Basketball Wordl Cup!!!!
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Master of the Universe
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Master of the Universe
Groups:
POOL A: Angola, Canada, Spain, Yugoslavia
POOL B: Brazil, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Turkey
POOL C: Algeria, China, Germany, United States
POOL D: Argentina, New Zealand, Russia, Venezuela
The top 3 teams qualify to a second round. Best 3 from POOL A and POOL B merge into a new group: E
Best 3 from POOL C + POOL D: group F
Then, the usual quarterfinals, semifinals and final match.
POOL A: Angola, Canada, Spain, Yugoslavia
POOL B: Brazil, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Turkey
POOL C: Algeria, China, Germany, United States
POOL D: Argentina, New Zealand, Russia, Venezuela
The top 3 teams qualify to a second round. Best 3 from POOL A and POOL B merge into a new group: E
Best 3 from POOL C + POOL D: group F
Then, the usual quarterfinals, semifinals and final match.
academia
Master of the Universe
Well, this is the system:
First, i´m going to post the entire schedule from the First Round.
Then, you´ll have to place your bet.
An example:
Aug 29, 2002
Yugoslavia vs. Angola
You must choose a winner and a victory margin.
Like this:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola - Yug Wins by 11-15 points
If you guess right (who is the winner) you´ll receive 20 points.
If you also guess right the victory margin: 10 extra points.
In reference to the victory margin, you could choose between:
A) 1-5 points
B) 6-10 points
C) 11-15 points
D) 16-20 points
E) + 20 points
It´s really simple. I didn´t want to create strange or difficult point systems.
First, i´m going to post the entire schedule from the First Round.
Then, you´ll have to place your bet.
An example:
Aug 29, 2002
Yugoslavia vs. Angola
You must choose a winner and a victory margin.
Like this:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola - Yug Wins by 11-15 points
If you guess right (who is the winner) you´ll receive 20 points.
If you also guess right the victory margin: 10 extra points.
In reference to the victory margin, you could choose between:
A) 1-5 points
B) 6-10 points
C) 11-15 points
D) 16-20 points
E) + 20 points
It´s really simple. I didn´t want to create strange or difficult point systems.
academia
Master of the Universe
29th August Games:
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola
Canada vs. Spain
POOL B:
Brazil vs. Lebanon
Puerto Rico vs. Turkey
POOL C:
China vs. Germany
USA vs. Algeria
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Russia
Argentina vs. Venezuela
So, if you are interested just post your predictions
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola
Canada vs. Spain
POOL B:
Brazil vs. Lebanon
Puerto Rico vs. Turkey
POOL C:
China vs. Germany
USA vs. Algeria
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Russia
Argentina vs. Venezuela
So, if you are interested just post your predictions
Flatlander Fox
Armed Cultural Consultant
I'd love to, but I don't know enough about the other teams to really handicap them...
I can be fairly accurate when I pick the winner though!
Here's my try:
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola Yugoslavia by 11-15
Canada vs. Spain Canada by 16-20
POOL B:
Brazil vs. Lebanon Brazil by 20+
Puerto Rico vs. Turkey Turkey by 11-15
POOL C:
China vs. Germany Germany by 6-10
USA vs. Algeria USA by 20+
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Russia Russia by 20+
Argentina vs. Venezuela Argentina by 11-15
I can be fairly accurate when I pick the winner though!
Here's my try:
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola Yugoslavia by 11-15
Canada vs. Spain Canada by 16-20
POOL B:
Brazil vs. Lebanon Brazil by 20+
Puerto Rico vs. Turkey Turkey by 11-15
POOL C:
China vs. Germany Germany by 6-10
USA vs. Algeria USA by 20+
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Russia Russia by 20+
Argentina vs. Venezuela Argentina by 11-15
academia
Master of the Universe
Well, it seems that there aren´t many bastekball fans around 
Anyway, thanx for your post Flatlander Fox.
If you want me to go on with this predictions, i´ll do it. However, with only 2 guys (you and me)... i don´t know.
My predictions:
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola Yugoslavia by 20+
Canada vs. Spain Spain by 1-5
POOL B:
Brazil vs. Lebanon Brazil by 20+
Puerto Rico vs. Turkey Turkey by 11-15
POOL C:
China vs. Germany Germany by 6-10
USA vs. Algeria USA by 20+
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Russia Russia by 20+
Argentina vs. Venezuela Argentina by 20+
Anyway, thanx for your post Flatlander Fox.
If you want me to go on with this predictions, i´ll do it. However, with only 2 guys (you and me)... i don´t know.
