Strength of schedule............

[Fine Vol]

You see a lot of debate about strenght of schedule during the football season. When I read or discuss basketball I never really hear arguments about strength of schedule. Why?

 

[Mr. Rockytop]

Well at tournament selection time the RPI ranking comes into play as far as the seedings go. Strength of Schedule has its place. A #1 ranked team can lose and still remain #1 in College Hoops.

 

[cotton]

You see a lot of debate about strenght of schedule during the football season. When I read or discuss basketball I never really hear arguments about strength of schedule. Why?

Strength of schedule is a large part of the RPI, which is very important in determining tournament bids and seeding. Take a look at the formula here: 2007 College Basketball Ratings Percentage Index (RPI)

 

[NuclearVol]

Also check our RealTimeRPI.com Real Time Sport Rankings - A leading sports ratings and resources community on the Internet for the current "unofficial" RPI rankings. The strength of schedule (SOS) for each team is shown in those rankings -- UT's is currently 11. It is interesting to keep an eye on UT's RPI ranking -- it can change even on days when UT doesn't play depending on who else wins/loses, etc.