NCAA Selection Show Thread
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Thatrogueassdiaz
We're on the blood path now
fukk off
cleverfukk off
Temple will beat NC State breh
We just have to be motivated. I think the MD game in the ACC tourney was just one of those games where we were going thru the motions and wouldnt play aggressively.
No one elses problem yall fukkin suck
Since when is he a UL fan?
Florida and Michigan are highly overrated. Georgetown is good but they don't score much.That South region fukkin loaded
Kansas
Georgetown
Florida
Michigan
Get the fukk outta here givin UCLA a 6 and Tar Heels a 8
Must want to lose ur bracket
Can't always bank on beating Duke or UNC, fakkit
Barnes should have been fired EONs ago.
They won the NEC championship. I was under the impression your in the dance once you win your tournament.
They're from a small, irrelevant conference and couldn't win the regular season championship (which proves much more than winning 3 straight in a conference tournament).
theres more to sports than football breh 
@Scarecrow The Terrible I created a Pick'em joint on ESPN for the group here. Add it to the first post for those who want to join, por favor.
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Yall should make a separate thread for the coli bracket
Ed MOTHEREFFING G
Chances make champions
games are played simultaneously you hillbilly...
that is a dumb idea and would be a total mess
Anyone with insider got access to this?
Jay Bilas Bracket - In-depth pick-by-pick 2013 NCAA tournament advice - ESPN
Props to brehs
Jay Bilas Bracket - In-depth pick-by-pick 2013 NCAA tournament advice - ESPN
Props to brehs
games are played simultaneously you hillbilly...
Could have done without the names guzzler.
Just saying most people cant find that shyt.
Ed MOTHEREFFING G
Chances make champions
Could have done without the names guzzler.
ya know...the moment after I hit submit I knew I was wrong
even check your rep, i posted that as soon as I made the post...Its too early day and too early in the week to be hateful like that 
61 Corpses
The Breh
@Scarecrow The Terrible I created a Pick'em joint on ESPN for the group here. Add it to the first post for those who want to join, por favor.
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Bilas: Pick-by-pick bracket analysis
West Region
Round of 64
No. 1 Gonzaga over No. 16 Southern: No 16-seed has ever beaten a No. 1 seed, and it will certainly not happen here. Gonzaga is too big and too good. The Zags advance to take on the winner of Pittsburgh and Wichita State.
No. 8 Pittsburgh over No. 9 Wichita State: Pittsburgh goes 10 deep with no stars. The Panthers are a very good offensive rebounding team, ranking fourth in the nation in getting more than 40 percent of their own misses. Pitt does not shoot free throws well but is in the top 20 in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Wichita State is also an outstanding rebounding team and has the chops to hang with Pitt on the glass. The Shockers rank among the top 10 defensive rebounding teams in the country. Because Pitt is better on the offensive end, The Bilastrator favors Pittsburgh, and the Panthers will move on to face Gonzaga.
No. 5 Wisconsin over No. 12 Ole Miss: The Badgers are among the top defensive teams in the country, rating third in defensive efficiency. Wisconsin does not force turnovers but keeps you from getting clean looks, offensive rebounds and free throw attempts. That's the formula, along with protecting the ball on the offensive end -- the Badgers are fifth in the nation in turnover percentage, coughing the ball up on only 15 percent of possessions. The Badgers get the shot they want while denying the shot you want -- this is Bo Ryan's way to play. Mississippi is good offensively, but Wisconsin's defense is stronger. Wisconsin could certainly lose in this round, but Bo Ryan rarely loses to this type of team. The Badgers move on.
No. 4 Kansas State over No. 13 Boise State/La Salle: The Broncos of Boise State will get past La Salle and play Kansas State. Boise State has an outstanding scorer in sophomore Derrick Marks, and he can get points in a hurry. Boise State can shoot it from deep, doesn't turn the ball over and limits you to one challenged shot. Kansas State is solid offensively and does a nice job on the offensive glass, getting 38.5 percent of its own misses. Kansas State has a dynamic wing in Rodney McGruder and has size up front to work the glass. But Kansas State allows too many second shots, which could be an issue in this tournament. Still, Kansas State's offense is better than Boise State's, and better than its defense, too. Kansas State moves on to play Wisconsin.
