College Basketball Thread 2024-25 Season (General)

[Heelsandeers]

Forgot about that random Illinois game for Duke. That is something

This Clemson team isn't good. I'll believe that one when I see it

 

[BillOfRights]

Forgot about that random Illinois game for Duke. That is something

This Clemson team isn't good. I'll believe that one when I see it

Clemson beat Kentucky

 

[dukeman92]

Clemson is 27th in the latest KenPom rankings. ORtg 39th DRtg 27th. Nobody said they're great, but they're pretty good and should at the very least have a shot to win every home game. Little John can be a tough place to get a Dub.

 

[Heelsandeers]

Clemson is 27th in the latest KenPom rankings. ORtg 39th DRtg 27th. Nobody said they're great, but they're pretty good and should at the very least have a shot to win every home game. Little John can be a tough place to get a Dub.

According to Kenpom Duke's projected to win by about 7.5 points

So... a 75% chance of winning? Like I said I'll believe it when I see it

 

[SnoopRob]

According to Kenpom Duke's projected to win by about 7.5 points

So... a 75% chance of winning? Like I said I'll believe it when I see it

7 points, 73% likelihood of victory against Clemson.

Same for Illinois.

And other than Wake (12 points, 87% likelihood) and us in CH (9 points, 78%), dook is 90+% likely to win every game on their schedule.

 

[dukeman92]

According to Kenpom Duke's projected to win by about 7.5 points

So... a 75% chance of winning? Like I said I'll believe it when I see it

Duke is really good. And should be favored. Nobody is arguing otherwise. (I had my doubts if Duke was going to be as good as most thought and so far they've answered the bell) But you said Clemson isn't good. Obviously the phrase "isn't good" is subjective... but right now I'd say Clemson is a good club and solidly in the NCAA Tournament.

 

[BillOfRights]

 

[sringwal]

I put Dawson Garcia in the Alex Stephenson camp of “players who transferred out of the UNC program for personal reasons, but remain honorary Heels who don’t deserve any ill-will from the fanbase.”

 

[SnoopRob]

Good for Dawson.

 

[UNCatTech]

Brown's a really important part of their rotation, particularly on the defensive end. Gives a chance to get Nbonga some minutes at the 5 and Evans some more minutes in general. Not sure I love their lineup with Cooper at the 5, though it works well against smaller teams. A little adversity is probably a good thing at this stage.

Yea, let Nbonga showcase at the 5 for the team he will play for next year.

 

[UNCatTech]

Clemson is 27th in the latest KenPom rankings. ORtg 39th DRtg 27th. Nobody said they're great, but they're pretty good and should at the very least have a shot to win every home game. Little John can be a tough place to get a Dub.

Normal Clem's son, they will fade as the season does on.

 

[Centerpiece]

d00k's Capel (now @ Pitt) about to go off on FSU player for the late dunk (which I will admit was a punk ass move)
Capel and his team of Pitt thugs following FSU players into the FSU locker room. Idiots.
I'm sure Leonard will straighten out his players (the dunker and passer too) for the late, unnecessary dunk.
But who will straighten out Capel for being a punk ass head coach at Pitt?
Capel's only claim to fame was that half court shot - in a loss, mind you - vs UNC.
And his brother Jason (of UNC, also now at Pitt) has infamously shown nothing but disdain for his Alma mater since he was coaching at ASU in Boone. (A failed attempt I might add). And now the two of them provide nothing but embarrassment to their schools, past and present.

 

[Heelsandeers]

But you said Clemson isn't good. Obviously the phrase "isn't good" is subjective... but right now I'd say Clemson is a good club and solidly in the NCAA Tournament.

Clemson has 2 good wins. Similar tier as UNC who I also wouldn't call good (despite maybe trending like it)

They're basically Chase Hunter playing at a high level, next to average shooting, and some size. Almost no bench to speak of

I thought last year's Clemson team was fairly good and balanced overall. Don't think this year's team is that

 

[SnoopRob]

I don't know if any of you happen to be watching BYU & Utah on ESPN+, but both teams are wearing their main color uniforms so it's blue vs red.

Pretty cool to watch.

 

[Centerpiece]

9 SEC teams currently in the top 25.
Only 2 ACC teams with Louisville checking in at #25.

 

[Ramrouser]

SEC: More $$$ = better quality coaches = NIL power = more wins = more interest from the football oriented fanbase = better facilities = 9 SEC teams in top 25 and total dominance over ACC in the Challenge.

UNC needs to join the P2 party.

 

[4thgenheel]

this asshole almost makes katan look like a saint.

 

[SnoopRob]

9 SEC teams currently in the top 25.
Only 2 ACC teams with Louisville checking in at #25.

Part of this is simply a one-year extreme, but it's clear that the SEC has been putting their extra football money into basketball and it has paid off handsomely.

Some of that comes from the fact that they're willing to hire talented but morally-challenged coaches that better institutions are leery of taking on, but they have certainly done a great job conference-wide of elevating basketball expectations.

 

[Centerpiece]

Part of this is simply a one-year extreme, but it's clear that the SEC has been putting their extra football money into basketball and it has paid off handsomely.

Some of that comes from the fact that they're willing to hire talented but morally-challenged coaches that better institutions are leery of taking on, but they have certainly done a great job conference-wide of elevating basketball expectations.

I agree. I doubt anyone is going to confuse SEC athletic departments with allowing morals, ethics and integrity to interfere with their hiring practices. And the proof is in the pudding Re: basketball outcomes and expectations lately. The Conference saw Cal and UK and said: “why not us?”

 

[UNCatTech]

Part of this is simply a one-year extreme, but it's clear that the SEC has been putting their extra football money into basketball and it has paid off handsomely.

Some of that comes from the fact that they're willing to hire talented but morally-challenged coaches that better institutions are leery of taking on, but they have certainly done a great job conference-wide of elevating basketball expectations.

Our country has set the example for hiring morally-challenged presidents, at least the coaches are talented....