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Well it’s somewhat of a compilation but I do appreciate it!’ Still took me about 12 hours yesterday with all the player outtakes and the national title game explained 😭
Can you imagine going back to when Tristan Newton was on East Carolina and tell him he is going to win back to back national championships the next two years and win MVP of the tournament as a senior? He would have laughed his ass off.
FACTS. It’s one thing I love about the transfer portal.It’s given incredible players at crappy programs a chance to win. Is there bad that comes with it? Absolutely. But this is some of the good that does.
mr.hardwood sir, thank you soooooo much for your all your hard work recapping 2024 march madness. the dedication is unmatched. i dont know anything about basketball and all of your videos were informative yet entertaining.
Wow! This is the single best tournament video ive seen. Nit just this year but ever! As a Uconn fan you reallgave us our flowers in the end and the outro and music were perfect. Could you do a Uconn cut of this video?
Okay, I almost read this as “you are the only person who could make the tournament unentertaining” 😭🤣🤣🤣 Anyways, thank you so much! That’s such a great compliment.
As a Florida Gators fan I was a bit stung from that loss to Colorado but I just really hope that this time around they can actually form a consistent tournament presence instead of being only good enough to make it every few years because they haven’t been the same since Billy Donovan left. I am very happy for UConn (they’re my second favorite team) winning it all again, it’s been nice seeing them finally staying good again and I wouldn’t be surprised at this point if they pulled a 3-peat. As someone that lives in Indianapolis and does like Purdue (my third favorite team), I was so glad they finally broke through to not only a Final Four but making a national championship as well. In a way I think Matt Painter saved his job at Purdue by making such a deep run like this and I could see Zach Edey getting onto an NBA roster and being a key piece off the bench. Although nobody with mid-majors went past the second round, at least NC State made up for it considering their story. Overall 2024 was a really good year and as always more history will always keep being made. Maybe someday we have a tournament so crazy where every single double digit seed (10-16) wins at least one game, possibly even multiple 10s or 11s in that mix.
@@hardwood_yt yes.. i am watching it , 3rd time tonight after dinner... it is so long and intertaining , that a splash of 20 mins at a time to relieve this incredible tourney.... so today at lunch another 20 mins... your knowledge of the players is impressive.. the narration style and the sad emotions makes it special.. i am a boilermaker fan so this year was totally emtional ride.. at least we made it to the final game, and ran into a squad of 3 NBA players with a solid supporting cast.. EDEY and SMITH had no chance but gave it their all... Proud Purdue Fan you keep up the good work.. and you have found your calling...
UCONN is in a league above every other team, just like the womans teams were dominant in their years, the rest of the league has to climb the latter to be equal with UCONN in the coming years.
where is shannon jr in the thumbnail? duke and tennesee players are here but not terrence? he was at a 30pt average throughout the whole tournament besides their elite 8 loss
If I said 91, then it’s just a misspeak. You can legitimately see the research in the table graphic that I’m showing as I say it. I used Stathead to find that information. You’d have to timestamp it though so I could see. I believe it was 2001.
I have so much respect for what Dan Hurley was able to do with both of his teams. But the dudes got issues. Can’t win a championship and then say “guess we won by a lot again. Oh well”
Were any other UConn fans annoyed with Dan Hurley in that final game? He caused a turnover when he stepped on the court. And snapped at Edey for an apparent foul (I thought the screen was fine but I could be wrong). Be an adult, don’t take your anger out on a student
No, because it’s probably muscle memory. He probably does that during practice and was so locked in, he didn’t even realize. Even if he did realize, it isn’t a big of a deal. He’s a great coach, a psycho, but I’d argue he’s like that to take the focus off the players and put it on him. Besides, if cam Spencer didn’t care, why would you care? It doesn’t matter if you or other UConn fans are annoyed by it, he pushes his players and the players want that. Clearly that turnover didn’t matter regardless. It’s not “be an adult” it’s “be a coach” which is what he did. Nobody would care if a coach did that in the 80s or 90s or early 20s.
@@YeIIowNBA That’s a fair point, and I know it didn’t matter in the end. It just bugs me that it had caused the dumbest turnover of the night. (And they were playing against Purdue!) Also, I know if Painter went and spoke to one of the guys like that, it would definitely cross a line for me. It’s still unprofessional even for someone like Hurley. I agree he’s a great coach, I just wish it wasn’t overshadowed by how hot headed he is
@@avcote1907 Like I said, I agree, but even cam said he didn’t realize. His words, not mine. Was it stupid? Of course it was, but it’s kind of genius at the same time, because of what I said above. It takes attention off his players and puts it onto him, so now his players aren’t being attacked by the media and stressing them out or feeling as if they need to do “more.” If UConn lost, it would be about Hurley not the players, where as if Purdue lost (which they did) it was about Edey and not painter (and Edey played phenomenal, but one person can’t beat five) Now imagine if Hurley was normal, all the media would be targeted toward the players.
