Big East Tournament

[D-West & PO-Z]

This is probably the best I have ever felt about a Xavier team entering the Big East tournament.

Considering our play and the likely draw we get (as long as the Friars take care of SH at home), I can't remember feeling better about our chances.

2018, we obviously were the 1 seed but we lost to Nova twice that year, I didn't think we could beat them.

2016 I probably felt pretty good, so maybe that would compare. We were the 2 seed and did beat Nova at home that year.

But man, this year, getting to play Seton Hall or DePaul in quarters and avoiding the 3 seed and having to face Nova was big. We are on the opposite side of the bracket of the 2 toughest matchups for X, imo, Creighton and Marquette Also opposite of a dangerous UConn team who will have a million fans there.

I feel great into the semi's, where we will have a tough matchup but against a team we beat twice or another we probably should have beat twice.

We also have the best coach we have ever had (imo, again) who himself has played in the BE tourney and understands its magnitude. We might get Free back which would be a huge boost, even in limited mins for depth, but even if we don't I like our chances. Whoever comes out the other side of the bracket, would be really tough to face, if we are lucky enough to meet them, but unlike the years where Nova was king, there is not a team in the BE I don't think X can't take.

Go X!

[atljar]

I saw the current seeding bracket the other night, and had the same thoughts. I dont think it could align much better for X.

[Xville]

Really need to take advantage of this draw and get to the finals. If x could jump to a 3 seed that’d be awesome or at least a 4 in Louisville. No 4 seed in the Midwest with freaking Kansas getting basically home games the second weekend.

[Xuperman]

I truly believe Colby Jones became a different player Wednesday night. That was Byron Larkin stuff right there. I know just about everyone here disagrees, but Jones never plays "angry" enough at times and only occasionally a true alpha dog comes out. Even Coach Miller has said basically the same in at least one early season interview. That appears to have changed. Look for him to go on an epic tear to finish as a Musketeer legend.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I truly believe Colby Jones became a different player Wednesday night. That was Byron Larkin stuff right there. I know just about everyone here disagrees, but Jones never plays "angry" enough at times and only occasionally a true alpha dog comes out. Even Coach Miller has said basically the same in at least one early season interview. That appears to have changed. Look for him to go on an epic tear to finish as a Musketeer legend.

Huh? Many of us have said the same throughout the year. Totally agree Jones is way too passive at times and needed to become an alpha dog. He did that Wed night and was awesome.

[bleedXblue]

Huh? Many of us have said the same throughout the year. Totally agree Jones is way too passive at times and needed to become an alpha dog. He did that Wed night and was awesome.

I don't think that Colby had a single point in our first 30 against Providence. Now he torched them mainly in the second half and was incredible. Need him to GO right away and play with a sense of urgency. Be the DOG with Boum!

[D-West & PO-Z]

I don't think that Colby had a single point in our first 30 against Providence. Now he torched them mainly in the second half and was incredible. Need him to GO right away and play with a sense of urgency. Be the DOG with Boum!

Yeah we have some slow starters sometimes for whatever reason. Boum is usually much better in 2nd half as well.

[Wheelhouse]

If Providence ends up the 3 I agree it's our best possible draw matchup wise but we'll still have a tough road. If we get by SH I expect Providence to come out firing. Strangely enough, I'm not nearly as afraid of Villanova as most people. We played as badly as we've played all year in that 2nd half a few weeks ago. I just don't see us losing to them again.

[D-West & PO-Z]

If Providence ends up the 3 I agree it's our best possible draw matchup wise but we'll still have a tough road. If we get by SH I expect Providence to come out firing. Strangely enough, I'm not nearly as afraid of Villanova as most people. We played as badly as we've played all year in that 2nd half a few weeks ago. I just don't see us losing to them again.

Yeah, I am not all that afraid of them either. I would prefer to see Nova in the semi's playing their 3rd game in 3 days over Providence.

Either way, if we get to semi's I love the matchup. Just need Providence not to inexplicably shit the bed and lose the 3 seed and give it to Creighton.

[Wheelhouse]

Yeah, I am not all that afraid of them either. I would prefer to see Nova in the semi's playing their 3rd game in 3 days over Providence.

Either way, if we get to semi's I love the matchup. Just need Providence not to inexplicably shit the bed and lose the 3 seed and give it to Creighton.

Absolutely. Creighton is a bad matchup for us. If the current seeds hold, I'd much prefer Marquette or UCONN if we get to the final.

[GoMuskies]

Creighton/Xavier in the finals in MSG might be a bit of a nightmare for the league, honestly. Marquette, too. Xavier/UConn would be awesome aside from the 19,000 UConn fans. But better that than a half empty Garden.

[American X]

I expect Xavier to flame out and hope for better. Trevon Bluiett just clanked another shot and Butler just scored again.

[XUGRAD80]

Xavier can play with anyone else in the league. They’ve proved that already. But I am concerned with the idea of playing 3 games in 3 days with the short roster they have. Fatigue has to set in at some point and that could easily lead to losing a game that they could win otherwise.