No. 3 New Mexico over No. 14 Harvard: New Mexico is an excellent defensive team that was record-setting in the Mountain West. Steve Alford's team guards people from the opening tap and does not let up. This is not a great offensive team and doesn't shoot the ball particularly well, but New Mexico doesn't foul, and only nine teams in the country get to the line more often than the Lobos. Tony Snell and Kendall Williams are the two best players, but big man Alex Kirk can step out and knock down open shots. Harvard is a good moving and cutting team with a terrific point guard in Siyani Chambers, but the Crimson do not rebound the ball or take care of it as well as the Lobos. Harvard has a turnover percentage of 21.1 percent, but when Harvard does get a shot, the Crimson hit 3-point shots at a high rate (40 percent), eighth in the nation. New Mexico is too strong defensively and will advance.
No. 6 Arizona over No. 11 Belmont: Belmont beat Stanford, pounded Middle Tennessee, and took apart South Dakota State and Ohio this season. The Bruins are the top team in the nation in 2-point field goal percentage at 57 percent, and are No. 2 in the nation in effective field goal percentage. The Wildcats are solid on the glass and defensively but have struggled guarding the 3-point line. Belmont guards Kerron Johnson and Ian Clark can make baskets, but Arizona should have the frontcourt strength to overcome Belmont's shooting prowess. Arizona moves on to take on New Mexico.
No. 10 Iowa State over No. 7 Notre Dame: The Irish are bigger and stronger up front than Iowa State, but the Cyclones are better shooters who can open things up and hit 3-point shots from every spot on the floor. Notre Dame has played well of late, but Iowa State can give the Irish a lot of trouble. Iowa State is a top-10 offensive team and will beat Notre Dame.
No. 2 Ohio State over No. 15 Iona: The Gaels have Lamont "Momo" Jones, who transferred in after leaving Arizona, and Sean Armand is a great perimeter shooter. Iona is ranked 22nd in overall offense, but a sorry 257th in defense. There is no question that Iona can score. But the Gaels cannot stop anyone and will not stop Ohio State. The Buckeyes move on.
Round of 32
No. 1 Gonzaga over No. 8 Pittsburgh: Gonzaga is a very good defensive team with size and depth, but is not always a good rebounding team. When you play Pitt, you have to accept the physical challenge and go to the glass. The Zags won't be bullied on the glass and should beat Pittsburgh because they can score from every spot on the floor and are very hard to guard.
No. 5 Wisconsin over No. 4 Kansas State: This is where Wisconsin's great defense and tempo control gets to Kansas State. Because Bruce Weber spent so much time in the Big Ten, he knows Bo Ryan and his tendencies. Here is a news flash: Wisconsin does not run the swing offense anymore. The Badgers do a great job of moving, cutting and screening, especially ball screens and isolating Ryan Evans on the left block to get him one-on-one in the post. Kansas State can guard anyone, but I think Wisconsin will win this one.
No. 3 New Mexico over No. 6 Arizona: The Lobos are very good on the defensive end and have the versatility to be able to guard Solomon Hill and match up with him. New Mexico could win this one by shooting free throws and getting to the line.
No. 2 Ohio State over No. 10 Iowa State: The Buckeyes have been scoring better and providing help to Deshaun Thomas. If Aaron Craft is assertive and looking to score, this is a much better team. The Buckeyes are very good on the defensive end and can stay with Fred Hoiberg's shooters. Iowa State guard Korie Lucious has Final Four experience and Tyrus McGee is one of the best shooters in the country, but Ohio State wins.
Sweet 16
No. 1 Gonzaga over No. 5 Wisconsin: This game is about scoring against a quality defense. Gonzaga is far better on the defensive end than it used to be, and either Elias Harris or Mike Hart can guard Ryan Evans. Wisconsin forward Jared Berggren is the real key, and it will be interesting to see whether Kelly Olynyk can guard him. I don't believe that Wisconsin has any one guy that can keep Olynyk in check. Gonzaga will advance.
