A lot of Iowans live within 3.5 hours of Milwaukee, as Cyclone fans. For people in and around Dubuque, for example, Milwaukee is probably about the same time in the car as attending a game in Hilton in Ames.
2024-2025 MBB computer projections thread
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I assume TJ wants Milwaukee and I want what TJ wants.. That said, the fan experience in Denver has about 10x the potential. Likely get to cheer for Arizona or Tech (Big 12) with an all-session pass.
I’m saying if you switch, it takes pick and roll off the table. I’m not afraid of their iso dribble penetration or their post up game. What I AM afraid of is ball reversal for open 3’s….either off of collapsing in the lane off pick and roll or from passing out of the trap. I think if you trap, you only help them score.
A joke from a long time ago.
What is British foreplay?
Brace yourself Millie, I'm coming in.
Long ass drive across Nebraska, but once you clear Lincoln it can be the speed limit +10 with no problem
Lunardi's newest bracketology is out. He still has us at 2.
Some of these other 2's have taken some not so great losses. Purdue has lost 4 straight!
Yep, was thinking the same. A&M has fallen off a bit, Purdue has fallen off the map of a 2 seed possibility, Texas Tech really needed that win against Houston to have a chance at a 2, Wisconsin lost to Oregon and that's it really.
You've got Auburn, Duke, Florida, Alabama, Houston and Tennessee as a strong top 6, very strong top 6, and virtual locks as 1 and 2 seeds then you have.... Michigan State who has a weak OOC resume, Iowa State, Texas A&M and ??? St. John's? Eh, weak overall resume for the next 2 spots. The Cyclones are really in a great spot for a 2 seed even if they have one loss to a good team although a loss would muddy the waters.
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The difference between BYU last year and this year (depending on what one thinks of Jaxson Robinson) is that they have a top 10 NBA prospect running point for them now, really dangerous team peaking at the right time.
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That is not the pairing I anticipated, to say the least.
Your "elite six" list is good.
You missed a few in contention, though...
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Arizona
Missouri
Texas Tech
Maryland
I'm going to put this prediction out there for no one but myself, but I'll say 5 of your top 6 will make the Sweet 16, 4 will make the Elite 8, 2 will make the Final 4, and the NCAA champion will come from this group.
This has all changed in the last ~week, but I think the only things that matter for ISU from here on out are 1. do you beat your remaining Q1 opponents and 2. how does Kansas State fare? None of the other teams vying for 2 seeds have losses nearly as bad as KSU. I've already ranted about what I think of MSU, but in addition to leading their conference, their brand/perception in the media will bolster their case for a 2. Kentucky is hurt and still has to play Auburn and Missouri. ISU beat Tech and plays Arizona again. So, if we slot in the top 6 + MSU, you absolutely still have a shot at a 2. But if KSU tanks you could be SOL (and, it goes without saying, you have to beat them the second time). Wisconsin is still sneaky to me, they're kind of getting killed by the media because they were expected to win Saturday, but Oregon isn't actually a bad loss
I mentioned Wisconsin and Tech. I think the Wisconsin loss to Oregon, I think that put them behind the 8 ball a bit. Tech is in the mix but I think they needed that extra quality win against Houston, the Missouri loss to Arkansas was damaging, Arizona has too many losses IMO same with Kentucky although with Kentucky being in the SEC they'll have opportunities, Maryland is a longshot.
Anything can happen but I think Michigan State and Iowa State are the favorites for those last two 2 seeds, Wisconsin, Tech, Kentucky and A&M in the next grouping. Still fluid but I love Iowa State's chances if they keep winning.
