My NCAA Prediction . . .
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@justanotherfan said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
This tournament is going to be interesting. All of the good teams are flawed in some way. But all of them can be outright dominant in some way as well. I’d put the tiers this way:
Tier One: Kansas, Baylor, Dayton, Gonzaga
Tier Two: Duke, Louisville, San Diego State, Florida State, Kentucky, Maryland, Villanova
Tier Three: Creighton, Seton Hall, Auburn, Penn State, Oregon, BYU, Iowa, Michigan, West Virginia, Colorado, Texas Tech, Ohio State
Tier Four: Michigan State, Houston, Arizona, Butler, Virginia, Florida, Marquette, Arizona, Illinois, Utah State, New Mexico State, Stephen F. Austin and probably a half dozen or so other mid major teams.
So the tiers give us a pretty good layout. It’s likely that any team from Tier Three can beat any team from Tier Two, but probably not from Tier One unless they play perfectly. Any team from Tier Two can beat any team from Tier One, but obviously could lose to the Threes or the other Twos. The Fours probably can’t beat the Ones, but could beat the Twos on the right day, and could beat the Threes. But the Fours could also lose to basically anyone else at any time.
This tournament could be really unpredictable, because I am not sure that any team doesn’t have at least seven or eight teams that can beat them on any given day. We worry about Dayton, Duke, and Kentucky, but Louisville and Maryland could be a problem, and on the right day, I’d worry about Seton Hall or Auburn. And that doesn’t count San Diego State, Baylor, Gonzaga and others.
And the thing is, that’s the case for literally every single team out there.
Couldn’t agree more and plus there is one other team that I would shy away from till later anyways. I watched them beat Gonzaga and that is BYU. - They shoot 43 % from the three and we know how that goes from previous NCAA"s - -al la Villanova Not saying that I would run scared but like you mentioned on any given night. - -we played them early but they was missing one of their key players in that game , he went off for 28-10 on Gonzaga.
I have never seen a year so wide open as this year - -I can think of 7 teams right off without any hesitation that could win the thing this year. KU ,Kentucky , Duke , Gonzaga , Dayton , Louisville , Baylor – just a crap shoot. Trying to fill our brackets this year is going to be nuts lol. – -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer73 The bracket is easy my friend, KU all the way!!!
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@justanotherfan Yeah, if we played either Maryland or Florida State they could match our size, would have to knock down shots.
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One thing I haven’t seen mentioned with whatever region KU may end up in (assuming we continue to hold onto the #1 overall seed) is the days they would be potentially playing. I believe at this point Omaha is a shoe-in for the 1st/2nd round which is a Friday/Sunday slate. However the S16/E8 games in Indy are Thursday/Saturday which would give KU only 3 days rest and prep time compared to Houston which is again a Friday/Sunday slate… With the injuries to Doke and Garrett looming as big concerns I think these Hawks could use all the off days they could get. I wonder if that’s going to factor in
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I’m not good at these guesses and I usually jinx everything…
I feel like Baylor is going to get the shaft. I’m predicting a Baylor/Dayton bracket. And that is a game I would LOVE to see!
I don’t think it matters who we play this year. Either we show up like we did at Baylor, or we go home early, regardless who is in our bracket.
If we show up every game, we win it all!
After us, I’m supporting Baylor this year! I’m going to miss that team. Caught many of their games including their thriller last night.
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Scary part is 4/5 of that starting rotation could return and they have the potential to be just as much a pain in the conference next year
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@justanotherfan Not a bad list. I would move Seton Hall and Creighton up to tier 2 and maybe Iowa as well. Seton Hall is legit.
I would also move Maryland off of tier two.
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I do NOT want to see Michigan State.
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@BeddieKU23 said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Scary part is 4/5 of that starting rotation could return and they have the potential to be just as much a pain in the conference next year
I welcome the challenge. It’s going to be interesting next year. I think we could lose a bit defensively due to no Dok but the offense could be better.
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Yep… but I expect a few early departures for the NBA. Then it is a question of gelling another team like this one. And players staying healthy.
I’d keep an eye on TTech next year, too. Ramsey possibly returning?
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@drgnslayr said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Yep… but I expect a few early departures for the NBA. Then it is a question of gelling another team like this one. And players staying healthy.
I’d keep an eye on TTech next year, too.
I expect Butler will test and I think he is a pro now but I haven’t seen if he is likely to go. Mock’s have had him in the early 2nd round. I don’t think anyone else is likely to leave them but they did stockpile talent through the transfer route again and got 3 Top 100 kids to sign in the fall. Baylor isn’t going away.
Agree on Tech. Moretti may go play overseas which would hurt but its also probably the reason why they were able to sign a Top 20 player in the country at PG. 2 other Top 100 kids and a transfer join a very young squad. I could see Edwards, McCullar & Shannon taking big leaps for them next season.
I’m expecting the Big-12 to be improved Top to Bottom next year but that’s before transfer season hits… If the NCAA passes that 1 year transfer rule there is no telling what is going to happen
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@BShark Neither do I.
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RE Seeding: I fully expect KU to be matched up in a bracket with Houston (Grimes) or Iowa (Moss) just for the NCAA’s amusement.
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@BShark said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
I do NOT want to see Michigan State.
I would upvote this 10 times if I could.
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@BShark said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
I do NOT want to see Michigan State.
I mostly agree - I kinda like watching them lose, but otherwise it’s boring basketball…yeah I know what you meant, just playing.
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Everything now comes down to who is healthy.
