One Seed!

[atljar]

!!

[GoMuskies]

Have they said which region? West?

[mid major]

Looks like Ernie slipped or not? well, he said it first.

[atljar]

No, and honestly I don't think they were supposed to say the seed. Just kinda came out my the guy announcing in alphabetical order

[stammina0721]

He hesitated he definitely messed up

[stammina0721]

So I can understand all the picks except one. I really think middle Tennessee should be in but besides that it's all good to me

[GIMMFD]

Syracuse, ASU, and Oklahoma in?? Wow.

[GoMuskies]

Middle Tennessee picked a bad week to suck. Two awful losses in 6 days.

[atljar]

West bracket...

[xavierj]

Syracuse and Texas should not have made it.

[GoMuskies]

No Louisville, I hear. Interesting.

[GIMMFD]

Shit, we're out west. Not ideal.

[whopper]

I have a tear in my eye. I started playing in 1969 and am still playing as retired with over 50 at age 62 and some are 80!. Coached many girls teams.. Watched the Astrodome game, the Bird Magic game, the NC State Game and every other one. My daughters are in a school with a number one seed and I have many selfies with so many players. Met Q and Tyrique last year, Matt S three years ago. Humbling and I won't do a bad thing the next 2 weeks, no bikini shots from UK papers, no complaining, nothing. My life would be complete with a final 4. Carpe Diem X men and Coach Mack would do well to show them the robin Williams Carpe Diem scene on youtube. Hang on everyone, it will be gut wrenching

[xavierj]

Shit, we're out west. Not ideal.

No Arizona so that is a positive. Will get either North Carolina or duke but not until the elite 8. Probably will have to exorcize the demon of Gonzaga in the sweet 16. We owe Duke so I would be OK with that, but probably NC.

[stammina0721]

Texas deserving ASU is not. Middle Tennessee deserves it. One bad week knocks them out ASU sucks for 2 months and makes it

[IM4X]

Syracuse and Texas should not have made it.

Agree- can't help but think they might have been generous because of what those coaches have done in past tournaments

[xavierj]

Texas deserving ASU is not. Middle Tennessee deserves it. One bad week knocks them out ASU sucks for 2 months and makes it

Why does Texas deserve it over many other teams that missed out? They are average and UC was given a gift with them.

[atljar]

Looks like we get UNC

[atljar]

And we play NC central or Texas southern

[GoMuskies]

Mike Davis!

[GIMMFD]

Alright, not a terrible draw. Missouri could be interesting with Porter Jr. back, but gotta take care of things one game at a time, but ultimately, could have been a much worse draw.

[stammina0721]

I'm pissed the four seed gets to stay much closer to home. To accommodate the one seed advantage it should be Gonzaga in the Midwest and Auburn in the West

[chico]

Porter is just coming back and will have to play a second game against us with just a day rest. And never thought much of Counzo Martin.

[D-West & PO-Z]

UNC had to have not had a shot at the 1 if they are behind Duke and the 2 seed out west.

[AviatorX]

Alright, not a terrible draw. Missouri could be interesting with Porter Jr. back, but gotta take care of things one game at a time, but ultimately, could have been a much worse draw.

He did lead them to a loss to Georgia!

[HenryMuto]

Of course I hate Ohio State in the same bracket but I doubt Ohio State gets past Gonzaga and hell South Dakota State could beat them they are a great mid major.

While I am happy X doesn't get Arizona god damn Kentucky gets Arizona which makes me unhappy.

I hate SEC tournament being Sunday winning it means nothing getting a 5 seed.

[HenryMuto]

Was hoping Purdue would be our 2 seed.

[xu82]

Shit, we're out west. Not ideal.

But we start in Nashville, which IS ideal! We have a condo there and I was going to be there regardless of where X landed. Sweet!

[stammina0721]

Porter Junior is not scary with so little rest. I'd think otherwise if Missouri played more games in conference tourney but he didn't and he won't have as much wind

[stammina0721]

Did you hear his rationale on Middle Tennessee State? Id agrue give them as many games against quad one teams that ASU got and their record has a great chance of being better than what ASU did

[scoscox]

UC definitely can’t complain about their draw this year

[stammina0721]

No UC is guaranteed elite 8

[kellernr]

No UC is guaranteed elite 8Georgia st will put a scare into the bearcats. 4 guys over 40% from 3. Uc has a tendency to leave the 3 open. Luckily for them everyone in the aac sucks on offense.