No. 2 Ohio State over No. 3 New Mexico: For the Lobos, facing Ohio State will be like looking in a mirror. The Buckeyes can guard people and so can New Mexico. But Ohio State scores with greater ease than New Mexico.
Elite Eight
No. 2 Ohio State over No. 1 Gonzaga: The Zags match up well with the Buckeyes, and Elias Harris can guard Deshaun Thomas and make him work for his points. If Thomas is forced to take tough 2s and not open 3-point shots, Gonzaga has a chance. This is a game that will be controlled by Ohio State's defense, especially Aaron Craft and Lenzelle Smith. Ohio State will clip the No. 1 seed in the Elite Eight and go to the Final Four.
East Region
Round of 64
No. 1 Indiana over No. 16 LIU Brooklyn/James Madison: The Hoosiers are simply too strong to lose to LIU, even though the Blackbirds are led by Jamal Olasewere and Jason Brickman, the former being player of the year in his league while the latter is one of the five best passers in the country. Indiana is too good on the offensive end to be the first No. 1 seed to lose.
No. 8 NC State over No. 9 Temple: The Wolfpack are a great transition team but an anemic defensive team. Even though NC State forward Richard Howell is banged up, The Bilastrator believes the Wolfpack will beat the Owls.
No. 5 UNLV over No. 12 California: The Rebels play a quick tempo and have one of the top 15 defenses in the nation. UNLV does not force turnovers but will block shots, led by Khem Birch. Anthony Bennett is an outstanding scorer who can drill it inside or out, and Bryce Dejean-Jones has terrific talent at the wing position. The Rebels are not a great offensive team and turn the ball over one out of every five possessions. Cal has Allen Crabbe, who can get you 30 in a game, but the Bears do not have any swagger, losing to Stanford and Utah in their last two games. UNLV will move on.
No. 4 Syracuse over No. 13 Montana: The Grizzlies got a good seed but drew a team that is hot and confident after getting its mojo back in Madison Square Garden. The Orange were struggling to score but have now received solid performances from starters James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams, along with Trevor c00ney and Baye Keita off the bench.
No. 3 Marquette over No. 14 Davidson: This is an upset special, as Davidson is good enough to beat Marquette. The Golden Eagles have lost to teams like Cincinnati, Wisconsin Green Bay and Butler (on a last-second shot). Davidson is experienced and very good on the offensive end. But Marquette has big guys in Davante Gardner and Chris Otule who will be a handful for Bob McKillop's team. The question is whether Marquette can punch the ball into the lane. I believe it will be able to do that, and I believe Marquette will advance.
No. 6 Butler over No. 11 Bucknell: The Bison control tempo and do not turn the ball over, and they have a great player in Mike Muscala, a big guy who can really score in the post. Muscala is not alone, as Bryson Johnson and Cameron Ayers are good shooters to complement Muscala. Bucknell is No. 2 in the nation in turnover percentage and doesn't allow second shots. Butler has Andrew Smith to match up with Muscala, and Roosevelt Jones and Rotnei Clarke will be tough covers for Bucknell. Against a pressing team, Butler can be had. In a game against Bucknell, I favor Brad Stevens and Butler.
No. 7 Illinois over No. 10 Colorado: The Buffaloes are the better defensive team, with Spencer Dinwiddie at a wing and Andre Roberson on the defensive glass. Dinwiddie is 6-foot-6 and can match up with Brandon Paul. Illinois' Tyler Griffey and D.J. Richardson can also knock down perimeter shots. A key guy is Illinois point guard Tracy Abrams, who can control the ball and still score. The Illini have beaten some outstanding teams while relying upon hitting perimeter shots. Illinois will have a tough time on the glass with Colorado, but Illinois should advance to the next round.
No. 2 Miami over No. 15 Pacific: The Hurricanes are playing their best basketball, with Shane Larkin controlling the ball and Durand Scott as the best defender in the ACC (who also put up 32 points in the ACC semis). Pacific is a good team but will not have nearly enough firepower to beat Miami.
