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Official Selection Sunday thread.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:03:30

I’m irritated at myself for being disappointed at a 3 seed, so I’m done with it. Stupid perspective.

Let’s get excited about seeing our name high up on the brackets. One of the best days of the year!

With Keaton now 2nd team AA on Sporting News and AP, does that mean rafters?*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 12:11:23, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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ooo

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 12:12:40, in reply to "With Keaton now 2nd team AA on Sporting News and AP, does that mean rafters?*"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NCAA_Men%27s_Basketball_All-Americans

Thanks. For some reason, I thought someone had said making 2nd team on at least 2 o the 4

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 12:18:07, in reply to "ooo"

would do it.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NCAA_Men%27s_Basketball_All-Americans

Isn't it whatever the definition of consensus is? A majority of the accepted voting...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:20:33, in reply to "Thanks. For some reason, I thought someone had said making 2nd team on at least 2 o the 4"

...something like that.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Why does JDL even post here?*

Posted by Chuck Woodaby <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chuck+Woodaby' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:24:11, in reply to "Isn't it whatever the definition of consensus is? A majority of the accepted voting..."

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...something like that.

He is too lazy to read links *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:36:48, in reply to "Why does JDL even post here?*"

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...something like that.

That's giving me way too much credit.*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:39:41, in reply to "He is too lazy to read links *"

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...something like that.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

I've got him on ignore... been waiting for you to jump in*

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...something like that.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Consensus is the top 10 vote getters in the 4 AA lists. 3 pts for 1st team, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:23:43, in reply to "Isn't it whatever the definition of consensus is? A majority of the accepted voting..."

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...something like that.

Remind me: Does our late round 1 time guarantee late round 2 time?*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:33:34, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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No. Had late game in 2022 against UT-Chattanooga, and then early game against Houston*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 13:01:12, in reply to "Remind me: Does our late round 1 time guarantee late round 2 time?*"

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What a disgusting tourney that was...*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:20:50, in reply to "No. Had late game in 2022 against UT-Chattanooga, and then early game against Houston*"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

That UT-Chatt game is one of the least enjoyable tournament wins ever*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:16:50, in reply to "What a disgusting tourney that was...*"

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It was horrible but good to see T.O. go home unhappy.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 17, 2026, 17:34:23, in reply to "That UT-Chatt game is one of the least enjoyable tournament wins ever*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

More enjoyable that the Ut-Chatt tournament loss*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:31:13, in reply to "That UT-Chatt game is one of the least enjoyable tournament wins ever*"

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Grandison was an underrated part of that team. His injury impacted that team.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:04:33, in reply to "What a disgusting tourney that was...*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Trent was a shell too by that point*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:06:12, in reply to "Grandison was an underrated part of that team. His injury impacted that team.*"

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That Chattanooga game might be the most unpleasant basketball experience I’ve ever had*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:27:27, in reply to "What a disgusting tourney that was...*"

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The Coleman Hawkins block at the end of regulation in that game.

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 16:03:38, in reply to "That Chattanooga game might be the most unpleasant basketball experience I’ve ever had*"

That was quite literally THE ONLY good and pleasant thing from that game...and maybe the entire tournament for that matter.

And then there's thr RJ Melendez dunk and resulting technical foul in the Houston 2rd game.

I hope that ref is living a horrible life since then.

🤬

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And even then, after Coleman's block, they had another good look at it

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 17:05:46, in reply to "The Coleman Hawkins block at the end of regulation in that game."

Still amazed that final shot didn't go in.

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That ref's parody account has not forgotten:

Posted by Chuck Woodaby <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chuck+Woodaby' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 16:11:05, in reply to "The Coleman Hawkins block at the end of regulation in that game."

Breeding and Roberts have a bad history with Hurley. It was decided before the game that they would have none of it. That was one of the weakest techs I’ve ever seen, and I was the one to tech Illinois for hanging on the rim
— Brian O’Connell (@ChargeOconnell) March 14, 2026

same*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:45:38, in reply to "That Chattanooga game might be the most unpleasant basketball experience I’ve ever had*"

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1996 Chattanooga also on the list. 1987 Austin Peay on the list. 1989 and 2005 FF games...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:32:17, in reply to "That Chattanooga game might be the most unpleasant basketball experience I’ve ever had*"

...the list is long and distinguished...

(yeah, so is my Johnson).

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

I'm not sure, but I'm glad we won't be playing when I'm at work.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 17, 2026, 11:35:15, in reply to "Remind me: Does our late round 1 time guarantee late round 2 time?*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

IDK if it changed, but it certainly didn't in 2004.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:34:14, in reply to "Remind me: Does our late round 1 time guarantee late round 2 time?*"

Later game against WKU on Thursday, very first game overall that Saturday in the ND disaster.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

That ND game still gives me nightmares*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 12:16:47, in reply to "IDK if it changed, but it certainly didn't in 2004."

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Later game against WKU on Thursday, very first game overall that Saturday in the ND disaster.

Like the 2000 Michigan football game... the end of the 2003 season had significant knock-on effects.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:19:54, in reply to "That ND game still gives me nightmares*"

...that were not immediately felt, but set both programs back significantly.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

I love a good butterfly effect but not sure how either of those games set the programs back.

Posted by Chuck Woodaby <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chuck+Woodaby' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 16:32:02, in reply to "Like the 2000 Michigan football game... the end of the 2003 season had significant knock-on effects."

Did you want Turner to have a longer leash?

Or Bill Self to be a hotter name during Detlef's coaching carousel that year?

If anything Steve Bellisari getting a DUI and Self beating the dog shit out of UNC/Matt Doherty set both our programs back significantly.

I have long believed the 2000 Michigan game swung our program momentum the wrong direction...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 16:35:38, in reply to "I love a good butterfly effect but not sure how either of those games set the programs back."

...regardless of what occurred in 2001, and the 2003 ND game was more about the time at which it occurred than the game itself... at the time I said the Self departure would set us back 6 years. Didn't realize I needed to add a 1 to the front of it.

I liked Turner as a coach, and the narratives about him not recruiting late in the year are not factual in nature... but obviously he had to go when the talent dissipated and the momentum was gone.

Glad to be where we are now... it was a dark period for all of us.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Bama ring girl Sydney Thomas has Bama over Illinois in the title game.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:32:53, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Just thought you guys might like to know.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

cm link

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:34:14, in reply to "Bama ring girl Sydney Thomas has Bama over Illinois in the title game."

Because IDNKWTI

https://en.albat.com/breaking/ncaa-sydney-thomas-breaks-the-internet-with-her-massive-bama-in-photo-20251022-0004.html

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

^mensch*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:34:54, in reply to "cm link"

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Because IDNKWTI

https://en.albat.com/breaking/ncaa-sydney-thomas-breaks-the-internet-with-her-massive-bama-in-photo-20251022-0004.html

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Is their guard who got arrested going to be able to play? He's their best player IIRC.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 17, 2026, 11:34:09, in reply to "Bama ring girl Sydney Thomas has Bama over Illinois in the title game."

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Just thought you guys might like to know.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

you guys aren't going to believe this, but the cops found 0.1 lbs less than the limit to be felony

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 13:37:22, in reply to "Is their guard who got arrested going to be able to play? He's their best player IIRC.* "

trafficking. what a lucky break

Shocking…

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 14:04:32, in reply to "you guys aren't going to believe this, but the cops found 0.1 lbs less than the limit to be felony"

https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/s/ZUKcj5QtQA

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trafficking. what a lucky break

Well they played an accessory to murder. This was just weed.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:35:26, in reply to "Is their guard who got arrested going to be able to play? He's their best player IIRC.* "

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Just thought you guys might like to know.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

This kid has already been taken off campus though *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:36:58, in reply to "Well they played an accessory to murder. This was just weed.*"

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Just thought you guys might like to know.

