College Basketball 2006

[JetsAndHeels]

This is a thread I have wanted to start but didn't think about it until today. College hoops is now well underway and I would like to discuss it with fellow fans. Let's all list our teams and talk about how things are going.
Carolina is now 6-1 on the young season, coming off a big win against #1 ranked Ohio State Wednesday night and then today beating Kentucky. Our one loss came to the hands of Gonzaga in the early part of the NIT season-tipoff semifinal game.
One thing that has brought alot of optimism for this year's squad is the freshman class that coach Williams brought in. He grabbed several McDonald's All-Americans and the top ranked players at their respective positions.
Guard Wayne Ellington and forward Brandan Wright are the two biggest names that came to UNC this year. After seeing Wright average 13 pts a game and nearly 7 rebounds, he has the skill and flair that will probably take him to the NBA next year. After that we were also able to bring in Guard Ty Lawson and forwards Alex Stephenson and Deon Thompson. All of these players were highly touted at their positions among the high school ranks last year.
These freshmen will join the rest of our rotation that boasts All-American Tyler Hansbrough, who is a total beast down low in the paint. Our senior forward Rayshawn Terry and point guard Wes Miller add good weapons both from the perimeter and the 3 point arc.
So we are 6-1 and after our two wins this week we will probably move up higher than our #7 rank in the AP poll. We do not play again until next Saturday night.

[UKWildcat]

Anyone want to guess what my team is? :rolleyes: lol

[pbarnard]

Anyone want to guess what my team is? :rolleyes: lol

The one North Carolina handed it to on Dec 2?

[UKWildcat]

The one North Carolina handed it to on Dec 2?

Yes sir, you are correct sir!

[figrin bran]

that would be my team that's ranked #1 in the AP poll!

[JetsAndHeels]

Anyone want to guess what my team is? :rolleyes: lol

Hey, there's no shame in that. Kentucky has always had a good basketball program. In fact Carolina and Kentucky are the two winningest programs in college basketball.
A couple of their players today...Joe Crawford and Bobby Perry were very effective. I believe Crawford ended up with 16 points and Perry with 12. Plus you had Randolph Morris with 23 points..that guy shot lights out going 11 of 12 from the field. Unreal.
Also you have to remember that all 3 of Kentucky's losses this season have happened at the hands of ranked opponents.

[UKWildcat]

I'm not at all ashamed. I was just being sarcastic because of how obvious the answer to the question was (b/c of my screen name). ;) We will only continue to improve throughout the season and become a serious threat come March. :thumbsup:

[figrin bran]

i still don't know why OJ Mayo would want to attend U$C. that would be like UNC or UK landing the top QB recruit in the nation :p

[kool-aid killer]

I like Nebraskas basketball team. Theyve got a new coach this year, as the last dude got the A.D. job at the school he used to play for. Which is good, because after a few years he still hadnt done squat with the program. Things are off to a good start, they beat their regional rival Creighton Bluejays a couple of weeks ago. As far as im concerned, they could lose every other game and i would still be content with them if they beat the Bluejays. High expectations, huh? But, theyll get better with time.

[2-1B]

I root for Western Kentucky because I'm a huge Big Red fan. Best Mascot Ever.

[DarthQuack]

I'm a huge Syracuse fan and then WERE unbeaten until meeting up with the SHOCKERS from Wichita St. They had been down by 19 and came back...but lost by 3. :(

[2-1B]

Word, don't mess with the Shockers. They'll get you every time...two in the pink, one in the stink.

[DarthQuack]

Not to be mistaken for the Spocker, two in the pink, two in the stink.

[JetsAndHeels]

I'm not at all ashamed. I was just being sarcastic because of how obvious the answer to the question was (b/c of my screen name). ;) We will only continue to improve throughout the season and become a serious threat come March. :thumbsup:

Oh yeah I know you're not ashamed. I was just complimenting you on the success of the Kentucky program. You and I are lucky enough to be fans of the 2 winningest teams in NCAA hoops history!! :thumbsup:

[figrin bran]

Oh yeah I know you're not ashamed. I was just complimenting you on the success of the Kentucky program. You and I are lucky enough to be fans of the 2 winningest teams in NCAA hoops history!! :thumbsup:

*cough cough* Eleven Championship banners hang from the home arena of my basketball team.

[JetsAndHeels]

*cough cough* Eleven Championship banners hang from the home arena of my basketball team.

Well you get honorable mention then.