@@tearsofjoy5416That was last year buddy things changed Its not his fault they lost to FDU.He went on a historic college basketball run. I would definitely put him top ten. Probably not top 3, or 5 but definitely at least to 10-6. For his possession as a center I would put him at 1.
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@@LilKitty0001 we getting there!!
an almost 2 hour documentary just a few days after the tournament ended is crazy, love the work that you're putting in!
Well it’s somewhat of a compilation but I do appreciate it!’ Still took me about 12 hours yesterday with all the player outtakes and the national title game explained 😭
Can you imagine going back to when Tristan Newton was on East Carolina and tell him he is going to win back to back national championships the next two years and win MVP of the tournament as a senior? He would have laughed his ass off.
FACTS. It’s one thing I love about the transfer portal.It’s given incredible players at crappy programs a chance to win.
Is there bad that comes with it? Absolutely. But this is some of the good that does.
BANGER
Omg verified
I wish this video got more buzz, very well done
Mark Sears is forever one of my favorite players
Jalen Brunson build
mr.hardwood sir, thank you soooooo much for your all your hard work recapping 2024 march madness. the dedication is unmatched. i dont know anything about basketball and all of your videos were informative yet entertaining.
Hardwood Thanks for a amazing year of March Madness Thank you
Glad you used my idea, the video turned out really well!
Was that you??? It was genius. I had a blast adding in the player’s outtakes at the end of every round too. So emotional man
This is the first time I have watched your content and it is great!
Thank you! You picked a great time to start
This is such a great video! It was an awesome season and tourney.
Wow! This is the single best tournament video ive seen. Nit just this year but ever! As a Uconn fan you reallgave us our flowers in the end and the outro and music were perfect. Could you do a Uconn cut of this video?
thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that. So much work went into the video/videos that made the compilation. I may do something this offseason!
UConn and Purdue previously met in Arizona back in 2009 (Sweet 16), and Purdue only scored 60 both times.
you’re the only person who could make the most unentertaining tournament in recent memory fun, prop to you!
Okay, I almost read this as “you are the only person who could make the tournament unentertaining” 😭🤣🤣🤣
Anyways, thank you so much! That’s such a great compliment.
Great video! Awesome ending edits and music drop ❤🔥
Thank you thank you
As a Florida Gators fan I was a bit stung from that loss to Colorado but I just really hope that this time around they can actually form a consistent tournament presence instead of being only good enough to make it every few years because they haven’t been the same since Billy Donovan left. I am very happy for UConn (they’re my second favorite team) winning it all again, it’s been nice seeing them finally staying good again and I wouldn’t be surprised at this point if they pulled a 3-peat. As someone that lives in Indianapolis and does like Purdue (my third favorite team), I was so glad they finally broke through to not only a Final Four but making a national championship as well. In a way I think Matt Painter saved his job at Purdue by making such a deep run like this and I could see Zach Edey getting onto an NBA roster and being a key piece off the bench. Although nobody with mid-majors went past the second round, at least NC State made up for it considering their story. Overall 2024 was a really good year and as always more history will always keep being made. Maybe someday we have a tournament so crazy where every single double digit seed (10-16) wins at least one game, possibly even multiple 10s or 11s in that mix.
Dang what æ writing but there was literally 9 double digit seeds highest æ 14
My heart broke for Walter Clayton Jr. dude put the team on his back and it barely wasn’t enough 💔
Just make all teams " your favorite " then you will never be unhappy.
@@joinjen3854 There’s nothing wrong with having a few different teams. I still have my one true favorite at the end of the day, no need to be hateful.
Your my favorite UA-camr
Normally I watch all ur vids as soon as I see it but this one gonna take a couple days 😅
Bro put in thë work.. Wait. Do I have no life if I watched æ 6 hour video at once…
I appreciate you!! That’s totally okay. It’s meant to be a tribute to this year’s
tournament and to live on for years to come
Love the stat head plug.
Love this video!!
Thanks Lucas!!!
clutch af for these videos 😭
Thank you!!! Now onto NBA until the finals 🙏🏻
Man I’m gonna miss Edey…
Not me 😂
I will to man 😔.
I won’t as an Iowa fan haha. But i appreciate his greatness. Absolute steal at the end of the 1st round.
@@hardwood_yt 100%
What was crazy is that i had nc state in the finial 4 called it. Ps not a nc state fan i just had a feeling
Incredible reel of highlights and commentaries
Thank you so much!!