Cross him off, then.*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:42:26, in reply to "This kid has already been taken off campus though *"

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Just thought you guys might like to know.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

So we know a felony arrest means little.*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:36:45, in reply to "Well they played an accessory to murder. This was just weed.*"

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Just thought you guys might like to know.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Wagler 2nd team AP All America *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:31:38, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Needs 5/9 or something like that to be consensus and get a banner, right?

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:33:36, in reply to "Wagler 2nd team AP All America *"

I'm sure he'll get there some other way, but I think that's right.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Last year it was 7 points, he has 4 now *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:36:05, in reply to "Needs 5/9 or something like that to be consensus and get a banner, right?"

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I'm sure he'll get there some other way, but I think that's right.

Nice, officially in the rafters. Wags to Riches.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 17, 2026, 11:33:20, in reply to "Wagler 2nd team AP All America *"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

From the movie "Greatfellows". *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:17:55, in reply to "Nice, officially in the rafters. Wags to Riches.*"

Wait, so gets his jersey in the rafters?*

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I think I'm going to wait 4 days to have an opinion on this.*

Posted by Chuck Woodaby <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chuck+Woodaby' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 12:11:25, in reply to "Wait, so gets his jersey in the rafters?*"

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Dave Wischnowsky has deep thoughts.

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:27:26, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Dave Wischnowsky
@wischlist
·
Mar 15
St. Louis certainly would have been the preferred destination for fans. But considering how Illinois has largely played better away from home this season, getting sent to the South may not be a bad thing at all.

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

Tiki/LBK. LQQK

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 7:42:52, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1D7MUcC9hC/?mibextid=UalRPS

Recrudescence

Oh my.*

Posted by DiamondDazzle <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DiamondDazzle' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 10:33:56, in reply to "Tiki/LBK. LQQK"

My key is for our coaches to find ways to get some of the pressure off wagler in close games

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:26:47, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

We haven't done that yet and that's how we lose a lot of close games.

He's incredible and I like him being our offensive leader, but we're a better team when we don't key on him exclusively.

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Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

We run offense through Mirk quite a bit

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:42:37, in reply to "My key is for our coaches to find ways to get some of the pressure off wagler in close games"

Getting him matched on a smaller guy is a great option.

Not typically at the end of close games when we need points.

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:46:17, in reply to "We run offense through Mirk quite a bit"

It's stand around and do something, Keaton! time.

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Getting him matched on a smaller guy is a great option.

Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

We ran plays for Mirk in crunch against Maryland and Wisconsin

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:49:58, in reply to "Not typically at the end of close games when we need points."

Maryland Mirk scored the key go ahead bucket out of a timeout

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It's stand around and do something, Keaton! time.

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Getting him matched on a smaller guy is a great option.

Ok, it's not 100% of the time that we play through Keaton. It's still too much, imo

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 19:12:30, in reply to "We ran plays for Mirk in crunch against Maryland and Wisconsin "

The last month has been teams figuring out how to guard him, him struggling more, and the team has struggled to find points at the end of games.

We're not going to suddenly turn into a defensive juggernaut, so the other option from my perspective is figuring out some other easier ways to score more.

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Maryland Mirk score the key go ahead bucket out of a timeout

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It's stand around and do something, Keaton! time.

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Getting him matched on a smaller guy is a great option.

Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

UIUC E8 +155

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:20:34, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I put down $5 on that bet

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(for rent)

+2200 to win

Posted by illinibone <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinibone' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:54:52, in reply to "UIUC E8 +155"

I've got $10 on +2700 back in December when I was in LV.

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I put down $5 on that bet

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Script Kiddie

Who do you got in the Crown?

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:13:04, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Probably some Coke Zero.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 8:41:59, in reply to "Who do you got in the Crown?"

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I’ve convinced myself that aside from location, I like our draw clearly better than Purdue’s

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 17:35:18, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Gonzaga’s front court is pretty scary, I might actually like our chances better against Houston in terms of matchups. At least we have a size advantage against Houston. And of course Gonzaga raises the Adam Miller haunting potential. His 31% 3P% (25% in WCC) notwithstanding.

I might rather have Miami if Wilson was playing but I think with no Wilson you have to prefer UNC. And Miami beat UNC head to head with Wilson. Their kenpom rankings are almost identical (again with Wilson)

In terms of lurkers I’d rather have St Marys than BYU for sure.

Then on the other side of the bracket I’d rather have Florida than Arizona, and if we’re really stretching it I like Nebraska / Vanderbilt over Arkansas / Wisconsin.

Of course getting St Louis compared to us getting UNC in SC and Houston in Houston probably throws it all out the window. I’m just making conversation here.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

You were also convinced that there was a "good chance" we'd "boat race" Michigan*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 15:50:27, in reply to "I’ve convinced myself that aside from location, I like our draw clearly better than Purdue’s"

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How do you guys even remember this stuff and attach it to specific usernames *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 16:42:52, in reply to "You were also convinced that there was a "good chance" we'd "boat race" Michigan*"

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

It’s entirely the grizzle talking but I’m actually nervous about the Penn matchup

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:48:34, in reply to "I’ve convinced myself that aside from location, I like our draw clearly better than Purdue’s"

They shoot the 3 really well with a bunch of stretch 4s. Terrified of late close outs from Tomi, Mirk and Z.

Fortunately they don’t do anything else well and are terrible at the rim. But we have been terrible of late at preventing and guarding 3s

Plus there was some crazy stat that Ivy League teams have won their first round matchup 12/14 times (or something similar).

Again, just the grizzle talking. I hope.

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38% from 3 is terrifying.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 11:35:52, in reply to "It’s entirely the grizzle talking but I’m actually nervous about the Penn matchup "

But... so long as we don't panic and try to win a 3-point contest, we should be just fine.

I would like to see Tomi get 10 shots and 0 3-point attempts.

I know that won't happen, but I would like to see it.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Crazy things can happen but -24.5 is a massive spread. Would take a disaster to lose this*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 17, 2026, 12:02:24, in reply to "38% from 3 is terrifying."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I think we will murder them in the paint with Mirk and Dre. Interestingly, Penn and VCU

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 21:07:33, in reply to "It’s entirely the grizzle talking but I’m actually nervous about the Penn matchup "

both shoot a ton of 3s. If there was ever a time to be flexible with the “defend the twos at all costs” strategy, this is the weekend for it.

I’m not sure either team really has any superior driving threats.

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That’s just it. Neither team gets to the rim, at all

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 22:12:40, in reply to "I think we will murder them in the paint with Mirk and Dre. Interestingly, Penn and VCU"

Terrible from 2. As you said, this is a game we need to adjust and run them off the line because it’s the only thing they do well.

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This is one of the few times where I think it is really simple - do we rebound

Posted by Desert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Desert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:47:20, in reply to "I’ve convinced myself that aside from location, I like our draw clearly better than Purdue’s"

If we crash the boards like we have most of the year, then shooting and scoring will follow. If we board like we did, we're a better team than Houston and at least equal to Florida.

But never in my life have I seen an Illinois team limp into the tournament and turn it on. Why is this year going to be different?

