Syracuse - Houston NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview
1 Comments Published on 3.27.2021 by Brian Harrison
Syracuse students agree: I'm a fucking bucket.
The Syracuse Orange advanced "unexpectedly" after taking out the #6 seed San Diego State and the #3 West Virginia Mountaineers. The 2-3 Zone did exactly what you'd expect it would in March, confusing teams who don't regularly see it. Meanwhile Buddy Buckets kept dropping dimes from deep at a clip of 56%. Insane. Can the upset train keep rolling?
Syracuse takes on Houston out of the AAC. Yes, now that UConn is back in the Big East, several teams are vying for the top spot, with Houston looking the best. They are top 10 in offensive and defensive efficiency. But that being said, the AAC is a weaker league, Houston hasn't seen much Zone this year like WVU, and one of their best players, Guard DeJon Jarreau will likely only be at 75% at best. He has been hitting nearly 37% from distance and is good on defense. Syracuse will have to shut down the shooters like they have all Tournament so far, starting with Jarreau, but also Quentin Grimes, who's hitting 41.7%. If Syracuse can find them, and make Houston attempt to beat the Zone inside, meanwhile Syracuse is making buckets, things will go like last weekend. I can't wait. I think the stars are aligned for Syracuse to advance. And in the most decimated region, things can happen for Syracuse. However, if you've been following this Tournament, I'm still taking Houston by seven (but really Syracuse by 9).
This game is available at 9:55pm on TBS (very funny). Both John and I will be watching. Plenty of time to still get loose before the game tonight. LET'S GO ORANGE!
It's always great when a child get excited for basketball. If you keep improving you could do this for a living as an adult!