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[mid major]

So any of you well versed and computer savvy young bloods...has there ever been a team to go from an 11 seed one year and follow that with a 1 seed the following year? Just curious as I think it is a source of immense pride and a great accomplishment.

[whopper]

you are correct. This is a program and coach you can be proud of. They are nice guys who need to play like junkyard dogs.

[XUGRAD80]

But we start in Nashville, which IS ideal! We have a condo there and I was going to be there regardless of where X landed. Sweet!

So was I...we have a place in Franklin rented for the weekend!

[dethwing]

So any of you well versed and computer savvy young bloods...has there ever been a team to go from an 11 seed one year and follow that with a 1 seed the following year? Just curious as I think it is a source of immense pride and a great accomplishment.

When I get to work tomorrow morning I will �� up my database and check for biggest turnaround. I expect 10 to be close to the record.

[Blue Blooded-05]

But we start in Nashville, which IS ideal! We have a condo there and I was going to be there regardless of where X landed. Sweet!

So... does this mean you have a pull out couch? Blow up mattress? Hell, I’ll take an unused 3x6 piece of concrete

[HenryMuto]

Wish Auburn was our 4

[novachap]

Congrats on the #1!

[OTRMUSKIE]

I love our draw. I would much rather play a 10 loss unc team the Duke. I sure as hell am not scared to play Gonzaga. As far as UC goes you’re out of your mind if you thInk they got an easy draw. They have to play a 27-7 22 ranked team the second game. You’re going by the name on the jersey. Nevada is damn good. UC will not make it out of Nashville. They have zero offense.

[stammina0721]

I love our draw. I would much rather play a 10 loss unc team the Duke. I sure as hell am not scared to play Gonzaga. As far as UC goes you’re out of your mind if you thInk they got an easy draw. They have to play a 27-7 22 ranked team the second game. You’re going by the name on the jersey. Nevada is damn good. UC will not make it out of Nashville. They have zero offense.

I dont know of you have watched Gonzaga but they would be favored by Vegas to beat us. It would only be 1.5 spread but it is warranted. Just a horrible match up on the perimeter and they can compete inside. I would like the chance to finally beat those fuckers but it would take a huge effort

[mid major]

Congrats on the #1!

Likewise Novachap...time to go BEast mode.

[JTG]

I dont know of you have watched Gonzaga but they would be favored by Vegas to beat us. It would only be 1.5 spread but it is warranted. Just a horrible match up on the perimeter and they can compete inside. I would like the chance to finally beat those fuckers but it would take a huge effort

Agree, we're Ofer against the Zags and last time out was real, real ugly. Personally I hope they get beat beforehand.

[AviatorX]

I dont know of you have watched Gonzaga but they would be favored by Vegas to beat us. It would only be 1.5 spread but it is warranted. Just a horrible match up on the perimeter and they can compete inside. I would like the chance to finally beat those fuckers but it would take a huge effort

Who did you watch them play?

[throwbackmuskie]

Missouri worries me if porter is the truth


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[D-West & PO-Z]

Didnt Mizzou's PG just get suspended for a DUI? Willl he be back for tourney?

Also, does anyone know when our Sunday game time will be released?

[OTRMUSKIE]

Missouri is a non factor. Porter isn’t even close to being a huge impact. I wouldn’t even think mizzou will win first game. Then we have to play fla state and their head coach is awful. So that puts us in the sweet 16. This isn’t the same Gonzaga team as last year. They are a team that benefits from playing in an awful conference. They blew their wad last year. Honestly I think OSU beats them. Def not scared of OSU, they also got hot but have since cooled off a little. Then we get UNC/MICH . Well we all know the BIG is not great this year and UNC has 10 losses so I’ll tak my chances. Then we get the great matchup with Arizona because UC isn’t getting out of Nashville mark it down now. Zona will be tough but The Lexus cheats so I think we win that. Then we play nova for the NC. We are due to beat them. There you go!!! National Champions!! We could also,lose first game so who knows. But I love our draw!

[xukeith]

Didnt Mizzou's PG just get suspended for a DUI? Willl he be back for tourney?

Also, does anyone know when our Sunday game time will be released?

Networks wait for the matchups in Sat/Sun games then announce times in the evening or early in morning.

[bjf123]

Wish I shared everyone’s like of our draw. I don’t like the 8/9 potential matchup or the possibility of playing Gonzaga on the West Coast for the Elite 8 bid.


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[xu82]

If you wan to get to the promised land, you’re going to have to beat some good teams. That, mixed with a healthy dose of luck, is the magic formula!