Counterpoint argument: we are completely fucked against Houston. Flemings is maybe the single worst

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:06:48, in reply to "I’ve convinced myself that aside from location, I like our draw clearly better than Purdue’s"

player in the tournament for us to face, he might score 50. I can already picture him mogging our gentle guards as he pounds his chest to the hometown crowd

Houston is best in the country at not having turnovers, and we’re last in the country at forcing them. This is not an exaggeration. They are #1, we are #365

One area that should benefit us is that the FT picture is very lopsided. We are #1 in the country in FTA allowed, and they are #337 in getting to the line. In reality this will work against us as there’s no chance we get some big FTA advantage in Houston of all places, so the refs will employ autofoul against us on defense contrasted with can’t call em all when we’re on offense in order to “keep it even”

Abandon your posts, flee for your lives

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

The turnover stat seems like a positive for us.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:28:32, in reply to "Counterpoint argument: we are completely fucked against Houston. Flemings is maybe the single worst"

If we were a team that relied on forcing turnovers it would be a huge problem, but we don’t force them even against teams that do commit turnovers. So it’s not at all a component of what we try to accomplish defensively and therefore it doesn’t really matter that they’re good at limiting them.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Fair enough, I like this angle *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 20:24:33, in reply to "The turnover stat seems like a positive for us."

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

That was my thought too

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:41:27, in reply to "The turnover stat seems like a positive for us."

Strength on weakness, so no actual net loss. Doesn’t actually impact what we want to defensively negatively.

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That was my thought. That’s not something we do, so them not providing it to us doesn’t hurt us*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:37:34, in reply to "The turnover stat seems like a positive for us."

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Was thinking the same. So we force 4 instead of 7, not an issue.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:33:48, in reply to "The turnover stat seems like a positive for us."

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You've got yourself fully convinced Houston is gonna run us by 50, don't you?

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:15:01, in reply to "Counterpoint argument: we are completely fucked against Houston. Flemings is maybe the single worst"

Carry on. Your track record at this is kinda spotty, so I'm starting to like our chances.

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Please note that I included a footnote that I’m just making conversation *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 19:03:43, in reply to "You've got yourself fully convinced Houston is gonna run us by 50, don't you?"

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Carry on. Your track record at this is kinda spotty, so I'm starting to like our chances.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

mogging*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:13:42, in reply to "Counterpoint argument: we are completely fucked against Houston. Flemings is maybe the single worst"

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I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Will Leitch in The Athletic (gift link) on Bruce Pearl being the face of CBB

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 15:42:20, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

On Selection Sunday’s biggest stage, Bruce Pearl loses and college basketball wins

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Pearl is either gonna become another SAS, or a US senator

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 15:49:13, in reply to "Will Leitch in The Athletic (gift link) on Bruce Pearl being the face of CBB"

and I don't know which is worse

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

SAS?*

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 17:52:17, in reply to "Pearl is either gonna become another SAS, or a US senator"

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and I don't know which is worse

Recrudescence

Stephen A Smith*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 17:54:19, in reply to "SAS?*"

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and I don't know which is worse

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

The Finebaum/Pearl primary for Tuberville’s seat would’ve been some kind of something*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 16:00:48, in reply to "Pearl is either gonna become another SAS, or a US senator"

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and I don't know which is worse

Is Tuberville going to run for governor of Alabama? He might have to move there in that case.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 16, 2026, 16:16:12, in reply to "The Finebaum/Pearl primary for Tuberville’s seat would’ve been some kind of something*"

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and I don't know which is worse

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Unless he changed his mind and I missed it, Finebaum said he was not running*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 16:07:45, in reply to "The Finebaum/Pearl primary for Tuberville’s seat would’ve been some kind of something*"

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and I don't know which is worse

Yes and neither is Pearl. Both speculated it and then decided against it*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 16:09:15, in reply to "Unless he changed his mind and I missed it, Finebaum said he was not running*"

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and I don't know which is worse

The Hairy backside, maybe*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 15:44:48, in reply to "Will Leitch in The Athletic (gift link) on Bruce Pearl being the face of CBB"

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On Selection Sunday’s biggest stage, Bruce Pearl loses and college basketball wins

13th in the AP Pole *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:32:56, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Imagine we start stuffing 3 pointers again this week?

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:11:02, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I’m as deflated as anyone else about how we ended the season and how we’ve looked, but *that* team can beat Houston and Florida.

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Tomi is truly the guy who makes us go... everybody else just being themselves...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:38:10, in reply to "Imagine we start stuffing 3 pointers again this week?"

...Tomi being good makes us a completely different team.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Here’s a fun stat: in games Tomi has at least 1 assist and 1 made FT we’re 11-1. Otherwise 10-7

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 16:55:30, in reply to "Tomi is truly the guy who makes us go... everybody else just being themselves..."

Admittedly cherry picked but I think it tells a little bit of the story

Though we’re also 3-0 when he doesn’t play at all, so I guess it’s technically 13-7

Or rather in games where he both plays AND does not get an assist and FT we’re 10-7

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...Tomi being good makes us a completely different team.

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

well that seems pretty easy*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 18:23:17, in reply to "Here’s a fun stat: in games Tomi has at least 1 assist and 1 made FT we’re 11-1. Otherwise 10-7"

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Admittedly cherry picked but I think it tells a little bit of the story

Though we’re also 3-0 when he doesn’t play at all, so I guess it’s technically 13-7 Or rather in games where he both plays AND does not get an assist and FT we’re 10-7

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...Tomi being good makes us a completely different team.

He also opens things up for Wagler somehow*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 16:11:26, in reply to "Tomi is truly the guy who makes us go... everybody else just being themselves..."

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...Tomi being good makes us a completely different team.

Yes. If he can hit some shots, and just as importantly grab some rebounds, it changes us*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:41:11, in reply to "Tomi is truly the guy who makes us go... everybody else just being themselves..."

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...Tomi being good makes us a completely different team.

yes. hit season avg and they have a good chance.*

Posted by Nobster <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Nobster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:36:54, in reply to "Imagine we start stuffing 3 pointers again this week?"

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I’m as deflated as anyone else about how we ended the season and how we’ve looked, but *that* team can beat Houston and Florida.

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Bama's Holloway arrested on felony pot charges (Link)

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 12:35:19, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Does he play?

Link

I do an NCAA player scoring pool like the one we do here for the B1G Tourney

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:12:47, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

The entire group is comprised of UNC and UConn fans/alums, so I am crazy heavy on B1G players every year.

I had the third pick this year, and yet again I am B1G heavy. First three picks:

Yaxel
Wagler
Fears

Bilas has us in the Final Four and losing to ... Izzo. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:11:08, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I’ll take my chances with Izzo in the final four. He’s 1-6 against seeds better than 5, 1-1 against

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:46:12, in reply to "Bilas has us in the Final Four and losing to ... Izzo. *"

5 seeds, and 1-0 against 8 seeds in the final four

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losing to Fears would be a real nutpunch*

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:32:21, in reply to "Bilas has us in the Final Four and losing to ... Izzo. *"

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wouldn't even be worth the trip*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:34:48, in reply to "losing to Fears would be a real nutpunch*"

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I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

One thing that roughy mentioned that I do think got lost in the shuffle a bit.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:48:04, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I know that it feels like a bit of a pipe dream to talk about Final Four path given how the team has looked recently, but if that is the ultimate goal, we did end up in the region with by far the weakest 1 seed.

Yes Houston is tough as a 2 seed, but I think Iowa State is better than them and I wouldn’t have confidence going against Hurley either.

