Official Bracketology Thread

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:18 pm

Some kenpom #s for our side of the south region

15. Princeton #112 - offense #103, defense #137, tempo #123

7. Missouri #51 - offense #10, defense #178, tempo #9
10. Utah State #18 - offense #13, defense #64, tempo #108

6. Creighton #13 - offense #28, defense #15, tempo #149
3. Baylor #15 - offense #2, defense #104, tempo #217

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:20 pm

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:18 pm Some kenpom #s for our side of the south region

15. Princeton #112 - offense #103, defense #137, tempo #123

7. Missouri #51 - offense #10, defense #178, tempo #9
10. Utah State #18 - offense #13, defense #64, tempo #108

6. Creighton #13 - offense #28, defense #15, tempo #149
3. Baylor #15 - offense #2, defense #104, tempo #217

It looks like we got a bunch of offensive minded teams

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:22 pm

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:18 pm Some kenpom #s for our side of the south region

15. Princeton #112 - offense #103, defense #137, tempo #123

7. Missouri #51 - offense #10, defense #178, tempo #9
10. Utah State #18 - offense #13, defense #64, tempo #108

6. Creighton #13 - offense #28, defense #15, tempo #149
3. Baylor #15 - offense #2, defense #104, tempo #217

Bilas said he didn’t see anyone who could slow Arizona in that group…

… but, so far, Alabama to Final Four is unanimous pick.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:25 pm

pc in NM wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:22 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:18 pm Some kenpom #s for our side of the south region

15. Princeton #112 - offense #103, defense #137, tempo #123

7. Missouri #51 - offense #10, defense #178, tempo #9
10. Utah State #18 - offense #13, defense #64, tempo #108

6. Creighton #13 - offense #28, defense #15, tempo #149
3. Baylor #15 - offense #2, defense #104, tempo #217
Bilas said he didn’t see anyone who could slow Arizona in that group…

… but, so far, Alabama to Final Four is unanimous pick.

They have the #3 defense, while having the #4 tempo. So they can run with us if they need to and can defend.

They also have a top 20 offense and the best player in cbb and we have no one big enough and athletic enough to guard him

Plus, remember what Nate Oats did to us with Ristic and Ayton

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:41 pm

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:44 pm

BBQ wildcat · Post by **BBQ wildcat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:46 pm

If I'm not mistaken, UCLA was #6 and we were #8 overall

Seeds
#1 seeds
1....2...3...4

#2 seeds
8...7...6...5

Am I correct, or wrong as usual?

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:46 pm

I really think the brackets seem pretty well balanced

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:48 pm

BBQ wildcat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:46 pm If I'm not mistaken, UCLA was #6 and we were #8 overall

Seeds
#1 seeds
1....2...3...4

#2 seeds
8...7...6...5

Am I correct, or wrong as usual?

I thought UCLA was 5, Texas 6, and we were 7.

BBQ wildcat · Post by **BBQ wildcat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:53 pm

We were the lowest 2 seed, which put us in the bracket with the overall #1. UCLA plays the third #1 seed, which puts them at #6 overall.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:55 pm

I think Arizona might have preferred the South region instead of the Midwest?

CardiacCats97 · Post by **CardiacCats97** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:55 pm

BBQ wildcat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:53 pm We were the lowest 2 seed, which put us in the bracket with the overall #1. UCLA plays the third #1 seed, which puts them at #6 overall.

CBS showed the overall ranking and we were 7th. Which does not explain why we are matched with the overall #1 seed.

BBQ wildcat · Post by **BBQ wildcat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:59 pm

OK, so I guess they put us in that bracket because of us getting to play in Cali? Thanks. Otherwise, it should have been the lowest #2 seed in the same bracket as the highest #1.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:00 pm

Everyone on ESPN has Duke in Final 4 lol.

At least Bilas has us against Duke in the Final 4. I would pay to see that.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:03 pm

What’s up with creighton, lots of love for them. From the prognosticators.

