Dayton advances, and infuriates which superstars? Florida backcourt shines; Wisconsin cruises, then kicks it with ARod

 Dayton continues its magical ride, chops down Stanford Cardinal, infuriates superstars.
   Dayton showed again why even though they are considered a Cinderella, they have become a real force as Jordan Sibert dropped 18 to lead the Flyers to a 82-72 win over Stanford. Dayton gained a lead mid-1st half and controlled the tempo of the game. The funniest moments of the night were on the faces of the stars (Coach Johnny Dawkins, Seahawks CB Richard Sherman, and politician Condelezza Rice) who cant seem to figure out how Dayton was smacking their team down. But in irony, if Sherman was watching correctly, Im sure he seen some Seahawks in this Dayton team, as they took it to the Cardinals with grit, cool, and a desire that Stanford showed only in glimpses.



Florida finishes UCLA,
  Florida sharpshooter Michael Frazier II dropped 5 threes and Scottie Wilbekin got hot late to lead the #1 Gators to a win over UCLA...Wilbekin stock seems to be rising, after having issues just a couple years ago; 

  

Wisconsin cruises, kick it with Aaron Rodgers  
   Wisconsin dispatched of Baylor as Aaron Rodgers attended the game; Afterwards, he kicked it with the boys in the locker room, took some pics, and congratulated the coach. Considering this is the most exciting team the Badgers have had in years, its almost like a revolutionary moment for the Badgers, who are known for slow play and grind it out philosophy.
   
 Just in the Nick of time;  Zona wins, keeps Miller Lite Streak alive
   Zona' slides by San Diego St with a late rally started by Fab Frosh Aaron Gordon and finished by Nick Johnson, who scored 15 points after going- get this - 0-11  from the field. And even more impressive, he scored all 15 of those after the 3 minute mark, when the game was in the balance. This keeps the Miller Lite streak alive (With Archie winning at UD) as the only brothers who could possibly coach separate teams to the same Final Four.

Dayton suprises Syracuse, UD president parties all night; Is Dayton, Ohio officially the #1 Hotbed for Hoops?

     With March Madness occurring every year, it has been an unspoken word around the Miami Valley that while college hoops is the "hot topic" around the country, its not as much here as Wright St & UD haven't been as prominent when it comes to March. As we watch Ohio St, Cincy, and  Xavier all have great success we often wonder, "Why can't Dayton or Wright St win a tourney game?"


Devin Oliver, Flyers headed to Sweet 16

Well not this year my friends! Not only are the Flyers flyin' higher than a Snoop Dogg Concert after the classic nailbiting W over the 'Cuse, but with all the teams in the tourney, the First Four being here, and the impact of players in the college game, could Little Ole Dayton, Ohio be the Official #1 Hotbed for Hoops spot at this very moment?

Now while this sounds a little overboard, considering that places like Texas, Florida, New York, Indiana, and California breed great hoopers daily,  please consider some of the facts behind this very argument:

When you look at who was the dominant player in the NCAA Tourney, up to this point, you have to give some major votes for Jefferson Grad Adreain Payne (Michigan St); Payne was sensational in his 41 point outburst (in only 25 min no less); but the second leading scorer for Mich St was Wayne Grad Travis Trice with 19. Now if everyone from Barack Obama to Dick Vitale and half of ESPN picking the Spartans to win, wonder who will be a favorite to be Most Outstanding Player if it comes to fruition?

Adreain Payne goin' insane

The First Four has been a clear WIN WIN for not only the NCAA's but for Dayton, as 3 of the 4 winning teams from the First Four advanced to the round of 32. And with the First Four added to the 1st & 2nd round hosting that Dayton does every other year the city is profiting quite well, which in  turn brings excitement back to the city, which I think has seeped into the minds of the UD players, coaches, and staff. Im sure the Flyers were bitter having to watch the Madness while other teams come to play in your house year after year. Not this year though.

And lets not forget about the ladies shall we?  Daytons Womens program has been dancing for the last 5 years (vs #11 Florida), and the Wright St ladies also are in the dance, making it 3 of 4 for the D-1 colleges in the Miami Valley getting to the big dance (Wright St men lost in Horizon League Championship Game)

With impact players all over the country making statements such as Juwan Staten (West Virginia) , Geron Johnson (Memphis) and more future great players in tow (Justin Bibbs, Luke Kennard, AJ Harris) there's no doubt that Dayton, Ohio is on the map. Question is, is the United States of America ready to accept that Dayton, Ohio is the OFFICIAL HOTBED FOR HOOPS? 

Ask President Barack Obama that question. He's convinced enough that he tweeted congrats to UD and he's ready to play Devin Oliver in some 1 on 1s. I'm sure Oliver will take him up on that offer -
only after he's finished with the Madness.


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