Will be interesting to see where people place us on the rankings that come out tomorrow. Just saw this on Twitter...
Jeff Goodman has ISU #11
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Have always thought Jeff Goodman is the pinnacle of CBB knowledge
Seems pretty close to right. Anywhere from 11-18, I'll think is OK.
The Baylor win doesn't seem QUITE so impressive now. But it does go to show that there is a very fine line from 0-3 to 3-0.
The Baylor win doesn't seem QUITE so impressive now. But it does go to show that there is a very fine line from 0-3 to 3-0.
I'm loving the hype, but since we're exceeding my expectations so much, I'm struggling to tell myself that we deserve that high of a ranking.
I'm gonna reign in my fandom and enjoy each game.
I'm gonna reign in my fandom and enjoy each game.
Stay high enough in the NET to get in the tourney, anything that comes with is gravy.
We've only beaten #1 three times before. 1957, 2016, and this year.
2016 was close though. We beat #1 and #4 within a week of each other.
The year they came back from twenty down to beat OU I think they beat a number one and a defacto number one in the same week didn't they. That's the closest I can come up with.
The problem with this team is that they can still go on long scoreless stretches. Would anyone be surprised if TT came in to Hilton and beat them Tuesday? I wouldn't.
I do think that the offensive floor is much higher than it was last year. Osun and Jones provide at least a threat inside that we didn't have. Grill is more consistent; Kalscheur is taking better shots. We are not totally dependent on IZB being able to dribble left and hit long 2's. The only way last year's team would have won the game on Saturday is if IZB was on total fire.
I'm honestly starting to wonder whether Jaz has lost his starting spot. King has been really good.
I do think that the offensive floor is much higher than it was last year. Osun and Jones provide at least a threat inside that we didn't have. Grill is more consistent; Kalscheur is taking better shots. We are not totally dependent on IZB being able to dribble left and hit long 2's. The only way last year's team would have won the game on Saturday is if IZB was on total fire.
I'm honestly starting to wonder whether Jaz has lost his starting spot. King has been really good.
I think we have done enough to crack the top ten. 9th seems about right.
Going to be interesting with so many teams ahead of us losing. Will come down to how far voters are willing to drop teams for a single loss. Would not be surprised if there is significant variation between AP (which loves brand recognition) and coaches in that 10-20 range this week.
We are slightly better than last year's Sweet 16 team so I think.we are deserving of Top 15.
Lipsey >= Hunter
Holmes < Brockington
Kalscheur >= Kalscheur
Grill >= Grill
Osun > Conditt
Jones > Jones
Kunc >= Kunc
King > Enaruna
Watson > Jackson
Last year's team was really only 7 deep. This year's team is 8 deep with Kunc and 7 deep without him. Everyone in the top 8-9 on this year's team is at least as good as their counterpart on last year's team except for Holmes vs Brockington. Holmes has yet to take over a game the way Brockington did in a few games. Nevertheless I really like Holmes, and he's been our most consistent 3 point shooter.
I think Osun is better than Conditt, but not by as much as some may think. I felt Conditt was underrated last year, but Osun is still a notch ahead on offense and defense.
Lipsey >= Hunter
Holmes < Brockington
Kalscheur >= Kalscheur
Grill >= Grill
Osun > Conditt
Jones > Jones
Kunc >= Kunc
King > Enaruna
Watson > Jackson
Last year's team was really only 7 deep. This year's team is 8 deep with Kunc and 7 deep without him. Everyone in the top 8-9 on this year's team is at least as good as their counterpart on last year's team except for Holmes vs Brockington. Holmes has yet to take over a game the way Brockington did in a few games. Nevertheless I really like Holmes, and he's been our most consistent 3 point shooter.
I think Osun is better than Conditt, but not by as much as some may think. I felt Conditt was underrated last year, but Osun is still a notch ahead on offense and defense.
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I think we are a solid 9 deep with Jaz back. Watson may be a step behind Kunc and King in experience, but I have full confidence in him when he hits the floor, and Ward might be the most talented 10th man we've ever had.
