NCAA Tournament 2017 S16 - AZ Game Thread 3-23

[tjxu97]

Listening on internet radio from Tokyo was about as agonizing as it gets, but, well worth it!!!

[xu koop scoop]

We took lead with Bluiett out. Lost lead with him back but fact we did OK with him on bench made me feel good even down 7.
Bernard was awesome - that final rebound will be remembered forever as will O'Mara's winning shot in the paint.
Those two have stepped up HUGE in this tournament run.

[ChitownSteve]

Like many, a bit tired about halfway into the 1st Half. Now, so pumped could not sleep if I wanted to! What a solid team win.

There is an insightful article "Attack and Finish" which is told by Trevon (sorry, I am unable to link). In the article, Trevon cites how Malcolm Bernard, after a players only meeting following the loss to Marquette on March 1st, identified the team's weaknesses. Most notably, MB said the team wasn't buying into the coach's system, that guys were not playing hard and were selfish. MB stated he was going to play harder and asked guys to commit similarly. Try theplayerstribune.com to find. Select Basketball and the initial title is "How We Got Our Grind Back."

Great to learn MB became a team leader in his short time at X and tonight he also delivered a great, great half to complement Trevon.

JP's assists were beautiful, Sean solid (will overlook the Ft'S). Coach Mack appeared to get as much as possible out of the team tonight.

We have all suffered various end of game heartbreaks in following X. This game, the exact opposite! Elation!

[kyzrex]

9-0 run to end the game. The Lexus blew a tire and the Buick moves on

Well NCAA basketball tournament is "presented" by Buick... Dan

Oh the Irony!

[bluegrass]

9-0 run to end the game. The Lexus blew a tire and the Buick moves on

Love it MM.I bet life will be hell for Sean after this meltdown.I like him and wish him well-just not against X.

[Rum Hat]

Nova fan here.

Just wanted to say I'm glad you guys figured it out.

Keep it going and kick some Zags ass!!!

[muskieman]

9-0 run to end the game. The Lexus blew a tire and the Buick moves on

Love it MM.I bet life will be hell for Sean after this meltdown.I like him and wish him well-just not against X.

My sentiments exactly

[muskieman]

We took lead with Bluiett out. Lost lead with him back but fact we did OK with him on bench made me feel good even down 7.
Bernard was awesome - that final rebound will be remembered forever as will O'Mara's winning shot in the paint.
Those two have stepped up HUGE in this tournament run.

Sean made two big plays at the end. He scored on the high low and had a great box out of their big guy (Markkanen) giving the other guys the chance to make and seal the deal. Malcom was also smart to get that ball down the floor and not just let them foul him. The game was like a prize fight and the two heavyweights kept slugging all night. I could hear JP yelling "cut me Mick, cut me" when X went down 7

[Theology73]

Best moment after clock ran out was Bill Murray rubbing Sr. Rose Ann Fleming's hair. Reminds me of Todd and Lisa Lupner.

[edgecliff hall]

Yeah, I posted something on that moment, but it never got on. Next time I see Sister Rose...