2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament Discussion (Official Thread)

[BayBuck]

Would anybody here trade Ohio State being the first 1 seed to lose to a 16 if it meant a title the very next year?

I would trade it for that and a Final Four to be honest.

 

[Jake]

Two teams who have never won it playing for the title - refreshing. First time these schools have ever met, too.

Of course ratings will be down without "blue bloods" and their legions of fan boys, but that's not my problem.

 

[NorthCoastKid]

Five combined points at the first TV timeout. Living up to the predictions

 

[OHSportsFan]

Virginia looks more composed and cohesive early.

 

[Systems_id]

6 point lead might be insurmountable.

 

[NorthCoastKid]

Virginia looks more composed and cohesive early.

Difference is they’ve gotten a couple open looks. TTU has not. Testament to Virginia’s D.

 

[Jake]

6 point lead might be insurmountable.

Took Tech over 7 minutes to make a field goal and it made this a 3 point game at the time, but they probably should get one more often.

 

[Jake]

Owens is out there but it appears he can't elevate. I wouldn't even be walking 2 days after his ankle roll.

Then again, he just rejected one at the rim.

 

[Systems_id]

Took Tech over 7 minutes to make a field goal and it made this a 3 point game at the time, but they probably should get one more often.

Hard to do with the way Virginia is playing defense. Giving TT zero room.

 

[Jake]

Hard to do with the way Virginia is playing defense. Giving TT zero room.

What Edwards did against UVa was remarkable. Too bad they blew it.

 

[Systems_id]

Hell of a run by TT right now

 

[OHSportsFan]

Well there we go

 

[Jake]

It appears that playing good defense and not turning the ball over on offense is a winning formula.

Bucks need to work on that turnover thing.

 

[Jake]

Tech will need Culver to get going. Averages 19 ppg but he's 0-for-5 from the floor.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Tech will need Culver to get going. Averages 19 ppg but he's 0-for-5 from the floor.

The other "top prospect" isn't doing so hot either, Hunter 0-6, 3 points.

Both teams showing they can survive without it, but you're right if one of them gets going it could be the difference.