Round of 32
No. 1 Indiana over No. 8 NC State: The Wolfpack love to get out in transition, but Indiana is much-improved offensively and should come away with a win. The Hoosiers match up well at every spot, but Indiana has a freshman point guard going against Lorenzo Brown, and that will be the most important matchup of the day. Indiana has to take NC State out of its running game to win, and the Hoosiers will do that.
No. 4 Syracuse over No. 5 UNLV: The Orange zone will be too much for UNLV. Syracuse can recover late to UNLV's shooters because the Rebels shoot 32.7 percent on 3s, 227th in the nation. Syracuse has its confidence back after a great Big East tournament and should beat UNLV.
No. 3 Marquette over No. 6 Butler: The Bulldogs beat Marquette in November in Maui on a last-second heave by Rotnei Clarke at the buzzer. Marquette is far better now, although I am not sure that is true of Butler. Buzz Williams has a goal of 49 paint touches per game, and the Golden Eagles shoot about 59 percent on paint-touch possessions, which is a great metric. Marquette will find a way to beat Butler and advance.
No. 2 Miami over No. 7 Illinois: The Hurricanes will have some matchup problems against the Illini, who can spread you out and shoot 3s or drive a close-out. Miami had some problems guarding North Carolina with a smaller lineup, and the same should be true versus Illinois. But Miami is very good defensively and Durand Scott and Shane Larkin have an advantage over Brandon Paul and Tracy Abrams. Miami will move forward.
Sweet 16
No. 1 Indiana over No. 4 Syracuse: The Orange zone can give Indiana some problems, especially with the length of Syracuse up front. But Indiana is a very good shooting team, and Indiana will be able to attack the zone from deep and with penetration from Victor Oladipo. The Hoosiers are good at rebounding their own misses, as well. Indiana wins a close game.
No. 2 Miami over No. 3 Marquette: The Hurricanes will have to keep Marquette out of the paint, and Miami can put Marquette's big men in ball-screen action and move them around. With Shane Larkin and Kenny Kadji running high ball screens and Reggie Johnson going body to body with Davante Gardner and Chris Otule, Miami should advance to the Elite Eight.
Elite Eight
No. 1 Indiana over No. 2 Miami: The Hoosiers are the better offensive team, but Miami is the more physical team. Between Cody Zeller running the floor and getting offensive rebounds and Victor Oladipo attacking on both ends, Indiana has more offensive power to match against Miami's defense. Indiana wins and goes to the Final Four.
Midwest Region
Round of 64
No. 1 Louisville over No. 16 North Carolina A&T: The Cardinals are the best defensive team in the nation and will overwhelm the No. 16 seed. Louisville wins the second-round game and moves on to play the winner of Colorado State and Missouri.
No. 8 Colorado State over No. 9 Missouri: The Tigers have more talent, but Colorado State has seniors who defend and rebound. Colorado State is the best rebounding team in the country and a very good defensive team. Colton Iverson is a good post player, and Pierce Hornung attacks the defensive glass. Colorado State will get past Missouri, whose hopes are pinned on the steady play of Phil Pressey, who has to make good decisions the entire game. Colorado State wins.
No. 5 Oklahoma State over No. 12 Oregon: The Cowboys have a top-10 defense, and the play of freshman Marcus Smart will be the difference. Smart plays beyond his years, and Markel Brown is a special talent who is underappreciated. Oklahoma State does not shoot from the perimeter, with the exception of Phil Forte, but the Cowboys defend. Oregon is an excellent defensive team that does a solid job on the glass, but the Ducks turn it over on 21 percent of their possessions, 251st in the country. Oklahoma State will move on to play the winner of Saint Louis and New Mexico State.
No. 4 Saint Louis over No. 13 New Mexico State: New Mexico State is solid on the defensive end and gets to the free throw line, but the Aggies are loose with the ball and turn it over. Saint Louis is excellent on the defensive end and takes great care of the ball. The Billikens are men, and Kwamain Mitchell is an excellent guard, while Cody Ellis and Rob Loe can step away and hit shots. Dwayne Evans is Saint Louis' best player and a matchup problem. The Billikens advance to play Oklahoma State.