For instance, if KU lost either Doke or Dotson, I would drop them to Tier 2. If they lost both, they would probably be Tier 3. But every team in the country is like that. If they lose a certain guy or two, they drop at least one tier, maybe two tiers. Nobody has enough margin of error to make it through a major injury for more than maybe one game.
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Are we even going to have a tournament?
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@Marco said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Are we even going to have a tournament?
looking a little un-settled
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@Marco said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Are we even going to have a tournament?
Let’s think this through…if it is cancelled, maybe we can get another Helms Championship!
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@Marco said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Are we even going to have a tournament?
Probably going to be a tournament. It may be that some/all games are played without spectators.
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Let’s get a vote on what we think will happen:
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The NCAA Tournament will continue as usual but with a few adjustments, like hand sanitizers at every gate. Maybe require masks.
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The NCAA Tournament will continue but without an audience.
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The NCAA Tournament will be cancelled all together.
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I think somewhere between 1 and 2.
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@drgnslayr said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Let’s get a vote on what we think will happen:
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The NCAA Tournament will continue as usual but with a few adjustments, like hand sanitizers at every gate. Maybe require masks.
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The NCAA Tournament will continue but without an audience.
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The NCAA Tournament will be cancelled all together.
Would think 2 from what I’ve been hearing
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@drgnslayr said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Let’s get a vote on what we think will happen:
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The NCAA Tournament will continue as usual but with a few adjustments, like hand sanitizers at every gate. Maybe require masks.
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The NCAA Tournament will continue but without an audience.
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The NCAA Tournament will be cancelled all together.
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I’m going with #1. $$$ prevails.
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Moved this to a new thread…
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@KirkIsMyHinrich I hope to god it is between 1 and 2. If they feel the need to enact 3 then the damn thing is spreading much faster than I thought that it would or could. The dumb fucks - yes, I’m saying it - just won’t stay home and self-quarantine, will they?
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@drgnslayr said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Moved this to a new thread…
And then someone stole my Helms line. Sniff…
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Maintaining our sanity and health requires a big medical dose of humor… thanks!
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@drgnslayr said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Maintaining our sanity and health requires a big medical dose of humor… thanks!
How big is a big Dose lol? - -is it a REAL BIG DOSE? just trying to keep some light heartness my friend - - -ROCK CHALK BUDDY
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It’s a dose filled in a bottomless medicine cup! Keep a steady flow and flush out all the toxic seriousness from your life!
*even supported by medical studies.
Rock Chalk, my friend!
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The NCAA still hasn’t announced their intention for the tournament.
The college conferences have acted. Several universities including KU have announced the suspension of all sports. The NBA, MBL, NHL, tennis… pretty much everyone has made a decision already.
What does this protracted delay indicate about the NCAA’s decision-making capabilities?
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They will announce something tomorrow it looks like.
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I bet they’re figuring out logistics and working with the institutions to figure out if a suspension is even possible. If we wait a month we’ll be playing during some final exam weeks and graduations.
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@FarmerJayhawk Virtual graduations. I’m sure they won’t let anyone attend.
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So if this is it for the season which it is, how was the dunk race between Doke and Obi? @BeddieKU23 Also Doke should officially have the FG% record. Silver lining I suppose.
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I’m gonna predict ther won’t be any tourney in 2020. - I know sick sense of humor - - - sorry
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@jayballer73 said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
I’m gonna predict ther won’t be any tourney in 2020. - I know sick sense of humor - - - sorry
Heh. I chuckled! Gallows humor.
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There will be no NCAA Tournament. It was just announced.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
@jayballer73 said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
I’m gonna predict ther won’t be any tourney in 2020. - I know sick sense of humor - - - sorry
Heh. I chuckled! Gallows humor.
heck ya , glad got another Jayhawk that’s got that sense at least a little bit of as you say Gallows.
I mean yes I know they did what they feel needed done, but STILL sucks. Again I feel so bad for Doke , kid busted his ass and not ONE single minute of tournament play
I can just all the ass hats - -making snide remarks , saying at least Justice was served about How KU wouldn’t be able to win the title - -how the muggers, women beaters money cheaters KU that old Rug Head and his things got what they deserved. - - I can just hear it now - -
Looking for someone that might have that extra bottle of lube now gonna bend over and grab my ankles lol- - that’s just the way my gut feels now - -this Championship - -WAS OURS DAMMIT. - - ooops sorry my friends just frustration being released - - gonna go buy my 40 and say screw it. - -Doke is done - - Devon is Done - Moss is Done and we didn’t get to enjoy these final what 9 games just a bunch of crap - - - ROCK CHALK MY FRIENDS
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You had a great thread going @Marco but nothing kills a NCAA predictions thread like the cancellation of the whole thing!
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The juco National tourney is postponing til end of April
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Time to get a list of “best of” the NCAA Tournament. We’ll be watching re-runs.
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@bskeet said in My NCAA Prediction . . .:
Time to get a list of “best of” the NCAA Tournament. We’ll be watching re-runs.
I’m feeling for you buddy , DAM what a depressing day - I know you would just like all the restof us would be watching the boys for sure - It was our year - - -IT WAS OUR YEAR
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I was really looking forward to 9 more games with glorious dunks by Doke, scintillating drives by Dotson and sneaky steals by Garrett.
The record will speak for itself.
The South Carolina women’s basketball coach suggested that she would accept the national championship given that they were ranked #1.
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My prediction? We will be a force in the '20-'21 NCAA Tournament…
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@bskeet
still sad
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