IOWA a #2 Seed, Illinois & Michigan a 1 in Latest (March14) ESPN Bracketology. Jerry Palm: Iowa a 2. Mike DeCoursy: Iowa a 2. Bracket Matrix: Iowa a 2
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March 9 Update
Bracket Matrix, which combines MANY bracketologists, has Iowa right now as I type a #2 seed & 6TH best overall team.
Check that out here: http://www.bracketmatrix.com/
According to Joe Lunardi, ESPN:
For those wondering about OK State: They received a one-year postseason ban by the NCAA infractions committee. The Cowboys appealed, and the NCAA has confirmed that OK State is eligible while the appeal is undecided. That is why many bracketologists are including OK State in their bracket because we are now close enough where a no-decision seems feasible.
Important Dates:
March 14: The Bracket will be announced (Selection Sunday)
April 5: The NCAA Tournament will conclude
NOTE: All games are going to be bubbled in Indianapolis/the Indianapolis area. The primary adjustment from a normal year is, of course, the playing of the entire NCAA tournament at a single site (in a single region). There is no need to bracket any team away from a regional or subregional it is hosting, or attempt to give teams geographic priority based on their position on the seed list.
Iowa has been no worse than a 4 seed since July 15, when Lunardi's first bracket came out.
3 seed on July 15
1 seed on Dec 15
1 seed on Jan 19
3 seed on Feb 5
4 seed on Feb 9 & 12
3 seed on Feb 16
2 seed on Feb 19, Feb 23
3 seed on Feb 26
2 seed on March 2, March 5, March 9
9 B1G teams are in, per Joe Lunardi:
REGION 1 (Was the West Region in Denver; Gonzaga is #1 seed)
04 Purdue
11 Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes.
02 Ohio State
REGION 4 (Was the Midwest Region in Minneapolis; Illinois is #1 seed)
01 Illinois
10 Rutgers (@MrsScrew )
REGION 2 (Was the South Region in Memphis; Baylor is #1 seed)
10 Maryland
02 IOWA vs Cleveland State; Winner plays 7 Clemson/10 Maryland
REGION 3 (Was the East Region in Brooklyn; Michigan is #1 seed)
01 Michigan
07 Wisconsin
...................................................
OTHERS:
Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes. The last time that Michigan State missed the NCAA Tournament under Tom Izzo was 1997 (24 years ago), which was his 2nd year as head coach.
Drake--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 in. An 11 seed vs 11 seed Boise State (Play in Game). Winner plays 6 seed USC. In Illinois' Region.
Virginia Tech (Cordell Pemsl)-- a 9 seed vs 8 seed Florida in Michigan's Region.
Duke!!! -- NOT IN THE TOURNAMENT!!! @Hawksfor3
----------The last time Duke did not make the NCAA Tournament? 1995 (26 freakin' years ago).
Check out the full bracket here: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Bracket Matrix, which combines MANY bracketologists, has Iowa right now as I type a #2 seed & 6TH best overall team.
Check that out here: http://www.bracketmatrix.com/
According to Joe Lunardi, ESPN:
For those wondering about OK State: They received a one-year postseason ban by the NCAA infractions committee. The Cowboys appealed, and the NCAA has confirmed that OK State is eligible while the appeal is undecided. That is why many bracketologists are including OK State in their bracket because we are now close enough where a no-decision seems feasible.
Important Dates:
March 14: The Bracket will be announced (Selection Sunday)
April 5: The NCAA Tournament will conclude
NOTE: All games are going to be bubbled in Indianapolis/the Indianapolis area. The primary adjustment from a normal year is, of course, the playing of the entire NCAA tournament at a single site (in a single region). There is no need to bracket any team away from a regional or subregional it is hosting, or attempt to give teams geographic priority based on their position on the seed list.
Iowa has been no worse than a 4 seed since July 15, when Lunardi's first bracket came out.
3 seed on July 15
1 seed on Dec 15
1 seed on Jan 19
3 seed on Feb 5
4 seed on Feb 9 & 12
3 seed on Feb 16
2 seed on Feb 19, Feb 23
3 seed on Feb 26
2 seed on March 2, March 5, March 9
9 B1G teams are in, per Joe Lunardi:
REGION 1 (Was the West Region in Denver; Gonzaga is #1 seed)
04 Purdue
11 Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes.
