Week of 3/11 Games Thread

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lol Skyy hanging 36 on the 'Pack in a(nother) losing effort. Finishing 8-24 for the season. That's some Michigan depths there.

I just love that Louisville, Georgetown, Michigan, Missouri, and DePaul lose EVERY DAMN GAME. It’s so fun … and might never happen again.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

I just love that Louisville, Georgetown, Michigan, Missouri, and DePaul lose EVERY DAMN GAME. It’s so fun … and might never happen again.

Why DePaul?

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

NCAA Tournament bids clinched thus far tonight:

-Northeast Conference: Wagner defeats Merrimack 54-47. It is the Seahawks' 2nd NCAA Tournament appearance, their first since 2003.
-Horizon League: Oakland defeated Milwaukee 83-76. It is the Grizzlies' 4th NCAA Tournament appearance, their first since 2011.
-CAA: Charleston defeated Stony Brook 82-79 in OT. It is the Cougars' 7th NCAA Tournament appearance and their second consecutive.

 

[frozenrope9190]

Alright, I'm totally rooting for Sacramento State in the Big Sky. Down 3 with 20 seconds left in the semi final game against Montana State.

They're 10-23, 4-14, but knocked out 2 teams in the first two rounds. Do it Hornets!!

Note: Sacramento State has never even made it to the finals of the Big Sky, let alone go to the Dance.

 

[nyc_illini]

I just love that Louisville, Georgetown, Michigan, Missouri, and DePaul lose EVERY DAMN GAME. It’s so fun … and might never happen again.

Why do you hate Georgetown so much?

 

[PasadenaIllini]

lol Skyy hanging 36 on the 'Pack in a(nother) losing effort. Finishing 8-24 for the season. That's some Michigan depths there.

Skyy's at under 40% field goal percentage for the season and averaging around 2 assists and 2 turnovers per game. Not the numbers that you'd want to see if you're a supporter.

 

[WyattEarp]

Tuned into the Louisville game and was wondering who the tired and seemingly disinterested announcer was.........then they showed Jim Boeheim. Lol. Checks out.

How many nose picks is he up to?

 

[the national]

Gaels take the WCC.

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Two more NCAA Tournament bids clinched tonight:

-West Coast Conference: Saint Mary's defeated Gonzaga 69-60.
-Summit League: South Dakota State defeated Denver 76-68. It is the Jackrabbits' 7th NCAA Tournament appearance, their first since 2022.

 

[IlliniCub 16]

Two more NCAA Tournament bids clinched tonight:

-West Coast Conference: Saint Mary's defeated Gonzaga 69-60.
-Summit League: South Dakota State defeated Denver 76-68. It is the Jackrabbits' 7th NCAA Tournament appearance, their first since 2022.

Former home of Illini (TBT) legend Mike Daum.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

The BTT fun starts today. I'll predict PSU over Michigan and Maryland over Rutgers. Wonder how many avid PCock watchers they'll be able to bring in for this. We thinking over or under 50,000 combined viewers?

 

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

Wednesday, March 13 (all times EDT)

Big Ten Games (at Minneapolis, MN)
Rutgers vs. Maryland, 6:30 PM on Peacock

Michigan vs. Penn State, 9:00 PM on Peacock


AP Top 25 Games
No. 16 Kansas vs. Cincinnati at Kansas City, Mo., 9:30 p.m., ESPN2

No. 20 BYU vs. Central Florida at Kansas City, Mo., 12:30 p.m., ESPN2


Conference Championship Games
Southland Championship
Nicholls vs. McNeese
(at Lake Charles, LA)
ESPN2 5:00 PM

Patriot League Championship
Lehigh at Colgate
CBS Sports Network 7:00 PM

Big Sky Championship
Montana State vs. Montana
(at Boise, ID)
ESPN2 11:30 PM

 

[Illini in OC]

I seem to remember, way back in the pre-dawn mists of time, that USF was pretty good for a number of years. Five sweet sixteen appearances in the 70s and 2 elite eights also in that time frame. Fun fact, USF was the only (and I mean only) major college to show interest in Bill Russell, who did end up playing for them in the 50s (before my time). Russell led USF to NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956

Adding... KC Jones was also on the Bill Russell USF teams.

