John Price
Bet
- Sep 19, 2008
- 374,551
- 25,160
No.Is Duke about to go on a crazy-ass run like they did in 2017?
OSU wins.
Go Blue.
Illinois playing like they truly don’t intend on losing another game this season. I think they beat OSU in another close battle to win the BIG10 tournament. And then keep the momentum flowing all the way to the Final 4, and unless they beat themselves(turnovers and missed FTs)....they’re my pick to win the whole thing. Playing their best ball at the perfect time. They’ve got everything: Elite top end talent, depth, size, outstanding guards, experience, coaching, offensive firepower(down low and on the perimeter), and most importantly IMO they are SUFFOCATING on defense. They defend at such an elite level. I just don’t see anyone beating them if they’re on their A game.
Which can be said about any team. Mind you, they have already lost to Baylor. Who, along with Gonzaga, are recognized as the top two teams in the nation.
National tournament will be different as you're not accustomed with the team you face in league play. Injuries and matchups always are a factor but now you have Coronavirus to deal with as well. Have the feeling this won't be a chalky type tournament.
#1 are locked up with Michigan likely hanging on to the fourth slot. Which would be some good news as they lost Livers to an injury in the B10 tournament and need to get him back if they want to go far. I think Dickinson got banged up as well today.
Curious on how they situate so many B10 teams that have high seeds. For instance, Lunardi has Illinois as the third #1 with Iowa and Purdue as a #2 and #4 respectively. All of this is just projection but I can't see that happening.