***OFFICIAL SELECTION SUNDAY THREAD***

[CyFan61]

CBS thinks MSU over us

That was Seth Davis. He picked ISU to the Elite Eight and MSU over us to advance the Spartans to the Final Four.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Seth Davis thinks we're the best team in our half of the bracket.

 

[CyFan61]

Gotlieb just said we make it to elite 8, lose to Michigan State

That was Seth Davis

 

[cyclonespiker33]

After seeing these guys show up in the Big 12 tourney, I think they'll do the same in San Antonio. These guys are focused right now.

 

[Gunnerclone]

The other 6-seeds were Ohio St, UMass, and Baylor. Obviously we could not meet Baylor, but we definitely got the toughest 6-seed. Really wish we would have gotten UMass.

I think OSU would be the worst matchup for us there actually. They would have the best chance of disrupting our offensive flow and that is our key. They also would be the worst contrast in style as they can do the games in 50's thing pretty well.

 

[dualthreat]

We won't sleep on NC Central, but they're a 14 seed and Fred will have his guys ready for the tournament just like the last two years. This was about as good of a draw as we could hope for. The Cyclones are the best team in the region!

 

[madguy30]

Is it weird that I'm more afraid of our first game than I am of any other up until the Elite 8?

Nope. This ISU team isn't dominant enough and has had too many close calls to think they can just show up and win against a 14 seed.

Going to be a tough game for them.

 

[isulive2train]

CYCLONES. That is my analysis, write it down!

 

[HFCS]

Lot of CF'ers talked about Iowa dropping into the play-in — I didn't think it was that close to the bubble. Boy, was I wrong.

At some point you actually have to win and close only counts in Kenpom. Great that Kenpom's two most awesome teams get to match up in the #44 vs. #44 play-in game though.

 

[LutherBlue]

Love our region. We did well, can't wait for Friday.

 

[tzjung]

The other 6-seeds were Ohio St, UMass, and Baylor. Obviously we could not meet Baylor, but we definitely got the toughest 6-seed. Really wish we would have gotten UMass.

Would have preferred a rematch with Ohio State. Would have LOVED to have been Aaron Craft's last B-Ball game of his career and watched him cry after we beat them by 15.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Nope. This ISU team isn't dominant enough and has had too many close calls to think they can just show up and win against a 14 seed.

Going to be a tough game for them.

Like when?

 

[JohnnyFive]

NC Carolina beat NC State and played Wichita St close. UNC is one of the hottest teams in the country. Can't look past anyone from here on out.

 

[Cy83ag]

OK Seth not so smart picking MSU over us.

 

[Cydewayz]

I am going to just worry about one game at a time.....BUT, if we can face Mich State, that'd be the ultimate way to exercise our demons.

 

[Erik4Cy]

Sick of losing in the second round (happened our last 3 trips including the one to UNC) If we meet them in the round of 32 we need revenge. We owe handing Roy and UNC a loss if they advance.

 

[ajk4st8]

Im super pumped for an ISU UNC matchup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, how many times have these guys sent us home packing from the NCAAs. Time for some serious payback to ole Roy.

 

[CySmurf]

It's NCAA Tournament time...if we're as good as we claim we are, then We take on whoever is put in front of us! I believe we can stand up to anyone and win!

 

[Cyclonepride]

UNC reminds me a lot of UConn from two years ago. Talented as hell, but not cohesive. Definitely not tough. I like the match up

 

[Rick]

When was the last time a 3 won the NC?