3/28-3/29 Games Thread

[Dan]

Welcome to the (non-IL) men's college basketball games thread.


NCAA Tournament Elite 8 Day 1

1 Arizona vs 2 Purdue, 7:49pm CT, TBS

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

This guy’s ready!

 

[illinifan1987]

This guy’s ready!

 

[ptgrd23]

I want a naty first

I dont care who we beat

Easiest path baby

 

[TrahNeb]

My wife an all my in-laws are PU alums. Big day in this house.

 

[OrangeBlue98]

DJ Carstensen gets a regional final as a retirement gift. I’m guessing Arizona and Purdue don’t think it’s a great gift…..

 

[hoopsfan47]

So they just stated that 3 Az. players might be drafted in the upcoming NBA draft. Likely, they were thinking all three starting frosh. But what about Bradley and Krivas who are every bit as good and as important. Del Orso and Awaka are also likely future NBA guys. There is a reason everyone is picking them to win the Dance.

 

[Oracle21]

Purdue is overmatched.

 

[GTL Adam]

I’m too happy about our outcome to care what Purdue does

 

[illini510]

Who is rooting for Purdue right now? Muck Fichigan but I want to see Purdue beat Arizona badly now. Have a certain respect for them much like Michigan St even as a conference rival

 

[Illini09]

DJ is not allowed to officiate after this game, right??

 

[UCantHideYer]

Kluff seemed a little shell–shocked early, but really turned it around

 

[RockyMtnIllini81]

Purdue is keeping pace with Arizona. Looks like Braden Smith came to play for a change. If Purdue can get Loyer going, life will be good.

 

[AnnaMay]

Purdue is overmatched.

They hanging in there though. Krivas is a monster.

 

[illini510]

Purdue is overmatched.

No they are not. What game are you watching. They are hanging right in there and just took the lead. Their experience against Arizona's talent is actually going to be a better matchup than I thought it would be

 

[UCantHideYer]

Definitely want a Boiler victory, but always going to celebrate Braden Smith sending an errant pass to no one.

 

[BBlock24]

Purdue hanging tough...

 

[FloridaMan]

B10 just dominating this tournament!

 

[AnnaMay]

Purdue hanging tough...

Pretty crazy considering its "no blood,no foul" out there.

 

[illini510]

Arizona getting punched in the mouth in front of a homecourt for them. It will be interesting to see what happens in the 2nd half. It feels like Purdue's experience might be a tipping point but still a whole half left to go

 

[Piotyr]

Arizona played one B1G team all season, and beat UCLA by 4 at home, so they aren't used to this level of competition.

Also, Purdue is the best offensive team they've gone up against all year.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Talent disparity and all, Purdue up by 7 at half. They played about as well as they could have wished for. 7 3s and even outrebounding Arizona in 1st half.

 

[Oracle21]

Purdue was down 19-12 after 8 minutes. Then outscore Arizona 26-12 the rest of the half. They are playing out of their minds.

 

[Battle89]

I know it’s very early, but a couple of those shots of Tommy Lloyd on the sideline made me think of the end of Miracle. (coaching from behind)

 

[fatboyslim]

Purdue was down 19-12 after 8 minutes. Then outscore Arizona 26-12 the rest of the half. They are playing out of their minds.

The BTT really rejuvenated them. They were limping going into that tourney and have been on fire ever since.