1. 03-11-23 04:14 AM #1
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    Who's the surprise team that could win the NCAA tournament?

    Last year I had North Carolina making a very deep run and perhaps winning. They were +10,000. It was easy to see them winning with those players. Usually these tough gritty teams with nba talent end up winning. Like Nova won two. They had Jalen Brunson, Mikael Bridges, Josh Hart, and Donte Divincenzo. Just look what all those guys are doing in the nba today. All high level two way players. Not just offense.

    Haven't watched any NCAA games this year, but are there are teams that have multiple nba players that are two way players and also feel like they're more seasoned? Like those 4 players I named, they just felt like seasoned mature guys, not these little 19 yr old TikTok kids.

    Reg season doesn't matter to me so throw out your best pick simply based on criteria above.
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  2. 03-11-23 04:26 AM #2
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    Penn State, Marquette, Santa Barbara, Cincinnati
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  3. 03-11-23 05:51 AM #3
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    Go Santa Barbara !!!!!
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  4. 03-11-23 06:24 AM #4
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    Santa Barbara lol

    better chance of meting the real Santa
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  5. 03-12-23 10:25 AM #5
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    duke blue devils
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  6. 03-12-23 10:34 AM #6
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    Duke was better last yr

    doubt it
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  7. 03-12-23 10:50 AM #7
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    penn state
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  8. 03-12-23 11:04 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyvegas13 View Post
    Duke was better last yr

    doubt it
    better coach. finally at full strength
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  9. 03-12-23 11:31 AM #9
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    Looking at kenpom hard to see anyone outside top 15 in final 4

    always one though
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  10. 03-12-23 11:55 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyvegas13 View Post
    Santa Barbara lol

    better chance of meting the real Santa

    I'm not saying they can win it all. But as a team, they're hitting on 49% of their shots for the season. They are dangerous and could make a run in the "right" bracket.
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  11. 03-12-23 12:03 PM #11
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    Not a long shot but not one of the top 5 favorites- Texas.
    Long shot choice with the right draw- Drake.
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  12. 03-12-23 12:06 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMetsSuck View Post
    Penn State, Marquette, Santa Barbara, Cincinnati
    Cincinnati? They are not even close to being in the Big Dance.
    They are not even in the first 8 teams out.
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  13. 03-12-23 12:26 PM #13
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    Only team on that list is marq

    ti win it all anyway

    fibal 4 who knows
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  14. 03-12-23 01:05 PM #14
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    texas am gonzaga texas
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  15. 03-12-23 02:33 PM #15
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  16. 03-12-23 04:32 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyvegas13 View Post
    Duke was better last yr

    doubt it
    With all due respect, you don't seem like you know much about college basketball.
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  17. 03-12-23 05:00 PM #17
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    Creighton San Diego st texas A&M Drake
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  18. 03-12-23 05:02 PM #18
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    The one that JohnnyVegas doesn't pick to win.
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  19. 03-12-23 05:48 PM #19
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    Kentucky always go with talent and hope they get hot
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  20. 03-12-23 05:48 PM #20
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    Texas, Virginia, Northwestern.
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  21. 03-12-23 05:53 PM #21
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    Any one of the Big 12 or Big East teams.
    I'm not thrilled to much about PC's chances.
    Don't discount Memphis.
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  22. 03-12-23 06:07 PM #22
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    Marquette seems to have the easiest path to final 4
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  23. 03-12-23 06:07 PM #23
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  24. 03-12-23 06:09 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMetsSuck View Post
    Penn State, Marquette, Santa Barbara, Cincinnati
    Like 'em all but
    ....Cinci
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  25. 03-12-23 06:27 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by blackbart View Post
    asheville
    No love for the Grand Canyon Antelopes?
    Nothing runs like a deer after all.

    Yeah, yeah I'm aware an antelope is closer to a goat that a deer, actually antelopes are part of the Bovidae family.
    They're cud chewers, and how can you not love a cud chewer?
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  27. 03-12-23 07:56 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    No love for the Grand Canyon Antelopes?
    Nothing runs like a deer after all.

    Yeah, yeah I'm aware an antelope is closer to a goat that a deer, actually antelopes are part of the Bovidae family.
    They're cud chewers, and how can you not love a cud chewer?
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  28. 03-12-23 08:21 PM #28
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    I've got Kansas St. going all the way in my bracket.
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  29. 03-12-23 08:55 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by maxell View Post
    I'm not saying they can win it all. But as a team, they're hitting on 49% of their shots for the season. They are dangerous and could make a run in the "right" bracket.
    There is no more of a blessing for your pick than Johnny not liking it. Gonna have to look at your theory more closely now
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  30. 03-12-23 09:11 PM #30
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    Arizona can beat or lose to anyone. Fact.
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  31. 03-12-23 09:21 PM #31
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  32. 03-12-23 09:51 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrunkHorseplayer View Post
    I've got Kansas St. going all the way in my bracket.
    Like it, I have a them and two other from Big 12, and three from the Big East making funs.
    Good luck
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  33. 03-12-23 09:55 PM #33
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    Look for Pitt in the Sweet 16. YW KS would of been my guess but just seen 2 others agree. We know how that works.
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  34. 03-12-23 09:58 PM #34
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    I mentioned this elsewhere. Not Few's BEST team. But I think they're a threat to go deep.

    Could see them making the Final Four, based on a few factors:
    1) Few is a veteran HC. He'll be un-nerved.
    2) He's built the program to the point that they can play with anyone. Might be more relaxed by NOT being a top-seed.
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  35. 03-12-23 09:58 PM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thor4140 View Post
    There is no more of a blessing for your pick than Johnny not liking it. Gonna have to look at your theory more closely now
    You got that right.
    The second he put UConn on upset alert I broke into my happy dance.
    You ever see my happy dance?
    It's not a pretty sight.

    My happy dance pretty much looks like this.


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