+++++NCAA Tournament Second Round: Day 1 Thread+++++

[MercedeSooner]

Duke has had a pretty good offense this year. It is their defense that has cost them but it has improved. I still think their D will catch up with them in the next round but they certainly have the offensive firepower to win if they stay hot for the entire game.

If they went up against a better quality mid major they would be going home - their defense is just really, really bad along with their rebounding. Seeing them fold today against Yale's so so full court press was pretty incredible. Really hung on for dear life - Yale brought it to a 1 possession game shooting 4-23 from 3, if they shot it at even 30% they likely would have won that game.

 

[oudna]

ISU Matt Thomas is a terrible passer.

 

[oudna]

Morris and Niang are so good.

 

[NickZepp]

Butler/UVA is a solid game.

 

[NickZepp]

Virginia will advance.

 

[NickZepp]

UConn making a come back after being down 20+

 

[stormspencer]

North Carolina is a fantastic offensive team. Although they should pull this game out tonight, their downfall in this tournament will be inconsistent defense and not getting enough stops when it matters against really good teams.....just my .02 cents.

 

[oudna]

North Carolina is a fantastic offensive team. Although they should pull this game out tonight, their downfall in this tournament will be inconsistent defense and not getting enough stops when it matters against really good teams.....just my .02 cents.

They leave the 3 point line wide open all night. No one but Bentil can hit anything.

 

[oudna]

Awful day of games.

 

[chuckb]

If Carolina and Kansas make it to the final, that's going to be a fantastic game.