Does this team have what it takes to get to a Final Four? - Page 2

GoodOleBaylorLine

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4:03p, 2/7/24

UConn is the only team I have any real confidence in.

The problem for Baylor is the parity is as likely to hurt us as it is to help us.

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In reply to GoodOleBaylorLine • 4:14p, 2/7/24

That's probably true for all of the Big 12.

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4:24p, 2/7/24

I HATE to say this but...no. I sure hope I am wrong. We are in a shooting slump now. I hope it improves. Defense is not final four.

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In reply to GruntTuff • 6:06p, 2/7/24

GruntTuff said:
Yes.

The most athletic posts we've had. Missi can guard guards and O's not far behind. Love can get 20. Vet guards.

I wasn't there two weeks ago but I am now.

Four new starters from last year. Takes time.

Beginning to see it's possible.

I don't see final 4. I see Sweet 16 as the ceiling. In my opinion, our defense is not on par with a final 4 team, nor is our free throw percentage in pressure situations.

Should these things improve (particularly defense), I'll change my tune.

But I will say that as recently as 2 weeks ago, this team was playing like a top 25 to 30 team. Now, the team is playing like a 15 to 20 ranked team.

Progress.

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In reply to Guitarbiscuit • 6:35p, 2/7/24

A reasonable assessment

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9:35p, 2/7/24

Anything can happen. Depends on where we play in the tourney, who we match up against, and who gets knocked out early.

I would t be shocked if we go to the Elite 8 or get bumped in the 2nd round.

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9:44p, 2/7/24

I don't think so. We need Bridges to be Bridges and we need Walter to be as advertised.

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In reply to DanaDane • 3:17a, 2/8/24

DanaDane said:
One thing you can always count on with Baylor fans - it's always the extremes. If we lose a game, we are the worst team in all of college basketball at every level. If we win one, we're on our way to the National Championship.

LOL so true. Read the game threads. When we get behind in a game, sample sizes and rational thinking go out the window. Drew can't coach, bring back Tang he was the secret sauce, I hate one-and-dones and Drew doesn't know how to build a roster. When we win, it's Natty or bust setting up the cycle of unrealistic expectations and a renewed spewing of negativity at the next sign of adversity. Gotta love it!

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