Published 3/28/2008
by Marc Daley
at Bleacher Report - NBA
There wasn't anything that came to light in yesterday's action so I offer some unsolicited advice to those who fell by the wayside of steaming favorites. Memo to Tony Bennett (or whomever coaches Wazzu next year) - The slowdown game has kept you in a lot of contests this year and I understand that four-star recruits don't make their way to the Paloose unless by gunpoint or schedule. That being said you have to find some guys that can run a fast break faster than a gasping tortoise. Once North Carolina figured out how to be patient it was all over for you and without a competent transition game you're not able to whittle down deficits. Memo to NBA Scouts - This is short and sweet. Pass on Tyrone Brazleton and Courtney Lee at your own risk. True, Lee shot an abysmal seven for 29 yesterday but Brazleton nearly bought the 'Toppers back by himself against a UCLA squad I picked to win the whole shooting match. I doubt that the 'Toppers will make Round 3 appearances on a ...
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