02 Ohio State
REGION 4 (Was the Midwest Region in Minneapolis; Illinois is #1 seed)
01 Illinois
10 Rutgers (@MrsScrew )
REGION 2 (Was the South Region in Memphis; Baylor is #1 seed)
10 Maryland
02 IOWA vs Cleveland State; Winner plays 7 Clemson/10 Maryland
REGION 3 (Was the East Region in Brooklyn; Michigan is #1 seed)
01 Michigan
07 Wisconsin
...................................................
OTHERS:
Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes. The last time that Michigan State missed the NCAA Tournament under Tom Izzo was 1997 (24 years ago), which was his 2nd year as head coach.
Drake--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 in. An 11 seed vs 11 seed Boise State (Play in Game). Winner plays 6 seed USC. In Illinois' Region.
Virginia Tech (Cordell Pemsl)-- a 9 seed vs 8 seed Florida in Michigan's Region.
Duke!!! -- NOT IN THE TOURNAMENT!!! @Hawksfor3
----------The last time Duke did not make the NCAA Tournament? 1995 (26 freakin' years ago).
Check out the full bracket here: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Hope the real bracket doesn't look like ESPN's bracket Illinois would have a cake walk.
I would be very happy with either the March 8 or 9 seeding.....those would be very good for our Hawkeyes to make a deep run.
who do you want in the Elite 8?
I haven't seen Arkansas play...I have seen a little of Oklahoma. My guess is that if we play our game that we are capable of beating either of those....no doubt they will be very tough.
Probably Oklahoma, only because I don't know anything about Ark.
So let's say that Iowa beats ILL in the BTT. Wouldn't that almost cement Iowa and ILL as the 5th and 4th rated seeds thus being in the same NCAA tourney bracket. You could debate who gets the 1 (I think Iowa would have to win BTT to even be in discussion) but we would end up in same bracket as Illinois.
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BirdistheWord
HR Heisman
I believe the committee has the flexibility to seperate conference teams, even if technically they fell into those exact slots as you suggested. They prefer to not have B1G teams in same region at #1 and #2.
BirdistheWord
HR Heisman
What would it have taken for us?
Our loss to the Illini was really tough, one possession game. If we win that game PLUS either Minny OR one of the IU games, we would be discussing #1 seed. 22-5 Overall and 16-4 in the B1G.
Shoulda...Coulda...Woulda.
this is a really good discussion. If Iowa loses in the 1st round OR wins the BTT, they are probably stuck at the 2 seed.
check it out & watch:
BirdistheWord
HR Heisman
Illinois ran the gauntlet down the stretch. I think they pretty much secured that 1 seed by doing so.
If they don't make it to the finals but Iowa wins the whole enchilada then Iowa gets the #1 seed.
You could possibly, maybe convince me if you changed that to beating Michigan in the finals.
Is it fair to say that:
* Iowa has a 2 seed locked up, even if they lose Friday.
* The only possible way to get a 1 seed is for Illinois to lose Friday and for Iowa to beat Michigan in the BTT title game, and that still might not be enough.
That’s where I’m at with it too. Kind of nice heading into the BTT knowing that most of the heavy lifting(seeding)is already done.
Honestly I think beating Illinois heads up would help make the case more than them getting upset.
March 11 Update
Bracket Matrix, which combines MANY bracketologists, has Iowa right now as I type a #2 seed & 6TH best overall team.
Check that out here: http://www.bracketmatrix.com/
According to Joe Lunardi, ESPN:
For those wondering about OK State: They received a one-year postseason ban by the NCAA infractions committee. The Cowboys appealed, and the NCAA has confirmed that OK State is eligible while the appeal is undecided. That is why many bracketologists are including OK State in their bracket because we are now close enough where a no-decision seems feasible.
Important Dates:
March 14: The Bracket will be announced (Selection Sunday)
April 5: The NCAA Tournament will conclude
NOTE: All games are going to be bubbled in Indianapolis/the Indianapolis area. The primary adjustment from a normal year is, of course, the playing of the entire NCAA tournament at a single site (in a single region). There is no need to bracket any team away from a regional or subregional it is hosting, or attempt to give teams geographic priority based on their position on the seed list.
