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    Final 4 question for Mac, Wiser best caps

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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 4:10 AM ET #1

     

    This was two straight games that played out virtually identical. I understand what I'm about to say may sound somewhat extreme. The place of play was at Lucas Oil stadium, a football stadium. One end was absolutely cavernous behind the goal compared to the opposite end. I realize both teams have the same amount of time per half to adjust to the depth perception difference. My understanding the higher seeded team is given the option as to which bench and end it defends prior to tipoff. In both games the team that shot at the basket with a much farther background found themselves quickly trailing and behind at half. That, forces halftime adjustments, can draw you out of your original game plan and force you to press in the 2nd half? Note: Neither loosing team was ever behind as much they were tonite the whole season.

    Question: Under the circumstances, do I have a valid point whether there is a question of fairness or am I just a nutball?

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    This was two straight games that played out virtually identical. I understand what I'm about to say may sound somewhat extreme. The place of play was at Lucas Oil stadium, a football stadium. One end was absolutely cavernous behind the goal compared to the opposite end. I realize both teams have the same amount of time per half to adjust to the depth perception difference. My understanding the higher seeded team is given the option as to which bench and end it defends prior to tipoff. In both games the team that shot at the basket with a much farther background found themselves quickly trailing and behind at half. That, forces halftime adjustments, can draw you out of your original game plan and force you to press in the 2nd half? Note: Neither loosing team was ever behind as much they were tonite the whole season.

    Question: Under the circumstances, do I have a valid point whether there is a question of fairness or am I just a nutball?

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 11:49 AM ET #2

    Good point

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    Good point

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 1:19 PM ET #3

    that is very interesting, i thought about how diff it is to play in a football stadium but to pick up on that is very good, be interesting to see monday who shoots where early  

    gl 

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    that is very interesting, i thought about how diff it is to play in a football stadium but to pick up on that is very good, be interesting to see monday who shoots where early  

    gl 

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 1:22 PM ET #4

    i will say this  Illinois had a problem with layups not going in, i never seen so many balls just somehow roll around and not go in, i think they missed 6 that should have went in ,in just 1st half  thats 12 points ,, even the announcers were pointing it out 

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    i will say this  Illinois had a problem with layups not going in, i never seen so many balls just somehow roll around and not go in, i think they missed 6 that should have went in ,in just 1st half  thats 12 points ,, even the announcers were pointing it out 

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 1:27 PM ET #5

    Very astute observation and a valid one I think. This means for the championship game Michigan has the advantage then right?

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    Very astute observation and a valid one I think. This means for the championship game Michigan has the advantage then right?

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 5:01 PM ET #6

    Basically a home game for Michigan. Tons of UM alum in the Indy area. Some working at Eli lilly.

    Plus it's a 5 hour drive from Ann Arbor. Not sure why this wasn't covered here but huge UM advantage. 

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    Basically a home game for Michigan. Tons of UM alum in the Indy area. Some working at Eli lilly.

    Plus it's a 5 hour drive from Ann Arbor. Not sure why this wasn't covered here but huge UM advantage. 

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 8:19 PM ET #7

    Well guys, I don't know if you noticed but I saw more dramatic

    3 pt. misses and more airballs in one game by 4 of the finest outside shooting teams in the country??? I know this sounds like sour grapes but you will never convince me Michigan, as great as they are, is 20 pts better than Arizona. 

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    Well guys, I don't know if you noticed but I saw more dramatic

    3 pt. misses and more airballs in one game by 4 of the finest outside shooting teams in the country??? I know this sounds like sour grapes but you will never convince me Michigan, as great as they are, is 20 pts better than Arizona. 

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hankie:

    Well guys, I don't know if you noticed but I saw more dramatic 3 pt. misses and more airballs in one game by 4 of the finest outside shooting teams in the country??? I know this sounds like sour grapes but you will never convince me Michigan, as great as they are, is 20 pts better than Arizona.

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     Agreed. peace_5   Nor are they 33 pts better than Tennessee!  But at least one of those routs, if not both, were "one-offs" for the opponent ....and we all know they happen, but there's just no accurate way to predict them....

    Likewise, I still maintain DUKE is the best team in the country but they won't get to prove it because of a last second fluke vs UCONN.....Duke beat Michigan by 5 on a neutral court in late February....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hankie:

    Well guys, I don't know if you noticed but I saw more dramatic 3 pt. misses and more airballs in one game by 4 of the finest outside shooting teams in the country??? I know this sounds like sour grapes but you will never convince me Michigan, as great as they are, is 20 pts better than Arizona.

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     Agreed. peace_5   Nor are they 33 pts better than Tennessee!  But at least one of those routs, if not both, were "one-offs" for the opponent ....and we all know they happen, but there's just no accurate way to predict them....

    Likewise, I still maintain DUKE is the best team in the country but they won't get to prove it because of a last second fluke vs UCONN.....Duke beat Michigan by 5 on a neutral court in late February....

     
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    Posted: Apr. 5, 2026 - 11:28 PM ET #9

    goodpost #1 & Post #7 @Hankiepeace_5

     

    Arizona looked pathetic what a debacle I'm was lost for words after that game but good valid points, kudos to you mah man for bringing this thread up.peace_5

     

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    goodpost #1 & Post #7 @Hankiepeace_5

     

    Arizona looked pathetic what a debacle I'm was lost for words after that game but good valid points, kudos to you mah man for bringing this thread up.peace_5

     

     
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    Posted: Apr. 6, 2026 - 7:44 AM ET #10

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     true...

    but if Cason didn't get hurt ....

    Michigan would be scarier than they already are....an_wink

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    @fubah2

     true...

    but if Cason didn't get hurt ....

    Michigan would be scarier than they already are....an_wink

     
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    Posted: Apr. 6, 2026 - 8:22 AM ET #11

    peace_5   info

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    peace_5   info

     
     
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    Posted: Apr. 6, 2026 - 9:16 PM ET #12

    which end of the floor is the cavernous side... on tv  right or left ???

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    which end of the floor is the cavernous side... on tv  right or left ???

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