[JTG]

I will be stunned if we win the BET. Our roster is not made for 3 games in 3 days. Frankly I think the Big East should go to a double bye. It's a real chore to finish 1st or 2nd in this league.

[Wheelhouse]

Xavier can play with anyone else in the league. They’ve proved that already. But I am concerned with the idea of playing 3 games in 3 days with the short roster they have. Fatigue has to set in at some point and that could easily lead to losing a game that they could win otherwise.

Getting Freemantle back, even for only 8-10 minutes/game in the BE Tourney, would help in regard to this. But overall I think this kind of thing gets overblown. These kids are great athletes and they're in fantastic shape. Plus, the other teams have to play the same schedule. I know we're not deep but I think we'll be fine.

[Strange Brew]

I expect Xavier to flame out and hope for better. Trevon Bluiett just clanked another shot and Butler just scored again.

And the was a clock malfunction and a bizarre call in the final one min of play.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Getting Freemantle back, even for only 8-10 minutes/game in the BE Tourney, would help in regard to this. But overall I think this kind of thing gets overblown. These kids are great athletes and they're in fantastic shape. Plus, the other teams have to play the same schedule. I know we're not deep but I think we'll be fine.

Yeah, I agree with this take.

Our depth is an issue, but it would be great if we could get a big lead on SH again and get some other guys worked in in the quarter finals. Would be nice to have Free back as well obviously, even in limited mins.

[Muskeagle]

I also think Edwards IS improving every game. He looks way more comfortable out there and is definitely making his presence felt at times. There is actually a lot of pressure on the bigs at X to deal with the ball up top. The offense is usually set up by a guard bring it up quickly and then getting it into the trailing big at the top of the key. There are many decisions to be made at that point. Good crisp passes are necessary and then the screen or not to screen question. Edwards looked LOST at this spot early on, but has looked MUCH better here and elsewhere. I'm not saying he's now as good as FREE or anything like that, but I've gotten to the point that I'm not scared when he's in the game.

[Xavier]

I felt great about both those teams. Roster wise- much better. But this draw is as easy as it gets so maybe that helps the depth concerns.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I felt great about both those teams. Roster wise- much better. But this draw is as easy as it gets so maybe that helps the depth concerns.

Yeah it is a combination of draw and our team and not being afraid of not being able to beat any one particular team in our conference.

[nuts4xu]

Team 101 has as good of a chance to win the BET than ever before.

I am not worried about playing 3 games in 3 days. If we make it to the championship, we will play a team that had to do the same.

No one should get tired in March. Players find ways to play through issues this time of year. The recent play of Colby and Souley give me hope this team is poised for a big run the next few weeks.

[MHettel]

I also think Edwards IS improving every game. He looks way more comfortable out there and is definitely making his presence felt at times. There is actually a lot of pressure on the bigs at X to deal with the ball up top. The offense is usually set up by a guard bring it up quickly and then getting it into the trailing big at the top of the key. There are many decisions to be made at that point. Good crisp passes are necessary and then the screen or not to screen question. Edwards looked LOST at this spot early on, but has looked MUCH better here and elsewhere. I'm not saying he's now as good as FREE or anything like that, but I've gotten to the point that I'm not scared when he's in the game.

Edwards does seem to have a better feel for what happening lately. I still dont think his offensive contributions will be anything more than just scraps, putbacks and maybe a dunk on a lob or 2, but what we need is him to be aware defensively around the rim and to find as body and box out hard every time. His fouls wont matter, so if he lays the wood a little bit, I'm fine with that.

[xu9697]

I also think Edwards IS improving every game. He looks way more comfortable out there and is definitely making his presence felt at times. There is actually a lot of pressure on the bigs at X to deal with the ball up top. The offense is usually set up by a guard bring it up quickly and then getting it into the trailing big at the top of the key. There are many decisions to be made at that point. Good crisp passes are necessary and then the screen or not to screen question. Edwards looked LOST at this spot early on, but has looked MUCH better here and elsewhere. I'm not saying he's now as good as FREE or anything like that, but I've gotten to the point that I'm not scared when he's in the game.

Totally agree. I feel we can at least say, once again, we go 7 deep (or 6.75). Even though the difference with Free and Edwards is still BIG.

[Wheelhouse]

I expect Edwards to still get some minutes even if Freemantle comes back. If he can spell Nunge for just 5-8 minutes it would be huge. All we really need him to do is rebound effectively.

[bobbiemcgee]

I like the way Sean has used Claude the last few games and especially against PC where he had 12/1 to. I think all he needs is a continued confidence boost to shine.

[nuts4xu]

Edwards does seem to have a better feel for what happening lately. I still dont think his offensive contributions will be anything more than just scraps, putbacks and maybe a dunk on a lob or 2, but what we need is him to be aware defensively around the rim and to find as body and box out hard every time. His fouls wont matter, so if he lays the wood a little bit, I'm fine with that.

Completely agree with this on Edwards.