Iowa has been no worse than a 4 seed since July 15, when Lunardi's first bracket came out.
3 seed on July 15
1 seed on Dec 15
1 seed on Jan 19
3 seed on Feb 5
4 seed on Feb 9 & 12
3 seed on Feb 16
2 seed on Feb 19, Feb 23
3 seed on Feb 26
2 seed SINCE March 2
9 B1G teams are in, per Joe Lunardi:
REGION 1 (Was the West Region in Denver; Gonzaga is #1 seed)
04 Purdue
10 Maryland
02 Ohio State
REGION 4 (Was the Midwest Region in Minneapolis; Illinois is #1 seed)
01 Illinois
10 Rutgers (@MrsScrew )
REGION 2 (Was the South Region in Memphis; Baylor is #1 seed)
10 Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes
02 IOWA vs Cleveland State; winner plays 7 Clemson/10 Michigan State
REGION 3 (Was the East Region in Brooklyn; Michigan is #1 seed)
01 Michigan
07 Wisconsin
...................................................
OTHERS:
Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes. The last time that Michigan State missed the NCAA Tournament under Tom Izzo was 1997 (24 years ago), which was his 2nd year as head coach.
Drake--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 in. An 12 seed vs 12 seed Colorado State (Play in Game). Winner plays 5 seed Florida State. In Gonzaga's Region.
Virginia Tech (Cordell Pemsl)-- a 9 seed vs 8 seed Florida in Michigan's Region.
Duke!!! -- ON THE BUBBLE: Next 4 OUT!!! @Hawksfor3
----------The last time Duke did not make the NCAA Tournament? 1995 (26 freakin' years ago).
Check out the full bracket here: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Bracket Matrix, which combines MANY bracketologists, has Iowa right now as I type a #2 seed & 6TH best overall team.
Check that out here: http://www.bracketmatrix.com/
According to Joe Lunardi, ESPN:
For those wondering about OK State: They received a one-year postseason ban by the NCAA infractions committee. The Cowboys appealed, and the NCAA has confirmed that OK State is eligible while the appeal is undecided. That is why many bracketologists are including OK State in their bracket because we are now close enough where a no-decision seems feasible.
Important Dates:
March 14: The Bracket will be announced (Selection Sunday)
April 5: The NCAA Tournament will conclude
NOTE: All games are going to be bubbled in Indianapolis/the Indianapolis area. The primary adjustment from a normal year is, of course, the playing of the entire NCAA tournament at a single site (in a single region). There is no need to bracket any team away from a regional or subregional it is hosting, or attempt to give teams geographic priority based on their position on the seed list.
Iowa has been no worse than a 4 seed since July 15, when Lunardi's first bracket came out.
3 seed on July 15
1 seed on Dec 15
1 seed on Jan 19
3 seed on Feb 5
4 seed on Feb 9 & 12
3 seed on Feb 16
2 seed on Feb 19, Feb 23
3 seed on Feb 26
2 seed SINCE March 2
9 B1G teams are in, per Joe Lunardi:
REGION 1 (Was the West Region in Denver; Gonzaga is #1 seed)
04 Purdue
10 Maryland
02 Ohio State
REGION 4 (Was the Midwest Region in Minneapolis; Illinois is #1 seed)
01 Illinois
10 Rutgers (@MrsScrew )
REGION 2 (Was the South Region in Memphis; Baylor is #1 seed)
10 Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes
02 IOWA vs Cleveland State; winner plays 7 Clemson/10 Michigan State
REGION 3 (Was the East Region in Brooklyn; Michigan is #1 seed)
01 Michigan
07 Wisconsin
...................................................
OTHERS:
Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes. The last time that Michigan State missed the NCAA Tournament under Tom Izzo was 1997 (24 years ago), which was his 2nd year as head coach.
Drake--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 in. An 12 seed vs 12 seed Colorado State (Play in Game). Winner plays 5 seed Florida State. In Gonzaga's Region.
Virginia Tech (Cordell Pemsl)-- a 9 seed vs 8 seed Florida in Michigan's Region.
