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saphojunkie · 04-06-2017, 11:27 AM

**** the elite 8. Final Four or bust, baby.

Will update as people declare for the draft/transfer/commit

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C3HIEF3S · 03-23-2018, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

As good as Kansas played for much of the game, it was still a 2 possession game in the final minute and Clemson covers. As expected, they were the threat we thought they would be.

I was really hoping Syracuse would somehow pull that game out of their ass at the end, but now we enter the part of the draw where we become clear underdogs for the first time (and make no mistake, Duke is the better team of the two). They are a far superior offensive and defensive team and project to absolutely destroy this team on the glass (if you thought Seton Hall was bad, THIS is the best offensive rebounding team in the country). It's difficult to see an easy path to victory in this particular matchup considering how much size we give up. They'll all need to play the game of their lives including (and maybe especially) De Sousa. Too bad that such a game has to come so early, but we can't all have KSU's draw.

You have a pussy made of glass.

bdj23 · 03-24-2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S

You have a pussy made of glass.

Can we just re-seed the tournament?

KC_Connection · 03-24-2018, 12:08 AM

KenPom assesses our chances at only 36% on Sunday. We have not faced a team as good as this Duke team in exactly two years (Villanova-2016 E8) and of course that particular Kansas team was excellent.

C3HIEF3S · 03-24-2018, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

KenPom assesses our chances at only 36% on Sunday. We have not faced a team as good as this Duke team in exactly two years (Villanova-2016 E8).

KenPom calculates a 100% chance of your pussy shattering on Sunday.

ROYC75 · 03-24-2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Every time I watch Duke I wonder how they even lose with all the talent they have. Then I figure out its because Grayson Allen thinks hes Kobe Bryant.

I just hate this matchup vs Duke. KU matches up just poorly unless we plan on playing Doke and SDS at the same time.

Shit, settle down and relax. KU has a better chance at winning this game than you think.

Duke vs KU

85 - 82 Pts per game Edge - Duke
49 - 49 FG % - Even
71 - 71 FT % - Even
38 - 40 3Pts avg Edge - KU
4 FR/1 Sr vs 2 Sr, 1 Jr, 2 So's Starting Experience, - KU
Size - Duke

If we spread the rock well, minimize turnovers, box out and crash the boards, we can play with Duke. Syracuse took them in a slower tempo game because they could match up in size. We can not do this, we have to play our way, fast & hard, get all players involved and get a GREAT game from our big guys.

We have been in many battles this year with games going down to the wire, this is another one, we gotta play hard and scrappy. Get into Allen's head out there, he is the only Sr on their team with a bunch of Freshmen.

Even though we are the underdog here, look for the boys to come out hard and fast, playing as tough as they can be. I say we will get them in a close one that may come down to the wire in a classic contest.

**PHOG** · 03-24-2018, 05:14 AM

Good game...didn't like the last 8 min or so of running the clock/going into a shell......KenPom worry meter has to be pegged at 100%.

Bring it @ 4:00 Sunday. Go Hawks

Mr_Tomahawk · 03-24-2018, 05:27 AM

KCC with his usual, “we would have been better off playing the other team” response.

“Duke is good.”

Thanks for the heads up.

**Bearcat** · 03-24-2018, 05:54 AM

Bold prediction.... after the "I told you so" with a 16 point game and two games that obviously weren't as close as the scoreboard, if Duke dictates the game like Kansas has been but only wins by a few possessions, it'll be "I told you so, they never had a chance!"

The kenpomz has been off by 20%+ each game, so I'll even give it the benefit of the doubt in this one and give it only a 14% margin of error and call it 50%... seems about right for a 1 vs 2 seed, after all.

farmerchief · 03-24-2018, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

Get into Allen's head out there, he is the only Sr on their team with a bunch of Freshmen.
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Youve got to figure in a game of this magnitude, Grayson is due at least one flagrant foul for tripping!

**Buehler445** · 03-24-2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Every time I watch Duke I wonder how they even lose with all the talent they have. Then I figure out its because Grayson Allen thinks hes Kobe Bryant.

I just hate this matchup vs Duke. KU matches up just poorly unless we plan on playing Doke and SDS at the same time.

