*** Official Selection Sunday Thread ***

[AlaCyclone]

TO called in @ B1G Championship in Indy to replace the Peach Baskets!
/ sarcasm

 

[State2015]

Can we talk about how terrible the list of cities are this year?

Best to worst in order:

Cleveland
San Antonio
Denver
Seattle
Raleigh
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Providence
San Francisco
Dayton
Wichita
Lexington
Newark

To be fair, I love Des Moines and I’m sure we all do, but how bummed do you think people are to get a game there only to find out it’s pretty fun? I’m sure a lot of these are like that

Side note - Newark would be pretty far up there as it’s just a short train from NYC. Don’t have to stay in NJ

 

[fsanford]

I don't think ISU can screwed as bad as last year getting the bracket from hell.

 

[RagingCloner]

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St. John’s as a 2 seed gives me an insane amount of hope that a 15 seed wins a game this year

 

[iowastatefan1929]

I don't think ISU can screwed as bad as last year getting the bracket from hell.

It was chokeball against Illinois, missing bunnies, missing layups, we will never know how a team firing on all cylinders could have fared against UCONN.

 

[danvillecyclone]

I never understood complaining about our draw. It's the NCAA tourny, you think it should be a cake walk? You want to make the final 4 you're going to have to beat 2-3 really good teams, no matter your seed, or draw.

Path matters. Look at the Odds to win now vs the odds to win after the bracket is announced.

The odds will change without games being played. Purely path.

Yes, eventually you have to beat good teams, but the longer you can go without playing good teams is certainly beneficial.
You need 6 wins.

Prime example was last year,

Our bracket, The East had 4 of the top 10 KenPom. More games against top opponents.

Path matters.

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

St. John’s as a 2 seed gives me an insane amount of hope that a 15 seed wins a game this year

Why? St John’s is fantastic.

 

[xboxfever]

St. John’s as a 2 seed gives me an insane amount of hope that a 15 seed wins a game this year

St. John’s is a really good team.

 

[iowastatefan1929]

Why? St John’s is fantastic.

Yeah Pitino gonna have those guys ready. After his stint in Europe he seems to be on the warpath.

 

[fsanford]

It was chokeball against Illinois, missing bunnies, missing layups, we will never know how a team firing on all cylinders could have fared against UCONN.

Didn't UConn beat Illinois by 40?

UConn did not have a competitive game all tournament. It was one beat down after another. I think they had 3 players drafted by the NBA last year

 

[iowastatefan1929]

Didn't UConn beat Illinois by 40?

Yeah I think it was likely, but that performance against Illinois wasnt going to beat anyone that weekend.

 

[fsanford]

Yeah I think it was likely, but that performance against Illinois wasnt going to beat anyone that weekend.

The start for sure...Just brutal

 

[RagingCloner]

St. John’s is a really good team.

Why? St John’s is fantastic.

Sorry should have phrased it better. Hoping they get upset as I just can’t stand Pitino

I will agree. They are very good

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

This B1G title game is gross.

 

[Cycsk]

Side note - Newark would be pretty far up there as it’s just a short train from NYC. Don’t have to stay in NJ

I like that Newark and SFO are United hubs. Improves my flight opportunities.

 

[CrossCyed]

I feel like anyone planning on a location is gambling right now for a team that isn't a 1 or 2 seed.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

Going to be boarding a plane during election so Good luck to ISU on the draw, hope you guys get a fair break and a 3 seed.

 

[Cyched]

Going to be boarding a plane during election so Good luck to ISU on the draw, hope you guys get a fair break and a 3 seed.

"election"

Randomly capitalized letters

I see the pre-flight cocktails are doing their job

 

[JP4CY]

Didn't know chair of the selection committee is UNC AD. Awkward

 

[madguy30]

This B1G title game is gross.

It's not a fluffiest, just nobody can get buckets.