Combined with our 6 seed draw missing their star player, it’s as good of a draw as we could hope for once we blew our chance at a 2 seed path.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Concern with Houston is that we play them in Houston and their athleticism.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 10:25:42, in reply to "One thing that roughy mentioned that I do think got lost in the shuffle a bit."

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The teams you play in the S16/E8 are going to be good, not saying I would pick us to beat them…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 10:38:47, in reply to "Concern with Houston is that we play them in Houston and their athleticism.* "

but I just don’t think it’s that difficult of a draw. And the Houston location isn’t great but I also think we overstate how much that matters in these settings. Especially in a S16 game where 4 fanbases have ticket allotments, only becomes a full blown home court advantage once you get to the Elite 8.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

We play well on the road. Kids get fired up*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 16:13:51, in reply to "The teams you play in the S16/E8 are going to be good, not saying I would pick us to beat them…"

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Illinois alums are everywhere, and Houston is easy to get to.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 10:40:21, in reply to "The teams you play in the S16/E8 are going to be good, not saying I would pick us to beat them…"

It'll be home court, but it won't be that insane... and it's not like we're playing on campus...

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Eh, let’s not kid ourselves, it’ll be a pretty brutal crowd. They’re just as thirsty as us, it will

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 10:48:08, in reply to "Illinois alums are everywhere, and Houston is easy to get to."

be at least as slanted as the Allstate crowd in 2005

Toyota Center is 2.7 miles from the Fertitta Center

It’s as close to a home game as any team will ever have for a regional

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It'll be home court, but it won't be that insane... and it's not like we're playing on campus...

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

The Allstate crowd in 2005 is quite possibly the best/loudest tournament crowd ever.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:33:05, in reply to "Eh, let’s not kid ourselves, it’ll be a pretty brutal crowd. They’re just as thirsty as us, it will"

Houston is not that kind of fanbase and it’s going to be in an NBA arena with 3 other fanbases having thousands of tickets allotted to them.

It will be a good pro-Houston crowd, but not nearly as much as what Florida would deal with in the Elite 8. Even the Allstate crowd in 2005 was night and day better for the E8 than the S16, due to Illinois fans buying up all the losing teams’ tickets.

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be at least as slanted as the Allstate crowd in 2005 Toyota Center is 2.7 miles from the Fertitta Center It’s as close to a home game as any team will ever have for a regional

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It'll be home court, but it won't be that insane... and it's not like we're playing on campus...

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And the other 2 teams in the bracket will be rooting for us to beat Houston.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 20:33:51, in reply to "The Allstate crowd in 2005 is quite possibly the best/loudest tournament crowd ever."

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be at least as slanted as the Allstate crowd in 2005 Toyota Center is 2.7 miles from the Fertitta Center It’s as close to a home game as any team will ever have for a regional

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It'll be home court, but it won't be that insane... and it's not like we're playing on campus...

I know the geography down there... it's just not the same. Houston is a city/commuter school.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:10:33, in reply to "Eh, let’s not kid ourselves, it’ll be a pretty brutal crowd. They’re just as thirsty as us, it will"

It would be worse if was UT-Austin in Houston than playing Houston in Houston.

Not that it's nothing, and yes, it will be pro-Houston, but the distance between the 2 arenas is pretty irrelevant. Nobody who cares about UH and will pay to go to those games lives near that campus...

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

I hope you’re right. I just mean you have 40,000 students within walking distance coming off a

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:21:25, in reply to "I know the geography down there... it's just not the same. Houston is a city/commuter school."

national championship loss. I think it’s gonna be real bad

Only thing helping us is that it’s the first games, presumably all the Florida fans will be rooting for us. Who will Nebraska root for I wonder. If the roles were reversed would I root for Nebraska over Houston? Yeah I think I would

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Not a lot of students will be able to afford those tickets.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 11:33:16, in reply to "I hope you’re right. I just mean you have 40,000 students within walking distance coming off a "

When we were in Indy/Chicago/St. Louis there weren't a lot of students there. Tickets were stupid expensive and that was 20 years ago.

They haven't gotten any cheaper.

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and farther away from Rice, which is the host team :) *

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 10:55:37, in reply to "Eh, let’s not kid ourselves, it’ll be a pretty brutal crowd. They’re just as thirsty as us, it will"

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be at least as slanted as the Allstate crowd in 2005 Toyota Center is 2.7 miles from the Fertilla Center It’s as close to a home game as any team will ever have for a regional

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It'll be home court, but it won't be that insane... and it's not like we're playing on campus...

that means we got to the second weekend. I'll take it*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 10:27:13, in reply to "Concern with Houston is that we play them in Houston and their athleticism.* "

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Torvik odds

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 7:20:47, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

https://barttorvik.com/tourneytime.php?conlimit=All&src=cur&year=2026

Predictive metrics could never fall out of love with us*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:33:28, in reply to "Torvik odds"

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https://barttorvik.com/tourneytime.php?conlimit=All&src=cur&year=2026

so...if the beloved is to win it all, they have to beat 4 of the 5 with better odds?*

Posted by Nobster <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Nobster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:03:42, in reply to "Torvik odds"

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https://barttorvik.com/tourneytime.php?conlimit=All&src=cur&year=2026

we have the odds that we do because we have the weakest #1 seed.

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:54:58, in reply to "so...if the beloved is to win it all, they have to beat 4 of the 5 with better odds?*"

and you're assuming none of the others above us get upset.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

i only assume that because i can't recall a tourney where higher seeds

Posted by Nobster <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Nobster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 13:40:09, in reply to "we have the odds that we do because we have the weakest #1 seed. "

were bounced to open our path. also, if we were to get to the e8 or better, it may be a better run than tsj's team.

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and you're assuming none of the others above us get upset.

Sigh, narrator voice *

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:11:41, in reply to "so...if the beloved is to win it all, they have to beat 4 of the 5 with better odds?*"

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https://barttorvik.com/tourneytime.php?conlimit=All&src=cur&year=2026

Duke + Michigan + Arizona = 53.9%, Other 65 teams 46.1%*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 7:31:26, in reply to "Torvik odds"

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https://barttorvik.com/tourneytime.php?conlimit=All&src=cur&year=2026

so if you want to win your NCAA pool, choose someone that isn't one of those 3.

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:54:06, in reply to "Duke + Michigan + Arizona = 53.9%, Other 65 teams 46.1%*"

If they're a combined 54% per this model, they'll likely be the choice for ~80% of people playing.

If one of those three wins, you'll have to be excellent at choosing all the other games. If you choose the field, you only need to be better than ~20%.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

look at the big brain on VIV*

Posted by bucktownillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bucktownillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 9:06:57, in reply to "so if you want to win your NCAA pool, choose someone that isn't one of those 3."

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Our line is all the way up to -24.5. All other 3 seed spreads are under 20*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 21:34:53, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Late game Thursday. 8:25 cst*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:45:10, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Whoa…my tv guy said we were 11:40 cst on tru*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:47:14, in reply to "Late game Thursday. 8:25 cst*"

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A lot of people fell for a fake tweet *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:48:52, in reply to "Whoa…my tv guy said we were 11:40 cst on tru*"

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I’m seeing that. I’m SO happy I’ll be able to watch on my couch instead of at work*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:56:21, in reply to "A lot of people fell for a fake tweet *"

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Same.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 20:34:00, in reply to "I’m seeing that. I’m SO happy I’ll be able to watch on my couch instead of at work*"

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We are at 8:25 ET on Thursday*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:43:17, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

a tough day on here for some.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 20:00:44, in reply to "We are at 8:25 ET on Thursday*"

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Color me shocked. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:56:24, in reply to "We are at 8:25 ET on Thursday*"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

And the “A” broadcast team*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:46:23, in reply to "We are at 8:25 ET on Thursday*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’d think that would eliminate an early game Saturday but who knows*

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Excellent. Duke got the 2:50 eastern slot.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:44:53, in reply to "We are at 8:25 ET on Thursday*"

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I wonder what would have happened if we had made it to Sunday against Purdue

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:23:52, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Winner still gets 2 seed?

