Yes, it's a murder's row. You've got three out of the last four national champions, the defending national champion, and three out of last year's Final Four in that region. Plus you've got three BCS teams in play-in slots going up against A-10 teams.

That and they have the Star Power that influences many. Kentucky and KSU are both good teams that would be capable of winning, I'm just amazed at how many national types are writing us off. I think the biggest issue we'd have with a UK matchup is Cauley-Stein and his height/length. But at the same time, he plays soft and that's been a knock on him since HS. I think we could frustrate him and get him in foul trouble and that takes away what could be a difference maker. We have a couple of big guys ourselves in 6'9" 260 types that we can throw at 'em.

I've seen people talking about atheticism but don't sell the Shox short. FVV doesn't wow you with insane quickness or explosive speed, but he knows how to play and get the job done. And back in his AAU days, he went up against the best in the class and won. There aren't many better athletes than Tekele Cotton either. He may only be 6'2" but his strenght and speed/quickness as well as his leaping ability help him shut down guys bigger than him. Ron Baker may be a white boy from western KS, but he's quite an athlete as well and our 2nd best defender. We know how he can shoot and create.

I'm excited for a chance to shove it in the faces of the national types who have already written us off this March.

I'd love to get a shot at UK, but a Sunflower matchup with KSU would be a lot of fun too. Sunday is going to be fun.

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The Roundhouse

Well, all I can say is --I picked Shockers all the way--Why ? I believe that they have the best TEAM and they play like it. Only Michigan St worries me--for the same reason.