Official WBB NCAA tournament thread 2024

[Amb3096]

We're free! We're free of the Mulkey Madness Roadshow and all the accompanying LSU drama for another year! Thank goodness. Didn't need or want LSU to get another trophy. They can win on Instagram, that's fine, but keep the hardware away from Baton Rouge.

That said, I don't care what those "gather step" knuckleheads yammer on about, Clark takes three steps on a lot of her side-stepping "come to a stop" three pointers and it's embarassing to see her get away with it. If that's not traveling then the travel rule is meaningless.

I wonder if they'll call those in the WNBA?

 

[knoxvol52]

I wonder if they'll call those in the WNBA?

Nope pros walk all the time.

 

[Amb3096]

Congrats to Iowa. Classy reaction from LSU so far and taking the loss with aplomb. Well deserved win and Clark really showed out

 

[maple]

Well that game sucked.

 

[Voltopia]

I wonder if they'll call those in the WNBA?

Do they want viewers or do they want to play by rules?

The NBA already faced this test - and failed it. Terribly.

 

[VolBall09]

Time for Little Braids Paige. The SECOND best player in the country

Maybe 4th really.

 

[ttharp]

Will also give LSU their due. An SEC final and Elite 8 in year 3 (for Kim) is still solid. They’ll be back.

 

[creekdipper]

Dirty Debutantes slinking back to the bayou with their villainous tails between their legs.

 

[maple]

There was a big drunk guy walking around the stadium yelling about how Bluder is the greatest coach ever in WBB.

 

[VolBall09]

Already looks like the officials are going to let UConn maul USC due to the size and depth difference. And Geno is always whining about the physicality.

 

[UT Challenger]

I‘ll defend a Champion, someone that puts her body on the line and will play one one leg, someone that’s a great leader and inspires her teammates, someone that doesn’t accept losing and makes no excuses.

All of what you said is true but she needs to let her play on the floor do all of the talking.

 

[Amb3096]

Controversial opinon...I anticipate that Watkins will completely play out of control and UConn will win in a blowout.

 

[Jxn Vol]

Glad the team that stayed on the court for the National Anthem was victorious.

 

[glv98]

We have come full circle! Hugs and love in the handshake line. Full respect for each other as players. I needed that today.

 

[mudcat1973]

Caitlin Clark what a game

 

[Amb3096]

All of what you said is true but she needs to let her play on the floor do all of the talking.

I think she largely does. Once Iowa started pulling away, you didn't see Angel running her mouth.

Contrary to others here, I'm actually a big fan of Reese. I like her passion and willingness to be a character. The fact that she can get as good as she gives makes me appreciate her antics even more.

 

[glv98]

There was a big drunk guy walking around the stadium yelling about how Bluder is the greatest coach ever in WBB.

Sounds positively charming.

 

[ttharp]

Controversial opinon...I anticipate that Watkins will completely play out of control and UConn will win in a blowout.

Honestly wouldn’t surprise me. The FAB freshmen have their rookie moments in the S16/E8. Which is to be expected when they carried their teams all season (Hildago, Booker)

The teams currently in the FF aren’t lead by frosh.

 

[Amb3096]

Time for Little Braids Paige. The SECOND best player in the country

Maybe 4th really.

Despite my belief that Paige didn't deserve 1st team AA honors this year, I do believe she is the 2nd best player behind Clark. She just didn't show it when she needed to this year.

That shot from Juju just now was very Clark-esque.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I think she largely does. Once Iowa started pulling away, you didn't see Angel running her mouth.

Contrary to others here, I'm actually a big fan of Reese. I like her passion and willingness to be a character. The fact that she can get as good as she gives makes me appreciate her antics even more.

You and me both.

 

[UT Challenger]

Well that game sucked.

I really enjoyed. High energy game. Both teams played hard. The best team won. LSU was the best team in the other game.

 

[VolBall09]

LAT reporter apologizes for 'offensive' LSU column

Ben Bolch, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, apologized Monday via social media, after a column previewing the LSU-UCLA NCAA tournament game portrayed the matchup as a "reckoning" between good versus evil, drawing the ire of Tigers coach Kim Mulkey.

www.espn.com

Was supposed to be the week the media took down Mulkey instead they’re issuing her apologies.

Are those roses I smell?

 

[VolBall09]

Despite my belief that Paige didn't deserve 1st team AA honors this year, I do believe she is the 2nd best player behind Clark. She just didn't show it when she needed to this year.

That shot from Juju just now was very Clark-esque.

I’ve felt the 2 spot was between Watkins and Bueckers this season. The way these two teams are designed should prove who is the better player today.

For me there is no question Clark is the best. In the biggest moments she delivers. That’s really what separates the wheat from the chaff.

 

[glv98]

I think she largely does. Once Iowa started pulling away, you didn't see Angel running her mouth.

Contrary to others here, I'm actually a big fan of Reese. I like her passion and willingness to be a character. The fact that she can get as good as she gives makes me appreciate her antics even more.

I was fine with everything tonight bc everything felt like genuine passion and nothing was taunting. I hate when AR can't keep the back in forth in context of the game, like taunting the bench, etc. But none of that tonight. I think they all ended up respecting each other too much to misbehave and spoil it.

 

[chuckiepoo]

We're free! We're free of the Mulkey Madness Roadshow and all the accompanying LSU drama for another year! Thank goodness. Didn't need or want LSU to get another trophy. They can win on Instagram, that's fine, but keep the hardware away from Baton Rouge.

That said, I don't care what those "gather step" knuckleheads yammer on about, Clark takes three steps on a lot of her side-stepping "come to a stop" three pointers and it's embarassing to see her get away with it. If that's not traveling then the travel rule is meaningless.

Harden rule.