College Basketball (MBB)

[B-Man]

56 minutes ago, LB3 said:

Are the Bonnies on the bubble too?

 

 

We should be in safely

 

About 100% of the mocks have us in.

 

But, after 2016,  I wouldn't trust those judges with anything.

 

 

[B-Man]

Here is the bracket:

 

 

Tough draw for the Bonnies against LSU, but crazier things have happened.

 

 

 

[B-Man]

[B-Man]

Basketball players issue statement regarding NCAA protest

 

On Wednesday, Rutgers guard Geo Baker caused an uproar on social media by calling into question the motive of NCAA leaders regarding the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The #NotNCAAProperty hashtag quickly gained traction throughout the day from some of college basketball’s best players.

 

The social media post quickly developed into an organized movement among the players. While the tournament is expected to go on as scheduled, players wanted to make sure their voices were heard ahead of one of American sports’ biggest events.

 

The following statement on behalf of the players was released late Wednesday night:

 

 

“College basketball players from over 15 teams competing in this year’s NCAA March Madness Tournament have launched a historic protest against unjust NCAA rules that deny college athletes equal freedoms and basic protections. They are calling for the following:

 

“1, NCAA rule changes to allow all athletes the freedom to secure representation and receive pay for use of our name, image, and likeness by July 1.

“2, A meeting with NCAA President Mark Emmert.

“3, Meetings with state & federal lawmakers and President Biden’s administration to pass laws to give college athletes physical, academic, and financial protections.

 

“4, A Supreme Court to ruling in support of plaintiffs/college athletes in Alston v. NCAA and to not give the NCAA any power to deny us equal freedoms.

 

“As part of the protest, the NCPA will arrange panel discussions with college athletes and experts to discuss unjust NCAA rules and ways to ensure college athletes are treated fairly.

 

“The players and the NCPA are using the hashtag #NotNCAAProperty to underscore their concern that the NCAA too often treats college athletes like dollar signs rather than people. College basketball players from multiple teams protesting NCAA rules during the NCAA’s own March Madness Tournament is unprecedented and comes at a time when lawmakers and the US Supreme Court will be making decisions that will affect the freedoms and rights of generations of future athletes.

 

“Iowa basketball player Jordan Bohannon, Rutgers basketball player Geo Baker, and Michigan basketball player Isaiah Livers held a zoom meeting last summer with players throughout the Big Ten Conference and NCPA Executive Director Ramogi Huma to discuss college athletes’ rights and challenges facing them due to the COVID pandemic last summer. The players all kept in touch. Bohannon, Baker, Livers, and a number of other basketball leaders who have since joined the NCPA, held a meeting on Tuesday evening with players from a dozen other Tournament teams and Huma to discuss launching the protest.

 

“Huma stated, ‘These players are taking a historic stand to protect the rights and freedoms of generations of players to come. They are people #NotNCAAProperty.’"

 

It all got started when Baker responded to tweet from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, who cited complaints about the NCAA bubble and said to “be grateful” for this year’s edition. However, Baker responded and had a different take.

 

“Think you can definitely be grateful to play this game while also understanding there’s more that should be on the table,” Baker responded in a tweet. “Players ISOLATED entire year to help make this tournament happen. NCAA: rewarded w/ $900 million. Players: rewarded w/ free deodorant and small boxed meals.”

 

Afterwards, another Twitter user even offered to send Baker some food while he and the team are at the tournament and he responded with another dig at the NCAA.

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“Nah man that’s what the NCAA would call a violation you giving me free food because of my name is against NCAA rules,” Baker tweeted. “My name image and likeness belongs to them. But any Rutgers kids on full academic scholarship with names not owned by NCAA can surely get some though!”

 

 

 

 

Free schooling ($100,000) Free meals and training centers are not enough.

 

Yes, this past year has been tougher, but it was for EVERYBODY

 

It's as simple as this. Pay to go to school then you can get paid for your likeness.

You shouldn't get both.

 

Then you can use your likeness monies to pay your way through school. TA DA! FIXED!

[B-Man]

 

 

Well, a poor shooting effort in the first half doomed the Bonnies.

 

😒

 

But entire first string back next year, so reason to be hopeful for another good year.

 

 

[LB3]

Loyola just played one hell of a game. Fundamental ball with great D.

[KD in CA]

There have been some very entertaining games in this this tournament, but Baylor/Arkansas might be the best yet.  Both these teams can play.

 

USC is also fun to watch.

[B-Man]

 

Roy Williams To Retire From Coaching After 48 Years ...

 

10 hours ago — Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins ...

[KD in CA]

On 4/1/2021 at 4:57 PM, B-Man said:

 

Roy Williams To Retire From Coaching After 48 Years ...

 

10 hours ago — Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins ...

Hell of a coach.

 

Davis was a good player and seems like a good choice to take over.

[KD in CA]

Baylor....holy crap, that was an ass kicking.  What a team.

[B-Man]

 

 

 

The 2021 - 22 season.

 

 

 

Saint Bonaventure wins the Charleston Classic over the weekend,

 

Beating Boise State, Clemson, and the dominating Marquette.

 

Good work men.

 

 

Now up to #16 in the country.

 

 

[KD in CA]

I haven't been a Duke fan very often over the years, but happy to see Coach K earn at least one more day in the sun.

[B-Man]

 

 

Everyone's favorite team, Saint Bonaventure 😎

 

Beats Notre Dame by 12, to go 4-2

 

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