Duke!!! -- ON THE BUBBLE: Next 4 OUT!!! @Hawksfor3
----------The last time Duke did not make the NCAA Tournament? 1995 (26 freakin' years ago).
Check out the full bracket here: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Duke is out of the ACC tourney due to COVID. Guess they're done for the year. Thoughts?
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Love it.
Love seeing Michigan State, Kentucky and Duke down and Iowa up.
Maybe it helps in recruiting. We shall see.
Shelby Mast in the Bracketologist for USA Today
His March 12 Bracket
Last four in
Drake, Colorado State, Syracuse, Boise State.
First four out
Utah State, Saint Louis, SMU, Seton Hall.
Next four out
Memphis, Ole Miss, St. John's, Xavier.
Multi-bid conferences: Big Ten (9), ACC (8), Big 12 (7), SEC (6), Big East (4), Pac-12 (4), Mountain West (3), Atlantic 10 (2), American Athletic (2), Missouri Valley (2), West Coast (2).
His March 12 Bracket
Last four in
Drake, Colorado State, Syracuse, Boise State.
First four out
Utah State, Saint Louis, SMU, Seton Hall.
Next four out
Memphis, Ole Miss, St. John's, Xavier.
Multi-bid conferences: Big Ten (9), ACC (8), Big 12 (7), SEC (6), Big East (4), Pac-12 (4), Mountain West (3), Atlantic 10 (2), American Athletic (2), Missouri Valley (2), West Coast (2).
I don't understand why Ohio State is still a 2 seed. They are playing their worst BB right now. They limped at the end of the season. Purdue is more deserving than they are.
March 13 Updates
Check out all the notes, especially the one on Kansas & Virginia (covid issues)
@TheTruthTheWholeTruth , can you imagine if Kansas, Virginia, etc get left out because of a covid case?
@Hawksfor3 , Drake is still in...barely.
Check out all the notes, especially the one on Kansas & Virginia (covid issues)
@TheTruthTheWholeTruth , can you imagine if Kansas, Virginia, etc get left out because of a covid case?
@Hawksfor3 , Drake is still in...barely.
March 13 Update:
Bracket Matrix, which combines MANY bracketologists, has Iowa right now as I type a #2 seed & 6TH best overall team.
Check that out here: http://www.bracketmatrix.com/
According to Joe Lunardi, ESPN:
For those wondering about OK State: They received a one-year postseason ban by the NCAA infractions committee. The Cowboys appealed, and the NCAA has confirmed that OK State is eligible while the appeal is undecided. That is why many bracketologists are including OK State in their bracket because we are now close enough where a no-decision seems feasible.
Important Dates:
March 14: The Bracket will be announced (Selection Sunday)
April 5: The NCAA Tournament will conclude
NOTE: All games are going to be bubbled in Indianapolis/the Indianapolis area. The primary adjustment from a normal year is, of course, the playing of the entire NCAA tournament at a single site (in a single region). There is no need to bracket any team away from a regional or subregional it is hosting, or attempt to give teams geographic priority based on their position on the seed list.
Iowa has been no worse than a 4 seed since July 15, when Lunardi's first bracket came out.
3 seed on July 15
1 seed on Dec 15
1 seed on Jan 19
3 seed on Feb 5
4 seed on Feb 9 & 12
3 seed on Feb 16
2 seed on Feb 19, Feb 23
3 seed on Feb 26
2 seed SINCE March 2
9 B1G teams are in, per Joe Lunardi:
REGION 1 (Was the West Region in Denver; Gonzaga is #1 seed)
04 Purdue
02 Ohio State
REGION 4 (Was the Midwest Region in Minneapolis; Illinois is #1 seed)
01 Illinois
11 Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes
10 Maryland
REGION 2 (Was the South Region in Memphis; Baylor is #1 seed)
09 Rutgers (@MrsScrew )
02 IOWA vs 15 Cleveland State; Winner plays 7 Oregon/10 Georgia Tech
REGION 3 (Was the East Region in Brooklyn; Michigan is #1 seed)
01 Michigan
06 Wisconsin
...................................................
OTHERS:
Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes. The last time that Michigan State missed the NCAA Tournament under Tom Izzo was 1997 (24 years ago), which was his 2nd year as head coach.
