2026 NCAA Tournament Thread

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Far worse than UNC’s loss. The last 3 years when Duke has gotten knocked out their composure late has been terrible. I am not sad about any of this. Duke Elimination Day is second only to Eat it Yankees Day.
 







How did Duke lose that game? They didn't have to pass half court since the clock was at 10 seconds exactly. No need to pass forward, just pass backward to an open person. If you're stuck, you have a timeout. It is unbelievable that they lost that game.
 






FinnGopher said:
How did Duke lose that game? They didn't have to pass half court since the clock was at 10 seconds exactly. No need to pass forward, just pass backward to an open person. If you're stuck, you have a timeout. It is unbelievable that they lost that game.
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Yep, get it in and wait to get fouled. 2 made free throws seals the game. Only thing you can't do is turn the ball over......insane finish.
 

WindyCityGopher said:
It takes a lot to get me jumping off my couch and screaming, but that steal and 3 did it. Hell of a comeback against that team in that game and in that situation. Hurley is a massive tool, but damn can he coach.
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It feels like Hurley has dialed it down a notch on the "crazy" meter during this run.
 

FinnGopher said:
How did Duke lose that game? They didn't have to pass half court since the clock was at 10 seconds exactly. No need to pass forward, just pass backward to an open person. If you're stuck, you have a timeout. It is unbelievable that they lost that game.
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I don't know why Duke fouled to begin with, with that much time (10 seconds).
 



GophersInIowa said:
Not sure about that. Am I crazy in saying this should be a technical no matter what?

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The "no matter what" is crazy, based on the context.

He was giddy after his team just went ahead with 0.3 seconds in an amazing fashion on par with Hill/Laettner to likely propel his team to the Final 4 after being down 19 points. It was extremely loud, I think he was just leaning in to hear what the ref was saying.

Just guessing, he was getting an explanation on resetting the clock to 0.4 seconds. Zero acrimony.

No way that deserves a tech. Not a chance.
 

Ope3 said:
The "no matter what" is crazy, based on the context.

He was giddy after his team just went ahead with 0.3 seconds in an amazing fashion on par with Hill/Laettner to likely propel his team to the Final 4 after being down 19 points. It was extremely loud, I think he was just leaning in to hear what the ref was saying.

Just guessing, he was getting an explanation on resetting the clock to 0.4 seconds. Zero acrimony.

No way that deserves a tech. Not a chance.
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People would normally move their ear towards the other person talking, not forehead. They'll never call it there on him but I can't imagine most coaches would get away with it in most situations.
 

GophersInIowa said:
People would normally move their ear towards the other person talking, not forehead. They'll never call it there on him but I can't imagine most coaches would get away with it in most situations.
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In that moment with the bedlam in a game to go to the Final 4, I think they all get away with it.

Winning 2 National Titles gets a benefit of added leeway for Danny.
 


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