KU ***** Official 2017-2018 Kansas Basketball Repository Thread ***** - Page 168

saphojunkie · 09:44 AM

**** the elite 8. Final Four or bust, baby.

Will update as people declare for the draft/transfer/commit

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KC_Connection · 03-11-2018, 04:42 PM

The committee couldn't have handed this team a worse matchup in the first round considering its style. Penn's statistical profile looks more like a 14 seed than a 16 and Penn is also one of the best teams in the country at guarding the three (teams only shoot 29.6% from 3PT and they are top 30 in the country in limiting 3PT attempts).

They could actually really use Udoka for this one.

jimidollar · 03-11-2018, 04:55 PM

Not worried about this first round match at all.

KC_Connection · 03-11-2018, 04:56 PM

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Not worried about this first round match at all.

You probably should be. Penn is the best #16 seed by KenPom in 6 years since UNC Asheville. That team only lost by seven to a #1 seeded Syracuse.

Chiefs Pantalones · 03-11-2018, 05:07 PM

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You probably should be. Penn is the best #16 seed by KenPom in 6 years since UNC Asheville. That team only lost by seven to a #1 seeded Syracuse.

Was Norfolk higher in KenPom?

KC_Connection · 03-11-2018, 05:10 PM

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Was Norfolk higher in KenPom?

They were worse. 2012 Norfolk was a far worse team than 2018 Penn (and 2012 Missouri was far better than 2018 Kansas).

This is very much the scenario I warned about, except Penn is a worse matchup than I could have ever imagined for such a low ranked team. Their entire identity is built around preventing 3PT shots.

**BigRedChief** · 03-11-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

The committee couldn't have handed this team a worse matchup in the first round considering its style. Penn's statistical profile looks more like a 14 seed than a 16 and Penn is also one of the best teams in the country at guarding the three (teams only shoot 29.6% from 3PT and they are top 30 in the country in limiting 3PT attempts).

They could actually really use Udoka for this one.

l don’t get this attitude. DeSousa and or Doke will tear them up inside if they focus on defending the 3 pointer. Am I off base here?

KC_Connection · 03-11-2018, 05:17 PM

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l don’t get this attitude. DeSousa and or Doke will tear them up inside if they focus on defending the 3 pointer. Am I off base here?

What attitude? It's not some gimme game no matter what history says about 1/16s.

De Sousa doesn't exactly have a developed post game yet, so I also doubt he will be doing that. Udoka could conceivably destroy them down there in the post, but there are always ways to neutralize him that smart coaches could employ (he's the worst foul shooter in the NCAA and he can't pass out of doubles effectively).

jimidollar · 03-11-2018, 05:18 PM

So instead of focusing on the three, we can drive the lane. We have the guys to do it.

chiefsfan987 · 03-11-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

l don’t get this attitude. DeSousa and or Doke will tear them up inside if they focus on defending the 3 pointer. Am I off base here?

I suppose they could play employ hack a Dok from the beginning of the game and see if KU panics when they send him to the line every trip down the court to try and build a first half lead.

**BigRedChief** · 03-11-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

What attitude? It's not some gimme game no matter what history says about 1/16s.

KU just played their best 3 games in a row all year. DeSousa proved he can positively contribute in our weakest area. And your worried about the #16 seed?

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

De Sousa doesn't exactly have a developed post game yet, so I also doubt he will be doing that. Udoka could conceivably destroy them down there in the post, but there are always ways to neutralize him that smart coaches could employ (he's the worst foul shooter in the NCAA and he can't pass out of doubles effectively).

you think Penn is going to be better than West Virgina inside? DeSousa will tear them up if they try hack a Doke. They can’t hang with those two big bodies.

We are not making the final four but losing to a #16? Not happening.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 03-11-2018, 05:34 PM

Don't watch college basketball. Has KU been eliminated yet?

banecat · 03-11-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy tossed tigger's salad

Don't watch college basketball. Has KU been eliminated yet?

Ha. No, that's next week

**BigRedChief** · 03-11-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy tossed tigger's salad

Don't watch college basketball. Has KU been eliminated yet?

its already been decided according to KC connection. First time in history, #1 loses to #16.

CasselGotPeedOn · 03-11-2018, 05:38 PM

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Don't watch college basketball. Has KU been eliminated yet?

You should watch a bullet go into your head.

**Nzoner** · 03-11-2018, 05:47 PM

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KC_Connection Perpetual Mediocrity Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $1642783	The committee couldn't have handed this team a worse matchup in the first round considering its style. Penn's statistical profile looks more like a 14 seed than a 16 and Penn is also one of the best teams in the country at guarding the three (teams only shoot 29.6% from 3PT and they are top 30 in the country in limiting 3PT attempts). They could actually really use Udoka for this one.
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