Recent content by xavierbballfan

That’s interesting. I wouldn’t have thought that it was that high. Maybe still higher on average with a series format? But I wouldn’t vote to change the tournament. Just too exciting. I do feel like it’s a bit unfair to place a ton of emphasis for a coach’s legacy on how their teams performed...

I’m sure it’s been pointed out already but…. The NCAA tournament is generally a really bad way to determine the best team in basketball? There is so much randomness in a one game winner take all style tournament. Which is very fun and hopefully stays the same forever. But is also really bad at...

Agreed. I think Tennessee and Alabama should each get an independent shot but their fates are probably tied together. It’s a little hard to imagine 2 SEC teams seeded as ones given the overall weakness of the conference. The Kansas, Texas wins were great since they basically ran the table on...

Currently in 1st on KenPom.

I like following the efficiency ratings and find optimism more fun personally. Comparing Ken Pom ratings would suggest we lose one of: TX, UF, Auburn, Vandy, Missouri, Alabama as well as one of UK, A and M, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Auburn. But that’s all assuming UT continues to be the same...

I think if the NET rankings were used on TV broadcasts then Tennessee as a potential 1 seed would have seemed reasonable for awhile. They’ve been in the 2 spot for a bit. With all of the times I’ve felt Tennessee has had a tough schedule, I’m grateful that things are lining more favorably this...

Agree on the desperate desire. It just feels wide open this year for a run and a 1 seed would really help. Although I thought 2 seed last year, I think I’m still a little bitter about Duke being seeded higher.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-01-22/2023-march-madness-mens-bracket-predictions-50-days-selection-sunday-andy-katz

I’m just glad it’s expanding to a 12 team playoff...eventually. For a sport that should be decided on the field, the ranking committees have had too much say.

Reasonable. As a fan, I prefer wildly speculating. It’s half the fun for me. Hopefully the team keeps working hard and beats Vandy, KY worse than UGA v. TCU. I’ll cheer them on either way.

Thanks! This looks like what I was looking for.

It’s January 9th now. So…it’s probably more reasonable now. This is a really balanced team and there’s a ton of time left to get better, worse, or stay the same. My crystal ball is still broken so I don’t know what will happen. I think typically Tennessee basketball has had some talented teams...

Yes way too early. I just enjoy the wild speculation. I do think this team is really good though. Anybody has a shot every year if they make the tournament. But these guys have a better chance than most with the defense and an offense finding some rhythm.There’s a preseason poll for almost all...

What a great performance! SC is arguably the worst team in the SEC. But paired with the game against MSST it’s impressive. Am I remembering correctly that the selection committee is supposed to refer to the NET rankings when determining seeding? Tennessee is number 2 overall in those rankings...

Streamlit UPenn model predicts a later peak.