I mean, Boeheim is a legend for sure and he is a good coach. But he has 1 title in 38 years and 4 Final Fours with Syracuse. In about 8 less years of coaching, Pitino has 2 titles and 7 Final Fours......and yes, he took Providence to a Final Four so I would say that negates the whole Mark Few talk. Pitino literally resurrected UK in a matter of a couple of years and turned them back into a powerhouse. He took over a Louisville program that Denny Crum deteriorated beyond what you can imagine and had them in a Final Four in 4 years. Honestly, there was a time when I thought Pitino was on the slide and was losing a step.....and then he came out firing. Back to back Final Fours, defending champs, and contrary to your opinion a strong contender to make another Final 4 (per Vegas odds) Don't give me that more with less and less with more. That is a ridiculous run regardless of program and achievements many on your list may never have. So to even breath the name of Mark Few, Beilein, Jay Wright, Bo Ryan, and all those other guys you mentioned is ludicrous. To your point those guys could take Louisville to the same level is unknown....maybe they could. Guess we will see when the next guy takes over in the future but don't think Pitino will walk away with the momentum he has right now. Izzo, K, Self, Donovan, Boeheim, Williams....all legit and to each their own with those guys. K is best ever in my book.
Took Ville at +875 to win it all. Went down to +600 where it's stayed
I am not sure this is true. Harrell is one of the top developing post players in the nation. The whole key to Lville is Russ Smith. If he is hitting the 3 no one not even a Tom Izzo defense will stop him.
What happen against Providence? Or do you think the Friars can beat Unc?
Boeheim is one K Smart jump shot away from having two. Sometimes the ball doesn't bounce your way. No, the Providence theory doesn't negate Few. Few has done it for years at Gonzaga. Again, nobody has done more with less.
Good luck for Louisville. It's not that I don't like them or anything. I just see them differently this year. They haven't played anyone and when they have, they've lost. They look great beating Rutgers and Houston. Just wait until they play someone good.
No Question I respect him sir, but with all due respect Harrel is a fucking animal...he clears space quickly.
I see the AAC is getting alot of shit talked about it. We will see how it plays out. Smu didn't look to shabby last night.
He put up 22/11/3 blocks - 18/13/3- 20/11/1 against Daniels and UCONN in 3 games. 18/6/3 and 21/10/1 against a solid defensive Cincy team. 25/12/1 and 14/11/1 against a good Memphis team. You are right, he hasn't faced a ton of great big men and he will not in the Tourney either. When and if he does, he is just as big a problem for them as they will be for him. Those numbers are pretty good against some solid teams. I just don't understand why it is so hard for you to admit the guy is pretty damn good and a borderline beast. He has only got better as the season has gone on. Maybe because it wouldn't fit your argument against Louisville? IDK just seems weird! I know you love hoops but knocking this guy OR not acknowledging how good he is, just makes me scratch my head with your thinking.
I just really don't care buddy. If you want to play with the balls of all the Louisville players, fine with me.
We'll see how they do the rest of the tourney.
I say they aren't as good as you're making them out to be. You have to actually beat good teams to be considered good. At least that's how I thought you were supposed to evaluate teams.
We'll see how they do the rest of the tourney.
I say they aren't as good as you're making them out to be. You have to actually beat good teams to be considered good. At least that's how I thought you were supposed to evaluate teams.