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I’d love to know where we’d have landed if we just won on Friday.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:33:45, in reply to "I wonder what would have happened if we had made it to Sunday against Purdue "

Would that have kept or gotten us above Iowa State? And would it gotten us above MSU after they lost to UCLA?

If the answer to either of those is ‘no’, then we’d have ended up in the exact same spot today even if we won on Friday. Purdue going all the way up to 8 would suggest they likely would have passed us even if we beat Wisconsin.

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Winner still gets 2 seed?

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

agreed on the first part. not sure about the second.*

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Winner still gets 2 seed?

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Keaton bought the team some Beats headphones.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:12:19, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

That’s something.

Kylan and Mirk also called the dreaded players only meeting*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:14:52, in reply to "Keaton bought the team some Beats headphones."

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That’s something.

Hopefully Kylan leaves the sage at home*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:18:20, in reply to "Kylan and Mirk also called the dreaded players only meeting*"

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That’s something.

HEGAWN!

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:13:44, in reply to "Keaton bought the team some Beats headphones."

But we knew that. Or we gave him a $5M NIL deal for next year.

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That’s something.

Illini women got a 7 seed will play colorado. 2nd game would be vs Vandy*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:12:18, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I went to five VCU games this year, they have good guards but not at the caliber that have beat us

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:07:13, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Or at least, their small, feisty guards (Lewis, Jennings) probably won't be driving into the lane and putting up obscene point totals that way.

It's not at the level of Shaka Smart havoc ball but they put full-court pressure for much of the game and get out and run the instant they get possession. Very sloppy in rebounding and backcourt passing in trying to push the ball.

They like to shoot the three a lot and have a few players (Evans in particular) who we'd love to have chucking it. Of course that's gonna mean he has a career night.

Very much a momentum team. When things are clicking it's an alleyoop fest for Evans, Belle, and Djokovic (their Serbian big) built on turnovers, pick-n-roll, and sharp ball movement.

Really temperamental team, though especially Djokovic who's extremely feast-or-fame. When it's not going right for them it really does fall apart. They haven't been able to put it together against a high-caliber opponent. And the games I caught in person, all wins, were middle of the conference opponents. Been on a hell of a run to close the season, 16-1 since mid-January.

Bilas just picked us to go to the FF.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:00:26, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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bilasj! *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:00:50, in reply to "Bilas just picked us to go to the FF.*"

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Hi bilasJ! Welcome back, buddy!*

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Not seeing much social media outrage about this bracket

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:30:52, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Refreshing I guess

I think Miami in the play-in is a good compromise by the committee*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:42:40, in reply to "Not seeing much social media outrage about this bracket"

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Refreshing I guess

Agreed. They deserved nothing more. Maybe less with the way they scheduled.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:45:37, in reply to "I think Miami in the play-in is a good compromise by the committee*"

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Refreshing I guess

Also LOL at SMU being 8.5 point favorites in that game*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:43:12, in reply to "I think Miami in the play-in is a good compromise by the committee*"

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Refreshing I guess

I’m surprised it isn’t more.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:45:04, in reply to "Also LOL at SMU being 8.5 point favorites in that game*"

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Refreshing I guess

Game times released sometime late tonight?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:15:21, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Delete

Posted by illinifro <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinifro' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:37:19, in reply to "Game times released sometime late tonight?*"

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Link: 11:40 am Central - truTV

Pretty sure that's not legit*

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:38:46, in reply to "11:40 am - truTV"

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Yep think you are right, somebody please delete*

Posted by illinifro <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinifro' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:27:18, in reply to "Pretty sure that's not legit*"

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How bout Hallmark Channel?*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:56:42, in reply to "Pretty sure that's not legit*"

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It was something like 9 or 10 eastern last year.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:17:16, in reply to "Game times released sometime late tonight?*"

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are the injured UCLA guys gonna play?

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:13:07, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

UCF looks like a value pick.

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

Cronin said they both could've played yesterday*

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UCF looks like a value pick.

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I trust Mick to be forthcoming and respectful with the media*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:41:57, in reply to "Cronin said they both could've played yesterday*"

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UCF looks like a value pick.

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We’ll have a massive size advantage v Penn*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:13:02, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Official seed order

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:09:59, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I liked how CBS put that up next to the teams in their bracket review.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:11:07, in reply to "Official seed order"

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UNC -2.5 vs VCU*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:06:00, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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So uh, what's houston like

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:55:34, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Brawlers or more skilled? Or both??

Will we generate good shots against them should we see them??

Have not seen them at all this year. Sampson is a damned good coach and won me over the last couple years.

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I love this Houston graphic of prior teams most like 2025-2026 Houston

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 14:03:48, in reply to "So uh, what's houston like"

BEAT PENN *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:06:08, in reply to "So uh, what's houston like"

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Exactly one game at a time.*

Posted by nash <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=nash' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:18:14, in reply to "BEAT PENN *"

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I'm a fan. It doesn't matter.

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:42:26, in reply to "Exactly one game at a time.*"

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I was just trolling a little. I have horrible memories of when we lost to Hoston in the 4/5 game

Posted by nash <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=nash' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 19:39:51, in reply to "I'm a fan. It doesn't matter."

I’d imagine they are just as nasty now, if not more so.

Tomi will have the first negative rebound game in history*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:04:51, in reply to "So uh, what's houston like"

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I will say that of all the Big 12 heavyweights, they were the least impressive

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:02:50, in reply to "So uh, what's houston like"

They have long long dry spells on offense, even with Fleming. But their defense is terrifying.

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We’re like 3 inches taller than them at every position. That’s not nothing *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:57:18, in reply to "So uh, what's houston like"

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

It is when you can’t jump.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:13:20, in reply to "We’re like 3 inches taller than them at every position. That’s not nothing *"

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Meh. When I turned on the Houston Iowa State game a few weeks ago my first impression was I was

legitimately shocked by how little they looked. They very well might best us but I’m happy with the draw

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

They have an elite guard*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:56:46, in reply to "So uh, what's houston like"

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I completely forgot to pay attention. did we get thursday or friday?*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:47:51, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Thursday and it will be an early game because Duke has a birthright to primetime*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:48:38, in reply to "I completely forgot to pay attention. did we get thursday or friday?*"

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May be the very first game overall. They won’t rook UNC either. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:49:27, in reply to "Thursday and it will be an early game because Duke has a birthright to primetime*"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Good. More rest for Sat*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:55:54, in reply to "May be the very first game overall. They won’t rook UNC either. *"

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[grizzle] THey can catch an early flight home Thursday and save the hotel costs.[/grizzle]*

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Thursday*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:48:27, in reply to "I completely forgot to pay attention. did we get thursday or friday?*"

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lol IU big timing the NIT: not going to play in the postseason

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:45:03, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

https://bsky.app/profile/zachosterman.bsky.social/post/3mh4z45anfs2z

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

FOOTBALL SCHOOL*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:21:01, in reply to "lol IU big timing the NIT: not going to play in the postseason "

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https://bsky.app/profile/zachosterman.bsky.social/post/3mh4z45anfs2z

They really need to complete their transformation into Nebraska and win the Crown *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:04:50, in reply to "lol IU big timing the NIT: not going to play in the postseason "

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https://bsky.app/profile/zachosterman.bsky.social/post/3mh4z45anfs2z

Well, they've already got the academics to be the next Knebraska....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 16, 2026, 8:55:34, in reply to "They really need to complete their transformation into Nebraska and win the Crown *"

Pussies*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:55:01, in reply to "lol IU big timing the NIT: not going to play in the postseason "

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I think you have to be big time to do that.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:51:58, in reply to "lol IU big timing the NIT: not going to play in the postseason "

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

You have to obtusely think you are big time.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:14:17, in reply to "I think you have to be big time to do that.*"

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https://bsky.app/profile/zachosterman.bsky.social/post/3mh4z45anfs2z

Illinois -21.5*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:43:44, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Whoa, the conference tournaments clearly mattered this year. From the head of the

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:43:43, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

committee himself.

