to make that play but that’s just a bonkers series of running basketball. This is the greatest sporting event on earth.
It looked like the Santa Clara coach was trying to call timeout after his player hit the 3 with a couple of seconds left, but the refs didn't see it. Even if they didn't intend to foul, it at least would have given them a chance to set up their defense.
Yep, basically three huge shots within the final 9.9 seconds of regulation, with no stoppage of play during that time.
In that video, you can see the Santa Clara coach trying to call timeout, but he waited too long and then was running after the ref at midcourt who had his back turned to him. Should have done it more quickly and towards the ref at the baseline.
They won their play-in game against an ACC team. They belong in the field. Tennessee was just better today and played like their seed.
I didn't see this on TV but heard a later radio clip of Coach Sendak's post mortem. He even implied that ignoring his request was intentional on the official's part. That's very likely unwarranted.
I never called college ball but reffed a good many high school games in which crowd noise could be deafening -- loud enough at least that hearing even a coach's holler could be difficult. Also with live ball and action moving upcourt, officials' eyes are focused on play -- not sideline behavior. NU Houston is right: Sendak should've tried to catch the eye of the trail official who would've at least been more likely to see the request. Shouting after a sprinting side official ("lead" or "center" in 3-official mechanics) isn't the best idea. Coach should know that.
You'll remember that NU's Coach Collins had the same gripe in a game this season (I don't remember which) when a nearby official seemingly ignored both visual "T" signal and shouted verbal request. Was he supposed to look away from live ball action to see Collins' animated gestures? No, zebras are trained to ignore behaviors from bench areas when possible. Again, it's likelier than a crosscourt official might've seen Collins better.
Not on NCAA's rules committee, but I've wondered if head coaches should be REQUIRED to pull a large cloth from pocket and hold/wave it overhead to request charged timeouts. Even if the crew missed seeing the signal. It could result in subsequent correction made with benefit of video review. The showing of such cloth could be the unmistakable signal for sideline timeout requests, whether in heated moments or routine deadball situations.
They were several questionable calls during this game, including an obvious travel on Kentucky before a pass for a dunk a critical time when SC had some momentum. I would have took issue with that versus the time out call which understandably missed.
it wasn’t the zebra’s fault SC lost or the Kentucky guy made a miracle shot. Kentucky dominated the OT.
Boy, yesterday's games following the opener were a complete snoozefest aside from the first 35 minutes of the Virginia-Wright St and Utah St.-Villanova games. No upsets whatsoever.
Just 9 conferences left after the 1st round - the top 8 in Kenpom and then the Big South courtesy of the High Point Panthers. 20 years ago these same teams would have represented 13 conferences.
Should at the least be some great atmospheres today, with Michigan and Michigan State in the same arena, Nebraska fans likely dominating Oklahoma City again, and then...maybe less so in the other two sites.
Just 9 conferences left after the 1st round - the top 8 in Kenpom and then the Big South courtesy of the High Point Panthers. 20 years ago these same teams would have represented 13 conferences.
Should at the least be some great atmospheres today, with Michigan and Michigan State in the same arena, Nebraska fans likely dominating Oklahoma City again, and then...maybe less so in the other two sites.
SLU can play. Very deep team that can score in bunches when hot. Dangerous team.
I didn’t fill out a bracket but Florida sure looks like they want a repeat.
Miami (OH) should have played real teams instead of 3 D3 opponents to pad their record.
Miami (OH) should have played real teams instead of 3 D3 opponents to pad their record.
This year has been short on upsets as the big boys with money all look like it, but it’s been rich wit insane finishes
Ok, Nebraska-Vandy is an unbelievable game! High Point-Arkansas also entertaining late at night.