He basically needs to not take fucked up shots. He can get called for fucked up fouls and or fucked up bogus lane violations - we will take that. We have enough weapons he can defer to when he is in the game. Box out, grab rebounds, and stay in the flow of the offense. Miller raves about the kid, says he just needs more time, experience, and comfort.

[Masterofreality]

Completely agree with this on Edwards.

He basically needs to not take fucked up shots. He can get called for fucked up fouls and or fucked up bogus lane violations - we will take that. We have enough weapons he can defer to when he is in the game. Box out, grab rebounds, and stay in the flow of the offense. Miller raves about the kid, says he just needs more time, experience, and comfort.

I hope he can correct his fucked up hands. He needs to GRAB THE DAMN BALL, then not let it get knocked out of said hands.
I want Ty Hill type Meathooks!!

[XUBison]

…But overall I think this kind of thing gets overblown. These kids are great athletes and they're in fantastic shape. Plus, the other teams have to play the same schedule. I know we're not deep but I think we'll be fine.

Normally I would agree with this, but have you noticed the way Jack Nunge sucks wind?

[XUBison]

Completely agree with this on Edwards.

He basically needs to not take fucked up shots. He can get called for fucked up fouls and or fucked up bogus lane violations - we will take that. We have enough weapons he can defer to when he is in the game. Box out, grab rebounds, and stay in the flow of the offense. Miller raves about the kid, says he just needs more time, experience, and comfort.

Byron raves about him too. He said early in the season that he has hardly ever seen a big man with the handle and one-on-one moves he has, at least in practice. He also said he has been slow to pick up the team concepts, for whatever reason.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Normally I would agree with this, but have you noticed the way Jack Nunge sucks wind?

He basically looks ill every time he takes the court at all times. I think its just the way he looks.

[XUBison]

He basically looks ill every time he takes the court at all times. I think its just the way he looks.

What an unfortunate way to be described on a message board. this is why I am happy to keep a low profile. lol

[X-band '01]

He basically looks ill every time he takes the court at all times. I think its just the way he looks.

The UConn home game he literally WAS ill and missed the beginning of the 2nd half; it would have to be really serious to keep him off the floor at this stage.

[D-West & PO-Z]

What an unfortunate way to be described on a message board. this is why I am happy to keep a low profile. lol

HA, I was a little drunk when I wrote that. He does just always look kind of tired and like he's battling the flu though. But he deserves to be/look tired, he does play a lot of mins!

[OTRMUSKIE]

Are you guys talking about Nunge looking sick? Because he looks exhausted every game now.

[HenryMuto]

Big East seeding tie breakers. I was just looking this over. Anyone want to double check me on this ?

If Providence and Creighton lose today and UCONN wins this would make all 3 teams 13-7.

First tie breaker H2H they all split so next tie breaker how did they do vs Marquette.....Creighton was swept the others split


So this would make Creighton 5 seed.

So now we go to H2H tie breakers for Prov vs UCONN for #3 seed and each team I believe did the exact same thing swept or went 1-1 with all the same teams leaving it to a coin flip for #3 seed.

Can anyone confirm if I am right on this ?

Hopefully Providence just wins today and they lock up #3 seed.

[Three Point Pete]

Oops! That ain't gonna happen.

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[D-West & PO-Z]

Big East seeding tie breakers. I was just looking this over. Anyone want to double check me on this ?

If Providence and Creighton lose today and UCONN wins this would make all 3 teams 13-7.

First tie breaker H2H they all split so next tie breaker how did they do vs Marquette.....Creighton was swept the others split


So this would make Creighton 5 seed.

So now we go to H2H tie breakers for Prov vs UCONN for #3 seed and each team I believe did the exact same thing swept or went 1-1 with all the same teams leaving it to a coin flip for #3 seed.

Can anyone confirm if I am right on this ?

Hopefully Providence just wins today and they lock up #3 seed.

No coin flip, after that it is decided by NET ranking and UConn would be 3 seed over Providence.

But yeah, Creighton ain't losing to DePaul.

[Masterofreality]

No coin flip, after that it is decided by NET ranking and UConn would be 3 seed over Providence.

But yeah, Creighton ain't losing to DePaul.

They still have too much at stake

[Caveat]

Tickets acquired. I’ll be in NYC on Thursday.

[Three Point Pete]

So, we know that Free won't play in the tournaments, but is there news on Craft or Tandy?

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[Xville]

So, we know that Free won't play in the tournaments, but is there news on Craft or Tandy?

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Tandy is ready. Craft was warming up before butler so he may be able to play as well. It’s be nice to have a solid 8th guy come out of these two just in case. Edwards now seems pretty set as the 7th guy.

[bjf123]

Tandy is ready. Craft was warming up before butler so he may be able to play as well. It’s be nice to have a solid 8th guy come out of these two just in case. Edwards now seems pretty set as the 7th guy.

Thought I saw on here that KyKy was still in a walking boot?


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[Three Point Pete]

Tandy is ready. Craft was warming up before butler so he may be able to play as well. It’s be nice to have a solid 8th guy come out of these two just in case. Edwards now seems pretty set as the 7th guy.Thanks 'ville. Cesare is looking better, he should give some quality minutes. I think Craft will be a spark off the bench.

