Re: Official Bracketology Thread
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:06 pm
Maybe Kansas just isn't good. UW got shredded by the Zags after beating KU.SunnyAZ wrote:ASU has a 9 point lead on Kansas in the 2nd half. In Kansas btw.
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Maybe Kansas just isn't good. UW got shredded by the Zags after beating KU.SunnyAZ wrote:ASU has a 9 point lead on Kansas in the 2nd half. In Kansas btw.
Their frontcourt rotation is non-existent without Preston and De Sousa (both questionable eligibility) and outside of Doke they're softer than margarine. Four good players, three of which are 6'5" and under, and some garbage.Spaceman Spiff wrote:Maybe Kansas just isn't good. UW got shredded by the Zags after beating KU.SunnyAZ wrote:ASU has a 9 point lead on Kansas in the 2nd half. In Kansas btw.
every team we lost to in the bahamas lost their two other games, maybe we aren't that goodSpaceman Spiff wrote:Maybe Kansas just isn't good. UW got shredded by the Zags after beating KU.SunnyAZ wrote:ASU has a 9 point lead on Kansas in the 2nd half. In Kansas btw.
We weren't that good. I think we all agreed to that.SunnyAZ wrote:every team we lost to in the bahamas lost their two other games, maybe we aren't that goodSpaceman Spiff wrote:Maybe Kansas just isn't good. UW got shredded by the Zags after beating KU.SunnyAZ wrote:ASU has a 9 point lead on Kansas in the 2nd half. In Kansas btw.
teams have bad stretches
duke lost to bc, we lost to nc state, kansas lost to washington, florida lost to some team named the ramblers
it happens
also KU is still holding out Billy Preston, so he hasn't even played yet
ASUHATER! wrote:Do people think ASU will actually be a 1 seed?
ASUHATER! wrote: Re: ASU blows
Post by ASUHATER! » Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:20 pm
ASU has to be seen as the conference favorite and a final 4 team as of now. 1 seed.
ASUHATER! wrote:Do people think ASU will actually be a 1 seed?
ASUHATER! wrote:ASU looking like a 1 or 2 seed
Agreed UAE....we are about to expose ASU soon BUT with how weak the P12 looks now, they might end up Top 3 in the conference......and then Hurley will bolt for another gig....just hope he doesn’t take Alford’s spot at UCLA.UAEebs86 wrote:
If bids went out today: Arizona is a 4 seed; ASU is a 5; Oregon is an 11 or 12; and, USC is a 12 or 13. UCLA and Utah are just on the wrong side of the bubble and probably NIT bound. Washington and/or Colorado may be able to get to a buy in tournament. For everyone else there is always next year.Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Does anyone care to predict how many P12 Teams make the tourney now? Also the final top 4-5 rankings by the end of P12 play? I can’t recall the last time it was so unclear by this time of year.
I predict only 3 P12 Teams make the NCAAs. UA, ASU and UW.......and these teams end up in that same ranking at the end of P12 play. If we get 4 teams in its because something crazy happened in the P12 Tourney IMHO.
Wow, actual seeding predictions too KaibabKat? Impressive. So basically you have UA,ASU, ORE, and USC in the tourney and ending up the P12 Season in that order.KaibabKat wrote:If bids went out today: Arizona is a 4 seed; ASU is a 5; Oregon is an 11 or 12; and, USC is a 12 or 13. UCLA and Utah are just on the wrong side of the bubble and probably NIT bound. Washington and/or Colorado may be able to get to a buy in tournament. For everyone else there is always next year.Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Does anyone care to predict how many P12 Teams make the tourney now? Also the final top 4-5 rankings by the end of P12 play? I can’t recall the last time it was so unclear by this time of year.
I predict only 3 P12 Teams make the NCAAs. UA, ASU and UW.......and these teams end up in that same ranking at the end of P12 play. If we get 4 teams in its because something crazy happened in the P12 Tourney IMHO.
I can see how full season results would mirror those rankings, but an undefeated top-3 team getting a 5 seed would be totally and rightly laughable.KaibabKat wrote:For the past several years I've used an average of KenPom, Sagarin and RPI Forecast to predict who makes the tournament and where they will be seeded. It has turned out to be quite accurate. Right now ASU is 29 in KenPom, 15 in Sagarin and 10 in RPIF. That is an average of 18 which translates to a 5 seed.
Using logic and stats to backup your claim vs my eyeballing it??? How foolish, lol. Interesting KK.KaibabKat wrote:For the past several years I've used an average of KenPom, Sagarin and RPI Forecast to predict who makes the tournament and where they will be seeded. It has turned out to be quite accurate. Right now ASU is 29 in KenPom, 15 in Sagarin and 10 in RPIF. That is an average of 18 which translates to a 5 seed.