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Four tournament champs in top 4 West seeds. None in South and Midwest*

Posted by LWillhite <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LWillhite' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:53:12, in reply to "Whoa, the conference tournaments clearly mattered this year. From the head of the "

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committee himself.

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Never want to hear the BTT doesn’t matter again. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:43:21, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Seth and the Media Comms guy for the NCAA have been all over Twitter banging this drum

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:45:49, in reply to "Never want to hear the BTT doesn’t matter again. *"

It appears to have been a point of emphasis and clearly mattered this year. It clearly hasn’t mattered in prior years.

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And yet, there are still teams who didn't benefit from it mattering

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:05:06, in reply to "Seth and the Media Comms guy for the NCAA have been all over Twitter banging this drum"

Vandy and St. John's get nothing, despite making the final (and winning it in St. John's case) and having the best overall wins of the weekend.

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It appears to have been a point of emphasis and clearly mattered this year. It clearly hasn’t mattered in prior years.

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at least the btt thing is settled.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:43:18, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Allow me to contradict myself. Is it?

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:00:36, in reply to "at least the btt thing is settled.*"

Clearly the BTT mattered. But meanwhile, Vandy beats the shit out of Florida and has the best win of the weekend, goes to the SEC title game, and...gets stuck at a 5.

As always, it's inconsistent. Conference tourneys matter for some, and not for others.

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Another super athletic blue blood in the second round. This’ll go great*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:42:57, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Their best player is out for the year.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:59:22, in reply to "Another super athletic blue blood in the second round. This’ll go great*"

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They’re not very athletic.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:45:06, in reply to "Another super athletic blue blood in the second round. This’ll go great*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

They don’t scare me. I think they lose in the first round anyway*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:43:50, in reply to "Another super athletic blue blood in the second round. This’ll go great*"

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I will take that draw. I think VCU beats UNC

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:40:14, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Houston is a terrible matchup for us but make the sweet 16 and the rest is gravy

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I can't hate the draw. UNC without their best player is as good as you can hope for*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:37:39, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Limping into the tournament- draw could have been way way worse*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:39:18, in reply to "I can't hate the draw. UNC without their best player is as good as you can hope for*"

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Agree. Seems we got a reasonable draw at this point.*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:41:00, in reply to "Limping into the tournament- draw could have been way way worse*"

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Yeah their kenpom is lower than 3 of the 7 seeds and that number includes his entire season *

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

And Hubert Davis sucks*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:38:14, in reply to "I can't hate the draw. UNC without their best player is as good as you can hope for*"

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Absurd that they’re allowing Pearl to do this on their selection show.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:37:11, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Was he actively stumping for his kid?*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:02:41, in reply to "Absurd that they’re allowing Pearl to do this on their selection show.*"

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I muted it fairly early*

Posted by QcIlliniFan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=QcIlliniFan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:39:08, in reply to "Absurd that they’re allowing Pearl to do this on their selection show.*"

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I’m in tornado coverage. Haven’t heard a word of the selection show. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:40:34, in reply to "I muted it fairly early*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Definitely the weirdest selection show experience I’ve had, but I kinda didn’t hate it?*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:41:38, in reply to "I’m in tornado coverage. Haven’t heard a word of the selection show. *"

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Scumbag rooting for scumbag. Checks out*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:36:20, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

How good is UNC without Wilson? Feels like a S16 should happen*

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:36:01, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Not very good. But obviously still have talent.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:38:30, in reply to "How good is UNC without Wilson? Feels like a S16 should happen*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Our draw is just fine*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:53, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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This region is stacked. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:42, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

No chance of either of those 7/10 teams knocking out Houston.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:23, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

BREAK OUT THE FRANCON SCALE!!!!!!!*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:06, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:33:33, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Nobody to blame but ourselves. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:46:43, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

Let’s start talking about next season*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:36:05, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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Along with a bunch of 2005 highlights, probably. Barf*

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:35:55, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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then if we advance, Houston in Houston *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:50, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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Perfect. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:38:05, in reply to "then if we advance, Houston in Houston *"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

We shit the bed. We could have been Purdue*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:38, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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We play better on the road.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:31, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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well, that will be put to the test.*

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That’s a solid matchup for us*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:34:25, in reply to "Oh good. We play NC as a de facto away game. *"

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Yep. Especially with their guard out*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:35:07, in reply to "That’s a solid matchup for us*"

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Francon!*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:33:27, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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fran!*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:33:26, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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FRANCON!!!!!!*

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

we gonna get Fran *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:32:19, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Fran and hubert

Probably not out coached.

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correct. that will be the next game.*

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Probably not out coached.

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Where is Vandy? That’s more worrisome*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:30:50, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Iowa State should have requested OKC.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:28:21, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

With Purdue, Kentucky, and Miznoz all in St. Louis, they aren’t likely to have any huge advantage from a crowd standpoint.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

4 vs FLA*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:27:42, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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No. Nebraska is the 4*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:28:27, in reply to "4 vs FLA*"

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Nah, 3 v houston*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:28:06, in reply to "4 vs FLA*"

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Purdue got a GREAT draw*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:27:33, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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you mean our draw?*

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Other than being kind of a road game, UNC is a really favorable 6 seed draw. Assuming we don’t fall.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:26:06, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

That has to be Nebraska dropping to the 4.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The potential @Houston part is what disturbs me *

Posted by QcIlliniFan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=QcIlliniFan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:29:40, in reply to "Other than being kind of a road game, UNC is a really favorable 6 seed draw. Assuming we don’t fall."

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That has to be Nebraska dropping to the 4.

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Virginia just stole a 3 from us or Nebraska*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:24:10, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I doubt Nebraska is ahead of us*

Posted by QcIlliniFan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=QcIlliniFan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:28:19, in reply to "Virginia just stole a 3 from us or Nebraska*"

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Woof *

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:27:53, in reply to "Virginia just stole a 3 from us or Nebraska*"

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WAB! *shakes fist*

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:27:28, in reply to "Virginia just stole a 3 from us or Nebraska*"

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which begs the question, could Vanderbilt have passed us? or if not us, maybe nebraska?

they are 9 WAB. nebraska 12. illinois 18.

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ok phew*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:31:29, in reply to "which begs the question, could Vanderbilt have passed us? or if not us, maybe nebraska?"

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they are 9 WAB. nebraska 12. illinois 18.

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maybe we are the 5 then

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:30:13, in reply to "which begs the question, could Vanderbilt have passed us? or if not us, maybe nebraska?"

