I think the three big 10 teams are probably Michigan State then Illinois then Purdue, but I have a hard time knowing where they will put us and UConn in relation to those 3 and each other.
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Purdue is very likely 5th of those teams and almost certainly below us, but I think they are probably above Tech, Gonzaga, and Nebraska.
Purdue is losing again at home, this time to Wisconsin. Would be their 5th home loss! Gotta move them down.
A Purdue loss and Mich State loss this weekend would be really clutch for remaining in the 2 seed conversation.
I don't see Illinois losing to Maryland tomorrow but you never know.
I don't see Illinois losing to Maryland tomorrow but you never know.
I think a Purdue loss to WI clinches ISU to St. Louis for 1st/2nd Round as well.
I see it as a toss up between ISU and Illinois for last 2nd and top 3rd seed. Agree with the point that Mich State losing is comparable to ISU losing at AZ. If they beat Michigan then they likely jump Houston
Down goes Purdue at home for the 5th time this season! I don't want to hear about Mackey arena being a better home court than Hilton again any time soon.
Thank you Wisco.
Thank you Wisco.
If Florida grabs the last #1 seed over Houston that could throw a giant wrench in regards to the seeding. You can't award Houston the South regional (which is in Houston TX) as a 2 seed, can you??
Also, I'd think the committee would like to avoid having the #1 and #2 seed from the same conference.
Things could get weird. My best guess.
East: 1. Duke 2. Uconn 3. Mich St
Midwest: 1. Michigan 2. Houston 3. Nebraska
South: 1. Florida 2. Iowa State 3. Gonzaga
West: 1. Arizona 2. Illinois 3. TTech
Also, I'd think the committee would like to avoid having the #1 and #2 seed from the same conference.
Things could get weird. My best guess.
East: 1. Duke 2. Uconn 3. Mich St
Midwest: 1. Michigan 2. Houston 3. Nebraska
South: 1. Florida 2. Iowa State 3. Gonzaga
West: 1. Arizona 2. Illinois 3. TTech
Cyclonepride
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I agree it is on the pessimistic side.
I don't think a #3 is outlandish at this point, though.
We'd be annoyed at the committee but they do those kinds of things sometimes.
Cyclonepride
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Oh, I have us as the best 3 or worst 2, so I agree. I just don't think that the committee would (as a lot of bracketologists did) move Illinois above us when we both lost two games, and ours were tougher.
7th in Kenpom this morning. 8th in NET. We saw in the early reveal the committee was high on Iowa State. Win at minimum one in Kansas City and I'd be very surprised if we arent a 2 seed.
Houston can play in the South region as they are not the host. I believe the committee tries to keep the top 4 teams from each conference in different regions if they are a 1-4 seed, so Houston will likely get the South with Florida, assuming they stay ahead of Tech. Iowa State will likely be in the East or Midwest.
Florida is near lock for a 1 seed right with UCONN loss?
If Im Florida, and I rightfully earn the 1 seed over Houston, I would be irrate to have to play in their backyard. That is an enormous advantage to Houston (who didn't earn it). That just doesn't seem right.
