Usually when people ask me what teams I follow, I respond with Cal Football & IU basketball. This is mainly due to the fact that historically IU basketball is really good (3rd most chmpionships beside UCLA & Kentucky, and 20 Big Ten champioships) and their football team is bad (all time win record is under .500). Cal on the other hand is pretty even with their football and basketball. Both in the top 5 in the Pac-10 historically but not great in either. However, I like college football better than college basketball.
However, I got interested in watching Cal basketball especially during the Pac-10 tournament. I was pleasantly surprised how well Cal did. The semi-final game against Oregon was crazy. It ended just before midnight, which is 3 hours past my bedtime. I was kicked out the the bedroom and watched it in the freezing family room. (L won’t allow us to turn on the heater. Further, I don’t know how.) Leon Powe did a great job. I hope they can win a game in the NCAA tournament.
As for IU basketball. They beat Wisconsin and then lost to Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament. Not too bad. The Hoosiers record were not as good as Cal, but the Big Ten is better than the Pac-10.
Just found out…
No. 7 California (20-10, 12-6 Pac-10) vs. No. 10 NC State (21-9, 10-6 Atlantic Coast Conference)
No. 6 Indiana (18-11, 9-7 Big Ten) vs. No. 11 San Diego State (24-8, 13-3 Mountain West Conference)
I think IU has an easier time getting to the 2nd round.