[GIMMFD]

Missouri is a non factor. Porter isn’t even close to being a huge impact. I wouldn’t even think mizzou will win first game. Then we have to play fla state and their head coach is awful. So that puts us in the sweet 16. This isn’t the same Gonzaga team as last year. They are a team that benefits from playing in an awful conference. They blew their wad last year. Honestly I think OSU beats them. Def not scared of OSU, they also got hot but have since cooled off a little. Then we get UNC/MICH . Well we all know the BIG is not great this year and UNC has 10 losses so I’ll tak my chances. Then we get the great matchup with Arizona because UC isn’t getting out of Nashville mark it down now. Zona will be tough but The Lexus cheats so I think we win that. Then we play nova for the NC. We are due to beat them. There you go!!! National Champions!! We could also,lose first game so who knows. But I love our draw!

OSU lost by 27 to Gonzaga, and Gonzaga beat Creighton by 20. That benefits from playing in an awful conference narrative isn't very good, they also beat Texas, and a Washington team that was much improved. Porter Jr wasn't amazing in his return against Georgia, but uh, he was the top overall prospect in the country, definitely something to keep in mind, how many times do the top 3 or 4 prospects not pan out in college? Means they have the ability to take over games. Yes our draw is a lot better than having Duke and Michigan State in our region, but let's not pretend it's a cake walk to the Final 4

[XUBison]

I dont know of you have watched Gonzaga but they would be favored by Vegas to beat us. It would only be 1.5 spread but it is warranted. Just a horrible match up on the perimeter and they can compete inside. I would like the chance to finally beat those fuckers but it would take a huge effort


Saw them handle Creighton. They also had to go to OT to beat North Dakota. As in,the crappier of the two North Dakota programs.

[DexterBailey84]

I truly believe they roll through this bracket, I think FINALLY playing outside of the Big East again is gonna completely rejuvenate this team .....I put them in the finals and feel 110% confident about that choice.

These seniors aren't gonna let this team lose...believe it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Networks wait for the matchups in Sat/Sun games then announce times in the evening or early in morning.

Thanks. So we will find out Fri night or Sat morning?

[XUBison]

Wish I shared everyone’s like of our draw. I don’t like the 8/9 potential matchup or the possibility of playing Gonzaga on the West Coast for the Elite 8 bid.


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FYI... Spokane is a 1200 mile drive to LA. Not sure that’s much of an advantage for the Zags. In fact, I’m certain there are many more direct flights to LA from Cincy or any number of the other KOI area airports.

[Xavier]

OSU lost by 27 to Gonzaga, and Gonzaga beat Creighton by 20. That benefits from playing in an awful conference narrative isn't very good, they also beat Texas, and a Washington team that was much improved. Porter Jr wasn't amazing in his return against Georgia, but uh, he was the top overall prospect in the country, definitely something to keep in mind, how many times do the top 3 or 4 prospects not pan out in college? Means they have the ability to take over games. Yes our draw is a lot better than having Duke and Michigan State in our region, but let's not pretend it's a cake walk to the Final 4

Exactly. Gonzaga still has some really solid guards and shoots 3 well. Not as good in the paint but good guard play is what gives X troubles. As soon as Arizona was called I had a sigh of relief. Would have sucked.

[slysyl]

Time zone is the problem; have you ever tried flying to LA and working for a week not good. Zags fly in the same time zone.

[XUBison]

OSU lost by 27 to Gonzaga, and Gonzaga beat Creighton by 20. That benefits from playing in an awful conference narrative isn't very good, they also beat Texas, and a Washington team that was much improved. Porter Jr wasn't amazing in his return against Georgia, but uh, he was the top overall prospect in the country, definitely something to keep in mind, how many times do the top 3 or 4 prospects not pan out in college? Means they have the ability to take over games...


Felipe Lopez? Not sure what that proves, but it just popped in there, Ray Stantz style.

[XUBison]

Time zone is the problem; have you ever tried flying to LA and working for a week not good. Zags fly in the same time zone.


Yep, I have. Plenty in fact, and it’s not like you’re flying overseas. There won’t be many Zags fans there,even if the team makes it.

[bjf123]

Yep, I have. Plenty in fact, and it’s not like you’re flying overseas. There won’t be many Zags fans there,even if the team makes it.

Bet there are more Zags fans that X fans.


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[AviatorX]

Bet there are more Zags fans that X fans.


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Honestly, what location could X play in where they'd have the majority of fans? It's more a function of fan base size really.

Omaha would have been 85% KU fans if it came to it.

[XUBison]

Bet there are more Zags fans that X fans.


