OT: FYI....

[typeviic]

2 of Florida's top 3 leading scorers in their NC game are transfers from Iona and Belmont.

 

[Woodsa]

I think we are seeing the smaller schools become the AAA league for the larger schools for some talent. Kids come out of high school and lack the "stars" to go to a big school right away. Instead, they go to a smaller school, build some experience and brand, then look to port out to a larger school for $$.

 

[BoilerAndy]

I think we are seeing the smaller schools become the AAA league for the larger schools for some talent. Kids come out of high school and lack the "stars" to go to a big school right away. Instead, they go to a smaller school, build some experience and brand, then look to port out to a larger school for $$.

My theory is that the portal is the reason there were no Cinderellas in the tournament this year. Players that could have led a smaller program to a victory had already transferred to a bigger program.

 

[rgarlitz]

My theory is that the portal is the reason there were no Cinderellas in the tournament this year. Players that could have led a smaller program to a victory had already transferred to a bigger program.

Good point. Hadn't really thought of that.

 

[purduedavie]

My theory is that the portal is the reason there were no Cinderellas in the tournament this year. Players that could have led a smaller program to a victory had already transferred to a bigger program.

Lots of truth to this, tournament before the final 4 was mostly boring, the Final 4 was 3 really good games. As for small schools, if they can’t pay up they likely will win 1 game at most in future tournaments.

 

[NVBoilerFan]

Since this is a FYI thread. Hot take, none of this years final four teams could have stayed within 10 points of last years UConn or Purdue teams.

 

[Chi-Boiler]

All of the comments and theories (so far) in this thread are spot on.

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

Since this is a FYI thread. Hot take, none of this years final four teams could have stayed within 10 points of last years UConn or Purdue teams.

Agreed. Fla and Houston both struggled mightly in half court offense.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

Agreed. Fla and Houston both struggled mightly in half court offense.

Edey would have DESTROYED Houston’s “bigs”.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Edey would have DESTROYED Houston’s “bigs”.

I wish we had played them last year to see how they would have defended him

 

[tjreese]

I think we are seeing the smaller schools become the AAA league for the larger schools for some talent. Kids come out of high school and lack the "stars" to go to a big school right away. Instead, they go to a smaller school, build some experience and brand, then look to port out to a larger school for $$.

and now we realize how these schools with an all senior team can be pretty good when playing free against Goliath

 

[tjreese]

Lots of truth to this, tournament before the final 4 was mostly boring, the Final 4 was 3 really good games. As for small schools, if they can’t pay up they likely will win 1 game at most in future tournaments.

I don't see how they can pay up. They need teams like Purdue to play them to make them some money...and once a player gets "good" he tests the market. It does seem to reason that teams like Purdue should they have a much easier schedule might allow more errors leading to growth in players, but then that schedule hurts you in Kenpom and quite possible if no ramp up...when entering Big play.

 

[boilernuke]

I don't see how they can pay up. They need teams like Purdue to play them to make them some money...and once a player gets "good" he tests the market. It does seem to reason that teams like Purdue should they have a much easier schedule might allow more errors leading to growth in players, but then that schedule hurts you in Kenpom and quite possible if no ramp up...when entering Big play.

Painter predicted all of this

 

[tjreese]

Painter predicted all of this

yep, he knew what would happen to the Ball States of the world

 

[Do Dah Day]

yep, he knew what would happen to the Ball States of the world

Where do teams like Butler fit???

 

[tjreese]

Where do teams like Butler fit???

Interesting and discussing this with my sister a year or so ago she didn't know. The Big East I assume will have some TV package and share that and none of the Big East have football. If no or little TV revenue, the program will take a downward spiral I'm sure.

 

[Tommaker]

My theory is that the portal is the reason there were no Cinderellas in the tournament this year. Players that could have led a smaller program to a victory had already transferred to a bigger program.

Not just a theory, reading a lot of press now that agrees and thinks going forward there will be no place for a Cinderella after the first round or two.

 

[jdbrees922]

Not just a theory, reading a lot of press now that agrees and thinks going forward there will be no place for a Cinderella after the first round or two.

Ya the slipper is on the benches adding depth for the power teams

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Not just a theory, reading a lot of press now that agrees and thinks going forward there will be no place for a Cinderella after the first round or two.

Ya the slipper is on the benches adding depth for the power teams

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Seems like the ncaa is content to watch it all burn

 

[Hausta01]

Seems like the ncaa is content to watch it all burn

So they hold the same stance they have held for the last 25 or 30 years? Shocking.

Could have done something YEARS ago about NIL, but just stuck their fingers in their ears, "lalalalal" and then got smacked by a bunch of lawsuits and now can't do anything.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

So they hold the same stance they have held for the last 25 or 30 years? Shocking.

Could have done something YEARS ago about NIL, but just stuck their fingers in their ears, "lalalalal" and then got smacked by a bunch of lawsuits and now can't do anything.

Can’t or won’t or don’t want to?! 😂

It seems they are just like “well, this is what you wanted” and then let it all go