[figrin bran]

east coast bias is soooo last century :p

i mean, haven't you heard "from the east coast to the west coast...this is OUR country!"

[2-1B]

No, I can't say I've ever heard that.

[DarthQuack]

Well....the Orange again had a subpar game and came up short against Oklahoma State...Paul Harris could be freshman of the year though.

[UKWildcat]

WOOOHOOO!!!! My other basketball team just beat the #1 team in the nation. Go Hokies!!!! I was actually hoping that they would have won by 20 or so, but they couldn't hold off UNCs attack there towards the end. They still pulled out the victory though, but I was really hoping to say that they kicked the crap outta UNC (which they did throughout the majority of the ball game). Twas a good game. Sorry JAH... :p

[JetsAndHeels]

In another hour and about 14 minutes UNC/Duke tips off from Durham.

Lets go Heels!! Beat those dirty Dookies!!

The best rivalry in college hoops is tonight. May the mighty Heels win and paint Cameron indoor Carolina Blue. :)

[Kidhuman]

NC's D is non existant in the 1st half. Duke started off on fire. They Heels need ot get it inside more in the 2nd half.

[figrin bran]

In another hour and about 14 minutes UNC/Duke tips off from Durham.

Lets go Heels!! Beat those dirty Dookies!!

The best rivalry in college hoops is tonight. :)

you mean Bruins vs. Trojan$? :p

[UKWildcat]

Hey JAH, did you happen to see that fantastic game between Virginia Tech and UNC last night? :p I don't believe that Tech beat them... AGAIN!!! It was a very good game! :thumbsup:

My UK Wildcats couldn't pull out the victory at Tenn. :( Although I was pleased that they cut that 16 point lead down and even took the lead at one point, but it was still a disappointing loss. It was a good game though, even though my team didn't win.

[2-1B]

I love the Zombi-tar, Yuke...very well done.

"The boat can leave now." lol

[UKWildcat]

Why thank you Caesar!!!

lol



:)

[kool-aid killer]

Nebrasketball was obliberated yesterday by Kansas, for the second time this season. Having said that, im not disappointed with the team. Considering what the coach (Doc Sadler) has to work with, im content with their season so far. Once he gets players that will work in his system they will get better, right now, hes just got to make do with what he inherited from Barry Collier.

[pbarnard]

Nebrasketball was obliberated yesterday by Kansas, for the second time this season. Having said that, im not disappointed with the team. Considering what the coach (Doc Sadler) has to work with, im content with their season so far. Once he gets players that will work in his system they will get better, right now, hes just got to make do with what he inherited from Barry Collier.

Nebraska is the third best team in the state. Creighton is now the best basketball program and even UNO will out draw them in terms of players and fans. Dana Altman will out-recruit any coach at Nebraska and get them into school with tougher academic requirements. It was nice to see the Qwest Center on ESPN2 finally and have it filled with Blue and White of Creighton. I remember when I went there and in the band and it was full of [sic]Husker Red.

[kool-aid killer]

Nebraska has never been a big basketball school. Steve Pederson (A.D. at UNL) is quite ambitious and has his eyes set on turning the Huskers into the best basketball team in the state. If they can do it for their football, volleyball, and baseball teams, im pretty confident they can do it in basketball too. Winning teams bring out the bandwagoners, see Creighton basketball for example.

[JimJamBonds]

Nebraska has never been a big basketball school. Steve Pederson (A.D. at UNL) is quite ambitious and has his eyes set on turning the Huskers into the best basketball team in the state.

Best team in Nebraksa? Way to set your goals high!

[kool-aid killer]

Got to start somewhere, right?

[JetsAndHeels]

Hey JAH, did you happen to see that fantastic game between Virginia Tech and UNC last night? :p I don't believe that Tech beat them... AGAIN!!! It was a very good game! :thumbsup:

Yeah I saw it. Man that was just crap all around..if Ellington had released that last shot about 1 second earlier we could have won..however its over now and hats off to va tech for the win.

Last night was a big win for the heels too, on the road against BC. Since nc state whooped va tech today and we beat bc last night unc should be in sole possession of 1st place in the acc.

[UKWildcat]

Last night was a big win for the heels too, on the road against BC. Since nc state whooped va tech today and we beat bc last night unc should be in sole possession of 1st place in the acc.

Yea, that UNC BC game was a good one.