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Maybe, but that’s on us then.

[IM4X]

Might just be the most glorious web page on the internet- I know it's my favorite -I never get sick of clicking on it.

http://m.espn.com/ncb/bracketology?iteration=254&region=2&year=2018

[Xville]

Didnt Mizzou's PG just get suspended for a DUI? Willl he be back for tourney?

Also, does anyone know when our Sunday game time will be released?

Barnett is suspended and won't play in Friday's game for sure. He isn't a point guard though...more like a 2/3 hybrid that shoots the 3. I'm a mizzou fan as well and hate that this matchup might happen.

As long as Michael Porter doesn't suddenly go from about 60% healthy to 85-90%, x should handle them. Pay attention to Jontay porter though...kid is a stud in his own right (Michael's younger bro who reclassified to play with him this year) and may have played himself into the first round of the draft with his play the last couple of weeks...6'10ish lefty that can shoot the 3 ball

[D-West & PO-Z]

Barnett is suspended and won't play in Friday's game for sure. He isn't a point guard though...more like a 2/3 hybrid that shoots the 3. I'm a mizzou fan as well and hate that this matchup might happen.

As long as Michael Porter doesn't suddenly go from about 60% healthy to 85-90%, x should handle them. Pay attention to Jontay porter though...kid is a stud in his own right (Michael's younger bro who reclassified to play with him this year) and may have played himself into the first round of the draft with his play the last couple of weeks...6'10ish lefty that can shoot the 3 ball

Thanks.


Do you think they get past FSU? I dont know much about either team to be honest. I do know FSU has Leonard Hamilton as their coach though so that has to be worth about 8 points for Mizzou.

[XUBison]

Honestly, what location could X play in where they'd have the majority of fans? It's more a function of fan base size really.

Omaha would have been 85% KU fans if it came to it.


Yep, for sure. And is Gonzaga’s fan base any bigger than ours? Speaking of Omaha, it is only about 100 miles further from Spokane by car than LA is. Don’t think anyone would predict a large Gonzaga contingent in Omaha if they were playing there.

[Irishjohn68]

Two of Pete Gillens former teams are one seeds!

[GoMuskies]

Gonzaga had a ton of fans in San Jose last year.

[TUclutch]

UNC had to have not had a shot at the 1 if they are behind Duke and the 2 seed out west.

They explained that for the top 8 seeds they strictly followed the s curve. So UNC did have a shot.

[D-West & PO-Z]

They explained that for the top 8 seeds they strictly followed the s curve. So UNC did have a shot.

Ah, thanks. Didnt hear that.

[XUBison]

Gonzaga had a ton of fans in San Jose last year.

You’re right, I remember. And it looks like Spokane is almost a 1,000 mile drive to San Jose. Anyone who was there have a guess at how many fans they actually had there; 3-5K, 5-10K, 10K plus? I suppose their alumni base is concentrated along the west coast. Either that, or they travel a lot better than we do.

[Xville]

Thanks.


Do you think they get past FSU? I dont know much about either team to be honest. I do know FSU has Leonard Hamilton as their coach though so that has to be worth about 8 points for Mizzou.

At this point, not sure. Losing Barnett hurts, and though you have to play porter, I think something is to be said for it affecting team chemistry coming back so late in the season. Missouri has had a strange year beating all of the top teams in the SEC except Auburn, but then losing to bottom feeders like ole miss.

I like cuonzo a lot and think it was a homerun hire. Local guy who should be able to convince most of the local talent to stay home and there has been a lot of it lately.

[Xuperman]

Assuming a new poll comes out on Monday, using the games oldest metric, the AP poll, could it be true that X as a #1 seed could be ranked lower than it's #4 seed? Has that ever happened? If a new AP poll is released, the West region will have FOUR TOP 10 teams!!
Let that sink in for a moment...:medicated:

[dethwing]

So any of you well versed and computer savvy young bloods...has there ever been a team to go from an 11 seed one year and follow that with a 1 seed the following year? Just curious as I think it is a source of immense pride and a great accomplishment.

In 1985, (The first year of the 64 format), Kentucky was a 12 seed. The next year they were a 1 seed. So +11 is the best change.

In 2011, BYU was a 3 seed. The very next year the slid to a 14, for a -11. That is the biggest fall.

[GoMuskies]

Gonzaga's jump from '16 to '17 was pretty huge.

Just checked. Also 11 to 1.

