The Hoops HD Report: February 21st

We begin by discussing the ruckus that occurred after the Michigan at Wisconsin game when the postgame handshakes went completely awry.  We break down the suspensions that were handed down and share a few thoughts on the whole incident.  Something that got lost in the shuffle was that it was another nice win for Wisconsin, which continues to play well and should end up with a protected seed.  Michigan State is slipping, but is still in good shape, and Rutgers’ big run came to an end with a loss at Purdue, but they still look like they can make the field.

We also look at the top 16 teams that the committee released this past weekend and give our thoughts and insights.   From there we run through the ten major conferences and talk about how Gonzaga has a path to ending up as the #1 overall seed for the second year in a row, how Auburn is coming off a loss but is still in good shape for a #1 seed, and how Kentucky is coming on strong and could end up as a #1.  We look at how strong the Big 12 is and how Iowa State could still make the field despite a rough Big 12 record, and how Kansas State could get in despite a rough overall record.  In the Atlantic Ten, we look at how hot VCU and Dayton both are right now and discuss their chances of playing their way all the way into the bubble.  Arizona could end up as a #1 seed, whereas Oregon is now squarely on the bubble.  We discuss all that, and more…

And for all you radio lovers, below is an audio only version of the show…