2022-23 NCAA Men's Basketball Thread

[CountryRoads]

Hellofa playa, aina?

Even though he barely played as a freshman, I was advocating pretty hard for Podziemski when I saw he hit the portal. Seemed like Shaka was focused elsewhere, which turned out fine anyway. Besides, MU hasn’t had much success with WI kids in the last decade. Most that I can recall have ended up transferring or the relationship ending poorly.

[MuggsyB]

Not a good week for Indiana. 

[mugrad_89]

Not a good week for Indiana.

They’re dealing with some injuries, but still haven’t been playing well regardless.

[tower912]

No kidding.  Wife the Hoosier fan is not shy about acting out her displeasure.

[Scoop Snoop]

No kidding.  Wife the Hoosier fan is not shy about acting out her displeasure.

You can come and visit me for a while if you would like.

[panda]

Jalen Pickett. Sheesh. Electric city

[brewcity77]

All 12 Big XII teams are KenPom top-40. Watching this league is going to be some fun. A few really good teams won’t be playing in the dance.  Bracketologists will know better than me, but is there a case for 10 teams from the league this year?

I've heard the argument made, but I think 7 is most likely, and 6 more likely than 8. Unless everyone is finishing 8-10 or better (mathematically possibly, but unlikely) teams will just take on too many regular season losses. 17-15 or 16-16 just isn't likely to get in.

[DoctorV]

4 BE teams currently in KenPom top 20.

2 B12 teams.

[MuggsyB]

Duke has no business being ranked. 

[BM1090]

Duke has no business being ranked.

Why?

Two of their four losses are Q1A. They have no bad losses. They have three Q1 wins.

Frankly, their resume is better than Marquette’s. Their metrics only slightly worse.

[tower912]

Soon to be unemployed.

https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/01/repeated-use-of-n-word-by-michigan-college-hoops-coach-prompts-player-boycott.html

[panda]

Soon to be unemployed.

https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/01/repeated-use-of-n-word-by-michigan-college-hoops-coach-prompts-player-boycott.html

*re watches Michael Scott impersonation of Chris rock

[MuggsyB]

Why?

Two of their four losses are Q1A. They have no bad losses. They have three Q1 wins.

Frankly, their resume is better than Marquette’s. Their metrics only slightly worse.

They're sinking fast. 

[Scoop Snoop]

They're sinking fast.

It may take another year, probably two for them to slide lower, considering the talent that they have. Remember all that "Duke North" talk when Wojo came on board? Maybe in the next few years they can be referred to as "Marquette South". 

[GoldenEagles03]

Madison leads Michigan State by 1 midway through the 2nd half playing without Wahl.  I don't know how they do it.

Hauser has 13 and 6 while getting boo'd everytime he touches the rock.

[DegenerateDish]

If this score holds (still 10 minutes left), Kentucky losing by double digits to a brutal South Carolina team at home would be very no bueno for an already underachieving UK team.

[GoldenEagles03]

If this score holds (still 10 minutes left), Kentucky losing by double digits to a brutal South Carolina team at home would be very no bueno for an already underachieving UK team.

They'd be on the outside looking in.

[wadesworld]

If this score holds (still 10 minutes left), Kentucky losing by double digits to a brutal South Carolina team at home would be very no bueno for an already underachieving UK team.

Hook ‘em.

[WhiteTrash]

Hook ‘em.

I see what you did. Well done.

[GoldenEagles03]

Feels gross rooting for Michigan State, but they beat Madison!

Kentucky going to lose to South Carolina.

Kansas State and Oklahoma State in a 1 point game on ESPNU.  Good session of hoops.

[MuggsyB]

Ty Mich St. 

[Uncle Rico]

Ty Mich St.

Hurts Marquette’s seeding

[Dickthedribbler]

Good result out of Madison. MSU 69 and UW 65.

[GoldenEagles03]

Hurts Marquette’s seeding

Spin zone.  Notre Dame beat Michigan State. Maybe not?

[Uncle Rico]

Spin zone.  Notre Dame beat Michigan State. Maybe not?

Nope.  This drops Marquette a seed at least.  That loss to UW-Madison is bad news.