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[Xville]

Thought I saw on here that KyKy was still in a walking boot?


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Hmm I have been wrong before lol I thought I saw he was ready to go.. maybe I dreamt that

[noteggs]

Thought I saw on here that KyKy was still in a walking boot?


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Was wearing one during Butler game.

[HenryMuto]

No respect last night on Field of 68 they had 3 people there and they picked the BE winner.

They went with UCONN, Creighton and Marquette.

Also 1 guy said watch out for Seton Hall to knock off Xavier I mean no respect Xavier just whipped Seton Hall at their own place.

[Masterofreality]

No respect last night on Field of 68 they had 3 people there and they picked the BE winner.

They went with UCONN, Creighton and Marquette.

Also 1 guy said watch out for Seton Hall to knock off Xavier I mean no respect Xavier just whipped Seton Hall at their own place.

Chip on the Shoulder Szn.

[X-band '01]

Ah, but another Xavier tradition is winning one conference tournament game to stay sharp, lose the semifinal and rest up for the NCAAs!

[D-West & PO-Z]

I feel less great than I did when I started this thread since Creighton took over Providence for the 3 seed, but still think we have a chance.

[xukeith]

Tandy was in a boot Saturday. He didn't look so ready.

[xukeith]

Did Mack not pick X?

[Xavier]

Tandy was in a boot Saturday. He didn't look so ready.

Yeah, they speculated on the Twitter spaces that his season was likely over as well. I don’t even know what the injury was outside of the fact that it was a foot injury

[American X]

Odds to win Big East Tournament

BIG EAST
ODDS


UConn (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCONN/connecticut-huskies/) Huskies
+220


Creighton Bluejays (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/CREIGH/creighton-bluejays/)
+250


Marquette Golden Eagles
+350


Xavier Musketeers (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/XAVIER/xavier-musketeers/)
+500


Villanova Wildcats
+1000


Providence Friars (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PROV/providence-friars/)
+1800


Seton Hall Pirates (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SETON/seton-hall-pirates/)
+3500


St. John's Red Storm (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/STJOHN/st-johns-red-storm/)
+4000


Butler Bulldogs (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BUTLER/butler-bulldogs/)
+15000


DePaul Blue Demons (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DEPAUL/depaul-blue-demons/)
+20000


Georgetown Hoyas (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/GTOWN/georgetown-hoyas/)
+20000

[Masterofreality]

Odds to win Big East Tournament

BIG EAST
ODDS


UConn (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCONN/connecticut-huskies/) Huskies
+220


Creighton Bluejays (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/CREIGH/creighton-bluejays/)
+250


Marquette Golden Eagles
+350


Xavier Musketeers (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/XAVIER/xavier-musketeers/)
+500


Villanova Wildcats
+1000


Providence Friars (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PROV/providence-friars/)
+1800


Seton Hall Pirates (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SETON/seton-hall-pirates/)
+3500


St. John's Red Storm (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/STJOHN/st-johns-red-storm/)
+4000


Butler Bulldogs (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BUTLER/butler-bulldogs/)
+15000


DePaul Blue Demons (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DEPAUL/depaul-blue-demons/)
+20000


Georgetown Hoyas (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/GTOWN/georgetown-hoyas/)
+20000



Bulletin Board material

[Three Point Pete]

Ah, but another Xavier tradition is winning one conference tournament game to stay sharp, lose the semifinal and rest up for the NCAAs!Tradition...win tournaments! NIT 2022 BET 2023!

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[Xville]

No respect last night on Field of 68 they had 3 people there and they picked the BE winner.

They went with UCONN, Creighton and Marquette.

Also 1 guy said watch out for Seton Hall to knock off Xavier I mean no respect Xavier just whipped Seton Hall at their own place.

Meh. In the same show they talked about one guy who could have a Kemba walker like be tournament—-boum, and there was no mention of hall potentially beating Xavier or Marquette winning. Maybe I watched a different clip. Two guys picked uconn and the other creighton.

[HenryMuto]

Meh. In the same show they talked about one guy who could have a Kemba walker like be tournament—-boum, and there was no mention of hall potentially beating Xavier or Marquette winning. Maybe I watched a different clip. Two guys picked uconn and the other creighton.

Fanta was the one that mentioned that he thought Hall could beat Xavier and then he also said Boum could have a Kemba like tournament. It may have been the same night or maybe it was 2 different nights he said that but he did say both. He didn't say Hall would beat Xavier for sure just said "watch out for Hall"

[Masterofreality]

Butler getting boatraced in the Opening Round of the BE Tournament is an annual tradition- unless they play Xavier coached by a certain person.

[94GRAD]

Butler getting boatraced in the Opening Round of the BE Tournament is an annual tradition- unless they play Xavier coached by a certain person.

Beating a dead horse emoji

[JTG]

Butler getting boatraced in the Opening Round of the BE Tournament is an annual tradition- unless they play Xavier coached by a certain person.

