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From: G3C

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Date: 3/19/2013 12:21:48 AM
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Yeah, I mean even though Brad Stevens is still their head coach, everyone underestimates Mike Muscala and his ability. He's probably the best small-conference big man in the NCAA

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From: ShadowSlam

To: G3C
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Date: 3/19/2013 8:13:30 AM
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Yeah, I mean even though Brad Stevens is still their head coach, everyone underestimates Mike Muscala and his ability. He's probably the best small-conference big man in the NCAA


Not Zeke Marshall out of Akron?

Couple years in a row now Zeke has come up huge in big games in Mac Tournament, usually against Kent St. And Marshall has consistently been one of the better shot blockers in the country despite "being too soft and laid back"

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From: natellio

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Date: 3/19/2013 8:32:48 AM
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I think IU might lose in the 3rd round if they have to play NC State. NC State can match them at every position and has the athleticism to beat IU.


Typical Purdue fan! Ha Just kidding...

In all seriousness I was thrilled with IU drawing NC State. Sure they're athletic, and were pre-ranked really high, but they're defense is AWFUL! Statistically they're not in the top 100 in point per possession while I think IU is #1 in points per possession. Iu does NOT play well against defensive minded teams (see Butler, Ohio State, and twice to Wisconsin), but goes off on teams without it.

I'm most worried about Syracuse in our bracket for that very reason. That zone will give us big time problems. Go Montana!

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Date: 3/19/2013 8:36:30 AM
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Illini fan here

Got Indiana over Duke in my final.



Illini fan with IU all the way?? Couldn't be!

I've got the same final game and result though. You and I are geniuses.

From: Isaiah

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Date: 3/19/2013 11:12:47 AM
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I have Louisville, Ohio State, Georgetown, Miami in final 4

Miami vs. Louisville in Finals

Miami winning it all.

I think Miami is one of the hottest teams in NCAA this year and Shane Larkin is a stud. Plus they have depth with their bench and can play at different tempos too.

From: natellio

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Date: 3/19/2013 11:34:58 AM
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I find all of the love for Miami to be interesting. Honestly, I think they're by far the worst 2 seed and was thrilled to have them in IU's bracket.

They won their conference tournament, which is all well and good, but the ACC is awful. Miami beat #90 Boston College, #35 NC State, and #28 UNC to win that tournament (Kenpom ratings). In fact, Miami only beat 2 teams in the top 25 of Kenpom all season (Duke and Michigan St, both at home). And in the meantime have 4 really bad lossed (Florida Gulf Coast, Indiana State, Wake Forest and Georgia Tech).

Miami is capable of a lot, no doubt. But, in my opinion they really benefited by playing in a terrible ACC, and having an awesome win against Duke. I have them into the Elite 8, but I don't see them having the players to run with IU.

Admittedly, I am extremely biased.

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Date: 3/19/2013 11:37:54 AM
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I have said this all season about Miami. The ACC had a down year, and that coincided with them having a very experienced squad. This is a 4th place team in a typical ACC, but they caught a break having the team they do in this season. I think they get exposed in the tourney.

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Date: 3/19/2013 11:49:04 AM
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I have said this all season about Miami. The ACC had a down year, and that coincided with them having a very experienced squad. This is a 4th place team in a typical ACC, but they caught a break having the team they do in this season. I think they get exposed in the tourney.



Not to mention despite the 5th and 6th year seniors, and Larkin, etc. this is the first NCAA berth for Miami in a good while

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Date: 3/19/2013 11:56:47 AM
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I'm a die hard Michigan fan but.... THEM BOYS NEED TO REBOUND. REBOUND. REBOUND. Play some D for.... SAKE! If they can do that, they can make it to the Final game honestly, but they need to get their act together, box out and get the board, don't get out rebounded by 20. Trey Burke can't do everything!!


And on top of every thing you said, work on their free throws.

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239072.42 in reply to 239072.38
Date: 3/19/2013 1:22:46 PM
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It was hard for me to admit I know... But they're the team least likely to lay an egg in my opinion. I feel similarly to you on Miami, OSU just doesn't have the firepower in my opinion, Louisville just needs one shot happy game from Russ Smith to be gone, Kansas has that game against TCU, Gonzaga is mostly untested, and Georgetown seems similar to Louisville with Otto Porter.

And everybody below the 2 line just hasn't shown the consistency throughout the season for me to pick them. Plenty of teams could win it this season, but IU has got to be the favourite in my opinion.

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