 

[Illini in OC]

I like it when we run. Transition baskets are easy baskets. Ayo was fantastic and pushing the pace. So is Terrance. Drives me crazy when we do an outlet pass and Marcus walks the ball up the court. I am OK with him slowly backing into lane but when our guys are sprinting down the floor and the defense is backpedalling we should attack.

wonder what Ayo's 40 time was/is - super fast

 

[and 69 others]

Why do you hate Georgetown so much?

A kid from Georgetown stole my girlfriend.

 

[and 69 others]

Why DePaul?

A kid from DePaul stole my other girlfriend. But also, I want them down enough that they can’t recruit players we should get from Chicago.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

NCAA Tournament bids clinched thus far tonight:

-Northeast Conference: Wagner defeats Merrimack 54-47. It is the Seahawks' 2nd NCAA Tournament appearance, their first since 2003.
-Horizon League: Oakland defeated Milwaukee 83-76. It is the Grizzlies' 4th NCAA Tournament appearance, their first since 2011.
-CAA: Charleston defeated Stony Brook 82-79 in OT. It is the Cougars' 7th NCAA Tournament appearance and their second consecutive.

Oakland could win a game in the dance. I was worried when we played them and I thought they looked better in the few minutes I watched last night.

 

[chrisRunner7]

I am seeing Cincy -2.5 versus Kansas tonight... injuries or not, I really hope we pass them up in the seedings

 

[OnlyOrange]

I am seeing Cincy -2.5 versus Kansas tonight... injuries or not, I really hope we pass them up in the seedings

Just saw this. IMO we need Kansas to lose and to win at least 2 BTT games to pass them for a 3 seed, but the committee may not punish them at all if they lose today given who is out.

 

[Battle89]

Just saw this. IMO we need Kansas to lose and to win at least 2 BTT games to pass them for a 3 seed, but the committee may not punish them at all if they lose today given who is out.

The blue bloods almost always get a seed or two higher than they should, just due to the brand. Players out is just the icing on the cake.

 

[FreshlySqueezed]

The blue bloods almost always get a seed or two higher than they should, just due to the brand. Players out is just the icing on the cake.

Do you have any evidence to support this?

 

[abchew2]

Just saw this. IMO we need Kansas to lose and to win at least 2 BTT games to pass them for a 3 seed, but the committee may not punish them at all if they lose today given who is out.

If there is no clear update on their status prior to Sunday would make sense for the committee to drop them even more (if they underwhelm this week) honestly

 

[Chukwuwumba]

Wednesday, March 13 (all times EDT)

Big Ten Games (at Minneapolis, MN)
Rutgers vs. Maryland, 6:30 PM on Peacock

Michigan vs. Penn State, 9:00 PM on Peacock


AP Top 25 Games
No. 16 Kansas vs. Cincinnati at Kansas City, Mo., 9:30 p.m., ESPN2

No. 20 BYU vs. Central Florida at Kansas City, Mo., 12:30 p.m., ESPN2


Conference Championship Games
Southland Championship
Nicholls vs. McNeese
(at Lake Charles, LA)
ESPN2 5:00 PM

Patriot League Championship
Lehigh at Colgate
CBS Sports Network 7:00 PM

Big Sky Championship
Montana State vs. Montana
(at Boise, ID)
ESPN2 11:30 PM

Glad I forgot to cancel peacock. Will probably also forget to watch the games

 

[Chad Fleck]

A kid from DePaul stole my other girlfriend. But also, I want them down enough that they can’t recruit players we should get from Chicago.

I think I see your problem. You had 2 girlfriends. You deserved to have them taken.

 

[SeattleSlim]

The BTT fun starts today. I'll predict PSU over Michigan and Maryland over Rutgers. Wonder how many avid PCock watchers they'll be able to bring in for this. We thinking over or under 50,000 combined viewers?

Peacock is the Fred Garvin of streaming services.