@@hardwood_yt yes.. i am watching it , 3rd time tonight after dinner... it is so long and intertaining , that a splash of 20 mins at a time to relieve this incredible tourney.... so today at lunch another 20 mins... your knowledge of the players is impressive.. the narration style and the sad emotions makes it special..
i am a boilermaker fan so this year was totally emtional ride.. at least we made it to the final game, and ran into a squad of 3 NBA players with a solid supporting cast.. EDEY and SMITH had no chance but gave it their all... Proud Purdue Fan
you keep up the good work.. and you have found your calling...
This is the nicest comment ever. THANK YOU!!!
UCONN is in a league above every other team, just like the womans teams were dominant in their years, the rest of the league has to climb the latter to be equal with UCONN in the coming years.
An hour & 45 minutes?? Let’s gooo now i dont know what to expect im excited, great work bro your effort in your vids is awesome
Haha hopefully you enjoyed! It was a compilation mixed with my national title explained and some player outtakes
where is shannon jr in the thumbnail? duke and tennesee players are here but not terrence? he was at a 30pt average throughout the whole tournament besides their elite 8 loss
W bro watching thë whole thing RIGHT NOW better be smthn bout NC STATE
Legend
Just realized I only missed 2 first round games 😢 Kentucky and Colorado St
Legendary
Didn’t 5 double digit seeds make it to the second round last year?
Love the vid bro
Thank you!!
Anyone who thought UConn wouldn't repeat doesn't know ball
Go Pack!!
W go pack
To bad they lost final 4
I mean even if they didn’t win I’d say Purdue redeemed themselves from the first round loss last year.
Three-peat!!!
You need a little bit better research. Just one example is saying that Few lost in the first round in 91. He wasn't head coach till 99.
If I said 91, then it’s just a misspeak. You can legitimately see the research in the table graphic that I’m showing as I say it. I used Stathead to find that information.
You’d have to timestamp it though so I could see. I believe it was 2001.
I have so much respect for what Dan Hurley was able to do with both of his teams. But the dudes got issues. Can’t win a championship and then say “guess we won by a lot again. Oh well”
Lmao
Two words:Bracket busting.
Were any other UConn fans annoyed with Dan Hurley in that final game? He caused a turnover when he stepped on the court. And snapped at Edey for an apparent foul (I thought the screen was fine but I could be wrong). Be an adult, don’t take your anger out on a student
No, because it’s probably muscle memory. He probably does that during practice and was so locked in, he didn’t even realize. Even if he did realize, it isn’t a big of a deal. He’s a great coach, a psycho, but I’d argue he’s like that to take the focus off the players and put it on him.
Besides, if cam Spencer didn’t care, why would you care? It doesn’t matter if you or other UConn fans are annoyed by it, he pushes his players and the players want that. Clearly that turnover didn’t matter regardless.
It’s not “be an adult” it’s “be a coach” which is what he did. Nobody would care if a coach did that in the 80s or 90s or early 20s.
of course. that's obnoxious behaviour.
@@YeIIowNBA That’s a fair point, and I know it didn’t matter in the end. It just bugs me that it had caused the dumbest turnover of the night. (And they were playing against Purdue!) Also, I know if Painter went and spoke to one of the guys like that, it would definitely cross a line for me. It’s still unprofessional even for someone like Hurley. I agree he’s a great coach, I just wish it wasn’t overshadowed by how hot headed he is
Don’t worry so much about it. They repeated. It’s ok.
@@avcote1907 Like I said, I agree, but even cam said he didn’t realize. His words, not mine. Was it stupid? Of course it was, but it’s kind of genius at the same time, because of what I said above. It takes attention off his players and puts it onto him, so now his players aren’t being attacked by the media and stressing them out or feeling as if they need to do “more.” If UConn lost, it would be about Hurley not the players, where as if Purdue lost (which they did) it was about Edey and not painter (and Edey played phenomenal, but one person can’t beat five)
Now imagine if Hurley was normal, all the media would be targeted toward the players.
Kentucky ruining do donde bracket
What’s up my brother 👆🏾
What’s up!! Taquavion may be the coolest name I’ve heard in a minute
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Thank u 🙏🏻
Edey is a top 10 college basketball player ever.
Hold on there bucko
Ehhhhhhhhh maybe but not too 5
How many championships did he win? Doesn’t hold a candle to Jordan, Laettner, or any of the other GOATs.
Farleigh dickinson would disagree
@@tearsofjoy5416That was last year buddy things changed Its not his fault they lost to FDU.He went on a historic college basketball run. I would definitely put him top ten. Probably not top 3, or 5 but definitely at least to 10-6. For his possession as a center I would put him at 1.
purdue trash, never had a chance