No. 3 Michigan State over No. 14 Valparaiso: The Spartans have more interior strength with Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne, and should dominate in the paint. But Valpo has Ryan Broekhoff, who can step away and hit perimeter shots. It won't be enough, though. Michigan State will advance.
No. 6 Memphis over No. 11 Saint Mary's/Middle Tennessee: The Memphis Tigers have not been tested, but this is an athletic team that can defend and rebound. Memphis has not won NCAA tournament games under Josh Pastner, but this will be the year. Memphis will advance regardless of who wins the play-in game.
No. 10 Cincinnati over No. 7 Creighton: The Jays can score, and Doug McDermott has the ability to get 40 in any given game. He can score in the post or step away and play pick-and-pop. Cincinnati is not a proficient offensive team, but Sean Kilpatrick, Cashmere Wright and JaQuon Parker can all score. It is important for Cincinnati to dominate the glass. Cincinnati should win a close game, as the Bearcats' defense prevails.
No. 2 Duke over No. 15 Albany: Duke is healthy and has been down the road of a No. 2 seed before. Albany is turnover-prone and doesn't have a scorer like Lehigh's C.J. McCollum, who upended the Blue Devils last year in this round. Duke will advance.
Round of 32
No. 1 Louisville over No. 8 Colorado State: The Cardinals' full-court pressure will speed the game and take away any rebounding advantage Colorado State might have. Louisville is too strong. The Cardinals win as guards Russ Smith, Peyton Siva and Luke Hancock dominate the game.
No. 4 Saint Louis over No. 5 Oklahoma State: The Billikens will control the ball and control the pace of the game, and move on to face Louisville in the Sweet 16.
No. 3 Michigan State over No. 6 Memphis: The Spartans are better in the paint, although the athleticism of the Tigers will give Michigan State fits. Michigan State advances to play the winner of Duke and Cincinnati.
No. 2 Duke over No. 10 Cincinnati: Duke can and will score, so the Bearcats will have to match Duke point for point. But Cincinnati will not be able to muster enough offense to beat Duke, which is by far the better offensive team. Duke moves on because it can score from all five spots on the floor, while Cincinnati can score from only three spots.
Sweet 16
No. 1 Louisville over No. 4 Saint Louis: This is the nightmare scenario for Louisville. Saint Louis is the worst possible matchup for Louisville because it's tough to turn the Billikens over and speed them up. But the Cardinals are so strong at the guard spots, and with Gorgui Dieng in the paint, that they will win and advance to the Elite Eight.
No. 3 Michigan State over No. 2 Duke: The Blue Devils can really shoot it, and they have a face-up 4 man who can shoot it and spread the floor. But Michigan State can match Ryan Kelly with Adreian Payne, and Derrick Nix can guard Mason Plumlee with his size and build down low. Michigan State can match Duke on the perimeter, but the real advantage will be on the glass. The Spartans have to take care of the ball and hit the backboard to win -- and they will win.
Elite Eight
No. 1 Louisville over No. 3 Michigan State: Louisville plays a zone defense that changes to man-to-man toward the end of the clock or when the ball goes inside. The Cardinals create turnovers and a chaotic game, and they will win and move to the Final Four.
South Region
Round of 64
No. 1 Kansas over No. 16 Western Kentucky: The Jayhawks have Jeff Withey in the paint, and the Hilltoppers will not get anything inside the arc. Kansas will win and move on.
No. 8 North Carolina and No. 9 Villanova: Both teams play small lineups, but Villanova has more capable big guys. North Carolina is a good team that has really improved over the course of the season, and Ryan Arcidiacono is a tough player who has earned the respect of his opponents. North Carolina is the better 3-point shooting team, and should move on.
No. 5 VCU over No. 12 Akron: The Rams force the most turnovers and get the most steals of any team in the nation. With a full team and a point guard, Akron would be a good choice to move on, but the Zips are without Alex Abreu and will have too much trouble breaking the press. VCU advances.
No. 4 Michigan over No. 13 South Dakota State: Nate Wolters is a Steve Nash-type player, but that should not be enough to beat Michigan and Trey Burke, who is a candidate for national player of the year and a Chris Paul-type player. Michigan is the better offensive team and moves on.