Drake--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 in. An 11 seed vs 11 seed Syracuse (Play in Game). Winner plays 6 seed USC. In Gonzaga's Region.
Virginia Tech (Cordell Pemsl)-- a 9 seed vs 8 seed Missouri in Michigan's Region.
Duke!!! -- OUT OF THE TOURNAMENT!!! @Hawksfor3
----------The last time Duke did not make the NCAA Tournament? 1995 (26 freakin' years ago).
Check out the full bracket here: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Bracket Matrix, which combines MANY bracketologists, has Iowa right now as I type a #2 seed & 6TH best overall team.
Check that out here: http://www.bracketmatrix.com/
According to Joe Lunardi, ESPN:
For those wondering about OK State: They received a one-year postseason ban by the NCAA infractions committee. The Cowboys appealed, and the NCAA has confirmed that OK State is eligible while the appeal is undecided. That is why many bracketologists are including OK State in their bracket because we are now close enough where a no-decision seems feasible.
Important Dates:
March 14: The Bracket will be announced (Selection Sunday)
April 5: The NCAA Tournament will conclude
NOTE: All games are going to be bubbled in Indianapolis/the Indianapolis area. The primary adjustment from a normal year is, of course, the playing of the entire NCAA tournament at a single site (in a single region). There is no need to bracket any team away from a regional or subregional it is hosting, or attempt to give teams geographic priority based on their position on the seed list.
Iowa has been no worse than a 4 seed since July 15, when Lunardi's first bracket came out.
3 seed on July 15
1 seed on Dec 15
1 seed on Jan 19
3 seed on Feb 5
4 seed on Feb 9 & 12
3 seed on Feb 16
2 seed on Feb 19, Feb 23
3 seed on Feb 26
2 seed SINCE March 2
9 B1G teams are in, per Joe Lunardi:
REGION 1 (Was the West Region in Denver; Gonzaga is #1 seed)
04 Purdue
02 Ohio State
REGION 4 (Was the Midwest Region in Minneapolis; Illinois is #1 seed)
01 Illinois
11 Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes
10 Maryland
REGION 2 (Was the South Region in Memphis; Baylor is #1 seed)
09 Rutgers (@MrsScrew )
02 IOWA vs 15 Cleveland State; Winner plays 7 Oregon/10 Georgia Tech
REGION 3 (Was the East Region in Brooklyn; Michigan is #1 seed)
01 Michigan
06 Wisconsin
...................................................
OTHERS:
Michigan State--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 Byes. The last time that Michigan State missed the NCAA Tournament under Tom Izzo was 1997 (24 years ago), which was his 2nd year as head coach.
Drake--ON THE BUBBLE: Last 4 in. An 11 seed vs 11 seed Syracuse (Play in Game). Winner plays 6 seed USC. In Gonzaga's Region.
Virginia Tech (Cordell Pemsl)-- a 9 seed vs 8 seed Missouri in Michigan's Region.
Duke!!! -- OUT OF THE TOURNAMENT!!! @Hawksfor3
----------The last time Duke did not make the NCAA Tournament? 1995 (26 freakin' years ago).
Check out the full bracket here: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Here is Andy Katz's take on the seeds for B1G teams.
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Will be interesting to see what happens with Michigan's seed if Livers is out for the season.
BirdistheWord
HR Heisman
The matchup that would make me nervous is a team that runs 4 guards, who are really quick.
-Constant dribble drive to bucket opportunities - possibly draw an extra foul or two on Garza
-Tremendous pressure on JBo
-Swarm Garza on double teams
Not saying we could not beat this, but not as favorable as other lineups
-Constant dribble drive to bucket opportunities - possibly draw an extra foul or two on Garza
-Tremendous pressure on JBo
-Swarm Garza on double teams
Not saying we could not beat this, but not as favorable as other lineups
nope
but most are projecting that Drake will be one of the "last 4 in," where they would have to play in the dreaded play in game
Well, even the "play in" is the first step. I'd be happy with that.
So Baylor losing 2 games and almost losing at home to Iowa State, all in the last 3 weeks, doesn't drop them out of a 1 seed? Hmmm...
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