Teams knew this would be the offical ball back in June 2021 and had the option to use them all season.
84Cat wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:16 am
Why would they experiment with a new ball for the tournament? Must be money involved
According to a release from the National Sports Goods Association, the NCAA and Wilson unveiled the new Evo NXT that included the NCAA's logo with gold foil embellishments. The balls have a micro-touch cover that adds extra grip, while the core is softer and helps with control, per the release.
“Evolution and innovation are what our long-standing partnership with the NCAA is all about. We’re excited to introduce the Evo NXT to the next generation of student-athletes,” Wilson team sports general manager Kevin Murphy said in the release. “The Evo NXT is one of our highest caliber basketballs and we’re excited to bring it to the championship level of collegiate men’s and women’s basketball."
jsbowl16 wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:17 am
I wish I would have taken hand size into account before filling out my bracket. Need to know who can handle slick balls.
Alieberman wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:32 pm
Texas Tech looking good
they are built for this type of tournament where the whistles are a little less prevalent and the play on's encouraged. as the tournament progresses they are going to be a son-of-a-bitch to eliminate. i love their coach too think hes the best defensive mind in the business.
Alieberman wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:32 pm
Texas Tech looking good
they are built for this type of tournament where the whistles are a little less prevalent and the play on's encouraged. as the tournament progresses they are going to be a son-of-a-bitch to eliminate. i love their coach too think hes the best defensive mind in the business.
Agree.
It's good to know if we face them... it will be in the final game. They were the team I really did not want to see in our region
I guess it's up to us to make the Pac look good. USC looking as bad as UCLA did last night.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
WTH USC, struggling to score. A point a minute. Not even competing at the rim. Look like $hit
USC has 12 turnovers and is shooting less than 30%
Waiting at the Rose Bowl patiently for the cats to arrive
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more wildcat sports"
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CalStateTempe wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:07 pm
My daughters bracket is killing me, she had Miami over USC
She foresaw a 20 point 1h for USC.
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
CalStateTempe wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:07 pm
My daughters bracket is killing me, she had Miami over USC
She foresaw a 20 point 1h for USC.
She also took st. peters. My buddy said I should open a Caesar’s account for her next year.
Establish a margin account for her and let her trade.
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 1:42 pm
What did you guys say about SC?
We said (to ourselves) "Andy Boy, tell your team they're playing against UofA in the 2h."
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
Go Mocs! Maybe that new ball will hurt Illinois and their 3 point shooting and lead to an upset
Waiting at the Rose Bowl patiently for the cats to arrive
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more wildcat sports"
2019 BDW Survivor Pool Champion
Waiting at the Rose Bowl patiently for the cats to arrive
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more wildcat sports"
2019 BDW Survivor Pool Champion
Wish our game was on earlier so we could all watch this.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
So I might rather play the illini than Nooga, they are tough
Arizona State might have the most surprisingly anemic history in men's basketball of any program that you might think is better than it is.
-Norlander.