I swear he was being paid by Butler to undermine our proud tradition.

[nuts4xu]

Butler getting boatraced in the Opening Round of the BE Tournament is an annual tradition- unless they play Xavier coached by a certain person.

It didn't help Butler to have 2 guys ruled academically ineligible 60 minutes before the game started.

[paulxu]

It didn't help Butler to have 2 guys ruled academically ineligible 60 minutes before the game started.

Little late in the season for that popping up.

[D-West & PO-Z]

It didn't help Butler to have 2 guys ruled academically ineligible 60 minutes before the game started.

Tin Man wishes he was so lucky!

[American X]

MBB Tournament Preview: It's Wide Open (https://www.bigeast.com/news/2023/3/7/mens-basketball-mbb-tournament-preview-its-wide-open.aspx)

[Masterofreality]

It didn't help Butler to have 2 guys ruled academically ineligible 60 minutes before the game started.

Butler obviously knew about it, because they said early in the telecast that neither guy made the road trip.
They would have left for New York on Monday.

[Masterofreality]

No Richmond again tonight for The Hall.
You absolutely know if they win, that he’s playing tomorrow.

[GoMuskies]

With apologies to our guy DWest here and his wagers, let's go DePaul!

[X-band '01]

It didn't help Butler to have 2 guys ruled academically ineligible 60 minutes before the game started.

Well, that and Manny Bates getting injured on Saturday didn't help.

[X-band '01]

I stand corrected. Bates WAS one of the two (Eric Hunter Jr) who didn't make the trip.

Word from the Butler board was that they were both supposed to maintain a B average since they're taking grad level classes and didn't meet the bar.

[HenryMuto]

Can DePaul do it ? Down 63-61 with 24 seconds left.

[HenryMuto]

A steal and Gibson fouled shooting a 3 down 2 !!!!!!!!!

WOW

[HenryMuto]

Gibson 0 pts in the 2nd half an 86% FT shooter goes to the line for 3 with 3.9 seconds left down 2.

[HenryMuto]

The refs try to ice him reviewing it for a 3 when it clearly was a 3 by a mile but he hits the 1st and 2nd FT's.

Seton Hall calls timeout.

Tie game 1 FT to go 3.9 seconds left.

THIS IS March MADNESS

[HenryMuto]

No way

[GoMuskies]

Whoa

[GoMuskies]

Whoa again. DePaul

[Three Point Pete]

The last 2 minutes of the game was like a rugby match. After Umojay sinks 3 clutch FT to pull a 66-65 upset [emoji35]

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[HenryMuto]

I was going to say that would been BS if that was not called a block he got to it before it got inside the basket.

Well guess what Seton Hall isn't upsetting Xavier!

Fanta your sleeper they sleep with the fishes!

[X-band '01]

So for those scoring at home, Seton Hall did get the shot off before triple zero

But the ball was NOT above the rim, hence no goaltend on replay

[noteggs]

Wow what A game!

[xukeith]

What a game. Man, that blocked shot/ goaltending was never so close.

[BillikenMusketeer]

What an incredible finish. But hope their luck runs out tomorrow

[HenryMuto]

Not rooting for an upset next game I want Nova to knock off Creighton I want another shot at Nova.

[Masterofreality]

Man oh man! DePaul wins!
The fact that Fox had 10 million cameras in the building caused that to happen. An amazing angle and coverage.
If that is a regular season game The Hall gets the win cause there may not have been a perfect camera angle.
Fox is an amazing partner for this league.

[GoMuskies]

Villanova is good. Georgetown is not.

[Masterofreality]

Villanova is good. Georgetown is not.

Nova will be well rested vs Creighton

[XU 23]

Georgetown is so bad

[bobbiemcgee]

What a game. Man, that blocked shot/ goaltending was never so close.

In case you missed it:

https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-64223f9df0000ae

[GoMuskies]

Neptune may empty the bench soon and allow Ewing to make the score look deceptively non-embarrassing. But there's no doubt this was an embarrassing finale for his head coaching career.

[Jumpin_Jamal_Forever]

Tim Brando is so bad. Spends all his time laughing, making jokes with Rafftery and repeating the same crap over and over. Jason Benetti is way better.

[Masterofreality]

Tim Brando is so bad. Spends all his time laughing, making jokes with Rafftery and repeating the same crap over and over. Jason Benetti is way better.

In Brandon’s defense, the Nova game is a blowout and they are just killing time.
He was great in the DePaul game and all year.
Much better than those ESPN hacks.
But I love Benetti.

[drudy23]

Ewing has to be done, right?

Or are they going to continue to ride the ghost of JT forever? Self-inflicted sabotage of a once great and feared program.

[bjf123]

Ewing has to be done, right?

Or are they going to continue to ride the ghost of JT forever? Self-inflicted sabotage of a once great and feared program.

One would think, but you never know.


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[D-West & PO-Z]

With apologies to our guy DWest here and his wagers, let's go DePaul!

Ha, my Seton Hall bet went out the window when Butler got crushed. Seton Hall didn't cover either. One of those should have done the opposite parlays.