I'm not sure WTF is up with VA Tech?!?!?! :confused: As long as they get their crap together for March Madness then I'll be fine. They have the potential to make a serious run in the tournament, they just have to play well more consistantly.

[JetsAndHeels]

I would rather face any other team in the acc than Va Tech again in the tournament. They just seem to have Carolina's number.

[JimJamBonds]

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN #1 BABY!!!!! Now don't f it up by losing to Michigan State and/or Ohio State this week!!!

[JetsAndHeels]

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN #1 BABY!!!!! Now don't f it up by losing to Michigan State and/or Ohio State this week!!!

That game against Ohio State is gonna be big.

[figrin bran]

That game against Ohio State is gonna be big.

yup, representatives from the Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies, maybe even Jerry West himself will be on hand to see if tanking their seasons is really worth it. then they'll go to watch Texas Longhorn games :p

[JetsAndHeels]

If you ask me, Kevin Durant is a better all-around player than Greg Oden.

[UKWildcat]

I agree JAH. Durant is nasty.

[figrin bran]

If you ask me, Kevin Durant is a better all-around player than Greg Oden.

i think anyone would agree with that BUT low post behemoths like Greg Oden are rather hard to come by

[JimJamBonds]

Yeah so the Badgers will be #1 for a grand total of one week... I'm betting they lose at OSU and then win the rematch against Michigan St. next weekend.

[UKWildcat]

It was good to see Va Tech whip up on BC last night. :thumbsup:

[mtriv73]

It was good to see Va Tech whip up on BC last night. :thumbsup:

UGH! I forgot it was on! This is the best bball team we've had in years and I keep forgeting to watch the games :cry:

[UKWildcat]

UGH! I forgot it was on! This is the best bball team we've had in years and I keep forgeting to watch the games :cry:

Yea. It's too bad they lost to Clemson today.


Hey JAH, you see the UNC-Duke game today, most importantly, the end of the game? Where Hansbrough got elbowed in the face? Looked like he got his nose broke. It got real crazy there at the end. :crazed:

[JetsAndHeels]

Hey JAH, you see the UNC-Duke game today, most importantly, the end of the game? Where Hansbrough got elbowed in the face? Looked like he got his nose broke. It got real crazy there at the end. :crazed:

Yeah I was in Chapel Hill for that one. I don't care if Henderson did it on purpose or not, that shows how classless Duke is. So glad we swept them this year.

[UKWildcat]

I think it was accidental. It certainly looked accidental to me. Anyways, I can't stand Duke as you probably know by now. But I was actually hoping they would beat UNC to benefit Tech in the ACC. Oh well, I can still live with a Duke loss. :D

[JetsAndHeels]

I think it was accidental. It certainly looked accidental to me.

Probably was, but us Carolina fans can use that as more ammo in our border war with the evil dukies.

[UKWildcat]

Oh I know, I understand. lol :thumbsup:

[pbarnard]

Nebraska has never been a big basketball school. Steve Pederson (A.D. at UNL) is quite ambitious and has his eyes set on turning the Huskers into the best basketball team in the state. If they can do it for their football, volleyball, and baseball teams, im pretty confident they can do it in basketball too. Winning teams bring out the bandwagoners, see Creighton basketball for example.

First off, I'm a Creighton Alumni and I was riding shot gun on the wagon when early on in Altman's tenure building up the Pep Band and things like the Birdcage. Second, why does Dana Altman always get the top players from the neighboring states and instate (not to mention top players out of Milwaukee and Chicago)? Third, which team is going to the NCAA tournament? And Creighton Football, undefeated since they beat the Bugeaters of UNL since 1941.

[Slicker]

That elbow was 100% accidental. He simply went up to block the shot (albeit very hard) and the UNC guy pumped faked at about the same time and jumped into his elbow.

It's funny and sad at the same time how both sides are turning it. It's almost as if your blind allegiance to a team keeps you from seeing how it actually was.

[UKWildcat]

The thing that got me was that Hansbrough, UNC's best player, was in the ball game when they were up 12+ points with 12 seconds left in the game, which they obviously were going to win. :confused:

[UKWildcat]

Good VA Tech win. :thumbsup:

Disappointing KY loss. :(

[Slicker]

Go Michigan...

