2017 Big East Tournament

[X-band '01]

Here is the bracket:

OPENING ROUND (Wednesday, March 8) - FS1
Game 1: (8) St. John's vs. (9) Georgetown
Game 2: (7) Xavier vs. (10) DePaul

QUARTERFINAL ROUND (Thursday, March 9) - FS1
Game 3: (1) Villanova vs. St. John's/Georgetown winner
Game 4: (4) Marquette vs. (5) Seton Hall
Game 5: (2) Butler vs. Xavier/DePaul winner
Game 6: (3) Providence vs. (6) Creighton

SEMIFINAL ROUND (Friday, March 10) - FS1
Game 7: Nova/SJU/Gtown winner vs, Marq/Hall winner
Game 8: BU/XU/DePaul winner vs. Prov/Cre winner

CHAMPIONSHIP (Saturday, March 11) - FOX
Game 9: Semifinal winners

Needless to say, Xavier couldn't have asked for a better draw here. Villanova, Seton Hall and Marquette are all on the other side of the bracket.

[drudy23]

Very favorable...not a complete stretch to make the finals. But we also could lose to DePaul.

[bobbiemcgee]

Run II

[GIMMFD]

Very favorable...not a complete stretch to make the finals. But we also could lose to DePaul.

I'm hoping that we just get really hot for these next few weeks and turn from a 30% three point shooting team to like a 40% three point shooting team. That would be nice. Here's to streaking guys, let's do this.

[bjf123]

We need be above 70% from the charity stripe, too. Low 60s won't get it done.


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[Masterofreality]

I'm there.

Sure would be nice to be playing Friday.

[paulxu]

https://youtu.be/TkifO420xqI

[JAPER]

I'm there.

Sure would be nice to be playing Friday.

If you get us to Friday, I'll be there....

[D-West & PO-Z]

Exciting finish here for Georgetown/St. Johns. Please dont go to OT, lets get X game started!

[Masterofreality]

St. John's GTown game was, as referred to by one of my cohorts- a very good BAD game. GTown was incredible in their bad foul shooting, both teams shit bricks from 3 and both made boneheaded plays. Somehow GTown couldn't finish bunnies at the end.

It will sure add to the lunchtime game crowd at the Garden though.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Nova just putting it on SJU. Up 26 at the half.

[GIMMFD]

Nova just putting it on SJU. Up 26 at the half.

Not to mention another Jenkins buzzer beater before the end of the half. He really likes March.

[Masterofreality]

Above average seats in the Garden today.
2158

[Muskeagle]

I just checked the score on espn. 52-26 at half. Wow. According to the box score Villanova has no fouls. St. John's did have some in the box score so it's not just that the early box score isn't keeping track. Is this accurate???

[X Factor]

Nova's up 28 points on SJU. Nova's playing without Mikal Bridges too who is sick today.

They put a graphic up in the first half...Nova senior class has never lost back to back games in their careers. Unreal.

And why didn't Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins leave early last year? We always have to worry about guys leaving early for Europe...

[paulxu]

Is that scoreboard as big as it looks? Or is that a illusion from where you are sitting/camera angle?

[mistabeecee41]

I just checked the score on espn. 52-26 at half. Wow. According to the box score Villanova has no fouls. St. John's did have some in the box score so it's not just that the early box score isn't keeping track. Is this accurate???

yup, all over twitter. no fouls in the first half

[Muskie]

It's very big yes.


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[Lamont Sanford]

#rigged #thefixisin

[Muskeagle]

yup, all over twitter. no fouls in the first half

wow

[XU 87]

I thought it was a little unfair that St. Johns had to play a 7:00 game last night and then play an 11:30 a.m. game this morning.

[X Factor]

I thought it was a little unfair that St. Johns had to play a 7:00 game last night and then play an 11:30 a.m. game this morning.

St. John's could have 2 weeks to prepare and Nova could play SJU in the second game of a doubleheader and still win.

[xufan2434]

yup, all over twitter. no fouls in the first half

Can't say I was watching the whole 1st half since I'm at work. But would check In/Out and it's absurd they didn't have any fouls. There were at least 3 drives I saw in a short period from St John's guards that had contact with no whistle. And normally I'm fine with that. But I know damn well if that was Sean trying to protect the rim the same way, it's a foul every time

[IM4X]

I thought it was a little unfair that St. Johns had to play a 7:00 game last night and then play an 11:30 a.m. game this morning.