They beat AZ in the S16?

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:12 pm

I like that nobody is really talking us up. Let them anoint Alabama.

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:15 pm

If we end up playing Utah State be sure that someone tells the players to NOT, for any reason, accept the pizza that Greg Hanson sends to their rooms the night before the game.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:19 pm

Nate Silver has us T-6 w/ Zaga at 4% for winning it all odds.

I can live with that.

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/20 ... edictions/

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:42 pm

I really don’t get the love for Duke. I will be surprised if the play to go to a FF

OSUCat · Post by **OSUCat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:44 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:42 pm I really don’t get the love for Duke. I will be surprised if the play to go to a FF

Because they are “duke” and made a run in a conference tourney. Shouldn’t be surprising. I mean they were all in the UNC vs Duke game like it a prize fight.

They are not making past the second day.

KillerKlown · Post by **KillerKlown** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:02 pm

Duke has to get past Max Abmas first. It's gonna be a close one vs Oral Roberts.

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:45 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:09 pm Weird to hear Bilas compliment us and say he likes our draw.

I heard Bileass mention Jordan Brown playing at Arizona. Had to take a second to recall who he was.

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:49 pm

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:55 pm
I think Arizona might have preferred the South region instead of the Midwest?

So would UCLA jumped Purdue if they had beaten us?

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:33 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:42 pm I really don’t get the love for Duke. I will be surprised if the play to go to a FF

I think it's because they seem to be clicking right now, and lest we forget, they've got the best freshman class in the country, plus Roach. My hesitation in picking Duke is that the ACC was weaker this year, and Duke is also inexperienced af with a first year coach. It's just unusual for a team with these characteristics to get to the FF.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:56 am

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:20 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:18 pm Some kenpom #s for our side of the south region

15. Princeton #112 - offense #103, defense #137, tempo #123

7. Missouri #51 - offense #10, defense #178, tempo #9
10. Utah State #18 - offense #13, defense #64, tempo #108

6. Creighton #13 - offense #28, defense #15, tempo #149
3. Baylor #15 - offense #2, defense #104, tempo #217
It looks like we got a bunch of offensive minded teams

One game at a time. Respect and prepare well for the team in front of you. Leave your best
on the court with no regrets. I'm betting big on Tommy to have them ready when it's time to
rock and roll. Let it rip!

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:46 am

Glad we aren't in the west, that bracket is brutal. I like our draw, and like always I'll be rooting for the #1 seed to drop early. But whatever, we must beat them, and Nate oats beat Miller coaching 2 bigs, not CTL plus we have a better set of point guards than that team.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:50 am

Under CTL we are 14-1 in neutral site games the last 2 seasons with our only loss to Houston in last year's S16 game.

Let that sink in.

g32knights · Post by **g32knights** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:17 am

Love our draw. Not worried about Baylor, that team plays no defense.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:42 am

I was browsing FB and one of my buddies mentioned Iowa Sate owned Baylor this year. Beating them 3 times.

That eased my mind a bit.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:12 am

HiCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:56 am
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:20 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:18 pm Some kenpom #s for our side of the south region

15. Princeton #112 - offense #103, defense #137, tempo #123

7. Missouri #51 - offense #10, defense #178, tempo #9
10. Utah State #18 - offense #13, defense #64, tempo #108

6. Creighton #13 - offense #28, defense #15, tempo #149
3. Baylor #15 - offense #2, defense #104, tempo #217
It looks like we got a bunch of offensive minded teams

One game at a time. Respect and prepare well for the team in front of you. Leave your best
on the court with no regrets. I'm betting big on Tommy to have them ready when it's time to
rock and roll. Let it rip!

Yes, Chef!

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:42 am

Postmaster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:49 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:55 pm
I think Arizona might have preferred the South region instead of the Midwest?
So would UCLA jumped Purdue if they had beaten us?

No, the conference tournaments don't really matter to the committee is the take away, just like last year.

