Comparing 2016 NCAA Tournament Teams to Cement Mixers

Michigan State, Pro Series CME35

The Pro Series CME35 is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to mix concrete for small to medium-sized projects. It is an ideal choice for making and building a yard barbecue pit, pouring concrete slabs, repairing in-ground pools, and even creating fences around the house. This is not unlike the fence that Michigan State creates around their opponents. The Spartans are the best defensive rebounding team in the country averaging 42 boards per game, while holding their opponents to a lowly 30.2.

In addition, the CME35 is compatible with drywall, mud, plasters, stucco, mortar, and other materials that are usually used with this type of equipment. This is just like the Spartans ability to adapt and win games against a run-and-gun offense like Kansas or a stout defensive team like Purdue. Armed with a whopping 180 pound (80 kilos) dry cement maximum capacity, Michigan State can even be used in farms to mix cattle food or mix seeds before planting them in the ground next to Virginia's national title hopes. 

The product is sold with a 90 day warranty, more than enough for you to decide whether this product is useful for your purposes or not.

Iona, Kushlan Enforcer Model 2CF

The Kushlan Enforcer Model 2CF Wheelbarrow Portable Cement Mixer ($350) is an excellent value buy. You'll want to get in before the crowd notices how cheap this excellent cement mixer is, just like you'll want to pick Iona before they become the trendy upset they're almost ensured to be. Iona features a 6'4" senior, A.J. English, with a capacity of up to 23 PPG. Iona prefers to make other teams uncomfortable by maniacally chucking up threes and turning every possession into a fast break. This can push even the most seasoned teams out of their comfort zone. Like the Kushlan Enforcer, the Gaels run on electricity and are portable enough that landscapers like this team a lot. The one drawback is that their opponent, Iowa State, can push the tempo nearly as much as the Gaels can. In landscaping and construction forums, we found several positive reviews on Iowa State. But Iona is lightweight, has easy assembly, provides quiet operation, fast mixing, high torque motors, and easy cleanup. It may not seem incredibly likely, but we're more than certain that Iona will be advancing over Iowa State to the second round. ​

UNC, Stow Concrete Mixers (4, 6 or 9 cubic ft.)

Southern-Tool.com carries some of the best commercial cement mixers we could find and the ACC carries some of the best tournament teams we could find. The Stow Concrete mixers are some of the most popular available from Southern-Tool and come in 4, 6 and 9 cubic ft. capacities. North Carolina is one of America's most popular states and its tournament teams come in many varieties like UNC, Duke, UNC-Wilmington & UNC-Asheville. We like UNC to make it to the Final 4 out of those teams though, since they offer a conditioned team that's been hardened by a long ACC season and does not include any major design flaws like a Grayson Allen. UNC's backcourt comes with 14-gauge steel engine covers with punched ventilation openings for increased strength and additional cooling. Contractors say the heavy-duty one piece cast iron ring gear will make this mixer last a long time, just like the Tar Heels starting five, who average 34 minutes per game. The Stow cement mixers are available with 2-inch ball coupler, loop coupler, or pintype coupler. Prices range from $1500-$3000.

-Ben Lebo
Sr. Cement Mixing Correspondent ​