Bracketology Thread

[cincrulz11]

Originally Posted by Bearcat04

The other one that I can't quite wrap my head around is why is SMU considered a lock, but Nebraska is right on the bubble? SMU has 1 more top 50 win, but other than that Nebraska has the better resume.

Because the RPI isn't used a the dominant factor anymore.

SMU has a much better kenpom/bpi than nebraska.

Originally Posted by Bearcat04

The fact that anyone would have Louisville seeded ahead of us right now is beyond comprehension. We have the better RPI, SOS, OOC SOS, more top 50 wins, and more top 100 wins.

and Louisville is #5 in bpi and #2 on kenpom.

[Bearcat_NTS]

Originally Posted by Bearcat04

The other one that I can't quite wrap my head around is why is SMU considered a lock, but Nebraska is right on the bubble? SMU has 1 more top 50 win, but other than that Nebraska has the better resume.

Of all the metrics, RPI has been the worst in predicting both seeds and likelihood of making the NCAA tournament. Actually the polls have been better indicators...

[Bearcat04]

Originally Posted by cincrulz11

Because the RPI isn't used a the dominant factor anymore.

SMU has a much better kenpom/bpi than nebraska.


and Louisville is #5 in bpi and #2 on kenpom.

As much as I hate the RPI, the committee still uses it to compare resumes. No one outside of ESPN cares about the BPI.

[Nayers]

I know Lunardi's bracketology isn't that great at predicting seeding and regions, but I like that current draw he has us in now. Ohio State in the round of 32, wichita st. In sweet 16. I think those matchups really work to our advantage. Seeing Kansas in the elite 8 would be tough but they've shown they aren't unbeatable. Thoughts on those potential matchups?

[aronius]

Originally Posted by Nayers

I know Lunardi's bracketology isn't that great at predicting seeding and regions, but I like that current draw he has us in now. Ohio State in the round of 32, wichita st. In sweet 16. I think those matchups really work to our advantage. Seeing Kansas in the elite 8 would be tough but they've shown they aren't unbeatable. Thoughts on those potential matchups?

I think UC could get by O$U but I'd rather not play another top defensive team, just feels like a game that would come down to the last few possessions 9/10 times.

Of all the 1 seeds I would prefer to play Wichita St, unless Nova somehow holds on to a 1.

[Bearcat_NTS]

Jerry Palm said UC and Louisville are still in play for a #1 seed. Michigan was one of the teams we needed to lose to jump over.