So here we go Battle of the #2 seeds with a chance for a finals appearance.
Everyone watched last week's Villanova vs Kansas game and saw a great game. In my opinion, Kansas had Villy on the ropes. From what was the worst shooting performance in Kansas' season still almost led them to a victory, close but no cigar.Must give credit where it is due. Those 2 late game three pointers from Hart and Archie definitely sank Kansas hopes. Also lets not forget that garbage foul call on Kansas player for diving for a loose ball literally handed Villanova the game.
From re-watching that game, Villanova caught all the lucky breaks (which is what you need in this tourney) and went amazingly 8-8 from the FT Line. Anyone who remembers that offensive rebound from Villanova, the man just stuck is hand out and the ball went in the hoop. Disgusting I was a Kansas backer and was sick to my stomach watching that ending.
So whether or not Villanova caught a lot of breaks, or maybe due to their defense is the argument. Now they have to face another hot offensive juggernaut and best player in the tourney. Not to sure Villanova will be able to match their defensive intensity again and also bank on Oklahoma having a bad shooting night.
If we look to the games Kansas played vs Oklahoma, Kansas did win both meetings one in triple OT and the other by 4. What this tells me is Oklahoma is just as good caliber of a team as Kansas is and arguably playing even better than Kansas is currently. If you were to play a best of 3 series Kansas vs Villanova who would you all really take? My answer is Kansas as I believe they completely laid an egg and had the worst shooting performance from their Seniors all year.
But for Oklahoma who has been right in the top 10 all year and playing in a much tougher conference has the weapons to beat Villanova. Oklahoma took down #1 Oregon last week and held that team to 68 points on 39% shooting. The game before held A&M to 64 points on 34% shooting. They are playing defense and scoring at will. Not to say Villanova doesnt play defense but they allowed Kansas to shoot 46% and Miami 53% and still pulled off wins. From watching Villanova this tournament they have been scoring efficiently and hitting their free throws.
However as the Final four shifts to NRG Stadium the numbers do not lie in shooting. Teams struggle to put in the 3-ball however both teams can play the midrange game and drive and dish. At some points talent will take over and I can confidently put my trust and money on Oklahomas guards to outplay Archie and Hart.
Overall Analysis: Villanova has had a great run to here but something just isnt right. They lost to Oklahoma by 23 earlier in the season and Im sure it must play some mind tricks on them. Oklahoma may be affected by the stadium depth, but they are also capable of driving to the lane as they did Tons vs A&M and Oregon. I also rather side with the best player in the tourney with a cast of Seniors vs 2 Seniors on Villanova. I also think Villanova will struggle to shoot the 3 worst than Oklahoma will and the lucky breaks they have been getting will not be seen at this stage.
The hotter and more complete team will take Care of business.
So here we go Battle of the #2 seeds with a chance for a finals appearance.
Everyone watched last week's Villanova vs Kansas game and saw a great game. In my opinion, Kansas had Villy on the ropes. From what was the worst shooting performance in Kansas' season still almost led them to a victory, close but no cigar.Must give credit where it is due. Those 2 late game three pointers from Hart and Archie definitely sank Kansas hopes. Also lets not forget that garbage foul call on Kansas player for diving for a loose ball literally handed Villanova the game.
From re-watching that game, Villanova caught all the lucky breaks (which is what you need in this tourney) and went amazingly 8-8 from the FT Line. Anyone who remembers that offensive rebound from Villanova, the man just stuck is hand out and the ball went in the hoop. Disgusting I was a Kansas backer and was sick to my stomach watching that ending.
So whether or not Villanova caught a lot of breaks, or maybe due to their defense is the argument. Now they have to face another hot offensive juggernaut and best player in the tourney. Not to sure Villanova will be able to match their defensive intensity again and also bank on Oklahoma having a bad shooting night.
If we look to the games Kansas played vs Oklahoma, Kansas did win both meetings one in triple OT and the other by 4. What this tells me is Oklahoma is just as good caliber of a team as Kansas is and arguably playing even better than Kansas is currently. If you were to play a best of 3 series Kansas vs Villanova who would you all really take? My answer is Kansas as I believe they completely laid an egg and had the worst shooting performance from their Seniors all year.
But for Oklahoma who has been right in the top 10 all year and playing in a much tougher conference has the weapons to beat Villanova. Oklahoma took down #1 Oregon last week and held that team to 68 points on 39% shooting. The game before held A&M to 64 points on 34% shooting. They are playing defense and scoring at will. Not to say Villanova doesnt play defense but they allowed Kansas to shoot 46% and Miami 53% and still pulled off wins. From watching Villanova this tournament they have been scoring efficiently and hitting their free throws.
However as the Final four shifts to NRG Stadium the numbers do not lie in shooting. Teams struggle to put in the 3-ball however both teams can play the midrange game and drive and dish. At some points talent will take over and I can confidently put my trust and money on Oklahomas guards to outplay Archie and Hart.
Overall Analysis: Villanova has had a great run to here but something just isnt right. They lost to Oklahoma by 23 earlier in the season and Im sure it must play some mind tricks on them. Oklahoma may be affected by the stadium depth, but they are also capable of driving to the lane as they did Tons vs A&M and Oregon. I also rather side with the best player in the tourney with a cast of Seniors vs 2 Seniors on Villanova. I also think Villanova will struggle to shoot the 3 worst than Oklahoma will and the lucky breaks they have been getting will not be seen at this stage.
The hotter and more complete team will take Care of business.
this write up showed absolutely nottttthhhing but your bitterness over losing on Kansas lol...and thats why youre betting OU. Now, Im a huge OU fan and will not bet this game...and of course want OU to win, but all you did was ramble on abt how lucky Nova got and this bad call and that lucky bounce lol...youre delusional. Nova is a GREAT team and deep and strong and versatile and can shoot and rebound and play great D. So pls, stop the madness with your rambling just cause your bitter and angry you lost a bet last week. Nova didnt get lucky, they were better than kansas, period.
this write up showed absolutely nottttthhhing but your bitterness over losing on Kansas lol...and thats why youre betting OU. Now, Im a huge OU fan and will not bet this game...and of course want OU to win, but all you did was ramble on abt how lucky Nova got and this bad call and that lucky bounce lol...youre delusional. Nova is a GREAT team and deep and strong and versatile and can shoot and rebound and play great D. So pls, stop the madness with your rambling just cause your bitter and angry you lost a bet last week. Nova didnt get lucky, they were better than kansas, period.
this write up showed absolutely nottttthhhing but your bitterness over losing on Kansas lol...and thats why youre betting OU. Now, Im a huge OU fan and will not bet this game...and of course want OU to win, but all you did was ramble on abt how lucky Nova got and this bad call and that lucky bounce lol...youre delusional. Nova is a GREAT team and deep and strong and versatile and can shoot and rebound and play great D. So pls, stop the madness with your rambling just cause your bitter and angry you lost a bet last week. Nova didnt get lucky, they were better than kansas, period.
I AGREE!!!!...couldn't have said it better......back to the wall...i'd play nova-2'
this write up showed absolutely nottttthhhing but your bitterness over losing on Kansas lol...and thats why youre betting OU. Now, Im a huge OU fan and will not bet this game...and of course want OU to win, but all you did was ramble on abt how lucky Nova got and this bad call and that lucky bounce lol...youre delusional. Nova is a GREAT team and deep and strong and versatile and can shoot and rebound and play great D. So pls, stop the madness with your rambling just cause your bitter and angry you lost a bet last week. Nova didnt get lucky, they were better than kansas, period.
I AGREE!!!!...couldn't have said it better......back to the wall...i'd play nova-2'
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