I read somewhere he’s wanted to play for Otz years earlier but we didn’t have roster space.
I don’t think he ever planned on leaving. I think his agent just helped him leverage a number closer to what he deserves in this market
Bracket Predictions 2025-26
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I don’t think he ever planned on leaving. I think his agent just helped him leverage a number closer to what he deserves in this market
Bracketology: Cyclone Bam
Bracketology By Jonathon Warriner Updated December 7th, 2025 Midwest Region (Chicago)West Region(San Jose)South Region (Houston)East Region (Washington DC)1.Michigan1.Arizona1.Iowa State1.Duk…
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CBS moved us up to #4 on their Top 25 and 1
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Top 25 And 1: Duke, Iowa State move up after winning big road games
The Blue Devils move up to No. 3 in the Top 25 And 1 after winning at Michigan State
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This one seems pretty in sync with how I would have some teams.
This is before the Purdue game.Not a bracket, but a huge jump from last week
Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Michigan leaps to No. 1
The Wolverines had perhaps the best Feast Week to take them over Arizona and Purdue in a roller-coaster No. 1 race.www.espn.com
Lunardi sucks, but at least he's mentioning our trajectory.
Men's Bracketology: Welcome to the newly expanded 2027 field
Here's what the first 76-team projected field looks like -- with Florida still No. 1 overall.
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As well he (any bracket person) should.Lunardi sucks, but at least he's mentioning our trajectory.
Men's Bracketology: Welcome to the newly expanded 2027 field
Here's what the first 76-team projected field looks like -- with Florida still No. 1 overall.www.espn.com
He's also wrong, ISU has been 2 seed 3 times, he seems to forget 2024.
Beyond my criticism of his history detail, and with knowledge he isn't a go-to, 1 seed in Houston region w/ StL first weekend I would embrace for sure.Lunardi sucks, but at least he's mentioning our trajectory.
Men's Bracketology: Welcome to the newly expanded 2027 field
Here's what the first 76-team projected field looks like -- with Florida still No. 1 overall.www.espn.com
If his 8/9 occurred, too, wouldn't that be wild Iowa State being a 1 seed and facing either UCLA or Kentucky in R32?
Being a 1 vs 8/9 favorite vs. blue blood ... rare territory.
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I think it would be very hard to create a stable program with a steady mix of one and dones. I think TJ's philosophy is to build a base of continuity with high school players, and augment that with transfers. Strangely enough, if your base of high school players is too good, they will head to the NBA and you have to reinvent your team every year without that base of experience.
Yep. It had been reported they spent $22 million. What a waste.
He is also often getting 2 year transfers so he even has a little continuity on some of the transfers as well.
yup and all TJ has to do is point to examples just like we are seeing with Kentucky and say 'just because a team may have an outstanding roster doesn't equate a good team...you'll get that here'
Sign me up for this draw to the FF
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Dave’s Bracket
This is where you will find my bracket projections for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. At the time of publication, the bracket reflects an overview of where the NCAA landscape currently stands. Bra…
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I do like that bracket. Not wanting the Purdue rematch, but knowing them, they'll probably drop out before the regional final anyway.Sign me up for this draw to the FF
Dave’s Bracket
This is where you will find my bracket projections for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. At the time of publication, the bracket reflects an overview of where the NCAA landscape currently stands. Bra…
Even though we are a 2 on this update, I would take this draw any day.
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Bracketology December 19th
Welcome to AA Bracketology! This bracket is based on a XG Boost machine learning model that uses data including SOR, KPI, BPI, Kenpom, WAB, T-Rank, and NET ratings from previous seasons to train th…
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Even though we are a 2 on this update, I would take this draw any day.
Bracketology December 19th
Welcome to AA Bracketology! This bracket is based on a XG Boost machine learning model that uses data including SOR, KPI, BPI, Kenpom, WAB, T-Rank, and NET ratings from previous seasons to train th…
And ignoring the teams, being a 2 in the Midwest region > 1 anywhere else.
But using purely analytics to predict the seeding is a flawed approach. Gotta take into account how the committee will rig the seed lines to set up big dramatic matchups... such as Nebraska vs Iowa State. The seeding is a big puzzle, but it'll be on the list of BS to try and force in.
Agreed. I’d honestly rather be 2 or 3 in the Midwest vs 1 anywhere else. But I’m Chicago based and biased because I can just take public transport to United Center lol
Yes it’d be amazing for attendance! Except… the prices are already bananas. I attended the sweet sixteen in 2016 at the United Center and we had lower level all session tickets for $600. Same ones currently listed at $4k ish.
