*** 2025-26 ISU WBB Season Thread ***

With yesterday's results around the league, it looks like our only path for a bye at the Big 12 tournament is a win today. Is that correct?
 
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I think coming into the weekend, this is probably the best case scenario for clones that could have happened in terms of seeding.
 
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Creme has us a 9 seed and one of the last 4 byes. I don't think a 7 seed is in the cards even if we somehow won the Big 12 tournament.
 
Creme has us a 9 seed and one of the last 4 byes. I don't think a 7 seed is in the cards even if we somehow won the Big 12 tournament.
Think they have no shot at 7. If we're holding out hope for a nice March Madness run, I'd prefer they somehow end up a 10. The 1 seeds feel way better than even the 2's.
 
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See, I have more confidence in our ability to beat literally every other double-bye team than WVU....WVU's defense is just a nightmare situation for this team
They beat us by 13. First full game without Jackson & Brown. As you could tell, both of those players handled KState’s pressure well yesterday. I think we can get by them with a W.
 
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Creme has us a 9 seed and one of the last 4 byes. I don't think a 7 seed is in the cards even if we somehow won the Big 12 tournament.
Will be interesting to see what they do. IF the Sisters find a way to win the tournament AND the Audi Crooks factor (tv eyeballs) may or may not have some influence on the seeding. Personally, I doubt it. The sad part is the strength of schedule is highly biased by the perceived top to bottom strength of the SEC just like in football. No doubt the upper crust are excellent, but once you get to the teams at 6th on down…I highly question it. Georgia is a perfect example, barely beating KU at home. Ole Miss lost to KState at home.
 
Will be interesting to see what they do. IF the Sisters find a way to win the tournament AND the Audi Crooks factor (tv eyeballs) may or may not have some influence on the seeding. Personally, I doubt it. The sad part is the strength of schedule is highly biased by the perceived top to bottom strength of the SEC just like in football. No doubt the upper crust are excellent, but once you get to the teams at 6th on down…I highly question it. Georgia is a perfect example, barely beating KU at home. Ole Miss lost to KState at home.
They want the ratings, the bottom line. They will be maximizing matchups for 32, 16 and 8, I bet. What are the odds of us as a 7 in Iowa City? Certainly above zero. Audi is good tv, one of the best they have.
 
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