My predictions:
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Angola Yugoslavia by 20+
Canada vs. Spain Spain by 1-5
POOL B:
Brazil vs. Lebanon Brazil by 20+
Puerto Rico vs. Turkey Turkey by 11-15
POOL C:
China vs. Germany Germany by 6-10
USA vs. Algeria USA by 20+
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Russia Russia by 20+
Argentina vs. Venezuela Argentina by 20+
academia
Master of the Universe
30th August Games:
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Spain
Canada vs. Angola
POOL B:
Puerto Rico vs. Lebanon
Brazil vs. Turkey
POOL C:
China vs. Algeria
USA vs. Germany
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Venezuela
Argentina vs. Russia
POOL A:
Yugoslavia vs. Spain
Canada vs. Angola
POOL B:
Puerto Rico vs. Lebanon
Brazil vs. Turkey
POOL C:
China vs. Algeria
USA vs. Germany
POOL D:
New Zealand vs. Venezuela
Argentina vs. Russia
academia
Master of the Universe
Yes, I know it. But i believed that it was just luck. That´s it.
I saw them yesterday against Russia... what a surprise!!!
Greadius
:yeah:
Gosh, not that knowledgable about the World Championships. Not exactly my idea of a competitive sport.
I do like Yugoslavia's team though, they've got a pretty good line-up; could probably compete decently in the NBA.
Canada would have had an interesting team if not for injuries. Of course, no team is as robbed of talent by injuries as the U.S. but that really doesn't matter. Personally, I would like to see the use of proffessional players halted again, I find it kind of tasteless. Reminds me of that terrible McDonalds commercial with Kobe Bryant playing with the grade schoolers. Just painful to watch.
I do like Yugoslavia's team though, they've got a pretty good line-up; could probably compete decently in the NBA.
Canada would have had an interesting team if not for injuries. Of course, no team is as robbed of talent by injuries as the U.S. but that really doesn't matter. Personally, I would like to see the use of proffessional players halted again, I find it kind of tasteless. Reminds me of that terrible McDonalds commercial with Kobe Bryant playing with the grade schoolers. Just painful to watch.
yaroslav
Emperor
I'm more than amazing with the Spain victories over Canada and Yugoslavia! And Canada has lost her game against Angola, that's amazing too
academia
Master of the Universe
Not competitive? Have you seen how many international players play in the NBA?
The gap is closing... be careful US. Don´t be so arrogant. Don´t you remember Sydney 2000? You defeated Lithuania by only 2 points.
If you can´t see the progress of the rest of the world...
Yaroslav???? No sabia que tambien estabas aqui!!!
yaroslav
Emperor
Yes, I'm also here
Greadius
:yeah:
Of course. And there are some great ones there. But even on the teams where they are the best players (I'm thinking the Mavericks, and perhaps the Grizzlies), they are still few and far between. Especially as far as the 'elite' players in the league are concerned (I think there were 3 or 4 out of 16 all-stars, for example).
The Sydney team stunk. They had no motivation to even put forth an effort. Its one of the reasons I wish pro's wouldn't play; they take winning for granted they don't put much of an effort forth.
But still, unfortunately, its not even our best players representing us. I mean Shaq, Jason Kidd, Tracy McGrady, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson... all resting with their feet up waiting for the NBA to roll around. Kinda sad they don't consider this important enough to play at.
And I guess I spoke too soon about Yugoslavia, they just lost to Spain. Go Pau!
academia
Master of the Universe
I agree with you. However, i´m not sure that the college players will eventually play better than them.
What would be their motivation? I mean, what´s the difference?
I don´t understand the US NBA players. You are the best!!! Everybody knows that. But, show it please!!!
You are defending the colours of your country, your flag. Please, show enthusiasm!!!
dingclancy
w@rfre@k
more international players are getting in the nba.. even the first round pick yao ming is a chinese!!!! then there is nowitzki.. stojakovic, nash, gasol..etc... in ten years time there it will be like the nhl... hahahahaha....... maybe by beijing 2008 china will get gold!!!!
The Grizzle's suck, but hopefully they'll get better since they acquired Battier.
I think its good that the US's best players don't play, cause it really REALLY wouldn't be a competition. Not bashing any countries, but here's my starting 5.
Shaq
Iverson
Kobe Bryant
Tim Duncan
Tracey Mcgrady
It just wouldn't be a competition with our best. Remember the original Dream Team? Back when it was our best playing we dominated by WAY too many points. Wasn't fun watching.
Jordan, Barkley and the other greats back then.....its just good that we don't put our best on the US national team
I think its good that the US's best players don't play, cause it really REALLY wouldn't be a competition. Not bashing any countries, but here's my starting 5.
Shaq
Iverson
Kobe Bryant
Tim Duncan
Tracey Mcgrady
It just wouldn't be a competition with our best. Remember the original Dream Team? Back when it was our best playing we dominated by WAY too many points. Wasn't fun watching.
Jordan, Barkley and the other greats back then.....its just good that we don't put our best on the US national team
academia
Master of the Universe
I have no doubt that if you select your best players, it won´t be a competition. My starting five:
C Shaq
PF Duncan
SF Garnett
SG Bryant
PG Kidd
A NEW DREAM TEAM!!!
Anyway, remember that you aren´t using your best players... be careful with the surprises!!!! Don´t be so confident...
C Shaq
PF Duncan
SF Garnett
SG Bryant
PG Kidd
A NEW DREAM TEAM!!!
Anyway, remember that you aren´t using your best players... be careful with the surprises!!!! Don´t be so confident...