Also, love X gets to play DePaul!

[XU 23]

So how many years is Georgetown going to extend Ewing for this?

[Masterofreality]

The excuse (because EVERY commentator makes excuses for coaches) last night for Ewing was that he had “an unfortunate amount of roster turmoil”.
Uh, isn’t that a main coach responsibility to help keep players there?
I mean, he had Matt McClung, James Akinjo and others and they just left. Why?? Because maybe Ewing is a dolt of a coach.
Ewing has to go but Georgetown has gone so woke that they are still hoping for the Equity outcome?
From The NY Times article today:
“Ewing has also struggled to retain players: 17 have transferred out of the program during his tenure, including Mac McClung, who left for Texas Tech and this year won the N.B.A. dunk contest, and Dante Harris, a Washington native and the winner of the outstanding player of the 2021 Big East tournament. Harris transferred to Virginia in January.”

[Masterofreality]

The attendance at MSG for the First Round yesterday was a sellout of 19,812.
That guarantees that the whole Tournament is a total sellout. The next 3 days are as well.
So much for a “Requiem”

[HenryMuto]

Vacation time to watch Basketball all day and all night been doing this since 1990 taking vacation off work for these guys. Nothing better.

[Xavier]

Should be a race between St. John’s and gtown to get pitino

[Wheelhouse]

Super pumped for tonight's game. If we come out ready to play I think we blow them out. If we come out soft I think it'll be a tight game but we still win in the end. Go X!

[HenryMuto]

Saint John's 25-16 lead on Marquette wow

[HenryMuto]

36-26 St John's at the half

[Masterofreality]

Johnnies want it more.
And King is en fuego!

[HenryMuto]

Are the seas going to part wide open for UCONN to make the final ?

UCONN was supposed to have the most difficult path before Providence laid an egg at home.

It would been UCONN/Creighton than winner to get Marquette

Now it might be Providence than Saint John's path ?

[HenryMuto]

Player of the year Kolek has a big fat 0 pts so far today.

[HenryMuto]

Is this the first year when there will be 0 bid stealers ? In a year where we don't care if there are bid stealers when the last 2 years we were sweating out every game out there for bid stealers.

[muskiefan82]

Did St. Johns go home at halftime?

[HenryMuto]

Bracketville current seed list

March 9 | 1-68
1. Alabama 2. Kansas 3. Houston 4. Purdue
5. UCLA 6. Texas 7. Baylor 8. Arizona
9. Kansas State 10. Marquette 11. Tennessee 12. Gonzaga
13. Connecticut 14. Indiana 15. Xavier 16. Virginia
17. TCU 18. Iowa State 19. Miami 20. Saint Mary’s
21. San Diego St 22. Creighton 23. Duke 24. Kentucky
25. Michigan State 26. Northwestern 27. Texas AM 28. Missouri
29. Iowa 30. Illinois 31. Fla-Atlantic 32. Arkansas
33. Maryland 34. Memphis 35. West Virginia 36. USC
37. Auburn 38. Providence 39. Mississippi St 40. Pittsburgh
41. NC State 42. Boise State 43. Penn State 44. Rutgers
45. Nevada 46. Oklahoma St 47. Charleston 48. Oral Roberts
49. Drake 50. VCU
51. Sam Houston 52. Toledo 53. Louisiana 54. Iona
55. Yale 56. Furman 57. UC-Irvine 58. Kennesaw St
59. Colgate 60. Vermont 61. Montana St 62. NC-Asheville
63. No Kentucky 64. TxAM-CC 65. Grambling St 66. Howard
67. SE Missouri 68. FDU

SEED LIST | 69 – 76
69. Arizona State 70. Utah State 71. No Carolina 72. Wisconsin
73. Michigan 74. Clemson 75. Oregon 76. Vanderbilt

[HenryMuto]

Did St. Johns go home at halftime?

They must have thought it was 2020 again where they stopped their game at halftime.

[XU_Lou]

Bracketville current seed list

March 9 | 1-68
1. Alabama 2. Kansas 3. Houston 4. Purdue
5. UCLA 6. Texas 7. Baylor 8. Arizona
9. Kansas State 10. Marquette 11. Tennessee 12. Gonzaga
13. Connecticut 14. Indiana 15. Xavier 16. Virginia
17. TCU 18. Iowa State 19. Miami 20. Saint Mary’s
21. San Diego St 22. Creighton 23. Duke 24. Kentucky
25. Michigan State 26. Northwestern 27. Texas AM 28. Missouri
29. Iowa 30. Illinois 31. Fla-Atlantic 32. Arkansas
33. Maryland 34. Memphis 35. West Virginia 36. USC
37. Auburn 38. Providence 39. Mississippi St 40. Pittsburgh
41. NC State 42. Boise State 43. Penn State 44. Rutgers
45. Nevada 46. Oklahoma St 47. Charleston 48. Oral Roberts
49. Drake 50. VCU
51. Sam Houston 52. Toledo 53. Louisiana 54. Iona
55. Yale 56. Furman 57. UC-Irvine 58. Kennesaw St
59. Colgate 60. Vermont 61. Montana St 62. NC-Asheville
63. No Kentucky 64. TxAM-CC 65. Grambling St 66. Howard
67. SE Missouri 68. FDU

