- Villanova put on a show on offense. In the 2nd slowest tempo game of the tournament, the Wildcats averaged 1.57ppp. That's insane. Also reiterates what I've been saying about this team. Slow, fast, offense, defense...doesn't matter.
- On the other end, Kansas out on a defensive clinic against Maryland. KU went a few stretches where their offense stagnated giving the Terps all kinds of opportunities to put pressure on them. Missed free throws, solid KU rebounding and relentless defense never let it happen. Perry Ellis might not be the most talented player but he was the best player on the court last night.
- The Terps were one of the seasons major disappointments. Yes, they made a Sweet 16 but this was a team built to contend for a title. After the Big 14 season started, they never looked the part. I have my doubts Mark Turgeon is the type of coach to take them to the next level.
- Oklahoma cruised past Texas A&M who after an early flurry never looked like they belonged. Buddy Hield had a middling night and the Sooners never broke a sweat in the 2nd half. Best game in awhile for them.
- Oregon was too much for a porous Duke defense. I expected this was the way Duke would go out. Oregon was more athletic, quicker and just better.
- Defensing Grayson Allen is getting damn near impossible. Coach K was pissy in his post-game presser about a late 3 from Dillon Brooks. Allen refused to engage Brooks in the post-game pleasantries. It's all of a bunch of silliness but it isn't a good look for Coach K or Allen. Saying that, Duke will be my early #1 for 2017. Then America can get back to hating them for winning a lot.
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