[X-band '01]

I'd argue that UConn had an even bigger jump - they weren't in the NCAA Tournament in 1989 but ended up getting a #1 seed in 1990. That was the year they beat Clemson on a buzzer beater in the Sweet 16 before getting Laettnered in the Elite 8.

[dethwing]

The following teams made the jump from "Out of tournament" to 1 seed the following year:

Connecticut 1990
Michigan St 1990
Minnesota 1997
Auburn 1999
Memphis 2006
Kentucky 2010
Virginia 2014

[D-West & PO-Z]

Assuming a new poll comes out on Monday, using the games oldest metric, the AP poll, could it be true that X as a #1 seed could be ranked lower than it's #4 seed? Has that ever happened? If a new AP poll is released, the West region will have FOUR TOP 10 teams!!
Let that sink in for a moment...:medicated:

I dont believe another poll comes out until after the tournament.

[X-band '01]

The following teams made the jump from "Out of tournament" to 1 seed the following year:

Connecticut 1990
Michigan St 1990
Minnesota 1997
Auburn 1999
Memphis 2006
Kentucky 2010
Virginia 2014

Wow. That's a lot of teams there. And that was the start of Virginia becoming a perennial contender since Tony Bennett took over their program.

[markchal]

I'm fine with Gonzaga. The improvements we've made on defense come from Scruggs and Naji, and they can help lock down guards. I'm more scared of teams with a really good big. Seeing Kanter defend Purdue's big would scare me a lot more. I think teams that also defend our bigs well give us more trouble. I am a little worried at more teams zoning us after Providence's success with it.

[GoMuskies]

I'm fine with Gonzaga. The improvements we've made on defense come from Scruggs and Naji, and they can help lock down guards. I'm more scared of teams with a really good big. Seeing Kanter defend Purdue's big would scare me a lot more. I think teams that also defend our bigs well give us more trouble. I am a little worried at more teams zoning us after Providence's success with it.

Kilian Tilie is a pretty good big.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Kilian Tilie is a pretty good big.

He's 22/26 in his last like 6 games from three. Lets hoope he cools off considerably in the tourney!

[Xuperman]

Assuming a new poll comes out on Monday, using the games oldest metric, the AP poll, could it be true that X as a #1 seed could be ranked lower than it's #4 seed? Has that ever happened? If a new AP poll is released, the West region will have FOUR TOP 10 teams!!
Let that sink in for a moment...:medicated:

There was a new AP poll released today and there was little movement for some reason.....Gonzaga actually lost ground but there is 4 top 10 teams in the West.

[Xuperman]

Looks like we may have a rematch v The Seminoles AND the ZAGS....I LIKE...:munch:

[nuts4xu]

Looks like we may have a rematch v The Seminoles AND the ZAGS....I LIKE...:munch:

The theme this season has been "revenge" and I'd welcome some payback with the Zags!

[X-band '01]

I think we're getting closer to a Round 1 matchup with Mike Davis's crew.

[xdude]

The 'X' Factor in all of this is 'on any given night'. We've seen players and teams with off nights forever, which is what makes this tournament so special. Focus and energy seem to be the biggest keys to consistency, and I don't know how you measure that.

[xavierj]

Kilian Tilie is a pretty good big.

Yes Tilie is good. If Xavier plays Gonzaga, he scares me the most.

[JTG]

Yes Tilie is good. If Xavier plays Gonzaga, he scares me the most.

22/26 would be otherworldly unguarded in practice for 3s. How the Hell do you guard that
But I don't want to look past Friday, or Sunday. Let alone the next week. But that's the former coach in me. I'd worry if they were playing a rec league team.i

[atljar]

Anyone else watch the Play in game? I didn't leave impressed. Small small team, not fast, not good shooting. Mark it down, 30pt plus win

[SemajParlor]

The OOC schedule for these guys are insane . After stating 0-13 (you’ll see why ) they finished 9 straight sort of blow out wins. Not worried - but would like to put this away within first 10 minutes for my hearts sake.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I think we're getting closer to a Round 1 matchup with Mike Davis's crew.

ESPN's scores page has Texas So listed as a 1 seed, so we need to watch out!

[xu koop scoop]

Posted this in another thread. What is our NCAA Tourney record vs Gonzaga? Thought it might be 1-3, but a pure guess. We're getting little respect vs Gonzaga because they SLAMMED us last year. And our overall record vs the Zags is not good, like vs Nova. Let's see how they play in their 1st 2 games before we make judgement on how they might do vs XU. Heck, they might lose before playing XU.

[GoMuskies]

Posted this in another thread. What is our NCAA Tourney record vs Gonzaga?

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