Kansas earned their victory and Memphis earned the loss. It seemed that Memphis was done in by the same quality that got them there: undisciplined basketball. It seemed Memphis turned the ball over and didn't cherish their possesions. Whereas when Kansas turned it over it was due to good defense.
Woulda, coulda, shoulda .... but, if Memphis had simply took care of the ball more in the first half, they would have had a big lead going into halftime. Instead, Kansas went in with momentum.
Rose is a great freshmen, but he is just another in a long line of great freshmen. The kid still needs some seasoning and I (if I were a GM) would not waste a draft choice on him. Guy panics when you show him a hypodermic needle, but he'll get tatoos from a needle all day. He's got some issues. Expect the Clippers to draft him.
Kansas played great defense and in overtime when one would expect the stars to shine, Memphis looked lost in the half court set. It was another indication of an undisciplined team. Such teams excel when the play is fast paced and up and down the court. They remind me of the Golden State Warriors and their loss to the Hornets over the weekend.
Congrats to Bill Self and the Jayhawks! What a game! Don't know if the better team won. I think the better coaching won.
In high school and college I led my teams as a middle line backer, running back, and point guard. Now, I'm known for my poetry and other arts. Still like to talk sports on any level.