Also, Drake gets prime time Thursday game with no other games to steal viewers. Great exposure for the MVC!
Wait, I thought they haven't determined dates / times yet ??
Drake is in the First Four play-in game so they're playing in their own window with the 16 seed play-ins and Michigan St/UCLA
Loyola a #8 in Illinois bracket, will play Georgia Tech
And a possible match-up against Illinois in the 2nd round.
I dislike the Illini as much as Barkeep dislikes Bradley. I hope Loyola knocks them off !!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m right there with you buddy! I hope Loyola gets the chance to knock them off. Porter may want to put Bryan at the top of his favorites on his phone.
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@insaluki 1st FOUR games are on Thursday. Drake v Wichita and UCLA v Michigan State will not be played at the same time.
Got it. I don't see Drake beating them, but man I sure hope so !!!!!! I know some feel Mich St shouldn't be in, but they'll walk over UCLA and then will beat BYU. Heck, I would NOT be surprised if they make it to the Elite 8 or past. Izzo in March has been successful in the past.
@insaluki 1st FOUR games are on Thursday. Drake v Wichita and UCLA v Michigan State will not be played at the same time.
Got it. I don't see Drake beating them, but man I sure hope so !!!!!! I know some feel Mich St shouldn't be in, but they'll walk over UCLA and then will beat BYU. Heck, I would NOT be surprised if they make it to the Elite 8 or past. Izzo in March has been successful in the past.
Izzo vs Mick Cronin is a huge coaching mismatch. Not a fan of Sparty but I'd expect them to win.
Drake can beat Wichita - especially if Hemphill is back. Too bad they lost two of their best.
Loyola has to play well to beat Ga. Tech., who is hot at the right time. Tech won ACC beating a very good Fla St team for the 2nd time.
They have the ACC POY and the ACC Tournament MVP and the ACC Defensive POY - 4.2 steals/game. Should be a fun one.
Don't see either team beating Illinois.
There seems to be some hope Hemphill may be back over on Drake board.
I can see Ohio St. playing Baylor in the Elite 8. If Kyle Young is healthy and Lidell is rested, OSU can beat anyone on the country! They beat Michigan without Young and almost beat Illinois without Young and with an exhaused Lidell contributing only 12 pts in an off night for him.
Drake comes in as 2 point underdogs against Wichita State on Thursday
Loyola comes in as 2.5 point favorites against Georgia Tech
Drake comes in as 2 point underdogs against Wichita State on Thursday
Loyola comes in as 2.5 point favorites against Georgia Tech
I like the Drake line if Hemphill plays. Probably would stay away from it if he doesn't.
Loyola a #8 in Illinois bracket, will play Georgia Tech
And a possible match-up against Illinois in the 2nd round.
I dislike the Illini as much as Barkeep dislikes Bradley. I hope Loyola knocks them off !!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoaaaaa now let’s not get carried away 😁
Glad to see we got two in this year, I just don't see a deep run in the cards. I think it has been a tough draw for both squads...honestly don't expect a win this year from either team. Loyola is going to struggle with Georgia Tech (I watched them beat FSU and they played really good D especially the PG). If they somehow how win that game, Illinois will put an end to their run. Drake and Wichita is a toss up for me, but I think either of them get beat by USC pretty handily. Hope I am wrong.
Drake vs Wichita State 6:27 PM ET at Mackey Arena on Thursday on TBS
Loyola vs Georgia Tech 4:00 PM ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday on TBS
if Drake wins they'd play at 4:30 PM ET on Saturday against USC on TNT at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Drake can beat Wichita - especially if Hemphill is back. Too bad they lost two of their best.
Loyola has to play well to beat Ga. Tech., who is hot at the right time. Tech won ACC beating a very good Fla St team for the 2nd time.
They have the ACC POY and the ACC Tournament MVP and the ACC Defensive POY - 4.2 steals/game. Should be a fun one.
Don't see either team beating Illinois.
““There are no “upsets” after the first round””. some famous coach
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James Madison
Also, Drake gets prime time Thursday game with no other games to steal viewers. Great exposure for the MVC!
Also, this game counts as a "unit" in the tournament. Basically means that Drake only needs to beat an 11 seed to get additional funding for the MVC. Roughly $1.6 million for each unit most years I believe.
