https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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some incredible spots near by...

mbBear said:

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AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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some incredible spots near by...

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What are the incredible spots? My in-laws lived about an hour north of Fort Myers, so I was in that area about ten times, but I think I missed the spots. Boca Grande is pretty nice. Going to a reasonably warm beach might be a nice change of pace in late November.

That's a good resume builder for later in the year, at least with Ohio State.

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mbBear said:

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AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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some incredible spots near by...

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What are the incredible spots? My in-laws lived about an hour north of Fort Myers, so I was in that area about ten times, but I think I missed the spots. Boca Grande is pretty nice. Going to a reasonably warm beach might be a nice change of pace in late November.

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Captiva and Sanibel Island close by, Naples, Marco Island about an hour away....

For the CBI...

AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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Final Ranking in 2021 according Ken Pom:
11 Ohio State
41 Florida
54 Seton Hall
114 Cal

calumnus said:

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AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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Final Ranking in 2021 according Ken Pom:
11 Ohio State
41 Florida
54 Seton Hall
114 Cal

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I'm guessing they will be wanting to get the local school (Florida) into the finals, so since we look like the weakest team, we'll probably play Florida in the opening round.

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calumnus said:

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AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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Final Ranking in 2021 according Ken Pom:
11 Ohio State
41 Florida
54 Seton Hall
114 Cal

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I'm guessing they will be wanting to get the local school (Florida) into the finals, so since we look like the weakest team, we'll probably play Florida in the opening round.

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better than playing Ohio State, and being run off the court by Sueing & Co

Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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calumnus said:

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AunBear89 said:

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https://calbears.com/news/2021/3/31/mens-basketball-bears-part-of-2021-fort-myers-tip-off.aspx

Florida, Ohio State, and Seton Hall also in the fourth annual Thanksgiving week tournament. It isn't Maui or the Bahamas, but it will have to do.

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Final Ranking in 2021 according Ken Pom:
11 Ohio State
41 Florida
54 Seton Hall
114 Cal

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I'm guessing they will be wanting to get the local school (Florida) into the finals, so since we look like the weakest team, we'll probably play Florida in the opening round.

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I get that the Gators have statewide appeal, but I wouldn't use the word "local" exactly...4 hours away...
Probably want the best Finals match up possible for TV...ticket sales won't matter, you buy the package...

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That's a good resume builder for later in the year, at least with Ohio State.

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If we win, that is a good resume builder. But, what are the chances of winning against those three teams?

Go Bears!

If you believe Wilner, part of the conference strategy for basketball is to play a better schedule in November and December, because that helps in March, even if you lose. If you win an early game against a ranked opponent, that really helps. That's how UCLA got into the tournament even with a bunch of late-season losses.

But Stanford finished poorly enough to overcome a huge early-season OOC win. Hah!

The 2020 Fort Meyers Tip-Off featured first round contests Gonzaga v Kansas and Auburn v St. Joe's. Gonzaga beat Auburn 90-67 in the championship game.

I guess we fill the St. Joe's slot in the 2021 field. Pre-season top 5 tOSU is the Gonzaga. Eek...

just bought a condo in Sarasota. might go to the game.