re: Tide Hoops | 31-6 (16-2)

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I don't want any part of a Memphis rematch

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In all honesty, I cannot think of a single team that I "want". We have shown the capacity to blow teams like Kentucky, LSU and Vanderbilt off of the floor as well as the capacity to struggle mightily against South Carolina as well as LSU and Arky in late season games.

In reality, our guys have not shot the ball well outside of the Georgia game during most of the second half of the season. They have still won, which is a real testament to their grit and ability. This team is indeed super resilient, having come back from deficits of 15 points or greater midway through the second-half twice and won the game. I don't see them collapsing in the tourney because some other team comes out hot and gets a lead.

I do, however, see them struggling with confidence shooting the ball. Some of that may have to do with dead legs. I think a lot of it has to do with off the court distractions. I also think a significant amount of it has to do with our lack of experienced veteran starters. The drop off in offensive production means that games may be a lot closer than we would like and could put most any team within reach of beating us.

Let's hope the time-off this week has helped to cure some ills. If this team shoots like it is capable, I don't know if anyone can keep up with them.

Miss St has the bigs that give us trouble and they play good defense. They completely shut down tamu, and didnt let them shoot free throws. If we dont hit some threes, it will be a struggle.

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Only had 4 games where the opponent broke 50% from 2PT (Gonzaga 62%, State 56%, Oklahoma 54%, S Carolina 51%).

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At least 3 of those 4 games were ones where the opponent hit an absurd midrange percentage and bent analytics over.

The Gonzaga game was especially ridiculous. They hit nothing but midrange shots and floaters, and I kept thinking that eventually they'd miss a couple.

A&M did their damage by getting to the free throw line. Doug Shows should never be allowed to call an Alabama basketball game.

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Doug Shows

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He's a lot better than Pat Adams.

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South Carolina made the same level shot and they are a horrid mid range shooting team ?. One of the most absurd things I've ever seen.

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USC had roughly 24 pts that game off of absolutely ridiculous garbage town shots. They even hit 5 3's that were complete prayers. Simply idiotic shots that I would have been benched for even attempting in high-school.

Average Rank of Wins (NET)
1. Kansas (74)
2. Alabama (93)
3. Michigan State (95)
4. Baylor (103)
5. San Diego State (105)
6. Texas (108)
7. Utah State (110)
8. West Virginia (112)
9. Purdue (112)
10. Kansas State (114)
10. Iowa (114)
10. Oklahoma (114)

13. UCLA (118)

50. Houston (150)


Average Rank of Losses (NET)
1. Kansas (14)
2. Baylor (17)
3. Oral Roberts (20)
4. Alabama (21)
4. Texas (21)
6. West Virginia (22)
7. San Diego State (25)
8. UCLA (25)
9. Missouri (26)
9. Texas Tech (26)

16. Purdue (32)

52. Houston (61)