Dawn Staley?Remember who is on the committee..
TV Ted Valentine?Remember who is on the committee..
Sure hope the 3rd scenario doesn't happen with the NIT.Beat Illinois and Hawks are right there on the 'cut line'.
+ win first BTT game, but lose next one = tense Selection Sunday, but an outside chance at what would be a likely First Four bid
+ 2 wins in the BTT = playing for seeding/placement vs semifinal opponent next Saturday
- Beat ILL but lose first BTT game = a Top 16 NIT seed
Lose to Illinois and Hawks might squeak into the First Four if make it to the BTTCG, but will likely need to win the autobid.
Its a combo meal, comes with a side of BTTI'm not sold that another win get us in.
This makes sense but I feel like every year I’m surprised how little the committee seems to take the BTT into account. If we lose to Illinois I think anything short of winning the BTT and we are going to be disappointed. I hope to be wrong though.Beat Illinois and Hawks are right there on the 'cut line'.
+ win first BTT game, but lose next one = tense Selection Sunday, but an outside chance at what would be a likely First Four bid
+ 2 wins in the BTT = playing for seeding/placement vs semifinal opponent next Saturday
- Beat ILL but lose first BTT game = a Top 16 NIT seed
Lose to Illinois and Hawks might squeak into the First Four if make it to the BTTCG, but will likely need to win the autobid.
This. May even miss the play-in game.Beat Illinois and I think they are in regardless of BTT results. The committee loves teams playing well at the end of the year.
Beat Illinois and I think they are in regardless of BTT results. The committee loves teams playing well at the end of the year.
I liked these posts because I truly hope you're right.This. May even miss the play-in game.
That Maryland guard could have scored 100 points in both games against Iowa. Totally defenseless in stopping him.The greatest 4 days in sports is a lot more fun with the Hawks involved.....that's for sure. really hoping they get in, but if they do not, they need to look nowhere else but at the last 3:00 minutes of the home Maryland game. 6 point lead with 3:00 minutes to go at home against a very below average team.
I know every team around the bubble has some what-ifs, and should'ves, but tournament worthy teams need to get the job done there. That game will keep them out, IMO, unless they win Sunday and two games in the BTT.
No,Iowa needs to win Sunday and probably make the finals to have a realistic shot.
Lose to Illinois and it's over, barring an unlikely BTT title.
Beat Illinois and they have a chance. They'd finish the regular season as high as a tie for 3rd (unlikely) or 6th. A win in the BTT gets them to 20 wins. Two wins in the BTT gets them in the semi-finals. I think that's what they need.
Beat Illinois and Hawks are right there on the 'cut line'.
+ win first BTT game, but lose next one = tense Selection Sunday, but an outside chance at what would be a likely First Four bid
+ 2 wins in the BTT = playing for seeding/placement vs semifinal opponent next Saturday
- Beat ILL but lose first BTT game = a Top 16 NIT seed
Lose to Illinois and Hawks might squeak into the First Four if make it to the BTTCG, but will likely need to win the autobid.
I liked these posts because I truly hope you're right.
Just don't share that level of confidence.
I am thinking that even with a win against Illinois, the Hawks need to beat their 11/12/13/14-seeded opponent a week from today/tonight to not be really sweating out the rest of the weekend up to & during the Selection Show.
But no matter what, Iowa should win the BTT regardless. Not only does it 1000% ensure a bid, but I love watching as much of Champ. Week as possible before Iowa's exit ruins my enjoyment of the rest of week/end.
To me:The greatest 4 days in sports is a lot more fun with the Hawks involved.....that's for sure. really hoping they get in, but if they do not, they need to look nowhere else but at the last 3:00 minutes of the home Maryland game. 6 point lead with 3:00 minutes to go at home against a very below average team.
I know every team around the bubble has some what-ifs, and should'ves, but tournament worthy teams need to get the job done there. That game will keep them out, IMO, unless they win Sunday and two games in the BTT.