March 14 Joe Lunardi / ESPN Bracketology: IOWA is on the Bubble (7th Team OUT). #59 NET Ranking (8th Best in B1G) on March 14
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A couple things missing, Mid major teams on your list>Drake, Indiana State, James Madison, Memphis , South florida and possibly Richmond. Also there is no way in heck that Florida Atlantic is behind Iowa. Most experts have them as a 9 or 10 seed.
Out of 120 Brackets or so. Way to many experts out there!
In case the list gets cut off, the last four teams listed are Iowa, St john's, New mexico, Virginia
Memphis is firmly in the field. The other teams mentioned simply don’t have the quality of wins to catch my attention. 26 wins with 20 of those wins vs Q3 and Q4 opponents won’t likely get the job done.
We will have to agree to disagree on FAU. 2 Q4 losses put a blemish on a decent, albeit not great resume. But who knows? I’ll change my mind 100 times before selection Sunday.
Minny finishing with a whimper, so no added Q1 win coming there. I also was rooting for NW, so last night in the B1G did not help.
Almost wish the team wasn't waiting more than a week to play Illannoy, because the offense was rolling. Let's hope Owen can avoid early reaching fouls in the first half, because we need him on the floor to compete with their front line. Dembele's minutes in this game could be very important. We can't have a lot of minutes with Krikke and Patrick both on the floor, or we will get murdered on the boards.
All that said, I think we have a good shot at winning this game.
Almost wish the team wasn't waiting more than a week to play Illannoy, because the offense was rolling. Let's hope Owen can avoid early reaching fouls in the first half, because we need him on the floor to compete with their front line. Dembele's minutes in this game could be very important. We can't have a lot of minutes with Krikke and Patrick both on the floor, or we will get murdered on the boards.
All that said, I think we have a good shot at winning this game.
Didn't FAU, a Final 4 team last season, have all five starters back this season? What happened?
Would beating Illinois and winning the first game of the Big Ten Tournament get Iowa in?
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In spite of their ups and downs, I have really enjoyed supporting this team. They are a real likable group of guys and that includes Fran- he is more mellow this year.
Utah lost last night to Oregon St.
Oregon had Colorado on the ropes but the Buffs prevailed
Oregon had Colorado on the ropes but the Buffs prevailed
Iowa is the 3rd team OUT in this morning's ESPN bracketology.
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Men's Bracketology: Kelvin Sampson has Houston pointing toward another deep run
Is Houston underrated coming off back-to-back No. 1 seeds and four straight second-weekend appearances in the NCAA tournament?
www.espn.com
Utah should be below Iowa.Iowa is the 3rd team OUT in this morning's ESPN bracketology.
Link:
Men's Bracketology: Kelvin Sampson has Houston pointing toward another deep run
Is Houston underrated coming off back-to-back No. 1 seeds and four straight second-weekend appearances in the NCAA tournament?www.espn.com
Unless St. John's stumbles down the stretch, I think the committee is going to find a way to Pitino into the dance.
That makes a heck of a lot more sense. Utah isn’t good at all.
Iowa is the first team out right now according to this guy. Let's hope that is not the case on Selection Sunday because that would be a major league kick in the you know what.
I think Iowa's path to the tournament is now pretty simple, not in difficulty but in theory. Beat Illinois and they're in. I am impressed with this teams determination and ability to stay together through adversity. Let's beat Illinois!
I would hate to beat Illinois and then turn around and lose the first game of the Big Ten Tournament
I’m sure it has been discussed. But what is the worst see in the Big Ten Tournament. Iowa can get if they win on Sunday.
I think 6th, if everyone around us in the current standings wins; 3rd if they all lose.
I think we could end up with the 7th seed if we lose but at least the 6th seed if we win...but don't quote me on it
This site is helpful on determining possible seeds -> https://bball.notnothing.net/big10.php?sport=mbb
Here is another bracketologist with Iowa as the first team out and Utah several spots below.
Utah played its way out last night. If they beat Oregon on Saturday and win a couple games in PAC12 Tourney then they will be on the cutline again. PAC12 is another conference to watch for bid thieves mainly they only have 2-3 teams projected in. Also root for the Beavers against Colorado Saturday. If Oregon State wins that I might be a Big Beaver fan for life!
Better scenario then losing to Illinois. Beating Illinois probably puts us in by itself. Lose to Illinois and we might have to run the table in the BTT.
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