hugh42

Yep, I was there. Great atmosphere and some pretty good basketball. I hope Lincoln is able to host again in the near future.

The year was 1988 when Xavier played Kansas in the first round.

I agree with your last statement and I think we're in the process of trying to do just that.

Tominaga shouldn't be listed as he is out of eligibility, whereas Rice made a choice and I wish him the best of luck at PSU. As for Rice over Griffiths, I have to disagree there as GG's ceiling is a lot higher than ER's IMO. He has a better overall skill set, can defend multiple positions and has better length. He was pretty impressive at times in our game at home against Rutgers, especially when he was matched up with Gary. Blocked Gary's shot twice when he tried to take him to the bucket, rebounded over Williams down low and drew a foul and scored over a taller defender taking the ball to the basket making a difficult finish look easy. I think we really got a good one.

Time to go and re-watch the Rutgers games.

Not to nitpick but the rotation was 8 at the end of the year and I'd argue if Ulis would have been available it would have been 9. Depending on who we land, I would anticipate being able to go 9 deep next season, maybe 10. At least that's what I hope we will be capable of.

I think you are talking about different gophers.

To be fair, Buie congratulated KT after his first round and Battle did the same after KT beat him in the second. Having said this, I'm guessing they're not best buds.

It used to be the higher level you went the more physical the game became. Now it is essentially the opposite.

Agreed. After watching his highlights, I don't think he is someone that will be looking to share minutes 50/50 but who knows. He possesses the same skill set that Mast has (not sure on his passing skills) and is much more athletic. It would be nice to get him to play the 5 and Kyle to play the 4. And another big to rotate with them.