[Bel-Cam Jos]

My two main teams (since former lower division Youngstown State can't sneak in with its automatic conference bid due to the tiny fact that they can't ever seem to get the victory in the title game :rolleyes: ) Pitt and Ohio State are looking pretty good, although the Panthers are making it tougher on themselves with their fouls, walk-it-up-the-court-even-when-being-pressed, and over-reliance on the 3 ball. Could it be my dream matchup in the Finals? :thumbsup: :tornloyalties: OSU should snag a #1 seed, while Pitt could take a #2 if they beat Georgetown in the final this weekend.

[Bel-Cam Jos]

Is this a harbinger of success? OSU has to come back in the waning seconds just to force overtime, then beats a lower-ranked opponent. Pitt blows a big lead and has to come back in the waning seconds just to force overtime, then beats a lower-ranked opponent. Does that mean that my dream bracket with Pitt beating OSU for the title is gare-ronn-teed? I think so! :lipsrsealed: I still have a chance to have picked 13 of the Sweet 16 teams correctly, with my Elite 8 intact, too.

[pbarnard]

I'm George Jefferson of the Brackets. Only hope the trend can continue.

[UKWildcat]

Okay, one of my teams is out (VA Tech) so now I'm hoping for Kentucky to upset Kansas. :)

[Bel-Cam Jos]

Okay, one of my teams is out (VA Tech) so now I'm hoping for Kentucky to upset Kansas. :)Shouldn't you only have ONE of your teams, UKWildcat? From your name, I assume that's Upper Klondike College, right? :p

[UKWildcat]

lol

Yea, I know. Its just difficult. My entire family (with expection of me) was born in Kentucky and some of whom (including my father) went to UK, so we are all die hard UK fans, and have always been. I actually went to VA Tech so I gotta root for them as well. It would have been real crazy had they both made it to the Sweet 16, b/c then they would have played each other. :crazed:

[Bel-Cam Jos]

lol

Yea, I know. It would have been real crazy had they both made it to the Sweet 16, b/c then they would have played each other. :crazed:Alas, my dream of Ohio St. and Pitt in the title game is washed away, like all the sports cliches about stuff and things... :(

[Bel-Cam Jos]

Alas, my dream of Ohio St. and Pitt in the title game is washed away, like all the sports cliches about stuff and things... :(... but The Ohio State University will play Florida again, to hopefully make up for that regular season loss. And for the football title game loss, too. GO BUCKEYES!

[figrin bran]

Ted Ginn Jr. is going to have a monster game

[Bel-Cam Jos]

Ted Ginn Jr. is going to have a monster gameLet's see... 12 seconds is 1/300th of a football game I believe, therefore he'll dominate for about 15 seconds on the hardwood! :D Does this mean Vegas will stop the odds on a U of F/OSU College World Series final game now? :p

[UKWildcat]

Congratulations Florida!!!



Now come to Kentucky Donovan!!!!!! :D

[CaptainSolo1138]

I believe you mean "Congratulations Joakim Noah's hair", because we all know that's who the real winner is.

[UKWildcat]

I despise Noah, both him and his hair.

[kool-aid killer]

I hate how in every picture ive ever seen of the guy, be it in the paper or on the internet, has him screaming. As if the dude was King Leonidas or something.

[JetsAndHeels]

A friend of mine once called Joakim Noah the "Martin Gramatica" of college basketball...its because he celebrates everything he does in a game. :)

UK, I have a feeling Billy Donovan won't be coming to coach your team. None of this is fact, mind you, it is just my own speculation. I think he stays in Florida for another year...besides the offer from Kentucky there really isn't anything that would seem like a good fit...the NBA is a graveyard and in Gainesville he is probably hailed as a hero.

[UKWildcat]

I know theres a good chance Donovan won't come to UK, but there is that chance he will. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed. He could really do a lot for Kentucky basketball. :thumbsup:

[figrin bran]

A friend of mine once called Joakim Noah the "Martin Gramatica" of college basketball...its because he celebrates everything he does in a game. :)

good call.
i like to think of him as a second coming of JJ Redick. i would love to see him get smacked around by Ben Wallace and Yao and Dwight Howard next season. heck i'd love to see Carmelo take a swing at him :p

[JetsAndHeels]

I know theres a good chance Donovan won't come to UK, but there is that chance he will. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed. He could really do a lot for Kentucky basketball. :thumbsup:

There is nothing wrong with hoping!! :)

[mtriv73]

lol

Yea, I know. Its just difficult. My entire family (with expection of me) was born in Kentucky and some of whom (including my father) went to UK, so we are all die hard UK fans, and have always been. I actually went to VA Tech so I gotta root for them as well. It would have been real crazy had they both made it to the Sweet 16, b/c then they would have played each other. :crazed:

My Dad went to UK, but I'm a Hokie. I was really hoping we would meet each other in the sweet 16. Alas, it was not meant to be this year. I just wish we would play UK in football. Especially in Lexington (My dad can still better tickets than I can.)

