***2023-24 Mens College Basketball Thread***

[1UNI2ISU]

Remember when the college basketball world praised Oklahoma hiring Moser and mocked Iowa State for hiring TJ?

I remember everyone thinking Porter was a really odd fit at OU. Definitely not universally praised by any means.

And, to be fair, TJ didn't light the world on fire at Vegas so it was fair for the national media to have some skepticism.

 

[stormchaser2014]

Purdue at Ohio State on CBS today. I think I was talking about this last year how Ohio State got like 3 home games on CBS even though they weren't very good.

 

[JEFF420]

Purdue at Ohio State on CBS today. I think I was talking about this last year how Ohio State got like 3 home games on CBS even though they weren't very good.

a lot of loser ohio state fans. they gots tvs and nothing else

 

[cyclones500]

Virginia wins scoring 49 points. Talk about sickos.

UVa shot 1-of-11 from the line, too!

 

[cyclones500]

UConn's 81-53 win over Marquette is largest margin of victory for an AP top-5 in-conference matchup.

AP Poll began 75 years ago.

 

[cyclones500]

"#11" South Carolina had a somewhat bad week.

• Lost by 40 at Auburn.
• Lost at home to LSU, after blowing a 16-point second-half lead.

 

[JP4CY]

I remember everyone thinking Porter was a really odd fit at OU. Definitely not universally praised by any means.

And, to be fair, TJ didn't light the world on fire at Vegas so it was fair for the national media to have some skepticism.

I have the same sentiments of Moser.
In regards to TJ I think a lot of fans were more so upset at the hiring process of him vs the hire.

 

[Bestaluckcy]

The ”hiring process” is what got us Steve Prohm. ADJP knows how to do his job.

 

[Cydkar]

Bruce Pearl is going to die on the court at some point if he keeps getting all worked up like this. Embarrassing

I like Bruce. Sue me.

 

[SolterraCyclone]

I like Bruce. Sue me.

 

[rosshm16]

a lot of loser ohio state fans. they gots tvs and nothing else

I'd imagine they also have contracts to air a certain number of Big 10 games in certain slots. Got to show something.

 

[riceville98]

Expect you guys to end up as a two seed sooner then later.

I know it will change but, that would be a tough region for us. Not one I like at all.

 

[Marcelason78]

UConn's 81-53 win over Marquette is largest margin of victory for an AP top-5 in-conference matchup.

AP Poll began 75 years ago.

Hope we are not in UConn’s region. Everybody else, bring them on.

 

[GoHawks]

MVC is officially a one bid league. Why were so many thinking Indiana State was a team they don’t wanna face again?

It's all about if they're hitting. Shoot tons of 3s and space you out. They've gone a combined 15/63 last 2 games. If I was a 5 I wouldn't want them as a 12.

I'm still hoping if Drake wins out and loses final of MVC they can make it

 

[1UNI2ISU]

MVC is officially a one bid league. Why were so many thinking Indiana State was a team they don’t wanna face again?

They've been without their best rebounder and defender, who also happens to shoot 40% from 3, for the last week with a concussion.

The at large is gone (they could survive the SIU loss but the Illinois State loss is a killer) but they're still going to be a horrible matchup for someone if they win Arch Madness.

Drake still has a shot but they've still got games at UNI and home against Bradley and a healthy, better Belmont.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I'd imagine they also have contracts to air a certain number of Big 10 games in certain slots. Got to show something.

Ya and it’s like it’s Minnesota vs OSU. Purdue and Edy bring CBB eyeballs from all over the country as well and I’ve noticed a kind of quiet campaign to push Painter in to that kind of Coach K/Dean Smith kind of celebrity Coaching personality.

 

[NoCreativity]

Steve Prohm returns to central Iowa today!

 

[ca4cy]

Watched Kentucky/Auburn game and I am very unimpressed! No discipline for either team on either end. How is Auburn,'s defense ranked as high as it is?

I'm meh on Auburn. I could pick UK to the championship game or have them getting bounced by a 14 seed in the first round. They'll be dangerous if they figure out how to play defense consistently.

I stumbled across Self waxing nostalgic about the old Big 8 days this morning. Those of us who lived through it know exactly what he's talking about and he's spot on.

 

[JP4CY]

USF really hammering FAU so far.
Been up and down and VERY physical. Lots of pushing, elbows, etc.

 

[twincyties]

Where is the BYU fan that comes here to talk $hit? Would leave to hear his take after quad 3 loss on Saturday.