Mike80 said:

Maybe I'm just a hater but I think TCUN has a chance to be the first 1 seed out. I think they'll struggle with St. Louis (my pick over UGA) and then, if they win that one, I think they struggle against both Texas Tech and Bama (if either one gets there). It's the tournament so anything can happen of course but TCUN looks like the weakest 1 seed in the field to me.

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I think they will get to the elite 8, but Iowa State may be a bad matchup for them. That is a team that scares me the most. Texas Tech does not match up well with Michigan. If Toppin was healthy, then we are talking about a different scenario. Alabama can knock out anybody in this tournament, or they can get upset in the first round.

The Cason injury is really affecting this team, and they haven't been the same since the Illinois game. The versatility he offered to this team is greatly missed which gave May a lot of flexibility with rotations. Dusty May's rotations and Yaxel stepping up will determine if they can make a deep Final 4 run or get bounced early.

He’s right when he says they would give the number to some 5 star recruit who would stay one year and then leave.

Didn't mean to offend, just looking at the world chess board

Can you spell C-I-N-D-E-R-E-L-L-A? Last time I can remember, the 'Skins played Kentucky in regional, and they put three guys on Wally S, leaving two to guard the other four. Strategy worked, Wally scored his points, but Kentucky advanced.

Read in several places that Diebs and Bjork are 'negotiating' for a new salary for Diebs. Article goes on to say that Diebs won't be back unless they come to mutual resolution. That gives credence to Mike's 3 year contract, but never get all the information, do we? Anyway, personally believe that Diebs has done enough to stay around. But would think that maybe the 'negotiations' might hinge on how much NIL is allocated to men's basketball. Also heard that tOSU is 14th in B10 basketball NIL. It's a given that football is #1, but if Gene Smith were still around, he'd certainly want to spike up basketball, as it's a Sears Cup point producer, so the monster that is tOSU athletic department should flex a bit. Finally, it was noted that LeBron needs to be tapped for some on-going donations for basketball. If he's proud of his locker in tOSU basketball room, maybe he can/could spring for some NIL money? Thinking $5 million per year might get us some top flight personnel......

That's what the Dance is all about. Playing the games. Upsets are legendary. What, #1 Arizona was upset by #16? Historically, some of the biggest upsets have been #12 rising up to smite #5. (nothing scientific, just my fuzzy recollections). Probably why the term "Cinderella Team" was coined. Assuming tOSU beats TCU, going up against #1 Duke will certainly be a challenge. Not enough of a chance for me to bet cash, but if everyone plays their best game, certainly possible. But let's beat TCU first, then scheme the Duke game after.....