Yeah. They’re basically us. Good guards and a big man. And Bagley is better than Doke.

seamonster · 03-24-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

KenPom assesses our chances at only 36% on Sunday. We have not faced a team as good as this Duke team in exactly two years (Villanova-2016 E8) and of course that particular Kansas team was excellent.

You've been persistent and wrong every game and UMBC put you into a clown suit.

O.city · 03-24-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Yeah. They’re basically us. Good guards and a big man. And Bagley is better than Doke.

Except they’ve got multiple legit bigs.

It’ll be a tough as game as it’s different styles. Normally I’d be confident a zone team couldn’t really hurt this ku team due to their ability to shoot. But duke is so long and athletic it’ll be tough

**BigRedChief** · 03-24-2018, 09:18 AM

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Except they’ve got multiple legit bigs.

It’ll be a tough as game as it’s different styles. Normally I’d be confident a zone team couldn’t really hurt this ku team due to their ability to shoot. But duke is so long and athletic it’ll be tough

We should be the underdog. Duke is the more talented team. Doesn't mean we have no chance. Duke has played some shitty games this year. Took some bad losses just like us.

Graham needs to get his 3 stroke going and Newman stay hot, contest rebounds and we have a chance. No one in the right mind would suggest its going to be anything but a hard fight to the end, if we are to somehow pull this out.

saphojunkie · 03-24-2018, 09:42 AM

With all that talent, there is no reason for Duke to have not been the #1 overall seed in the tournament, but they found ways to lose all year, same as we did.

This was always - ALWAYS - going to be the game we had to win to get another banner. I just had hoped it was in the Final Four.

Alas, we knew Duke was standing in our way of another title ever since Trevon Duvall picked them over us. It's time to go see what we're made of. Win this game, and you could have three big XII teams in the Final Four, have knocked out the ACC like a bunch of little bitches, and get to enjoy the ESPN douchebags who think basketball doesn't exist west of the Hudson have to choke on Midwest dick all week.

Prison Bitch · 03-24-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

As good as Kansas played for much of the game, it was still a 2 possession game in the final minute and Clemson covers. As expected, they were the threat we thought they would be.

This idiot continues to show his face around here after all his failures? It truly is amazing to watch.

03-24-2018, 12:08 AM	#3348
KC_Connection Perpetual Mediocrity KC_Connection's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2006	KenPom assesses our chances at only 36% on Sunday. We have not faced a team as good as this Duke team in exactly two years (Villanova-2016 E8) and of course that particular Kansas team was excellent.
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03-24-2018, 05:14 AM	#3351
PHOG Dazed and Confused PHOG's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somewhere Out There	Good game...didn't like the last 8 min or so of running the clock/going into a shell......KenPom worry meter has to be pegged at 100%. Bring it @ 4:00 Sunday. Go Hawks
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03-24-2018, 05:27 AM	#3352
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Mr_Tomahawk's Avatar Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS	KCC with his usual, “we would have been better off playing the other team” response. “Duke is good.” Thanks for the heads up.
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03-24-2018, 05:54 AM	#3353
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Bearcat's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona	Bold prediction.... after the "I told you so" with a 16 point game and two games that obviously weren't as close as the scoreboard, if Duke dictates the game like Kansas has been but only wins by a few possessions, it'll be "I told you so, they never had a chance!" The kenpomz has been off by 20%+ each game, so I'll even give it the benefit of the doubt in this one and give it only a 14% margin of error and call it 50%... seems about right for a 1 vs 2 seed, after all.
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03-24-2018, 09:42 AM	#3359
saphojunkie MVP saphojunkie's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2011	With all that talent, there is no reason for Duke to have not been the #1 overall seed in the tournament, but they found ways to lose all year, same as we did. This was always - ALWAYS - going to be the game we had to win to get another banner. I just had hoped it was in the Final Four. Alas, we knew Duke was standing in our way of another title ever since Trevon Duvall picked them over us. It's time to go see what we're made of. Win this game, and you could have three big XII teams in the Final Four, have knocked out the ACC like a bunch of little bitches, and get to enjoy the ESPN douchebags who think basketball doesn't exist west of the Hudson have to choke on Midwest dick all week.
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