Lol

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they are 9 WAB. nebraska 12. illinois 18.

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Wet Ass Butthole?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:29:01, in reply to "WAB! *shakes fist*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Yeah, that’s worrisome*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:26:18, in reply to "Virginia just stole a 3 from us or Nebraska*"

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There is absolutely no argument for Nebraska over Illinois*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:28:04, in reply to "Yeah, that’s worrisome*"

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9-6 Q1 vs 7-8. I’m not saying it but that’s the argument *

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Neither was I but whatever*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 18:29:53, in reply to "9-6 Q1 vs 7-8. I’m not saying it but that’s the argument *"

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Doubt they’re putting us with Michigan, so Florida it is*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:18:35, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Path is Troy/UNC/Houston/Florida*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:20:26, in reply to "Doubt they’re putting us with Michigan, so Florida it is*"

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The thought of Houston disrupting our perimeter and our rebounding us by 15 is not a good one.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:29:01, in reply to "Path is Troy/UNC/Houston/Florida*"

They aren’t super explosive scoring-wise though. Would have rather had Tennnessee.

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Probably ok with that,*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:21:12, in reply to "Path is Troy/UNC/Houston/Florida*"

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We are probably southeast, right?

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:18:06, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

They won't put us in Chicago region, will they?

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Purdue got our 2. Gonzaga as a 3, dream. Mizzou in St Louis sucks though*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:16:07, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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We beat Missou in St. Louis by 43 points *

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

We did, but neither is the same team st this point*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:36:16, in reply to "We beat Missou in St. Louis by 43 points *"

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they arent beating purdue in r32. sick to stomach. That was our line and we blew it*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:17:57, in reply to "Purdue got our 2. Gonzaga as a 3, dream. Mizzou in St Louis sucks though*"

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Though I would want nothing to do with a potential matchup with Mizzou

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:20:54, in reply to "they arent beating purdue in r32. sick to stomach. That was our line and we blew it*"

Potential for gut wrenching heartbreak too much

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Other than the Miznoz weirdness, Purdue stole the dream draw we were hoping for.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:15:43, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

yep and seth davis said this shows conference tourneys matter.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:17:06, in reply to "Other than the Miznoz weirdness, Purdue stole the dream draw we were hoping for.*"

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I think a conference tourney where you beat 4 teams including UCLA, Nebraska, and Michigan matters.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:19:46, in reply to "yep and seth davis said this shows conference tourneys matter.*"

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meh. they mentioned it being a factor for michigan as well.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:55:51, in reply to "I think a conference tourney where you beat 4 teams including UCLA, Nebraska, and Michigan matters.*"

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The exception that proves the rule?*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:30:17, in reply to "I think a conference tourney where you beat 4 teams including UCLA, Nebraska, and Michigan matters.*"

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Jinx*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:16:18, in reply to "Other than the Miznoz weirdness, Purdue stole the dream draw we were hoping for.*"

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We gonna get Tennessee as a 6? Please say no.*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:15:39, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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no.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:23:22, in reply to "We gonna get Tennessee as a 6? Please say no.*"

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UNC *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:18:18, in reply to "We gonna get Tennessee as a 6? Please say no.*"

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That would be tough*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:19:09, in reply to "UNC *"

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wow missouri as a 10 gets st. louis*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:15:28, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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missouri in st. louis?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:14:48, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Mizzou gets St Louis. Thats a gift*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:14:45, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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To Purdue maybe *

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Purdue gets the miracle draw, no one to blame but ourselves *

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

BYU might come out of that lower half.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:16:32, in reply to "Purdue gets the miracle draw, no one to blame but ourselves *"

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yup amazing*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:15:33, in reply to "Purdue gets the miracle draw, no one to blame but ourselves *"

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Looking a Swwet Sixteen matchup with Houston or Iowa State*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:09:32, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Other than the Purdue/MSU flip that likely just happened, all top 12 seeds matched the matrix*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:09:30, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

So does Purdue get St Louis or Buffalo*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:10:31, in reply to "Other than the Purdue/MSU flip that likely just happened, all top 12 seeds matched the matrix*"

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Also a chance Iowa State goes to OKC*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:11:59, in reply to "So does Purdue get St Louis or Buffalo*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Hey Mick-don't like travelling? How about a trip to Philly in the tourney?*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:06:54, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I’m irritated at myself for being disappointed at a 3 seed, so I’m done with it. Stupid perlikspective.

Let’s get excited about seeing our name high up on the brackets. One of the best days of the year!

Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

That miserable human deserves everything he gets.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:08:34, in reply to "Hey Mick-don't like travelling? How about a trip to Philly in the tourney?*"

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agreed.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:13:42, in reply to "That miserable human deserves everything he gets.*"

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East kind of a group of death*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:06:16, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Wow, region of death.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:06:15, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Duke Kansas Louisville MSU UCLA UConn all in the same region *

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Lol*

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Looks like a 2 seed for Purdue*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:05:00, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

If it’s a 2 seed for Illinois I never want anyone to say the conference tournaments matter*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:07:28, in reply to "Looks like a 2 seed for Purdue*"

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Update?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:35:02, in reply to "If it’s a 2 seed for Illinois I never want anyone to say the conference tournaments matter*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

They pretty clearly mattered a lot this year*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:27:16, in reply to "If it’s a 2 seed for Illinois I never want anyone to say the conference tournaments matter*"

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I will certainly concede the point if that happens*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:10:01, in reply to "If it’s a 2 seed for Illinois I never want anyone to say the conference tournaments matter*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Yeah, stole it from MSU*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:06:20, in reply to "Looks like a 2 seed for Purdue*"

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Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:49:17, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I’ve got split screen with tornado coverage. Kind of perfect actually*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:09:49, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

Totally lost coverage *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:12:10, in reply to "I’ve got split screen with tornado coverage. Kind of perfect actually*"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

I love it.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:05:04, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

It’s great other than Seth Davis picking a million upsets that never happen.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:01:56, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

it sucks ass. Does ESPN do their own show?*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:57:37, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

Not a reveal show but they do have a show from 6-7*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 17:01:28, in reply to "it sucks ass. Does ESPN do their own show?*"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

Yeah it's grown terrible to me for the last 5-10 years or so.

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:55:55, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

Used to be must-see tv.

Now, just give me the damn brackets.

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

Eliminate all team reaction shots*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:53:31, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

Annoying when they talk about who could upset who. Don’t care.*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:52:05, in reply to "Probably unpopular opinion: the selection show is terrible television"

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I mean, tell me the bracket. Don’t go region by region and spend ten minutes dwelling on a side of the bracket I don’t give an eff about.

Gawd I hate Satan*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:46:07, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I assume Greenville isn’t close enough to Chapel Hill to restrict UNC from being placed there?

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:39:24, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

If so, that is my prediction for the 6 seed that we get paired with.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Glad to not watch Yaxel and Morez celebrate in front of the whole country.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:35:26, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Morez or no Morez. Let’s all remember- Fuck Michigan*

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:47:41, in reply to "Glad to not watch Yaxel and Morez celebrate in front of the whole country.*"

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Hopefully just the start of their downfall.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:36:13, in reply to "Glad to not watch Yaxel and Morez celebrate in front of the whole country.*"

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I’m ugly.

This American game has gotta go. Playing defense up 16 with 30 seconds left*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:34:43, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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If there was ever a scenario where the committee could factor in the results of the BTT title game…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:27:55, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

it would be this one. It would be incredibly easy to just flip Illinois and Purdue’s first weekend location should they so chose. Don’t need to change seed lines and deal with all the complications of doing that, don’t need to worry about changing conference matchup restrictions at all.

