College Hoops Around The Country [TN opponents, RPI, others]

[cncchris33]

I mean you’re not wrong, but it’s hard to feel too bad for them when they’ve still got the likely #1 and #2 NBA draft picks on the floor

Oh I don't feel bad for them. Just noting that there is a dropoff at PG when he is out. It would be like Clemson losing Trevor Lawrence at QB. Chase Brice is a 4* kid, but he's no TLaw.

 

[JCP201]

I missed it. Zion was back from his eye injury and they still lost?

 

[Witch_Doctor]

Witch Doctor hopes we dont move and that gives more motivation to "hunt" Being #1 in april ,as others have already said, is the best revenge.

Bones Never Lie.

 

[cncchris33]

I missed it. Zion was back from his eye injury and they still lost?

Yes. Cuse took it to them all night. Tre Jones was injured early on.

 

[DC_Vol]

Wisconsin is not that good

Wisconsin is getting their asses handed to them by Maryland, in a super boring game.

It’s currently 39-23 with 15 minutes left in the second half.

Wisconsin looks terrible.

 

[golfballs]

Oh good lord these excuses on ESPN for Duke are painful

 

[golfballs]

Neither is Syracuse.

Neither is Arkansas...

 

[golfballs]

ESPNs FPI projects Wisconsin to win so... Either Michigan isn't either or Wisconsin is.

I’ll bet they won’t be after BPI recalculates overnight. Wisconsin is playing terrible right now

 

[cardvolfan]

Both are at home. Not too worried about either one of them - especially Arky.

Alabama was the one team who blew us out last year with their length and athleticism. They did lose their best player, though.

 

[Caculator]

Alabama was the one team who blew us out last year with their length and athleticism. They did lose their best player, though.

That was in B'ham if I remember correctly.

 

[IamScaredOfTrees]

I expect Virginia to crush Duke and take #1. We'll stay where we are most likely.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

That was in B'ham if I remember correctly.

Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

I expect Virginia to crush Duke and take #1. We'll stay where we are most likely.

Then hope for VT to beat UVA tomorrow

 

[golfballs]

But would you call them "decent"?

Yes!

 

[cardvolfan]

Duke beats Virginia this weekend and we win our 2 games this week then we are #1 in the coaches poll and #2 in the AP

I don't think Duke beats UVA if their point guard is still hurt.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Neither is Arkansas...

Dude you are terrible at this.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

I don't think Duke beats UVA if their point guard is still hurt.

Agree there..

 

[cardvolfan]

That was in B'ham if I remember correctly.

Tuscaloosa.

 

[Caculator]

Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa

Yep, thanks for refreshing my memory, don't know why I want to forget that game...

 

[njvols]

Let’s be honest it really doesn’t matter. We want to stay in the top 4 but being number 1 doesn’t mean much other bragging rights. All that goes away at tourney time.

It really doesn't matter...but it does in the hearts and minds of Vol fans everywhere. Helps recruiting and momentum of the program, in general. All the blue bloods keep trading spots for #1...Duke, Zaga, Kansas, etc, so why not UT? We got more votes than Michigan this week, so if we take care of business this week, we should be in good shape. To get our name up at #1 also means that we drop less when we lose one. All in all, there's no negative, and something for us to brag about, for sure. Kinda like how the SEC championship gets minimized during a particular year, but, over a period of time, you keep hanging those banners up, and the next thing you know, you've got a tradition of winning basketball, and not like South Carolina's one year wonder trip to the final four a couple years ago.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Yep, thanks for refreshing my memory, don't know why I want to forget that game...

Oh i have an idea why

 

[njvols]

Alabama was the one team who blew us out last year with their length and athleticism. They did lose their best player, though.

This Sat will be payback for third week in october.

 

[JRVOL11]

Will probably still be #3 or even #4 if Virginia beats Duke Saturday .

 

[Brentwoodvolfan]

Don't forget Michigan just had 9 1st place votes and we had 13. I think Duke had 36. If we take care of business we will be #1 I believe!! We'll see!! GBO and just keep winning!!!

 

[volroadwarrior]

The good publicity and recognition would be enormous. The press loves Big 10 and ACC teams (especially Duke and NC) so we must have undeniable credentials to get the number 1 spot. Could make it in the coach's poll. Michigan being undefeated will assure them the spot. Take care of business and win the NCAA.