Some Notes on Friday's Games
Not much action yesterday, as the games were mostly humdrum, especially when compared to the excitement of Thursday afternoon. Anyway...
--- There is something definitely amiss with Villanova's chemistry.
There is more talent on that roster today than on the Final Four team from a few years back, yet they have underachieved for two years now. Could it be that main man Cory Fischer doesn't play with much passion? Not having any inside info, I can only guess that the team is rudderless. Maybe if Fischer leaves to go pro it will be addition by subtraction, sort of like Notre Dame without Harangody, because there are a lot of good players at 'Nova.
--- Memphis losing to Arizona
Derrick Williams solidified his status as a top 5 pick in the the NBA Draft, but I wonder if he is really an undersized 4 at the next level? He is a talented kid and looks like a worker, but he plays more like a pure power forward and looks to be only about 6 foot 8, which is a bit small for elite status at the next level.
Will Barton of Memphis was very, very highly thought of in high school, but today he still has the body of a 15 year old. This would appear to be a case of a kid not putting in the work in the weight room. The dude looks frail, but has a great frame. Best thing he can do is come back, but he might get drafted on skill alone if he leaves Memphis.
--- Ohio State looked sensational
The Buckeyes are the top overall seed, yet no one is talking about them as the favorites. One thing is clear to me, though: OSU has more draftable players than anyone else, which is usually a sign of a Final Four caliber team. The Buckeyes are very similar to their 06 team that reached the Championship Game in that they have freshman at the 1, wing, and 5 spots. I can easily see Ohio State winning it all. They showed no stage fright on Friday.
--- Speaking of draftable players, does Pitt have anyone who is even remotely considered a first round pick?
I penciled in the Panthers to get to Monday Night, but am rethinking it. Kansas and Duke both have multiple NBA players, but Pitt might have none.
--- Syracuse over Indiana State
The 'Cuse might be preseason Number One next season if all eligible players come back and (AND) Fab Melo spends a summer getting his body in college basketball Division 1 shape. They have a great recruiting class coming in, and if everyone stays put (not likely) they will have one of the best and deepest rosters in recent college history in '11-'12.
--- There will be at least one Cinderella in the Sweet 16 guaranteed: The winner of Morehead State and Richmond Saturday.
--- There is something definitely amiss with Villanova's chemistry.
There is more talent on that roster today than on the Final Four team from a few years back, yet they have underachieved for two years now. Could it be that main man Cory Fischer doesn't play with much passion? Not having any inside info, I can only guess that the team is rudderless. Maybe if Fischer leaves to go pro it will be addition by subtraction, sort of like Notre Dame without Harangody, because there are a lot of good players at 'Nova.
--- Memphis losing to Arizona
Derrick Williams solidified his status as a top 5 pick in the the NBA Draft, but I wonder if he is really an undersized 4 at the next level? He is a talented kid and looks like a worker, but he plays more like a pure power forward and looks to be only about 6 foot 8, which is a bit small for elite status at the next level.
Will Barton of Memphis was very, very highly thought of in high school, but today he still has the body of a 15 year old. This would appear to be a case of a kid not putting in the work in the weight room. The dude looks frail, but has a great frame. Best thing he can do is come back, but he might get drafted on skill alone if he leaves Memphis.
--- Ohio State looked sensational
The Buckeyes are the top overall seed, yet no one is talking about them as the favorites. One thing is clear to me, though: OSU has more draftable players than anyone else, which is usually a sign of a Final Four caliber team. The Buckeyes are very similar to their 06 team that reached the Championship Game in that they have freshman at the 1, wing, and 5 spots. I can easily see Ohio State winning it all. They showed no stage fright on Friday.
--- Speaking of draftable players, does Pitt have anyone who is even remotely considered a first round pick?
I penciled in the Panthers to get to Monday Night, but am rethinking it. Kansas and Duke both have multiple NBA players, but Pitt might have none.
--- Syracuse over Indiana State
The 'Cuse might be preseason Number One next season if all eligible players come back and (AND) Fab Melo spends a summer getting his body in college basketball Division 1 shape. They have a great recruiting class coming in, and if everyone stays put (not likely) they will have one of the best and deepest rosters in recent college history in '11-'12.
--- There will be at least one Cinderella in the Sweet 16 guaranteed: The winner of Morehead State and Richmond Saturday.
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