[NCAAB] vBook: Notre Dame vs North Carolina

[Irish#1]

I predicted UNC to win it all and don't see how they get beat with Kansas out. They have the size, quickness, athleticism, length and started coming together late in the year. Especially when Paige rediscovered his shot.

We played about as well as could be expected. Brey had a dilemma. Send most to the boards to rebound and take a chance they won't get running or keep three back to keep UNC from running.

 

[koonja]

Guys played hard, didn't embarrass themselves and made it a tough game. Back to back elite 8's is great for the program.

 

[yankeeND]

Another great run! I hope that they can get a couple more Bigs and have a deeper rotation of contributors in the coming years. Brey is such a great coach, but we can all see the gap between where we are and other elite programs. We have the coach, now we just need the roster (which isn't far off now either). So proud of the team, and I am optimistic for the future!

 

[woolybug25]

I thought Brey put a great gameplan together for a game in which they were completely outmatched. Limiting the possessions kept them in the game into the 2nd half and they just couldn't keep North Carolina from getting offensive boards.

Great tourney in a year where the expectations certainly weren't the Elite 8. Congrats to the lads for a great season!