Pac 12 Tourney

[Dback Jon]

Wednesday, March 7
Game 01: (8) Washington St. vs. (9) Oregon St. 12:00 p.m.
Game 02: (5) UCLA vs. (12) USC 02:30 p.m.
Game 03: (7) Stanford vs. (10) Arizona St. 06:00 p.m.
Game 04: (6) Colorado vs. (11) Utah 08:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 8
Game 05: No. 8/9 vs. (1) Washington 12:00 p.m.
Game 06: No. 5/12 vs. (4) Arizona 02:30 p.m.
Game 07: No. 7/10 vs. (2) California 06:00 p.m.
Game 08: No. 6/11 vs. (3) Oregon 08:30 p.m.

Friday, March 9
Game 09: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner 06:00 p.m.
Game 10: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner 08:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 10
Game 11: Pac-12 Championship 03:00 p.m

 

[Dback Jon]

ASU opens with Stanford. Winner plays Cal

 

[Kel Varnsen]

to ASU for beating Arizona.

 

[Mainstreet]

It was nice for ASU to get back-to-back wins in what has been an otherwise forgettable season. I didn't think the Sun Devils had the talent to beat Arizona. Have to give Sendek some credit because I have been very critical of his coaching. My feelings haven't changed but I would like to see an upward trend in ASU basketball, especially next season. A win in the PAC 12 Tourney would be nice but it may be too much to ask of this team.

In regard to Arizona, it does not help the conference if they do not make the NCAA tournament. I'd like for ASU to elevate their basketball program rather than cheer if they falter. I'd like a good clean rivalry between the teams and the fans. I guess these forums are a start.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It was nice for ASU to get back-to-back wins in what has been an otherwise forgettable season. I didn't think the Sun Devils had the talent to beat Arizona. Have to give Sendek some credit because I have been very critical of his coaching. My feelings haven't changed but I would like to see an upward trend in ASU basketball, especially next season. A win in the PAC 12 Tourney would be nice but it may be too much to ask of this team.

In regard to Arizona, it does not help the conference if they do not make the NCAA tournament. I'd like for ASU to elevate their basketball program rather than cheer if they falter. I'd like a good clean rivalry between the teams and the fans. I guess these forums are a start.

I know what you mean and agree with most of what you've said but I think ASU fans will have a hard time forgetting this season. The only thing that could have made this season worse would have been if Lisa Love had celebrated the Devils win by further extending the already absurd Sendek extension.

Steve

 

[AsUdUdE]

soo... what are the odds the Devils beat Stanford, then Cal, then Oregon, then Washington, to make it to the big dance...

 

[AsUdUdE]

SO.. you're saying THERES A CHANCE!!!!

 

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[Dback Jon]

Season ends with a 85-65 loss to Stanford

 

[Renz]

#1 seed Washington loses to #9 Oregon State.

 

[Lefty]

#1 seed Washington loses to #9 Oregon State.

That just makes it easier for UCLA to get to the finals.

 

[AzStevenCal]

That just makes it easier for UCLA to get to the finals.

Not so much! Great game by Solo.

Steve

 

[Lefty]

Not so much! Great game by Solo.

Steve

Reverse jinx.

 

[Renz]

 

[Lefty]

Video from the locker room after the win over UCLA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y2vO8Dum1a0

 

[Lefty]

Wow, Colorado beat Oregon. Cal might be the only team to get a bid from the Pac-12.

 

[wilycoyote24]

Wow, Colorado beat Oregon. Cal might be the only team to get a bid from the Pac-12.

Unless UA can win the tourney!

 

[AzStevenCal]

Unless UA can win the tourney!

Actually, I think it puts Arizona back in the running for an at-large. If they beat OSU and lose in a close game to Cal I think there's a chance they'll make it. I know they always say they don't look at conference affiliation but I expect them to take 2 Pac teams and if it finishes like this I'd think the Cats would have a reasonable argument over UW for that at-large bid (and vice versa, unfortunately). If Colorado wins it all, I'd guess it would boil down to the Huskies and the Bears.

Steve

 

[Dback Jon]

Actually, I think it puts Arizona back in the running for an at-large. If they beat OSU and lose in a close game to Cal I think there's a chance they'll make it. I know they always say they don't look at conference affiliation but I expect them to take 2 Pac teams and if it finishes like this I'd think the Cats would have a reasonable argument over UW for that at-large bid (and vice versa, unfortunately). If Colorado wins it all, I'd guess it would boil down to the Huskies and the Bears.

Steve

Agree - if UA makes final, even if they don't win, they should be in.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Agree - if UA makes final, even if they don't win, they should be in.

Well, I wouldn't go quite that far. IMO, losing to Cal would put Arizona above Oregon and Colorado but UW despite their early loss in the tourney still has the regular season title on their resume. I just think a close battle with Cal might even it out a bit. Also, there's still the slim hope that the committee will put in 3 Pac teams.

Steve

 

[wilycoyote24]

One down, one to go...

BTW, why is there UA tourney talk on the ASU but not the UA board?

 

[AzStevenCal]

One down, one to go...

BTW, why is there UA tourney talk on the ASU but not the UA board?

Good question. Now, the question is, does this move Arizona into the field over UW in Joe Lunardi's brackets? Probably not, but I really don't see a compelling reason why the Huskies should be in over the Wildcats.

I'm torn on who I want to win the late game tonight. A California win is slightly better for UA's slim chances for an at-large bid but a Colorado win probably provides the more favorable matchup for the Cats.

Steve

 

[wilycoyote24]

Good question. Now, the question is, does this move Arizona into the field over UW in Joe Lunardi's brackets? Probably not, but I really don't see a compelling reason why the Huskies should be in over the Wildcats.

I'm torn on who I want to win the late game tonight. A California win is slightly better for UA's slim chances for an at-large bid but a Colorado win probably provides the more favorable matchup for the Cats.

Steve

Considering the Pac-12 automatic bid, I would much prefer Colorado.

 

[Lefty]

Video from the locker room after tonight's win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=f6R9BLrmWpY

 

[wilycoyote24]

And I just got my wish!