***Official 2021 NCAA Tournament Thread***

[Cyclonick182]

The best conference that ever lived is having quite the tournament so far. Is Illinois the only winner?

Wiscy took down UNC.

 

[jsb]

Except that the Cyclones ain't in it. I didn't know if I would even watch.

I'd rather have Iowa State in it, but it's more enjoyable to watch when we aren't.

 

[madguy30]

Man, NT looked great at the line in OT. They had all the confidence in the world.

They did that whole 'closing out' thing.

I've seen a few teams do that today.

Like, they get a small lead, and then...they keep leading until the end.

What is that?

 

[HoopsTournament]

Rutgers and Clemson are playing to determine which conference is going to avoid being the worst power conference so-far.

 

[NENick]

I'd rather have Iowa State in it, but it's more enjoyable to watch when we aren't.

Understand

 

[HoopsTournament]

What was the Dr. Tom Davis 1st round record?

I was sure N. Texas had blown it! Love that they beat Purdue in what was essentially a home game for the Boilermakers.

11-0 (9-0 with Iowa, 2-0 with Boston College)

http://hoopstournament.net/DynamicDrilldown.php

 

[NoCreativity]

Dennis Gates and Craig Smith both completely embarrassed today.

 

[ISUChippewa]

Dennis Gates and Craig Smith both completely embarrassed today.

Were you honestly expecting Cleveland State to win today?

Texas Tech played really well in the 2nd half, but it's no shame to lose as the lower seed.

 

[madguy30]

Rutgers is in the tourney?

Geez, college basketball really is down.

 

[RonBurgundy]

Wow, I am no stathead, but when was the last time (if ever) that Duke, Kentucky, and UNC were not in the tournament after Day 1?

I am sure Coach K, Calipari, and Huckleberry have made it clear to the shoe company bag men that they better step it up next year.

Now just need Syracuse and KU to exit early and I will be giggling all weekend.

 

[ISUAlum2002]

Rutgers is in the tourney?

Geez, college basketball really is down.

But B1G. #meatgrinder

 

[jsb]

Dennis Gates and Craig Smith both completely embarrassed today.

Well TJ was embarrassed by Craig Smith last week, so maybe we don't want to pull that particular string.

 

[HoopsTournament]

Wow, I am no stathead, but when was the last time (if ever) that Duke, Kentucky, and UNC were not in the tournament after Day 1?

I am sure Coach K, Calipari, and Huckleberry have made it clear to the shoe company bag men that they better step it up next year.

Now just need Syracuse and KU to exit early and I will be giggling all weekend.

The last time that neither were in the final 32 was 1974. But there weren't even 32 teams in the tournament in 1974. The tournament expanded to 32 in 1975. But none of the 3 made the tournament in 1974.

Another interesting fact is this is the first time that less than 2 of the 3 are in the Round of 32 since 1982. North Carolina was the only one in the Round of 32 in 1982. Since then (until now), at least 2 of the 3 (and most years all 3) have played in the second round.

2014 was the last time any of them missed the Round of 32 before this year.

 

[cyclones500]

Wow, I am no stathead, but when was the last time (if ever) that Duke, Kentucky, and UNC were not in the tournament after Day 1?

This query is tailor-made for @HoopsTournament

Edit: He responded before I could comment.

 

[Die4Cy]

When Larry's great ISU squad played in the Metrodome in 2000, the Auburn fans around town were a fun bunch.

 

[HoopsTournament]

This query is tailor-made for @HoopsTournament

Edit: He responded before I could comment.

And I edited with more info.

 

[NWICY]

I just disagree. If those three go to seed and half the Final Four is Big Ten teams it's hard to argue because they showed they earned their seeds. If the Big 12 ever had two Final Fours and another in the Elite Eight we would be puffing our chest. To say otherwise is just lying to yourself.

A loooong time ago the Big8 had the national championship OUvsKU. OU got the W. That was the best bracket I have ever picked in my life. Unluckily I was not in a pool.

 

[cyclones500]

A loooong time ago the Big8 had the national championship OUvsKU. OU got the W. That was the best bracket I have ever picked in my life. Unluckily I was not in a pool.

KU won it. (OU was the favorite). First half of that title game was awesome -- tied 50-50. Second half was not as frantic.

That year, 3 Big 8 in the Elite 8 (OU KU and KSU).

 

[HoopsTournament]

Steve Fisher is the only coach to ever win an NCAA Tournament game for San Diego State.

 

[simply1]

And I edited with more info.

Good bot