5fouls Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Between work and kids, I have seen very few national games this season. Looking at the polls and computer analysis, there are a lot of unusual names near the top of the rankings. For those of you that may have followed this season more closely than I have, can you tell me which of the following teams are legit? And,conversely, which are a mirage, and why? Cincinnati Auburn Tennessee Clemson Texas Tech St. Mary's Rhode Island Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 No clue. I just brought up these middlers in the top 10. The NCAA is a dumpster fire. I wonder if this is the new normal or a short cycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Go Vermont Catamounts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Go Vermont Catamounts... Would McRoberts be starting for Vermont this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I believe he would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Of those teams you listed.... I watched Rhode Island today. And came away impressed. Stanford Robinson. Could be a surprise team, no one expected. Just like when Butler first shook the world of college basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstall76 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Cincinnati is legit, they are one of the best defensive teams in the country and this is the best offensive team Cronin has ever had at UC. It hurts me to say that about UC as a Xavier grad, but they are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, bstall76 said: Cincinnati is legit, they are one of the best defensive teams in the country and this is the best offensive team Cronin has ever had at UC. It hurts me to say that about UC as a Xavier grad, but they are good. Cincinnati was the one team out of the group that I would seriously consider for the Final Four depending on the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, bstall76 said: Cincinnati is legit, they are one of the best defensive teams in the country and this is the best offensive team Cronin has ever had at UC. It hurts me to say that about UC as a Xavier grad, but they are good. I’ve never been a fan of either program, but it would be pretty cool to see something like a Cincy-Xavier Elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Auburn is legit, just undersized. They're biggest issue will be matchups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 10 hours ago, 5fouls said: Between work and kids, I have seen very few national games this season. Looking at the polls and computer analysis, there are a lot of unusual names near the top of the rankings. For those of you that may have followed this season more closely than I have, can you tell me which of the following teams are legit? And,conversely, which are a mirage, and why? Cincinnati Auburn Tennessee Clemson Texas Tech St. Mary's Rhode Island Nevada I wish I could tell you. I saw 1 game of Rhode Island's...seem pretty good but not sure competition they play vs is legit. Cincy is very good. Have been all year. Auburn....I'm still not sold on them and I can't tell you why. Just eye test I guess. The others listed have all had ups and downs so I say mirage. I just looked at all standings in hoops to find a team that could qualify as sneaky good for tourney. Just didn't see one that stood out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 12 hours ago, milehiiu said: Of those teams you listed.... I watched Rhode Island today. And came away impressed. Stanford Robinson. Could be a surprise team, no one expected. Just like when Butler first shook the world of college basketball. I just looked up conference standings on CBS. Damn, Rhode Island's RPI ranking is #5. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, rico said: I just looked up conference standings on CBS. Damn, Rhode Island's RPI ranking is #5. Wow. Rhode Island is also ranked in the top 20 in all the major polls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 43 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Rhode Island is also ranked in the top 20 in all the major polls. They also play in a conference that is......meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 44 minutes ago, rico said: They also play in a conference that is......meh. Yep. Cream of the crop. Rhode Island is undefeated in conference play.... and on a 15 game win streak, which is tied for second longest in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snozzwangers_und_covfefe Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 15 hours ago, 5fouls said: Between work and kids, I have seen very few national games this season. Looking at the polls and computer analysis, there are a lot of unusual names near the top of the rankings. For those of you that may have followed this season more closely than I have, can you tell me which of the following teams are legit? And,conversely, which are a mirage, and why? Cincinnati Auburn Tennessee Clemson Texas Tech St. Mary's Rhode Island Nevada I've watched them all and have been most impressed with Cincy and Tennessee. Auburn is a close 3rd. St.Mary's and Clemson, not so much. St.Mary's had a chance at home to lock up their conference and got slapped by the Zags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, Snozzwangers_und_covfefe said: I've watched them all and have been most impressed with Cincy and Tennessee. Auburn is a close 3rd. St.Mary's and Clemson, not so much. St.Mary's had a chance at home to lock up their conference and got slapped by the Zags. Cincy plays thug ball, UT will melt.......now the Zags are a force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, rico said: Cincy plays thug ball, UT will melt.......now the Zags are a force. What is thug ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 minute ago, KoB2011 said: What is thug ball? They beat the hell out of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 minute ago, rico said: They beat the hell out of you. So like what Purdue has played in the past or what Wisconsin plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, Snozzwangers_und_covfefe said: I've watched them all and have been most impressed with Cincy and Tennessee. Auburn is a close 3rd. St.Mary's and Clemson, not so much. St.Mary's had a chance at home to lock up their conference and got slapped by the Zags. Tennessee got beat by 28 to Alabama yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: So like what Purdue has played in the past or what Wisconsin plays? The Bearcats are physical. Just their MO. Doesn't work for the tourney when you offensively challenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstall76 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Just now, rico said: The Bearcats are physical. Just their MO. Doesn't work for the tourney when you offensively challenged. In years past I would agree, but this year they have a good offense as well the #2 defense, they are top 50 in offense according to Kenpom I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, bstall76 said: In years past I would agree, but this year they have a good offense as well the #2 defense, they are top 50 in offense according to Kenpom I think. What conference are they in? And who have they played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoagieRoll Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 28 minutes ago, rico said: They beat the hell out of you. true in years past, but not anymore. This current crop of guys has great flow, rhythm and play with finesse. I'm local here in Cincinnati--it's not thug ball anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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