Sweet Sixteen Week Thread - we have separate game thread

[CajunCrimson]

let’s move our sweet 16 pregame talk here.

 

[CajunCrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1903975548071620792

 

[tusks_n_raider]

I didn’t do a bracket this year so I’ll just say who I think moves onto the Elite 8 from here.

Duke, Bama, Houston, Tenn, TxTech, Fla, MSU, AU

Super Chalky like most of the tourney so far.

I could see Arky or OM making it too though.

 

[Bazza]

 

[CajunCrimson]

BYU vs Alabama Preview: Crimson Tide Overview, Keys To Game, Prediction

BYU is in its first Sweet 16 since 2011 while Alabama is going for consecutive Final Fours. This has a chance to be one of the best offensive games of the season between two high-octane offenses...

www.vanquishthefoe.com

 

[CajunCrimson]

Xs and Oats: Prepare for a shootout, because 2025 BYU looks a whole lot like 2022 Alabama

Familiarity allegedly breeds contempt. If so, these two should hate each other with a purple passion because Alabama has walked this path before.

www.rollbamaroll.com

 

[AlexanderFan]

BYU vs Alabama Preview: Crimson Tide Overview, Keys To Game, Prediction

BYU is in its first Sweet 16 since 2011 while Alabama is going for consecutive Final Fours. This has a chance to be one of the best offensive games of the season between two high-octane offenses...

www.vanquishthefoe.com

4-5 down the stretch, 7 of which were ranked, including Auburn and Florida.

BYU isn’t here by accident, time to put the ball in the basket and get the horses running.

 

[CajunCrimson]

I think they (BYU) are a racehorse that’s moving up in class, using a horse racing analogy.

they are going to see a team that plays like them but are better at it.

I also think they will outscore us from 3, but we are going to abuse them inside. That lob game hasn’t been a coincidence, that’s going to be our early go to again.

 

[AlexanderFan]

I think they (BYU) are a racehorse that’s moving up in class, using a horse racing analogy.

they are going to see a team that plays like them but are better at it.

I also think they will outscore us from 3, but we are going to abuse them inside. That lob game hasn’t been a coincidence, that’s going to be our early go to again.

I think teams have underestimated Alabama’s ability to get to the rim. All you see from the talking heads is 3 3 3 3, but this team has shown they can get to the basket.

If there is an issue it’s that the guys not involved with the lobs tend to hang back for the kick out and don’t crash the boards in case the lob doesn’t pan out.

 

[CajunCrimson]

I think teams have underestimated Alabama’s ability to get to the rim. All you see from the talking heads is 3 3 3 3, but this team has shown they can get to the basket.

If there is an issue it’s that the guys not involved with the lobs tend to hang back for the kick out and don’t crash the boards in case the lob doesn’t pan out.

I saw that less with St Mary’s. As we were double teaming their bigs down low on rebounds. But overall I agree.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Sears really needs to get it in gear on the scoring end this weekend.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Sears really needs to get it in gear on the scoring end this weekend.

It will come if they back off him to prevent the assists.

 

[AlexanderFan]

I saw that less with St Mary’s. As we were double teaming their bigs down low on rebounds. But overall I agree.

Might not see that defensive adjustment going forward. That article you shared essentially said all the bangers have been eliminated by the three or rim teams.

Oats was ahead of the curve in regards to offensive basketball.

 

[BamaMoon]

BYU vs Alabama Preview: Crimson Tide Overview, Keys To Game, Prediction

BYU is in its first Sweet 16 since 2011 while Alabama is going for consecutive Final Fours. This has a chance to be one of the best offensive games of the season between two high-octane offenses...

www.vanquishthefoe.com

He basically argues Bama is the better team, but then "goes with his heart" to pick BYU.

Otherwise, it was a good breakdown. I do think he's right to say we don't do a good job pressuring opposing teams guards/shooters. Maybe this is the game we need to up the defensive pressure.

Otherwise we have to win in a shootout. I think we can, but it's time we heat up from 3.

 

[Bazza]

No disrespect to BYU, because I think they are a very good team. But I predict with confidence, this will be a decisive win for Bama!

 

[DzynKingRTR]

No disrespect to BYU, because I think they are a very good team. But I predict with confidence, this will be a decisive win for Bama!

I think your boys win big too.

 

[Bazza]

I think your boys win big too.

Thanks - I really hope so but have to admit I AM quite nervous about Maryland! Heck at this juncture, I'm worried about the remaining games we'd play, providing we are able to continue.

This includes Auburn, of course, which unfortunately is on our side of the bracket.

But then again, we don't have Tennessee like you guys!

 

[CajunCrimson]

Would someone like the honor of setting the game thread?

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Would someone like the honor of setting the game thread?

I’m insane superstitious about Bama Basketball so my vote is for whoever created the thread for last years UNC S16 game.

Get the Elite 8 Clemson thread maker on deck too… lol

 

[CajunCrimson]

Thanks - I really hope so but have to admit I AM quite nervous about Maryland! Heck at this juncture, I'm worried about the remaining games we'd play, providing we are able to continue.

This includes Auburn, of course, which unfortunately is on our side of the bracket.

But then again, we don't have Tennessee like you guys!

the Maryland Coach is creating drama. That can work in your favor