They are meaningless, so it's just best to sandbag it like Lute (if you're safely in)

IndianaZonaFan · Post by **IndianaZonaFan** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:31 am

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:42 am
Postmaster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:49 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:55 pm
I think Arizona might have preferred the South region instead of the Midwest?
So would UCLA jumped Purdue if they had beaten us?
No, the conference tournaments don't really matter to the committee is the take away, just like last year.

They are meaningless, so it's just best to sandbag it like Lute (if you're safely in)

Kansas has entered the chat.

ZagCatFan · Post by **ZagCatFan** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:54 am

So glad we’re not in same region. Congrats on #2 seed.

I’m OK with Zags in west with UCLA & Kansas. Cat coaching staff is loaded with former Zag players and coaches will help if we meet Bruins in scouting.

I’m sure Zag staff will provide scout on Baylor and Alabama as needed.

Go Cats FINAL FOUR

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:56 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:50 am Under CTL we are 14-1 in neutral site games the last 2 seasons with our only loss to Houston in last year's S16 game.

Let that sink in.

And was that really a "neutral court". So 14-1*

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:48 am

RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:56 am
EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:50 am Under CTL we are 14-1 in neutral site games the last 2 seasons with our only loss to Houston in last year's S16 game.

Let that sink in.
And was that really a "neutral court". So 14-1*

Well, not sure McKale North would be considered neutral as well.

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:34 pm

Obama's bracket has Arizona playing in the championship game. Against who you ask. Gonzaga. Zags win it all.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:36 pm

TheCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:34 pm Obama's bracket has Arizona playing in the championship game. Against who you ask. Gonzaga. Zags win it all.

I think that was last year's bracket.

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:45 pm

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:48 am
RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:56 am
EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:50 am Under CTL we are 14-1 in neutral site games the last 2 seasons with our only loss to Houston in last year's S16 game.

Let that sink in.
And was that really a "neutral court". So 14-1*
Well, not sure McKale North would be considered neutral as well.

Not quite the same as playing Houston in Houston but point taken

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:47 pm

Does anyone else find it amusing that Bobby Hurley does not have the highest seeded team from Maricopa County?

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:18 pm

RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:45 pm
EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:48 am
RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:56 am
EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:50 am Under CTL we are 14-1 in neutral site games the last 2 seasons with our only loss to Houston in last year's S16 game.

Let that sink in.
And was that really a "neutral court". So 14-1*
Well, not sure McKale North would be considered neutral as well.

Not quite the same as playing Houston in Houston but point taken

The regional was in San Antonio, so about 3 hours drive from Houston. We definitely got screwed playing an under-seeded UH so close to home.
Tuscaloosa is 6 hours from Louisville (same as Tucson to Las Vegas), but that's not bad considering Bama is #1 overall. Hopefully our fans travel should we get there.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:13 pm

Bilas in his tourney special just picked us to win it all. Had us beating UConn

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:34 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:13 pm Bilas in his tourney special just picked us to win it all. Had us beating UConn

Well shit. Now we KNOW we’re not winning it, lol. Bilas is wrong every year with his picks.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:27 am

I swear he did that just to jinx us.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:33 am

Watched some of the so-called experts on ESPN last night...

Most have Alabama winning it all. Somebody had Duke.

Most had Creighton or Baylor reaching the Elite 8 against Alabama. A couple had us.
Lot's of love for UCONN out of the West and of course Duke was the trendy choice.

MountainCat · Post by **MountainCat** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:04 am

Duke's going down. Not sure when, but they won't make the elite eight.

Just saying...

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:17 am

I have them losing to Tennessee

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:32 am

You know, everyone is dumping on Tennessee. I have a feeling they will surprise.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:47 am

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/colle ... imson-tide

threenumberones · Post by **threenumberones** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:48 am

Zero chance I give them clicks.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:59 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:32 am You know, everyone is dumping on Tennessee. I have a feeling they will surprise.

Is Tennessee completely healthy?

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