Gonzaga has Oklahoma and Virginia on there side thats going to be a tough matchup for them
Tough draw Oregon, Kansas and Gonzaga to make F4
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McCormack from KU and Mobley from USC are both really, really good big men.
We are worried about Pac 12 teams? I think not. Clear path to the Elite 8 imo.
If we lose to Grand Canyon, I will literally throw myself into the Grand Canyon
And way more likely than beating Baylor.
Gonzaga would have had 3 or 4 losses in the big 10.
I'm guessing there is not a team out there that scares them.
I’ll never forget where I was for that loss
In the men's room puking your guts out?
Oregon is decent and Duarte and Omoruyi could probably start for almost every team in the B10. Their big man didn’t look very polished the couple times I watched them play. Altman is still one of the better coaches in America and they definitely have more athleticism than the Hawks. Garza should have a big game and hopefully JoBo, Weezy and CJ are hitting their 3s and it will be on to the Sweet 16.
Feel like Illinois got a worse draw than us. Loyola in the 2nd round, potentially OkSt next. Oregon/VCU and Kansas/Usc seems an easier path to the Elite 8
I hear you, but I don’t worry about any big man who isn’t taller and weighs less than Garza.
Seems fan base wise playing in Indy gives us some advantage.. Others will need to travel
Mobley is good but not someone who can give Luka problems defensively.
McCormack is not someone who would stand out in the big ten. Hes good but nothing special.
Mobley would absolutely be a problem, I think actually putting Keegan on him would be a better option.
McCormack is pretty damn good. I've watched almost every KU game this year and he'd be in a tier right below Luka, Kofi and Dickinson in the B1G.
we should make the Elite 8, imo
Mobley is super long and athletic, rim protector. Thats not our game though, so I would love to play them.
I meant Mobley can't guard Luka. Yeah Keegan is a better matchup defensively on him.
On Mccormak, exactly he wouldn't stand out in a conference with a bunch of great bigs.
Id put him behind Treveon Williams and EJ Liddell who are both good bigs who don't really stand out in a conference with 3 all American caliber bigs.
We got a decent draw IMO. Once you get to the round of 32 you are playing good teams no matter what. While we can't sleep on the first team, chances are we win.
Anyone who's game is blocking shots will get allot more fouls than blocks against Luka Garza.
The only guys who give him trouble are big guys that don't have to jump like Dickinson and Kofi.
Maybe the stupidest post I’ve seen since Kilroy retired.
Mobley is an absolute stud on D who averages 3 blocks a game and is so athletic at 7’ he’s projected a top 2 pick in the draft. He can guard any big man in the country.
Kansas is easily one of the best defensive teams in the country and it has a lot to do with McCormack holding his own in the post.
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You just described 90% of the centers in the NBA. Maybe quit while you’re behind with this hilariously stupid Mobley can’t guard Luka take?
Lol, he weighs 215 pounds.
No chance.
3 blocks doesn't mean Dick when you put up as many shots as Garza.
Garza gona move him under the basket and do whatever he wants.
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Great draw. Perfect draw actually. So what if they have to beat Gonzaga to get to the Final Four. Maybe Gonzaga gets picked off before meeting Iowa in the Elite 8. And if Iowa loses to any of those teams before the Elite 8... well sorry, not a National Championship team.
This Hawks squad is looking to cut down nets. Who cares who they're up against. They either beat em or they don't.
This Hawks squad is looking to cut down nets. Who cares who they're up against. They either beat em or they don't.
Iowa is still not an elite team defensively, but they are definitely improved since Dec/Jan and while the Zags may not necessarily fear a rematch with Iowa, it would at least cause some concern.
Kilroy is that you? You know someone is a terrible defender when they average 3 blocks a game, are the most athletic 7’ (with a 7’4 wingspan) player in the country with a good shot at being the number 1 pick in the NBA draft and are one of the favorites for Defensive Player Of The Year
He’s easily one of the best defensive players in the country and has the makeup of an NBA all star center.
JFC you’re a buffoon.
Blocked Shots Per Game
| (75 Pct. of Team Games) | |||
| Rank | Player | Team | Bs/G |
| 1 | KC Ndefo | Saint Peter's | 3.6 ( 91/25 ) |
| 2 | Dajour Dickens | Hampton | 3.4 ( 81/24 ) |
| 3 | Neemias Queta | Utah State | 3.2 ( 90/28 ) |
| 4 | Charles Bassey | Western Kentucky | 3.2 ( 82/26 ) |
| 5 | Mouhamadou Gueye | Stony Brook | 3.1 ( 65/21 ) |
| 6 | Evan Mobley | USC | 3.0 ( 87/29 ) |
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