Steve Ceruti

But they'll probably make a run because I said that. But they have zero. Zero interest in playing defense. Zero.

But they'll probably make a run because I said that. But they have zero. Zero interest in playing defense. Zero.

I would say, like, just... Jumping in late to the scene as far as the momentum or lack thereof, it's like everybody just kind of hates Illinois right now. Well, it's crazy.

I would say, like, just... Jumping in late to the scene as far as the momentum or lack thereof, it's like everybody just kind of hates Illinois right now. Well, it's crazy.

I would say, like, just... Jumping in late to the scene as far as the momentum or lack thereof, it's like everybody just kind of hates Illinois right now. Well, it's crazy.

Their point differential in wins, Ryan, is 15. Their point differential in losses is 15. Like, there you go right there. You never know what you're going to get. But there is a path for them because Texas and Xavier aren't great. Trey is really, really good. Yeah. I don't know if he's, yeah, he's probably the best player in that game when they play. And then Kentucky, I absolutely love.

Their point differential in wins, Ryan, is 15. Their point differential in losses is 15. Like, there you go right there. You never know what you're going to get. But there is a path for them because Texas and Xavier aren't great. Trey is really, really good. Yeah. I don't know if he's, yeah, he's probably the best player in that game when they play. And then Kentucky, I absolutely love.

Their point differential in wins, Ryan, is 15. Their point differential in losses is 15. Like, there you go right there. You never know what you're going to get. But there is a path for them because Texas and Xavier aren't great. Trey is really, really good. Yeah. I don't know if he's, yeah, he's probably the best player in that game when they play. And then Kentucky, I absolutely love.

They're one of my favorite teams to watch what Pope has done offensively and piecing together a roster, a bunch of kids from all over. But if they don't have Butler, they're in trouble, point guard position. Because, again, he is the ultimate guy that stops the ball for them because they're not good defensively. And they beat Tennessee twice, which makes no sense.

They're one of my favorite teams to watch what Pope has done offensively and piecing together a roster, a bunch of kids from all over. But if they don't have Butler, they're in trouble, point guard position. Because, again, he is the ultimate guy that stops the ball for them because they're not good defensively. And they beat Tennessee twice, which makes no sense.

They're one of my favorite teams to watch what Pope has done offensively and piecing together a roster, a bunch of kids from all over. But if they don't have Butler, they're in trouble, point guard position. Because, again, he is the ultimate guy that stops the ball for them because they're not good defensively. And they beat Tennessee twice, which makes no sense.

And then, you know, going at UCLA, Utah State, I don't love. So... Knowing what I'm going to get with Tennessee, and I believe it's different and it's better offensively, I like Tennessee's spot and I like their draw. And I'm also rooting for Rick Barnes because I really – I mean, the road he's done and paved I think is great. And I love the way Tennessee plays.

And then, you know, going at UCLA, Utah State, I don't love. So... Knowing what I'm going to get with Tennessee, and I believe it's different and it's better offensively, I like Tennessee's spot and I like their draw. And I'm also rooting for Rick Barnes because I really – I mean, the road he's done and paved I think is great. And I love the way Tennessee plays.

And then, you know, going at UCLA, Utah State, I don't love. So... Knowing what I'm going to get with Tennessee, and I believe it's different and it's better offensively, I like Tennessee's spot and I like their draw. And I'm also rooting for Rick Barnes because I really – I mean, the road he's done and paved I think is great. And I love the way Tennessee plays.

I mean, their strength coach too, whoever that is, that guy deserves raises because they have chiseled guys nonstop year after year. It's crazy to see.

I mean, their strength coach too, whoever that is, that guy deserves raises because they have chiseled guys nonstop year after year. It's crazy to see.

I mean, their strength coach too, whoever that is, that guy deserves raises because they have chiseled guys nonstop year after year. It's crazy to see.

All right, let's talk Johnny's here. I hate that they're on the Florida side of things. You and I have been texting about them a lot, and it's been a team that I've enjoyed for the first time in a really long time, at least having expectations for this team. It was funny because it still felt like the voters were late on it. They weren't really sure. We know how bad they are shooting the three.

All right, let's talk Johnny's here. I hate that they're on the Florida side of things. You and I have been texting about them a lot, and it's been a team that I've enjoyed for the first time in a really long time, at least having expectations for this team. It was funny because it still felt like the voters were late on it. They weren't really sure. We know how bad they are shooting the three.

All right, let's talk Johnny's here. I hate that they're on the Florida side of things. You and I have been texting about them a lot, and it's been a team that I've enjoyed for the first time in a really long time, at least having expectations for this team. It was funny because it still felt like the voters were late on it. They weren't really sure. We know how bad they are shooting the three.