will be the first to exit. Just the way it usually works out with these high ranked west coast teams.
Prediction: Gonzaga is overrated and as a tournament high seed
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I'd bet a pretty penny that Gonzaga will be the first of its "equal seeds" to exit the tournament. E.g., if Gonzaga is a No. 1 seed, then they will be the first of the No. 1 seeds to exit the tournament. If Gonzaga is a No. 2 seed ... etc., etc.
Well, when they were a one seed a few years ago and got trounced quickly, they sure as hell did not do themselves any favors as far as reputation. I wish the Zags (Wiltjer in particular) all the luck except against UK.
I also believe they will put Duke as the number 2 seed with Gonzaga even though it likely will make more sense for Arizona. But, they will want to give Duke an easy path. I don't know that the Zags are "way" over-rated, but I just have a very difficult time accepting that Wiltjer somehow has turned into this great player. How is it possible that his foot speed has improved that much? He couldn't guard anyone. But, in the tourney anyone can be beat although Kentucky's depth gives them some advantages on the unforeseen problems that can occur in a one game situation (foul trouble, an off night, etc.).
Ill tell you why i think Gonzaga is overrated and its not just the cupcakes. Their top scorer, wiltjer, can be neutralized by an elite, athletic defender and pangos by high pressure perimeter defense. i scoff at the thought that Gonzaga could keep a game with us respectable. Willie would cause complete destruction on the defensive end and on offense, lets be for real. Id take them as our 16 seed.
I guess I'm in the minority, but I believe Gonzaga is pretty good. They have played a weak schedule but they have won handily in most of their games. Their only loss was to Arizona in ot and that was a game they should have won. They aren't very athletic and not a real good defensive team, but they are a good offensive team and they take care of the ball. I don't think they are a national championship team, but I could see them reaching the elite 8 or even the final 4 depending on the tournament pairings.
Nothing personal but i want to play Wiltier and Gonzaga and beat the living dog crap out of them.
