Bracketmatrix 2021-22

#977
#977
bleedingTNorange said:
Matrix updated last night, no movement as we stayed at #10 but the gap between us and Purdue at #9 closed to almost a tie and our gap between us and Wisconsin at #11 widened some.
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If we could have Villanova or Duke somehow lose today then that would be huge. With Buddy being suspended I doubt Duke loses today sadly
 
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#978
#978
Willy14 said:
If we could have Villanova or Duke somehow lose today then that would be huge. With Buddy being suspended I doubt Duke loses today sadly
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Would definitely be great, the good news is that a win over UK would be better than anything either of those 2 could get, plus would be possible we pass UK so win 2 and I’m confident in a 2. With that said, there’s a legitimate discussion to be had about would you rather be #8 2 seed and get put in Gonzaga bracket or #9/#10 3 seed and put in Arizona or Baylor bracket?
 
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#980
#980
bleedingTNorange said:
Would definitely be great, the good news is that a win over UK would be better than anything either of those 2 could get, plus would be possible we pass UK so win 2 and I’m confident in a 2. With that said, there’s a legitimate discussion to be had about would you rather be #8 2 seed and get put in Gonzaga bracket or #9/#10 3 seed and put in Arizona or Baylor bracket?
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Yeah I honestly was thinking about that, I guess it depends on if your looking forward to the Elite Eight or the Sweet Sixteen more, because if we are the #9/#10 3 seed then theoretically we would have an easier 2 seed in the sweet 16 right? But then again I know that they wouldn't put us and an SEC team in the same bracket so I know that kind of messes with things
 
#981
#981
bleedingTNorange said:
Would definitely be great, the good news is that a win over UK would be better than anything either of those 2 could get, plus would be possible we pass UK so win 2 and I’m confident in a 2. With that said, there’s a legitimate discussion to be had about would you rather be #8 2 seed and get put in Gonzaga bracket or #9/#10 3 seed and put in Arizona or Baylor bracket?
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I think Baylor takes overall #1 if they win Big12.
 
#983
#983
Willy14 said:
Yeah I honestly was thinking about that, I guess it depends on if your looking forward to the Elite Eight or the Sweet Sixteen more, because if we are the #9/#10 3 seed then theoretically we would have an easier 2 seed in the sweet 16 right? But then again I know that they wouldn't put us and an SEC team in the same bracket so I know that kind of messes with things
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Good question for @golfballs on likely opponents as #8 vs. #9/#10, with UK/Auburn in the mix it gets foggy for me.
 
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#984
bleedingTNorange said:
Would definitely be great, the good news is that a win over UK would be better than anything either of those 2 could get, plus would be possible we pass UK so win 2 and I’m confident in a 2. With that said, there’s a legitimate discussion to be had about would you rather be #8 2 seed and get put in Gonzaga bracket or #9/#10 3 seed and put in Arizona or Baylor bracket?
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I want Kansas to win the BIG 12 and then be the 1 seed we draw.
 
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#985
#985
Willy14 said:
Yeah I honestly was thinking about that, I guess it depends on if your looking forward to the Elite Eight or the Sweet Sixteen more, because if we are the #9/#10 3 seed then theoretically we would have an easier 2 seed in the sweet 16 right? But then again I know that they wouldn't put us and an SEC team in the same bracket so I know that kind of messes with things
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bleedingTNorange said:
Good question for @golfballs on likely opponents as #8 vs. #9/#10, with UK/Auburn in the mix it gets foggy for me.
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The committee only uses the “s-curve” as a seed list for priority in placing teams and ensuring relative balance in strength. They will ensure the top 1 seed doesn't play the top 2 seed but that's about the only hard and fast rule. In 2019 we were the top 2 seed but played in the same region as the #2 overall seed.

In fact, I think it's unlikely this year that the top 3 seed would be placed with the last 2 seed since that spot will almost certainly be headed out to San Fran. If we're the 10 seed then it would depend on who the 9 is and where Auburn/Kentucky have been placed. That could theoretically put us in SF with the "worst" 2 seed.
 
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#986
#986
golfballs said:
The committee only uses the “s-curve” as a seed list for priority in placing teams and ensuring relative balance in strength. They will ensure the top 1 seed doesn't play the top 2 seed but that's about the only hard and fast rule. In 2019 we were the top 2 seed but played in the same region as the #2 overall seed.

In fact, I think it's unlikely this year that the top 3 seed would be placed with the last 2 seed since that spot will almost certainly be headed out to San Fran. If we're the 10 seed then it would depend on who the 9 is and where Auburn/Kentucky have been placed. That could theoretically put us in SF with the "worst" 2 seed.
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If we get to where it matters which 1 and 2 seed we have in our region then I’ll be happy.

Edit: I believe we absolutely will get there. I’m super fired up boys and girls!!!!
 
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#987
#987
Matrix update 10am 3/10/22…

1. Gonzaga
2. Baylor L
3. Arizona W
4. Auburn
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5. Kansas W
6. Kentucky
7. Duke W
8. Villanova W
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9. Purdue
10. Tennessee
11. Wisconsin
12. Texas Tech
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13. Illinois
14. UCLA
15. Providence W
16. Arkansas
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17. Houston
18. UCONN
19. Texas L
20. St. Mary’s
 
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#988
#988
Iowa let’s off the gas and wins 112-76, they legit may pass us up on KenPom after that, hopefully this W earned them a 5 seed or better which still really seems underseeded.
 
#992
#992
bleedingTNorange said:
They may keep winning when move up to 4 seed so could be a moot point, but they would be favored against everyone except about 10 teams currently…getting a 6/7 seed is a crazy thought.
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Loyola Chicago was Top 10 in Ken Pom last year and was an 8 seed. Made the S16. Of course lost to Oregon St… but I think it’s mostly mid majors who get that kind of disrespect. I can’t see Iowa as a 6 seed.

How about in ‘14 when we were 11th in KenPom and got an 11 seed. Nearly made an E8
 
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#993
#993
golfballs said:
Loyola Chicago was Top 10 in Ken Pom last year and was an 8 seed. Made the S16. Of course lost to Oregon St… but I think it’s mostly mid majors who get that kind of disrespect. I can’t see Iowa as a 6 seed.

How about in ‘14 when we were 11th in KenPom and got an 11 seed. Nearly made an E8
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Well.....to be fair we had some help in that tournament with some major upsets on our side of the bracket...thanks Mercer!
 
#995
#995
bleedingTNorange said:
Very possible, Arizona seems like the best case, but again for that to matter you’re in the E8 and playing for a F4, at that point I’ll play whoever it is.
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Was about to say the same thing, idc who we’d meet in the E8, at that point it’s all fair game. I’m more concerned about who our 2nd round game is against mostly..
 
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#996
#996
Matrix results from today…

1. Gonzaga
2. Baylor L
3. Arizona W
4. Auburn
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5. Kansas W
6. Kentucky
7. Duke W
8. Villanova W
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9. Purdue
10. Tennessee
11. Wisconsin
12. Texas Tech W
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13. Illinois
14. UCLA W
15. Providence W
16. Arkansas
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17. Houston
18. UCONN W
19. Texas L
20. St. Mary’s
 
#997
#997
Today our post season journey begins. Ladies and gentlemen, keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times. We have a long journey spanning at least 3 weekends and hopefully 4, at least that’s how I see it. I love this time of year!
 
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