bleediteveryday30 said:

IF we beat Mount St. Mary's, Baylor could easily knock us out.

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You get get a shirt made and wear it to the game today.

IF we beat Mount St. Mary's, Baylor could easily knock us out.

Go Ole Miss and Go Troy

1st half analysis Baylor vs Mississippi State

Baylor - Scrappy, they get back on transition defense well. They are moving the ball quickly on offense and getting very good looks not allowing Mississippi State’s defense time to react. Baylor is having no issues attacking the paint. They crash the offensive glass hard and have scored at least 12 second chance points.

Mississippi State - They go as Hubbard goes. He is not afraid to let his shot fly. Scrappy team that plays fast. Hubbard’s teammates need to help him on the offensive end. They are doing a good job at face guarding Edgecomb.

Proctor will get the assignment on either Edgecomb or Hubbard. Duke will have to come out and punch either opponent in the mouth from the opening tip. Both Baylor and Mississippi State are playing confidently.

They would be a VERY tough second round opponent.

bleediteveryday30 said:

I think the drought of ten years without a title, K going out like he did in '22, and the kind of team we have this year has made me crazier usual. We have a shot. I'm just a very nervous person.

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Im with you on this. Plus....they are playing in the former PNC arena. Bad things happen in PNC. Plus it is a day game and if memory serves me correctly...They suck at day games.

Baylor has 2 seed talent. Roach playing well.

johnl1219 said:

Bleed, I'm with you, I get a little too worked up as well. It was so bad that for 10 years (2015-2025) I used to wear the same shirt and pants while watching the game and didn't wash them until the season ended. When Duke made their run to the final four in 2022, I ate the same meal each day, at the same time, until they lost. I used to think that my actions somehow could impact the game.

I think this team is a little different because of the depth, whereas the end of Coach K's run, Duke would go 7, may 8 guys. This year, the 3rd string center is Ngongba and the third string PG is Caleb Foster. I haven't seen that kind of depth on a Duke team since 99.

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I think the drought of ten years without a title, K going out like he did in '22, and the kind of team we have this year has made me crazier usual. We have a shot. I'm just a very nervous person.

The_Only_Blue said:

Let's go Rebels and let's go 5 ot game between Baylor and Miss State.

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Yes please.

bleediteveryday30 said:

I want to win it all. But years of disappointing finishes and the one-game scenario leave me a lot less confident than most. It could all end today. You never know.

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Bleed, I'm with you, I get a little too worked up as well. It was so bad that for 10 years (2015-2025) I used to wear the same shirt and pants while watching the game and didn't wash them until the season ended. When Duke made their run to the final four in 2022, I ate the same meal each day, at the same time, until they lost. I used to think that my actions somehow could impact the game.

I think this team is a little different because of the depth, whereas the end of Coach K's run, Duke would go 7, may 8 guys. This year, the 3rd string center is Ngongba and the third string PG is Caleb Foster. I haven't seen that kind of depth on a Duke team since 99.

christophero said:

They have a deep backcourt.

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Gotcha. Thanks

The_Only_Blue said:

Roach comes off the bench? Yikes

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They have a deep backcourt.

Baylor has a ton of talent and experience. Mississippi State's Hubbard is a problem. That kid is fearless.

Baylor/MSU a close one.

Roach comes off the bench? Yikes

Let's go Rebels and let's go 5 ot game between Baylor and Miss State.

bleediteveryday30 said:

I hope you're right.

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I’m never wrong, ask my dog.

dukesince91 said:

Man, you need to step away from the ledge. This is the best Duke team we’ve had since 2001. As long as Cooper’s healthy, I would be shocked if we didn’t make it to the final four. Enjoy the ride Bleed!

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I hope you're right.

Lock them down and don't mess around and let's end it quick. Less minutes for the 1 through 8 players the better.

Let's go Duke!!

And to add... Let's go Rebels!! GTHC!

dukesince91 said:

Man, you need to step away from the ledge. This is the best Duke team we’ve had since 2001. As long as Cooper’s healthy, I would be shocked if we didn’t make it to the final four. Enjoy the ride Bleed!

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💯

It won't end today.

christophero said:

All eyes will be on Cooper to see if he is fully recovered.

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This right here. Assuming we should cruise today, we are gonna need a healthy Cooper to make a deep run.

bleediteveryday30 said:

I want to win it all. But years of disappointing finishes and the one-game scenario leave me a lot less confident than most. It could all end today. You never know.

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Man, you need to step away from the ledge. This is the best Duke team we’ve had since 2001. As long as Cooper’s healthy, I would be shocked if we didn’t make it to the final four. Enjoy the ride Bleed!

Duke by 30.
Sometimes these games start out close and turn into routs as the teams feel each other out. Play our game and I don't see us losing today. All eyes will be on Cooper to see if he is fully recovered.

johnl1219 said:

That makes sense, the percentages they mention is returning scoring from the previous season, but I cannot tell if they add Sion, Maliq and Mason as "returning" scoring. It doesn't look like it, so the 19% doesn't give the full picture.

However, if you look at the scoring of Duke's top 8, it's higher than 2015 and 2010. That doesn't even figure the scoring from Ngongba. I still like Duke making a deep run because they finally have some 3 point shooting which has killed Duke in previous years.

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I want to win it all. But years of disappointing finishes and the one-game scenario leave me a lot less confident than most. It could all end today. You never know.