It should be literally a 5 second exercise if they believed this outcome would flip the order of the 2 teams. Would actually be incredibly lazy if they weren’t prepared to do that.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

they were solidly ahead of us already*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:34:01, in reply to "If there was ever a scenario where the committee could factor in the results of the BTT title game…"

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I just don’t think that’s true. They were way behind us coming into this weekend.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:36:55, in reply to "they were solidly ahead of us already*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I mean yeah, I don't want to speak in absolutes

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:42:13, in reply to "I just don’t think that’s true. They were way behind us coming into this weekend.*"

but i've been really looking into the team sheets the last 24 hours and their resume metrics are better (9.3 average vs. 17.7 for us), our efficiency metrics are close (8.3 for them vs. 6.7 for us), and they have 3 more Q1 wins (and 1 more Q1A) before today's game. so that does include yesterday's game against UCLA.

it just feels like the resume metrics being solidly better (with the efficiency being close), and them having a win or two better in Q1 (depending on when you drew the line) just clearly has them a little ahead, regardless of today. but we'll see.

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delete.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:33:19, in reply to "If there was ever a scenario where the committee could factor in the results of the BTT title game…"

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Not sure what decision they would make today that they shouldn't have already made yesterday *

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:31:21, in reply to "If there was ever a scenario where the committee could factor in the results of the BTT title game…"

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Eat shit Michigan!*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 16:26:30, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I’m ugly.

Purdue looks great today

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:52:32, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Not so good yesterday.

Michigan has slept-walked (is that a word?) their way through this tourney. They earned that right. We will see if they care enough to try to mount a comeback

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Morez has been bad in this tournament. Purdue picking on him.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:50:03, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

TKR abusing him*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:51:45, in reply to "Morez has been bad in this tournament. Purdue picking on him.*"

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scUM clearly misses LJ Cason *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:49:38, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Adfession: I'm rooting for Braden to break the assist record

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:26:47, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Which it seems like he obviously will at this point.

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Purdue is certainly a good example of how quickly things can change.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:16:06, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

Their fanbase hated this team as of this time last Sunday.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Making shots matters.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:20:18, in reply to "Purdue is certainly a good example of how quickly things can change."

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Their fanbase hated this team as of this time last Sunday.

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the matrix has gonzaga and nebraska as 3's and virginia and vanderbilt as 4's

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 14:52:52, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I would not be surprised at all if both of those flip.

I also think purdue is solidly over MSU for the 2.

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I will never stop being annoyed by them calling this the “Big Ten Championship”. It’s not

Not “technically not”, literally not, and there IS a Big Ten championship that absolutely exists and it’s not this. I’m not being picky by asking them to say the correct name of what we’re watching

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

With these unbalanced schedules, the regular season “championship” doesn’t really

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:12:15, in reply to "I will never stop being annoyed by them calling this the “Big Ten Championship”. It’s not "

mean a whole lot for marketing purposes anymore.

The conference tournaments are the marketable “championships” now.

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Agreed *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:13:57, in reply to "With these unbalanced schedules, the regular season “championship” doesn’t really"

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mean a whole lot for marketing purposes anymore.

The conference tournaments are the marketable “championships” now.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

YESSSS. FRAN IS BACK, BABY!!!!!*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:20:40, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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insane missed travel call lol*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:08:55, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Wow TJ Power. Yale calling timeouts to setup bad full court defense twice*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:01:51, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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must've watched our ucla game.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 14:05:45, in reply to "Wow TJ Power. Yale calling timeouts to setup bad full court defense twice*"

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Dammit, we almost had the Francon scale back in the NCAAs.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:55:49, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Not dead yet!*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:59:51, in reply to "Dammit, we almost had the Francon scale back in the NCAAs.*"

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HELLO ME NOT DEAD *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:01:00, in reply to "Not dead yet!*"

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Also, why the heck wouldn't you foul that dude at half court *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:01:53, in reply to "HELLO ME NOT DEAD *"

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Yale should get kicked out of the Ivy League for being stupid. Wow.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:03:14, in reply to "Also, why the heck wouldn't you foul that dude at half court *"

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Lunardi also has moved Purdue to a 2. If this elevation of Purdue does happen…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:21:15, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

I hope we can put to rest the idea that the BTT doesn’t matter. We should have done that 2 years ago when we pretty clearly moved up a seed line because of it, but this should end the debate completely if it does happen.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And if Purdue is a 3 and doesn’t get St Louis?*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 13:20:43, in reply to "Lunardi also has moved Purdue to a 2. If this elevation of Purdue does happen…"

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As one of the longstanding conference tourneys don’t matter advocates

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:54:16, in reply to "Lunardi also has moved Purdue to a 2. If this elevation of Purdue does happen…"

I gave up on that in 2024

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Kind of have to put Purdue on the 2 to hedge for the possibility they beat

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:31:19, in reply to "Lunardi also has moved Purdue to a 2. If this elevation of Purdue does happen…"

Michigan after the brackets are final today, and if Purdue loses the 2 is not unreasonable in any event.

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Congratulations to John Groce on getting Akron in again *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:09:05, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Dude is becoming legend *

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 15:52:16, in reply to "Congratulations to John Groce on getting Akron in again *"

Abe Lincoln Meme: 95% of the committees time should be spent on non-bubble discussions.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:02:02, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

The bubble should be an afterthought in the selection process. Focus on the teams that matter.

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When do they announce the women’s bracket?*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:46:01, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Hoping the women get a 7 seed and not 8 or 9*

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:16:42, in reply to "When do they announce the women’s bracket?*"

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Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

7pm Central time on ESPN*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:47:45, in reply to "When do they announce the women’s bracket?*"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

7 CDT on ESPN*

Posted by LWillhite <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LWillhite' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:47:30, in reply to "When do they announce the women’s bracket?*"

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Imagine how irritated you'll be if it comes up a 4 or 5 seed

Posted by LWillhite <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LWillhite' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:39:48, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

This morning's WAB: Illinois 18th.

Teams ILL played:
1. Michigan (L)
6. UConn (L)
7. Purdue (W)
11. MSU (L)
12. Nebraska (L/W)
14. Alabama (L)
19. Texas Tech (W)
20. Wisconsin (L/L)
23. Tennessee (W)
27. UCLA (L)
32. Ohio State (W)
38. Iowa (W)
41. Missouri (W)

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FWIW, that’s of this morning

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:57:38, in reply to "Imagine how irritated you'll be if it comes up a 4 or 5 seed"

For the last week our WAB has been hovering between 11-14.

Dropping to a 4 would mean the committee woke up this morning, rechecked the WAB and dumped us a whole line. (Or that we were already a 4 at the end of the week.)

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Either would be absurd.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 12:32:49, in reply to "FWIW, that’s of this morning "

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That would be a crime. The more I see of WAB the more I don’t believe in it as a metric.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:15:28, in reply to "Imagine how irritated you'll be if it comes up a 4 or 5 seed"

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If they're really using that for seeding

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 11:11:21, in reply to "Imagine how irritated you'll be if it comes up a 4 or 5 seed"

That's so them!

I keep thinking we are about to get 2006’ed*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:43:07, in reply to "Imagine how irritated you'll be if it comes up a 4 or 5 seed"

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Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

What time is the show?*

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 15, 2026, 10:04:31, in reply to "Official Selection Sunday thread."

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Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

5 cst*

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