While we're on a winning streak...
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Well, at the start of the season, I would have been ecstatic to just make the tournament after losing Moss, Cook and not expecting much from Bohannon. And then after losing Nunge, and Patrick McCaffrey for what looks like the rest of the year at this point? I'll happily take whatever seed they get, at this point I would expect a seed between 5-8, and then whatever happens after that is pure gravy.
I'm trying to see how fast the kool aid is flowing now that we're on a win streak. If people think we can win out, I want to know what seed they think is attainable.
I'd be thrilled with a 6 seed or better. Anything to get off the 7-10 line. Even though there don't seem to be as many juggernauts this year, I'd rather avoid facing a #1 seed in the first weekend.
At the start of the season, I was very ambivalent about this team and their ability to make any noise, even in the non-conference schedule. The DePaul game seemed to suggest that it was going to be a long season. Texas Tech, Syracuse and Iowa St. all seemed like probable losses. But given the results we've seen so far, I couldn't be happier. The games, even some of the losses, have been fun to watch and this team always plays hard. You can't ask for more than that
I think we are 3-0 in the 7-10 matchup (twice as a 7, once as a 10). The problem is then getting rocked by the 2 seed in the 1st half of the next game.
Winning out would mean 12 more conference wins, finishing 16-4. But here's the funny thing: if Michigan State wins all the remaining games they are projected to win but loses to Iowa, they would still finish 17-3 and win the Big Ten title outright.
If we win out AND win the conference tournament, we'd be 29-5. Which would be amazing, of course. But there are many teams that could finish with a better record, regardless of how well Iowa finishes.
EDIT: Derp. We'd finish 17-3.
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anyone thinking we are going to win out will also be thinking NIT after our next loss
If we win out then we'll definitely have a #1 seed. I don't see how we wouldn't. Kansas is top 4 currently with three losses. Our strength of victory would be through the roof.
Even if Kansas/Baylor (take your pick), Gonzaga, San Diego St., Duke & Seton Hall win out? Obviously they won't all, but keep in mind it's not just us playing.
Uh, how do we win out AND get a 4th loss?
Ah, my bad, I missed a game. So Iowa and Michigan State would both finish 17-3. Still, it goes to show that lots of other teams ranked ahead of Iowa are just as likely to win out and end up with better records than the Hawkeyes.
I’ll be thrilled to make the tournament. I’m thrilled to just be having these discussions. I remember Lick.
I'd think with our numbers and quality wins that is a 2 or a 3. I voted for a 2.
The correct technical answer is a 1 seed. If we win out, even drop 1 maybe 2, we will still be in the discussion for a 1 depending on who we lose to.
That said, the realistic answer is heavily dependent on if you think we can steal some on the road and hold at home. I would say that our offensive style going through Garza for 10 foot and in attempts, gives us a real shot at a few road wins - better than relying on being hot being the arc. I’d say 3-4 seed is more realistic as a ceiling, but I could honestly see anywhere from 2-8 within the realm of possibility still. We’re still a young team after all.
That said, the realistic answer is heavily dependent on if you think we can steal some on the road and hold at home. I would say that our offensive style going through Garza for 10 foot and in attempts, gives us a real shot at a few road wins - better than relying on being hot being the arc. I’d say 3-4 seed is more realistic as a ceiling, but I could honestly see anywhere from 2-8 within the realm of possibility still. We’re still a young team after all.