No. 3 Florida over No. 14 Northwestern State: The Gators are a balanced team that wins against lesser opponents. Florida wins and moves on.
No. 11 Minnesota over No. 6 UCLA: The Gophers have been up-and-down all season but are an outstanding offensive rebounding team. UCLA won the Pac-12, but lost key contributor Jordan Adams for the season. Because of Minnesota's work on the backboards, Minnesota will move on.
No. 7 San Diego State over No. 10 Oklahoma: The Aztecs are solid on the defensive end, but Oklahoma's Romero Osby will be a tough matchup. That said, Jamaal Franklin can match him point for point and rebound for rebound. I like San Diego State to advance.
No. 2 Georgetown over No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast: Florida Gulf Coast beat Miami earlier this year and played Duke, but Georgetown is a terrific defensive team that is long, athletic and can shut down almost any offense.
Round of 32
No. 1 Kansas over No. 8 North Carolina: The Jayhawks are bigger inside, but Jeff Withey can move his feet well enough to play James Michael McAdoo on the perimeter or inside. Kansas will win and advance.
No. 5 VCU over No. 4 Michigan: The Rams can turn Michigan over, and the difference will be knocking down open shots. Given VCU's style of play, I like VCU to advance past the Wolverines.
No. 3 Florida over No. 11 Minnesota: The Gators are more consistent and better in every metric. In fact, they are the only team to rank in the top five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. I like Florida to get past Minnesota and move on to the Sweet 16.
No. 2 Georgetown over No. 7 San Diego State: The battle between Jamaal Franklin and Otto Porter will go to the Hoyas. As much as we focus on Porter's scoring, he is one of the best defenders in the college game. The key to beating the Hoyas is to turn them over and use transition baskets to outscore them. San Diego State doesn't really do that (269th in turnover percentage). Georgetown will advance.
Sweet 16
No. 5 VCU over No. 1 Kansas: The Jayhawks are not a great passing team, and the speed with which VCU plays will be debilitating to the Jayhawks. Because of its defense -- and a mind-boggling ability to force turnovers on 28.6 of its opponent's possessions -- VCU will advance.
No. 2 Georgetown over No. 3 Florida: We almost saw this game at the start of the season and -- absent the aircraft carrier, and the condensation -- now we get the chance to check it out in the tourney. The Hoyas are better defensively, holding 11 of their last 15 opponents under 60 points, and should win. They also have the best player on the floor in Otto Porter.
Elite Eight
No. 5 VCU over No. 2 Georgetown: Turnovers are devastating to the Hoyas, given their deliberate tempo, and that's precisely how VCU will win. The Hoyas are the better team, but this matchup will give them fits. VCU will advance -- by forcing turnovers and hitting 3s -- to the Final Four.
Final Four
No. 1 Louisville over No. 2 Ohio State: The Cardinals will have to work at it to get the Buckeyes to turn over the ball. OSU is 15th in the nation in offensive turnover percentage, but they've seen few guard tandems as quick as Louisville's. Peyton Siva and Russ Smith will swarm Aaron Craft all game long. A fast game favors the Cardinals, and ultimately Rick Pitino's team will advance.
No. 1 Indiana over No. 5 VCU: The Hoosiers may fall victim to VCU's defense on a few possessions, but they have the offensive efficiency to overcome a few miscues. The Hoosiers can also put up points in a hurry with their stellar 3-point shooting. The biggest difference-maker should be Cody Zeller. If Indiana can get him the ball, he will dominate against the Rams, who rank just 258th defensively inside the arc.
Final
No. 1 Louisville over No. 1 Indiana: The Cardinals feature a lot of the same defensive weapons as VCU -- particularly full-court defensive pressure -- but also flaunt a much better and bigger frontcourt. Gorgui Dieng can match up with Cody Zeller down low while Peyton Siva and Russ Smith will be pests all game long against Yogi Ferrell and Jordan Hulls. Pitting the top team in offensive efficiency (Indiana) against the top team in defensive efficiency (Louisville) should produce a phenomenal final, and I give the edge to the Cardinals.
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