re: Alabama Basketball Megathread | 26-7 (16-2)

Pitino just said on ESPN he's watched us play 5-6 times this year just because he is fascinated by our style of play and loves watching it.

Pretty cool

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So: a) it’s not some forgone conclusion that we’re going to see UCONN, and b) according to Kenpom at least, we have the toughest second game of any 2 seed any way you look at it

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Not pointing any fingers but someone has already called the loss the Maryland.

We share a lot in common with how his best teams have played. We don't do much pressing the way his teams did back when hand checks 60 feet from the basket wouldn't draw a whistle, but in terms of playing max effort, intense defense on one end and trying to run you into the ground on the other end we probably appeal to him a lot.

I'm just hoping we can get hot from 3 soon.

I'd happily lose to Gonzaga by 40 if we get to play them.

Though if we make it that far it's because we're on fire from outside and they won't beat us by 40. Or possibly at all.

If primo comes back I bet ellis remains the starter for now. Primo will probably be on some limited minutes and we have been playing well. But I think having gary and Q coming in off the bench has given us a big lift these last two games and don't want to mess with that.

Rojas and Bruner should only come in on limited minutes o make sure we stay fresh and can keep up the defensive intensity.

Iona's KenPom Ranks out of Tournament Teams (so #1 best, #68 worst)

#63 Overall
#63 Offense
#61 Defense

All 15 seeds

Overall
#57 Grand Canyon
#61 Cleveland State
#62 Oral Roberts
#63 Iona

Offense
#47 Oral Roberts
#59 Grand Canyon
#61 Cleveland State
#63 Iona

Defense
#46 Grand Canyon
#55 Cleveland State
#61 Iona
#68 Oral Roberts

Listen very carefully! We don't have to be hitting threes because in case you haven't notice that we can play MULTIPLE STYLES AND STILL WIN. Quit thinking we are a ONE TRICK PONY!