The Pembroke Bracket Report.

[hatvol96]

1. Tennessee got what their performance merited. Getting Duke in the second round is a tall task.
2. Given his career record against Bob Huggins, I'm sure John Calipari is thrilled to see West Virginia as a possible second round opponent. That would make for interesting storylines.
3. Pitt got a marvelous draw. They'll never get a better setup to reach the Final four.
4. It says something about how highly the Selection Committee thinks of the Big East that a team on a five game losing streak got a 9 seed. Villanova can thank their cohorts for their position.
5. Syracuse-Xavier is a great potential second round game in Cleveland. If the Orange survive that, they've got a shot to get to the Final four.
6. Texas has to be hacked about getting a four seed. Having to start off with Oakland is no bargain, either.
7. Arizona-Memphis has some interesting back story. Josh Pastner gets a swing against his alma mater.
8. Louisville-Morehead is a sound first rounder. That'll keep people interested in various Bluegrass State outposts.
9. Utah State got hosed by the committee yet again. There's no way they should have been lower than an 8 seeed.
10. Kudos to Kevin O'Neill. Getting a seven man team to the 'AAs is a bigtime coaching job.

 

[atxvol2010]

If we play like we played the last 2 months, we won't beat Michigan. As of right now I think they will beat us. This teams effort and half court offense is subpar.

 

[615 Vol]

Florida seems to have a good draw in the Southeast.

 

[emainvol]

1. Tennessee got what their performance merited. Getting Duke in the second round is a tall task.
2. Given his career record against Bob Huggins, I'm sure John Calipari is thrilled to see West Virginia as a possible second round opponent. That would make for interesting storylines.
3. Pitt got a marvelous draw. They'll never get a better setup to reach the Final four.
4. It says something about how highly the Selection Committee thinks of the Big East that a team on a five game losing streak got a 9 seed. Villanova can thank their cohorts for their position.
5. Syracuse-Xavier is a great potential second round game in Cleveland. If the Orange survive that, they've got a shot to get to the Final four.
6. Texas has to be hacked about getting a four seed. Having to start off with Oakland is no bargain, either.
7. Arizona-Memphis has some interesting back story. Josh Pastner gets a swing against his alma mater.
8. Louisville-Morehead is a sound first rounder. That'll keep people interested in various Bluegrass State outposts.
9. Utah State got hosed by the committee yet again. There's no way they should have been lower than an 8 seeed.
10. Kudos to Kevin O'Neill. Getting a seven man team to the 'AAs is a bigtime coaching job.

But he hit a guy and couldn't win at UT.

 

[615 Vol]

Since several people are in love with Belmont, what do you expect in their match-up with Wisconsin?

 

[emainvol]

Florida seems to have a good draw in the Southeast.

There is no such thing as a good draw for Florida. They won't make it to the second weekend.

 

[ole_orange]

Solid list

How does VTech not make it? They got the biggest shaft of the day.

 

[emainvol]

Since several people are in love with Belmont, what do you expect in their match-up with Wisconsin?

They can win that game. I doubt they will, but if the 3pts are falling, it will be a good game.

 

[JZVOL]

Haven't seen Michigan play this year, but we are terrible against zone's and Beilein's 1-3-1 is solid.

 

[emainvol]

Haven't seen Michigan play this year, but we are terrible against zone's and Beilein's 1-3-1 is solid.

Well, it should force us to play to our strengths rather than jack up 3s. Advantage, UT.

 

[andymuffins]

Hat, what are your thoughts on our Michigan matchup? I haven't seen Michigan play once this year.
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[utvol0427]

Hat, you planning on taking in any of the 1st/2nd round games in person?

Thoughts on Florida getting a 2 seed?
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[JZVOL]

Since several people are in love with Belmont, what do you expect in their match-up with Wisconsin?

I am biased toward Belmont so I'm putting them in the Sweet 16.

 

[hatvol96]

Since several people are in love with Belmont, what do you expect in their match-up with Wisconsin?

Low scoring game. If Belmont doesn't get killed on the boards, they'll be in good shape.

 

[BigOrange15]

Solid list

How does VTech not make it? They got the biggest shaft of the day.

I have to go with Colorado as biggest snub of the day.

 

[LawVol13]

Haven't seen Michigan play this year, but we are terrible against zone's and Beilein's 1-3-1 is solid.

I've watched them play a few times this year. I didn''t see them using the 1-3-1 that much. I was surprised.

 

[hatvol96]

Hat, what are your thoughts on our Michigan matchup? I haven't seen Michigan play once this year.
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Tennessee should own the boards and win that game.

 

[615 Vol]

I am biased toward Belmont so I'm putting them in the Sweet 16.

I like them and coach Rick Byrd too but it will be hard for them to sneak up on anyone as much as they've been the sexy upset pick. I would love to see them win a few games.

 

[emainvol]

Does San Diego St. have a real shot at making a run in this thing?

 

[hatvol96]

Hat, you planning on taking in any of the 1st/2nd round games in person?

Thoughts on Florida getting a 2 seed?
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I may head up to Dayton, not sure yet.

Florida getting a 2 is an absolute joke.

 

[LawVol13]

I may head up to Dayton, not sure yet.

Florida getting a 2 is an absolute joke.

I thought so too. I was thinking about a 4 would have been appropriate.

 

[hatvol96]

Does San Diego St. have a real shot at making a run in this thing?

I think they do.

 

[YankeeVol]

I didn't think UT would make it out of the first round. I'm somewhat confident the Vols can beat Michigan.

 

[zjcvols]

Does San Diego St. have a real shot at making a run in this thing?

I really think they can make the Final Four. BYU? No.

 

[TNVolunteerGrad]

Any chance we see a 16 take down a 1 this year?