Will anyone stop UCLA?

djwhokid · 03-10-2008, 01:20 AM

I don't see any team stopping this team in the tournament.

Agree, disagree?

dlb · 03-13-2008, 10:54 PM

The Tar Heels are very, very tough. Not flashy, not dominant, but hard to beat.

I haven't seen any UCLA games this year, so I have no idea how good they are. They may be better than Carolina. If so, they're exceptional.

bedir than average · 03-13-2008, 10:59 PM

dlb, take the opportunity to watch the PAC-10 tourney if you can (we have a crappy TV deal so it might not be possible out your way). There are some GREAT teams out here.

Recall that WSU was as high as 4th at one point

BravesRule22 · 03-14-2008, 11:37 AM

I think there are a bunch of teams that win it this year. No way would I say UCLA is the clear cut favorite to win it all.

Its going to be a great tourney though, I cant wait for it

dlb · 03-14-2008, 05:08 PM

Yeah, bedir, I think Sagarin rates the Pac-10 as the toughest league in the nation. However, in addition to their crappy TV deal, they're three hours behind me. I do need to sleep. I will try to catch some of the tourney, though.

Sagarin is not reliable for picking NCAA Tourney winners, but here's his top 5 anyway:
NC 95.40
UCLA 94.45 (a dead heat, for all practical purposes)
Memphis 94.40 (still a dead heat
Kansas (still a distinction without a difference)
Duke 93.29 (but fading; I'll be surprised if they get past the Sweet 16)

Of the top 4, 3 should be expected to make it to the Final Four. There are probably 6 more that can contend for the last slot. It all gets down to the matchups.

bedir than average · 03-16-2008, 05:29 PM

That top level likely just narrowed as UCLA beat Stanford and UNC lost to Clemson in their Conference finals.

dlb · 03-16-2008, 06:49 PM

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... UNC lost to Clemson in their Conference finals.

Would that have been in the Bizarro-world ACC?

bedir than average · 03-16-2008, 06:51 PM

yes, absolutely.

I had them as down, and just totally blew it.

They did win

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BravesRule22 Basketball Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	I think there are a bunch of teams that win it this year. No way would I say UCLA is the clear cut favorite to win it all. Its going to be a great tourney though, I cant wait for it __________________ Braves, Knicks, Bucs, Louisville

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bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	That top level likely just narrowed as UCLA beat Stanford and UNC lost to Clemson in their Conference finals. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

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bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	yes, absolutely. I had them as down, and just totally blew it. They did win __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

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dlb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,237	The Tar Heels are very, very tough. Not flashy, not dominant, but hard to beat. I haven't seen any UCLA games this year, so I have no idea how good they are. They may be better than Carolina. If so, they're exceptional.

03-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
dlb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,237	Yeah, bedir, I think Sagarin rates the Pac-10 as the toughest league in the nation. However, in addition to their crappy TV deal, they're three hours behind me. I do need to sleep. I will try to catch some of the tourney, though. Sagarin is not reliable for picking NCAA Tourney winners, but here's his top 5 anyway: NC 95.40 UCLA 94.45 (a dead heat, for all practical purposes) Memphis 94.40 (still a dead heat Kansas (still a distinction without a difference) Duke 93.29 (but fading; I'll be surprised if they get past the Sweet 16) Of the top 4, 3 should be expected to make it to the Final Four. There are probably 6 more that can contend for the last slot. It all gets down to the matchups.