College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

[Hoosier_Vol]

I could see that scenario.

 

[hUTch2002]

I think an NIT bid would be appealing enough. You get to likely go to a P5 school's homecourt and have an outside shot at Madison Square Garden if you make the final four of the NIT. For a small school, that has to be enticing still. I just don't like the idea of regular season's having their value diminished, and I'm sorry but if you are 10-23 Sacremento State, you have no business being in the NCAAT anyway.

That’s why the NIT now guarantees spots for regular season conference champs. That was a great decision.

 

[CAVPUT]

Saint Thomas of Northern Colorado stat line from last night.
12/6/9 with 6 turnovers.

I'm no scout, but I don't think the guy has the athleticism to really impact this league. Just wasn't that impressed with him. If Dalton hadn't come from that program, would he still be a guy we're talking about?

 

[kckempf]

That’s why the NIT now guarantees spots for regular season conference champs. That was a great decision.

They stopped doing that: NIT changes format: No automatic bids for regular-season champions, power conferences to get first 12 spots

Now it's the top 12 power conference teams that didn't make the NCAA tournament and the 20 other "best teams available".

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I'm no scout, but I don't think the guy has the athleticism to really impact this league. Just wasn't that impressed with him. If Dalton hadn't come from that program, would he still be a guy we're talking about?

He had 27 & 9 against Colorado earlier this year

 

[knoxvol52]

He had 27 & 9 against Colorado earlier this year

I watched the Idaho State game the other day and Thomas is really good all around player. Had a off night shooting somewhat but overall pretty good player.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I watched the Idaho State game the other day and Thomas is really good all around player. Had an off night shooting somewhat but overall pretty good player.

I don’t think he’s gonna be a Knecht and would hope nobody puts that pressure on any transfer that any school gets, but yes, he looks like a solid player at this level imo

 

[omghulkhands]

I don’t think he’s gonna be a Knecht and would hope nobody puts that pressure on any transfer that any school gets, but yes, he looks like a solid player at this level imo

I’m not super excited for the 5 posts a day complaining about how we are missing a “Knecht” style player from our roster.

As if they grow on trees.

 

[cncchris33]

I'm no scout, but I don't think the guy has the athleticism to really impact this league. Just wasn't that impressed with him. If Dalton hadn't come from that program, would he still be a guy we're talking about?

As I said in an earlier post, he fills a need on next year's team, but no one should expect a Knecht-like impact. Thomas isn't near the athlete. Much more JJJ than Knecht.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I’m not super excited for the 5 posts a day complaining about how we are missing a “Knecht” style player from our roster.

As if they grow on trees.

Oh it’s 100% coming lol

 

[berryvol]

I’m not super excited for the 5 posts a day complaining about how we are missing a “Knecht” style player from our roster.

As if they grow on trees.

Brought to you by the same people to compare every front court player to grant williams and ask “how good would we be in Kennedy chandler had stayed for his junior season?”

 

[hUTch2002]

They stopped doing that: NIT changes format: No automatic bids for regular-season champions, power conferences to get first 12 spots

Now it's the top 12 power conference teams that didn't make the NCAA tournament and the 20 other "best teams available".

Did they really? I didn’t know that. I liked it but I guess Power 5, or whatever it is these days, just draw more money.

 

[knoxvol52]

Went from one extreme to another that quick. Just from posting a stat line of a potential portal player, that CRB might be interested in.

Unfreaking believable.

Saint Thomas averaged 19.7 ppg/ 9.8 rebounds/ shot 48% this season .

Now spin that

 

[fear]

St Mary’s beats Gonzaga 69-60 to win the WCC

 

[VolCalls]

The least surprising move of the season.

Sources: L'ville to inform Payne he's out as coach

After Louisville's season-ending 94-85 loss to NC State in the ACC tournament, school officials were expected to inform Kenny Payne that he will not return as head coach, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

The least surprising move of the season.

Sources: L'ville to inform Payne he's out as coach

After Louisville's season-ending 94-85 loss to NC State in the ACC tournament, school officials were expected to inform Kenny Payne that he will not return as head coach, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

They’re probably regretting not pulling the plug after last season unless his buyout was more than they were willing to pay at that time.

 

[Govolsman98]

The least surprising move of the season.

Sources: L'ville to inform Payne he's out as coach

After Louisville's season-ending 94-85 loss to NC State in the ACC tournament, school officials were expected to inform Kenny Payne that he will not return as head coach, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

Way too premature in my opinion. Dude doubled his win total from the previous season. He was starting to get things rolling

 

[tev.sm]

Way too premature in my opinion. Dude doubled his win total from the previous season. He was starting to get things rolling

Unfortunately, when you go 8-24 overall for the season and 3-17 in conference play which is dead last in the ACC, the seat gets quite hot.
He definitely was liked by players, especially BHH but I don't think he created a great rebuilding culture at Louisville. Some of that requires holding his players to a standard and being more accountable on both ends of the floor.

 

[knoxvol52]

Way too premature in my opinion. Dude doubled his win total from the previous season. He was starting to get things rolling

Such a win now mentality, coach K. Would've been fired at Duke quickly if schools had this BS attitude years ago.

 

[VolCalls]

Unfortunately, when you go 8-24 overall for the season and 3-17 in conference play which is dead last in the ACC, the seat gets quite hot.
He definitely was liked by players, especially BHH but I don't think he created a great rebuilding culture at Louisville. Some of that requires holding his players to a standard and being more accountable on both ends of the floor.

He was a complete disaster, and went out in a blaze of glory at the post game presser last night, taking no accountability.

 

[VolBalls33]

Kansas is without Dickinson and McCullar and Cincinnati who is a solid team is only favored by 2.5. Too easy of a bet? Just curious what others think. Feel like no way Kansas keeps it that close.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Kansas is without Dickinson and McCullar and Cincinnati who is a solid team is only favored by 2.5. Too easy of a bet? Just curious what others think. Feel like no way Kansas keeps it that close.

Kansas still has talent, wouldn’t be surprised at all if they win it, I actually would like Kansas ML

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Kansas is without Dickinson and McCullar and Cincinnati who is a solid team is only favored by 2.5. Too easy of a bet? Just curious what others think. Feel like no way Kansas keeps it that close.

Feels like the perfect Vegas trap game to entice money on Cincy only for Kansas to roll.

 

[knoxvol52]

The Fighting Will Wades aren't a bad team, could get a upset in 2nd round.

 

[StarRaider]

I’m not super excited for the 5 posts a day complaining about how we are missing a “Knecht” style player from our roster.

As if they grow on trees.

thinkin' at least 5 THREADS / day like that...


back to college hoops around the country related stuff... any game(s) that help us out with NET or other tonight? I don't see any