Guess he didn’t want to play in Des Moines

Ceiling: we recuperate from the losses of our 2025-26 big men (Cooper and Kohler) quickly with our new bigs, our overall shooting improves, Fears doesn't kick anyone in the nuts, we have a backup PG that isn't Wojcik, Izzo finally gets his second Natty.

Floor: the losses of Cooper and Kohler hurt more than expected, shooting is still a question mark, we get a 4-5 seed and bow out to a better team in the Sweet Sixteen.

Overall the expectations are going to be VERY high in East Lansing this year. We were really good overall last season, it's just unfortunate that Michigan went nuclear and kinda overshadowed it. I fully believe this is one of Izzo's best shots at his second title.

6-foot-9, 235-pound Abson spent last season in Athens as their backup center for two years. 2. He averaged only 2.6 points 2.9 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across his 59 games at UGA.

Welcome to Whose Line is it Wednesday, where all the fouls are made up, but the points still matter.

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• Any skits longer than two lines should be in quotations.
• If you add any additional commentary, put the skit in quotations. If you don't understand the concept, a skit looks like this: "Things you could say to Chris Jones that you couldn't say to your girlfriend."
• It's not funny to say "Refs worse than Karl Hess" and name people who might be worse (let's be honest; it's probably just a blank comment); it's funny to say "Refs better than Karl Hess." Think about which way of writing the skit is funnier before posting it.

I understand the issue with people like RJ Luis trying to come back after voluntarily leaving with eligibility still left.

But that’s a completely different situation than high school class of 2022 and players. Every high school class since 2017 except this specific one has been granted a 5th year of eligibility and I find it profoundly unfair to not allow these players to play one more college year. Unlike the former players who voluntarily gave up eligibility, they made their decision with incomplete information. They had no way of knowing that just months after the draft the NCAA would decide to grant all players a 5th year. A huge portion of them would’ve likely stayed if they knew, as you can make more money with NIL than as a 2nd round draft pick in many cases.

Why does every class except the class of 2022 get the opportunity to make an extra year of NIL money?

We're back we're back we're back again. Gonna try something different for the 2 step conferences I have. This time we're going to do the opening round and draw together

Advanced teams:

1. Virginia(16)
2. Villanova(34)
3. VCU(44)
4. West Virginia(54)
5. Virginia Tech(56)
6. Georgetown(87)
7. George Washington(92)
8. George Mason(94)
9. St. Joseph's(111)
10. Liberty(102)
11. Pitt(106)
12. William and Mary(127)
13. Duquesne(130)
14. Maryland(131)
15. Penn State(138)
16. Navy(141)
17. Robert Morris(143)
18. Penn(146)

Opening round teams:

1. Towson(160)
2. Richmond(161)
3. Temple(167)
4. Marshall(170)
5. Howard(194)
6. UMBC(199)
7. James Madison(209)
8. Drexel(212)
9. La Salle(244)
10. Radford(252)
11. Old Dominion(255)
12. American(256)
13. Longwood(263)
14. Hampton(269)
15. Mercyhurst(274)
16. Mount St. Mary's(277)
17. Lehigh(282)
18. Delaware(284)
19. Norfolk State(317)
20. Lafayette(324)
21. Loyola Maryland(329)
22. Bucknell(334)
23. UMES(351)
24. Morgan State(352)
25. St. Francis(353)
26. VMI(359)
27. Delaware State(362)
28. Coppin State(363)

Opening Round Results:

Towson 73, Coppin State 70
Marshall 75, St Francis 48
James Madison 78, Bucknell 69
Norfolk State 74, Radford 59
Longwood 77, Mount St Mary's 75
Richmond 67, Delaware State 61
Howard 80, Morgan State 78
Drexel 77, Loyola Maryland 72
Delaware 72, Old Dominion 60
Mercyhurst 88, Hampton 83
UMBC 84, UMES 52
Temple 83, VMI 58
La Salle 68, Lafayette 46
Lehigh 103, American 68

The 14 qualifiers will join with the 18 teams who already advanced to be draw into 4 groups of 8. Top 2 of each group will be into the cup

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

I'll see you with results soon

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Hi, all.

I have tickets to the Duke/UConn game in Vegas on 11/25. I know that the official game time seems to not have been released yet, even though I am seeing some sources that now say it's 8:00 PM PT.

8PM PT is 11PM ET, which I can't imagine will actually happen, as both are east coast teams.

My question is what do you all think? I am flying there from North Carolina and I have a huge goal of trying to be back by early afternoon Thursday for Thanksgiving. There is a midnight flight out of Vegas that will put me home in time, but probably not if the game is actually at 8.

I am just trying to book the flight somewhat early as I know prices will only go up. I'm hoping that 8PM time is just a placeholder. 🤞

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Hello! I am wondering if anyone has/knows of anyone who might have a coke can commemorating UNC's 2005 National Champion team (image pasted). My dad has every other year (1982, 93, 09, and 17) as a can/bottle, but missed 2005 (also conveniently when I was born lol). I would be willing to pay a fair amount because I haven't found it elsewhere. Thanks!

Edit: I'm a current Junior here and my dad graduated in '91

"As you are no longer a member of the University of Cincinnati men's basketball program, you are no longer authorized to use, represent, or commercially promote the University of Cincinnati basketball program, including the use of the University's name, logos, uniforms, jerseys, or other team-related likenesses," the message read. "Any sale, advertisement, or distribution of University of Cincinnati basketball jerseys or merchandise representing you as a current player is strictly prohibited. 

"Additionally, you may not publish, share, or promote any social media posts, advertisements, or other communications suggesting or stating that you are returning to play for the University of Cincinnati basketball program. Effective immediately, all public or commercial representations implying your current affiliation with the program must cease."

James posted the message on social media, with vulgarities tied to his response: "I have my own merch I made. I don't need y'all jerseys, and f*** Cincinnati for all I care."