Right now Oregon is: 49 in KenPom; 41 in Sagarin; 44 in RPIF; 50 in ESPN BPI and 44 in the Massey Composite. Average of the first three is 45 which translates to an 11 or 12 seed.Bangkok Wildcat wrote: I just don’t think Oregon is good enough this year....Why do you think Oregon will make it? They don’t have any good noncon wins that I see.....
Whatever floats your boat.Chicat wrote:I can see how full season results would mirror those rankings, but an undefeated top-3 team getting a 5 seed would be totally and rightly laughable.KaibabKat wrote:For the past several years I've used an average of KenPom, Sagarin and RPI Forecast to predict who makes the tournament and where they will be seeded. It has turned out to be quite accurate. Right now ASU is 29 in KenPom, 15 in Sagarin and 10 in RPIF. That is an average of 18 which translates to a 5 seed.
Interesting analysis Kk, thanks.....let’s see how this plays out. I admit that even though I think Oregon doesn’t make it, I’m nervous to play them on their homecourt after the last time.....ughhh. Bear Down KaibabKat.KaibabKat wrote:Right now Oregon is: 49 in KenPom; 41 in Sagarin; 44 in RPIF; 50 in ESPN BPI and 44 in the Massey Composite. Average of the first three is 45 which translates to an 11 or 12 seed.Bangkok Wildcat wrote: I just don’t think Oregon is good enough this year....Why do you think Oregon will make it? They don’t have any good noncon wins that I see.....
4 in the East before the ASU win. USC and UCLA in now. Next update ThursdayJefe wrote:5 in the South now. ASU 1 in the West, no other P12 schools
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Kansas just isn't playing well right now. Small or large.SunnyAZ wrote:even tho Kansas plays small, I don't think they are particularly good at guarding small ball
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#4 Midwest
Asu #2 in the West
Rooting for asu to do well besides beating Arizona = dumb
As long as we’re a top 4 seed, we’ll be in San Diego. I think that’s a pretty safe betJefe wrote:Can we get that #1 seed back? Or do we need another top 4 team with 3 losses?
I need to book this San Diego trip soon if so
Absolutely. I don't know why people are denying this.Jefe wrote:Can we get that #1 seed back? Or do we need another top 4 team with 3 losses?
I need to book this San Diego trip soon if so
The teams that would be good enough for a 4 seed or better that would play in SD are asu and UA. Only other close ones are Gonzaga but they will likely play in Idaho. The Texas schools will play in Texas or KansasStatfreak77 wrote:Absolutely. I don't know why people are denying this.Jefe wrote:Can we get that #1 seed back? Or do we need another top 4 team with 3 losses?
I need to book this San Diego trip soon if so
history repeating itself, love itRondaeShimmy wrote:#5 seed in the west with Duke the #1 seed in the west
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http://espn.com/ncb/bracketology?iterat ... &year=2018" target="_blankRondaeShimmy wrote:#5 seed in the west with Duke the #1 seed in the west
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Why do you defend Scott so much? Of course there are factors beyond his control, but national profile of a conference matters, and he does little to nothing to enhance the Pac's national profile. Plus, that exact duty is a huge component of his job.PHXCATS wrote:Don't worry about having a #2 seed and 2 #3 seeds last year. Totally Larry Scott's fault. His fault for the FBI investigation too right?
I hate Larry Scott, he is awful at his job. Absolutely awful. But to have people blame him for everything that doesn't go Arizona's way is beyond stupid. It isn't his fault that U of A lost 3 games in a row. It isnt his fault it took Oregon a little longer to get going. It isnt his fault that USC and UA are mentioned in a FBI investigation. Does he deserve credit for asu being better this year?Spaceman Spiff wrote:Why do you defend Scott so much? Of course there are factors beyond his control, but national profile of a conference matters, and he does little to nothing to enhance the Pac's national profile. Plus, that exact duty is a huge component of his job.PHXCATS wrote:Don't worry about having a #2 seed and 2 #3 seeds last year. Totally Larry Scott's fault. His fault for the FBI investigation too right?
If you actually hate him then try and criticize him and stop defending him at every turn you dolt.PHXCATS wrote:I hate Larry Scott, he is awful at his job. Absolutely awful. But to have people blame him for everything that doesn't go Arizona's way is beyond stupid. It isn't his fault that U of A lost 3 games in a row. It isnt his fault it took Oregon a little longer to get going. It isnt his fault that USC and UA are mentioned in a FBI investigation. Does he deserve credit for asu being better this year?Spaceman Spiff wrote:Why do you defend Scott so much? Of course there are factors beyond his control, but national profile of a conference matters, and he does little to nothing to enhance the Pac's national profile. Plus, that exact duty is a huge component of his job.PHXCATS wrote:Don't worry about having a #2 seed and 2 #3 seeds last year. Totally Larry Scott's fault. His fault for the FBI investigation too right?
Good point. Just get a seed 3 or above in the West and get it done.CatHoops wrote:UofA will be a 2-3 seed in San Diego nothing wrong with that a 1 seed doesn't guarantee anything