SEED LIST | 69 – 76
69. Arizona State 70. Utah State 71. No Carolina 72. Wisconsin
73. Michigan 74. Clemson 75. Oregon 76. Vanderbilt


Out of 92 brackets, X is projected to be a 4 seed in 89 brackets - 2 have us at a 3 - 1 a 5:

http://www.bracketmatrix.com/

[HenryMuto]

Saint John's ran stall ball way too much for only having a 1 point lead down the stretch

[HenryMuto]

Overtime

[IM4X]

Only able to catch the second half or the second half between Marquette and St. John’s. Another amazing ending. St. John’s is playing tough - but their Achilles’ Heel all season has been poor decision making. They have plenty of talent, speed and tenacity. They just make dumb decisions at the wort time. Some of that is on the coach.

The BE tournament is once again proving to be the most exciting conference tournament. The block at the buzzer to secure the victory for DePaul (against Seton Hall) last night was simply spectacular.

Hope our fellas are ready to go tonight and take advantage of a DePaul team that should be a tad less fresh.

[noteggs]

Only able to catch the second half or the second half between Marquette and St. John’s. Another amazing ending. St. John’s is playing tough - but their Achilles’ Heel all season has been poor decision making. They have plenty of talent, speed and tenacity. They just make dumb decisions at the wort time. Some of that is on the coach.

The BE tournament is once again proving to be the most exciting conference tournament. The block at the buzzer to secure the victory for DePaul (against Seton Hall) last night was simply spectacular.

Hope our fellas are ready to go tonight and take advantage of a DePaul team that should be a tad less fresh.

Great games and environment indeed! As far as St John’s, just refer back to Mike Anderson’s performance in the “in the huddle” game vs X. There’s the answer.

[HenryMuto]

Great game and Marquette survives a 3 at the buzzer to win 72-70. Honestly I didn't know what to root for there I normally like to see the upsets but I also didn't want UCONN to have a walk over to the finals. If someone could see into the future and told me Providence beats UCONN then for sure I would been all in on Saint John's to win. Still that said I was fine with Saint John's winning but it is what it is and Marquette survived.

[webxu]

So my observation is after 4 games in the BE tourney... dont foul a 3 pt shooter. :)

[HenryMuto]

The guy for Florida just put his hand thru the net on the inside of the rim and no goal tend was called yet when we did it vs Butler same exact thing it cost us the game. The announcer didn't even say it was an automatic goal tend he just said "A case can be made that could be a goal tend"

[HenryMuto]

Xavier swept UCONN and finished higher in conference 15-5 to 13-7 but UCONN is going to get a higher seed that is annoying.

[D-West & PO-Z]

We all know the BE tourney is great and the attendance at the BE tourney is great. Do we know what the TV numbers have been like over the years? And if so, how do those numbers compare to the other conference tourneys?

[94GRAD]

Xavier swept UCONN and finished higher in conference 15-5 to 13-7 but UCONN is going to get a higher seed that is annoying.

They have 1 less loss than X and went undefeated out of conference while playing a harder schedule. They've earned a better seed based on the entirety of the season.

[Three Point Pete]

Xavier swept UCONN and finished higher in conference 15-5 to 13-7 but UCONN is going to get a higher seed that is annoying.As it should be! Yukon is just better in Quad ranking, deeper plays 9 and has 2 starters on all BE first team to Xavier's 1.
And, because of the freshman, they have a greater upside potential than IMO X has at this point.
That having been said, nothing would please me more than to beat them soundly in BET final at "steal their crown" (hope I didn't jinx 'em with the "s" word).

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[HenryMuto]

Providence had to screw the pooch to end the year I really wanted to see a UCONN/Creighton quarterfinal game not to mention would preferred Providence as the #3 seed.

UNCONN smacking them around as expected.

[GoMuskies]

Providence has collapsed. Some lucky 7 or 8 seed is going to feast on the Friars next week, it seems.

[Three Point Pete]

How do you spell asswhuppin?

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[GoMuskies]

Well, THIS would be a comeback for the ages. So much for Providence collapsing!

[BillikenMusketeer]

There have been so many great games this tournament already. But an X blowout would be much appreciated

[xukeith]

Watching UConn, Providence, and a bit of the Marquette/SJU game, I envy deep benches. Looks like they all played 9 deep.

[bjf123]

So how many years is Georgetown going to extend Ewing for this?

Looks like he’s gone

https://twitter.com/john_fanta/status/1633966205324214272?s=46&t=BFaRhpzSZFkQ7RbyDYbL8g


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[Xville]

Looks like he’s gone

https://twitter.com/john_fanta/status/1633966205324214272?s=46&t=BFaRhpzSZFkQ7RbyDYbL8g


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If they were smart, they’d hire pitino.

[drudy23]

The GTown hire will be very intriguing.