[2-1B]

congrats to Mr. Pat Summit and his Lady Vols for winning the tourney.

[kool-aid killer]

A friend of mine once called Joakim Noah the "Martin Gramatica" of college basketball...its because he celebrates everything he does in a game. :)

UK, I have a feeling Billy Donovan won't be coming to coach your team. None of this is fact, mind you, it is just my own speculation. I think he stays in Florida for another year...besides the offer from Kentucky there really isn't anything that would seem like a good fit...the NBA is a graveyard and in Gainesville he is probably hailed as a hero.

Speaking of coaches, anybody been following the Dana Altman story? He left Creighton for Arkansas, and 26 hours later had resigned from Arkansas to go back to Creighton. Odd, huh? Personally, and im not a Creighton fan so take that into account, i thought him leaving was a bad decision. He left a job where the two major expectations are to get 20 wins (in the Missouri Valley Conference) and get into the NCAA tournament (2-7 record) every year. Arkansas is a different beast.

[pbarnard]

Speaking of coaches, anybody been following the Dana Altman story? He left Creighton for Arkansas, and 26 hours later had resigned from Arkansas to go back to Creighton. Odd, huh? Personally, and im not a Creighton fan so take that into account, i thought him leaving was a bad decision. He left a job where the two major expectations are to get 20 wins (in the Missouri Valley Conference) and get into the NCAA tournament (2-7 record) every year. Arkansas is a different beast.

The story Creight Alumni are getting is that it was his daughters and wife who didn't want him to go. He saw the money, they saw Fayetteville and said, Omaha better. Plus having had to share a plane and bus with the Altmans in '99, she definitely runs the family, while he affords them a certain lifestyle, she decides it all.

[kool-aid killer]

Cool insider story. I wonder if Creighton is looking to lock him up in a longer deal with more pay after this incident. His name comes up in a decent amount of college basketball coaching jobs.

[UKWildcat]

My Dad went to UK, but I'm a Hokie.

Woah. Thats crazy. :crazed:

I just wish we would play UK in football. Especially in Lexington (My dad can still better tickets than I can.)

Thats sweet. Yeah, I guess it would be fun to see Tech slaughter the hell out of UK's football team. lol

[figrin bran]

Brewer, Noah, Green and Horford all declared for the Association. good riddance i say!

[pbarnard]

Ummm, Huggins leaves K-State. This surprise anyone? Not that he's graduated anyone, nor has the Big 12 for that matter, but what happens when West Virgina (way to go NIT) starts getting the scholarship penalties because of this guys history? They going to go the Cal Tech route?

[UKWildcat]

No dice on Donovan. Billy Gillispie is the chosen one.

I would have preferred seeing Donovan take over at UK but I completely understand him turning it down. However, I'm still excited that they landed a great coach in Gillispie. It'll be very interesting to see what he does with that program. :thumbsup:

[figrin bran]

Kevin Durant declared for the draft

WHAT a surprise!!!! :p

if i'm a team in desperate need of a scorer, i take him over Oden.

[JetsAndHeels]

I'd take Durant over Oden too.

Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough both announced they are returning next year to UNC. Not sure about what Brandan Wright will do yet.

[figrin bran]

Arron Afflalo declared, much to my disappointment. at best he'll be a late first rounder and languish on the bench next year.

[UKWildcat]

I'd take Durant over Oden too.

Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough both announced they are returning next year to UNC. Not sure about what Brandan Wright will do yet.

I'd take Durant too, but anyways... I'm kinda surprised that Hansbrough is returning to UNC, I thought for sure he'd enter the draft. Well, at the same time, I can see him returning to UNC too. I don't blame him. One thing is for sure, thats excellent news for UNC.

[JetsAndHeels]

I thought for sure he'd enter the draft. Well, at the same time, I can see him returning to UNC too. I don't blame him. One thing is for sure, thats excellent news for UNC.

It is good news.

I think he stayed because in the G'Town game he was dominated by Roy Hibbert and that shows that although he is very talented he still has work to do. Also the way that the season ended for them in that game is probably not the way he wanted to end his career at Carolina.