Let’s talk Jackrabbits

[RagingCloner]

Not real in depth analysis here, but according to this guy we are the least likely 2 seed to be upset.

NCAA Tournament 15 vs. 2 upset rankings: Iowa State least likely to fall, plus SportsLine's upset bracket

We use the betting market to determine which picks can make your bracket different in the best way possible

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I have WKU winning, mostly because MU may not have Kolek back 100% healthy

 

[Cyclonepride]

Looking into them a bit more, and I'm zeroed in on Zeke Mayo. He basically doesnt leave the court for them, plays 5 more minutes per game that even Keshon/Tamin do. He's obviously a good scorer, but man I feel pretty good that our guards can potentially have a field day there. They only played two high major games, K-State and UCF (w/o CJ Walker). In those games Mayo turned the ball over 13 times, 5 vs K-State and 8 vs UCF. Over the last two seasons, he's had 4+ TOs in 25 games (38% of games). 3+ TOs in 41 games (62% of games). And that's not facing our defence, Tamin/Keshon can likely turn him over 5+ times.

Anyone prone to ball dominance and forcing things is very likely to have a bad day against us (see also; Pop Isaacs).

 

[CycloneErik]

Anyone prone to ball dominance and forcing things is very likely to have a bad day against us (see also; Pop Isaacs).

Add to that, anyone prone to turnovers against power 5 teams might as well just stay home.

 

[CloneLawman]

Add to that, anyone prone to turnovers against power 5 teams might as well just stay home.

Maybe in a stunning show of solidarity against the evil Selection Committee, the first 2 opponents will forfeit and then cheer for ISU in its Sweet 16 matchup.

 

[Halincandenza]

I have WKU winning, mostly because MU may not have Kolek back 100% healthy

Yeah, I want to know the full details on Kolek's health. With him healthy, they are a darkhorse champ candidate because of their guard play but if he isn't healthy, like you said, they could get upset in the first round.

 

[dafarmer]

Jack rabbits are gone from Iowa, got blown away to the Dakotas.

 

[Halincandenza]

I’m sure someone has mentioned it in here but Mayo is the kind of player I can see transferring to a high major next year.

 

[bawbie]

I’m sure someone has mentioned it in here but Mayo is the kind of player I can see transferring to a high major next year.

He's originally from Lawrence, KS, so...

 

[Halincandenza]

He's originally from Lawrence, KS, so...

oh Interesting.

 

[danvillecyclone]

“South Dakota State is extremely overmatched athletically and talent-wise. However, if it can turn this into a shooting contest, it has a chance to make Iowa State uncomfortable.

That said, if Iowa State is forcing turnovers and making 3s in front of a partisan crowd in Omaha, the Cyclones could win by 40-plus. ATS: South Dakota State”

So SDSU has a chance, unless they lose by 40.
Love the contradiction. lol

 

[bawbie]

“South Dakota State is extremely overmatched athletically and talent-wise. However, if it can turn this into a shooting contest, it has a chance to make Iowa State uncomfortable.

That said, if Iowa State is forcing turnovers and making 3s in front of a partisan crowd in Omaha, the Cyclones could win by 40-plus. ATS: South Dakota State”

So SDSU has a chance, unless they lose by 40.
Love the contradiction. lol

I saw a video by Ryan Hammer, who I like and is one of the best Tik Tok CBB voices, where he said that Drake could give us problems in the 2nd round because "Omaha will be just as much of a home game for Drake as it is for ISU" and I just had to laugh. I don't think people are ready for the horde or Cyclones that are going to be in Omaha this weekend.

 

[CyCoug]

I saw a dead jackrabbit on the side of the road yesterday. I take that as an omen.