Originally Posted by Mr. Plow:
Not sure why Arkansas isn't the one seed with how good they are. Nevermind they finished middle of the pack in the SEC.
There is a reason for that. Nick Smith Jr was out half of the year. This is a team who has 4 NBA draft picks. Also, do you know what teams they resemble? Texas and Tennessee. Two teams we have had trouble with. Big, long, and great defensively. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
There is a reason for that. Nick Smith Jr was out half of the year. This is a team who has 4 NBA draft picks. Also, do you know what teams they resemble? Texas and Tennessee. Two teams we have had trouble with. Big, long, and great defensively.
So 1 NBA draft pick out half the year + 3 other NBA picks = middle of the pack in a weak SEC [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
This is it. Arguably the most difficult second round tournament game a 1 seed has ever faced. Everything about tomorrow’s game suggests an Arkansas victory is likely, if not inevitable. KU will need to be at its absolute best to keep the game close at the end and even that may not be enough given the length, athleticism and talent that Arkansas possesses (every rotation player Arkansas has is 6’4 or taller, think TCU on steroids) and the foul trouble KU is certain to be in.
We are in tough tomorrow. There’s just no getting around that. Better be ready.
They have 3-4 NBA players who will be drafted. Beyond you're consistent this next team we play is dangerous, Kenpom says etc., I agree this time, they are dangerous. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mr. Plow:
Officially no Self today for the game.
Yeah I would not be surprised if we drop this game. Need Bill on the court for this one. Arkansas is more talented than we are. We are just better coached with more experience. If Arkansas won it really wouldn't even be an upset. Need Gradey to make some shots to beat them and get fortunate to get out of the bracket.
I don't see us getting out of this bracket. It's just a gauntlet. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Kiimosabi:
We can beat anyone in the west
We can also lose to anyone in the west, just depends which team shows up
Exactly. Could we lose today? Definitely. Could we win? Definitely. But acting like we really have little to no shot is ridiculous. It's a middle of the pack SEC team verse the #3 team in the country. [Reply]
I think the way to beat Arkansas is dare them to make the 3. Seems like that could be their achilles heel. If they make the 3, its gonna be a long night. We actually are one of the better 3-point FG percentage defenses in the country. Udeh will play an important role. Hope its his national coming out party. [Reply]