[HenryMuto]

Bring on Creighton

[X-band '01]

I would like to thank Villanova for making the game competitive for long enough to make Creighton burn their starters at least a little longer.

[American X]

Xavier heading into the postseason is like Nuke LaLoosh pitching. I don't know where it's going to go. Swear to God.


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[94GRAD]

Xavier heading into the postseason is like Nuke LaLoosh pitching. I don't know where it's going to go. Swear to God.


https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-11-2015/H1hMay.gif (http:///gif/bull-durham-throw-it-at-the-bull-H1hMay)

We need a live rooster to take the curse off of Cesear's soft hand and nobody seems to know what to get Bree and Jack for their wedding present.

[XUWahoo]

WEBXU, as you probably realize, sometimes the 3-point shooter knows very well that the shot might be more difficult than usual, is in desperation mode (like if the clock has almost run out),and is unlikely going to make the bucket, but sees that the defender is very close in proximity and does an extreme lean in to draw the foul.

[IM4X]

Xavier heading into the postseason is like Nuke LaLoosh pitching. I don't know where it's going to go. Swear to God.


https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-11-2015/H1hMay.gif (http:///gif/bull-durham-throw-it-at-the-bull-H1hMay)


No Major League expectations from me. We got into the NCAA Tournament.

“The rest is all gravy” is what I’m willing to say once we win the BET and then make it to the Final Four.

[MauriceX]

I saw this stat on Reddit and thought I'd share it here. The BET semifinals will feature 4 teams in the Kenpom top 16. What a great tournament! I love the Big East!

[American X]

We need a live rooster to take the curse off of Cesare's soft hand and nobody seems to know what to get Bree and Jack for their wedding present.

Okay, well, uh...Final Fours always make a nice gift.

[atljar]

Heres some BE news on the coaching front:

Ewing fired last night which most likely know.
Mike Anderson fired today... (and they are going after Rick Pitino)

[Strange Brew]

Xavier heading into the postseason is like Nuke LaLoosh pitching. I don't know where it's going to go. Swear to God.


https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-11-2015/H1hMay.gif (http:///gif/bull-durham-throw-it-at-the-bull-H1hMay)

Charlie, here comes the deuce. When you speak of me, speak well.

One of the best baseball movie scenes of all time.

I know it’s tourney time b/c AMEX is throwing out great movie lines/references. Dang, I’ve missed X in the tourney on this board.

[GoMuskies]

18,000 UConn fans at the Garden tonight?

[noteggs]

At least I see BOC officiating the UConn game!

[GoMuskies]

Kolek is unbelievable. The rest of that team is pretty average.

[xukeith]

Marquette is good. They rarely turn ball over. Look athletic. I'd rather play Marquette over UConn.

[GoMuskies]

These games are so great.

[Xville]

Yeah I disagree about the rest of the team being average. You don’t win 17 games in this big East by not having a few studs and they do. Remember most of these guys outside of Kolek are sophomores and the rest are freshmen.

With that said, UConn is so damn good.

Gawd this conference is so effing awesome. I think it’s the best it’s been since x joined.

[GoMuskies]

Two awful transition threes from UConn.

[xukeith]

Why UConn dribbles and passes around for 30 seconds/ They launch up some frequent heaves with 1-2 seconds left on shot clock.
Marquette is not a strong defensive team.

[GoMuskies]

Great game and then the last two minutes were just awful. The A-10 would be embarrassed.

[Xville]

Wow that was the worst 11 seconds of basketball by UConn I think I have ever seen lol. Go to the rim, yikes.

Shaka with some fire there at the end, love it

I like UConn but always good for their fans to receive some humble pie.

[GoMuskies]

What will the crowd look like tomorrow night for the all-Midwest championship game?

[Xville]

What will the crowd look like tomorrow night for the all-Midwest championship game?

Ha I bet it’s still crowded.. of course not what it would have been. I did just check the third party sites and the get in price just dropped a crap ton lol

[paulxu]

Nobody scored in the last 2 1/2 minutes of that game. What the hell was going on?

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

No timeout by UConn when they crossed the timeline with :07 left?

What am I missing?

Particularly with all the offensive inefficiency in the previous minutes.

And Hurley wasn’t beginnng to gesture for one. The possession was awful.

[paulxu]

I don't like Hurley. But I'd rather play them, than son of havoc. (of course I think we are winning tonight !)

[xukeith]

UConn's Hawkins averages over 7 3 point shot attempts a game. He has shot over 250 3 point shots. I don't think guards should be given unlimited shots.

[xukeith]

Creighton will not foul. Drive on them straight to the hoop. Great adjustments. First team to 100 wins.

[Three Point Pete]

Glad to see 1 and 2 seeds make it to the final!
I am hoping for a great game and a memorable X win.

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[D-West & PO-Z]

Glad to see 1 and 2 seeds make it to the final!
I am hoping for a great game and a memorable X win.

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First time since 2004 that the BE tournament was chalk in the finals.

[stammina0721]

Well I'll be there with the wife so plus 2 for sure.