Agreed.

Though, nobody besides you and me (and some SJ fans) will give it a second thought since it's a blowout.

[XU 87]

St. John's could have 2 weeks to prepare and Nova could play SJU in the second game of a doubleheader and still win.

I agree with that as well, although I think SJU gave them somewhat of a game the last time they played (at SJU). I just think it's unfair to have a team play at night and then schedule them for another game the next morning. Couldn't they have just scheduled that game a little later in the day?

[Masterofreality]

Is that scoreboard as big as it looks? Or is that a illusion from where you are sitting/camera angle?

No. It is HUGE with a clear as bell video board.

[muskiefan82]

It's the #1 seed advantage.

[paulxu]

Damn. Hope I get there one day.

[BlueX]

Typically don't like the new camera angles stations come up with but I am really liking the rail cam on the fsgo app.

[bobbiemcgee]

70% in. Wow. Plus I think the BE will do some damage this yr.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Every year we've been to at least the semi finals.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Bring on the Bluejays!

[Jesuit4Life]

https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/840065527208857602
"Big East preseason poll:
1. Villanova
2. Xavier
3. Creighton
4. Seton Hall

And there's your semifinal matchups."

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[American X]

Villanova vs. Seton Hall - who you got?

Obviously, we would prefer to face the Pirates in the final. Barring that, the Wildcats sealing the overall #1 seed would be great for the conference.

[muskiefan82]

Villanova vs. Seton Hall - who you got?

Obviously, we would prefer to face the Pirates in the final. Barring that, the Wildcats sealing the overall #1 seed would be great for the conference.

I can't imagine anyone wants Villanova right now. That would be crazy talk. I will; however, take either because that means magic happened.

[Masterofreality]

Butler STILL has not won a game in the Big East Tournament. Ever. #OneAndDone

[SM#24]

Butler STILL has not won a game in the Big East Tournament. Ever. #OneAndDone
If you recall, it took them 13 years to win their first MCC tourney game.

[xudash]

Total class just exhibited in the Villanova versus Seton Hall game. Love this conference!

[kellernr]

Nova just locked up another title. I don't think X or Crieghton have a chance at beating them

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[bjf123]

Nova is up 15 with 12 minutes left against Creighton. Last night, they shot 65% from 3 and 78% from 3 in the 2nd half. Tonight against Nova, they're under 25%.


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[Muskie]

Creighton currently 20% from 3 and 43% fg. Haven't attempted a FT.


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[Muskie]

Josh Hart is the best player on the floor by a wide margin.


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[AviatorX]

I feel like Creighton is going to have a similar first round experience to SHU last year with Foster starring in the Whitehead "shoot them out of the game" role.

[xu82]

Josh Hart is the best player on the floor by a wide margin.


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And not for the first time.

[bobbiemcgee]

Read somewhere the Garden is sold out? Sweet.

[BandAid]

I'd rather lost like we did against Creighton than suffer the same fate Creighton did. Without Watson and Sumner neither team had a chance against Villanova.

[xu82]

I'd rather lost like we did against Creighton than suffer the same fate Creighton did. Without Watson and Sumner neither team had a chance against Villanova.

An extra quality win would have been handy. All personal feelings aside.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Nova would have beat us bad as well. I think we get a 10 seed. Dont think it was the worst thing for us to lose yesterday. Would have preferred a win but it was a very tolerable loss.

[xu82]

Nova would have beat us bad as well. I think we get a 10 seed. Dont think it was the worst thing for us to lose yesterday. Would have preferred a win but it was a very tolerable loss.

And, like so many other losses, not really embarrassing, just lost opportunities for great wins.

[D-West & PO-Z]

And, like so many other losses, not really embarrassing, just lost opportunities for great wins.

Yep. We literally have zero bad losses. Our worst loss was Colorado who is a top 100 team. Should have won that and could of/should have won several others that would have really helped but we have 4 really solid wins and no bad losses. As far as down seasons go this is one of the better ones.

[Masterofreality]

Read somewhere the Garden is sold out? Sweet.

Was sold out for it's Friday and Saturday nights.