Big East Tournament seeding

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

So our rooting interests change depending on whether we win or lose.  Win and we're cheering for Xavier.  Lose and we're cheering for Butler.

Does it really matter between 5 and 6 seed?  I honestly think I'd rather play Nova or Seton Hall in the 3/6 game than PC in the 4/5 (putting aside this coming Saturday's results).  Nova is beatable, PC is playing out their mind.  Also, a loss to Nova or Hall computer wise doesn't hurt in the slightest.  Frankly, neither would PC at this point, but obviously Nova/SHU still way above PC in the overall pecking order. 

I'd be fine another shot at PC tho.  At the end of the day, it isn't going to matter much who we get - but my guess is if we win Saturday we get PC in the 4/5 game, if we lose we get Hall in the 3/6 game. 

[CountryRoads]

Xavier wins: MU plays DePaul Wednesday.

Butler wins: MU plays Seton Hall Thursday.

[BM1090]

Xavier wins: MU plays DePaul Wednesday.

Butler wins: MU plays Seton Hall Thursday.

If I knew for sure that we'd beat DePaul, I'd rather go that route and play Nova. Unfortunately that seems to be tough for us.

[pbiflyer]

Seems like any hope of another victory for us outside of an NIT game would be to cheer for Xavier then.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Seriously I dont think it matters who we play--pretty much everyone will be a challenge.

[muguru]

Actually at this point, it's a total sh*t show so it doesn't really matter, but, since there is still basketball left to be played, I'm sure we will all hope they win as many games as they can. So, IF(and it's a big IF) right now they have ANY chance of breaking this skid, the 7 seed might just be the best road and give them the best chance(not saying it's likely) to win a game and possibly 2. As it is, they would play DePaul and then Nova...I think that's the best path right now as crazy as it sounds.

[HutchwasClutch]

Seriously I dont think it matters who we play--pretty much everyone will be a challenge.

Take out pretty much and you got it. This is a team that would highly likely be on a 7 game losing streak had Georgetown not been so horribly undermanned and playing them at home.

[bilsu]

Xavier wins: MU plays DePaul Wednesday.

Butler wins: MU plays Seton Hall Thursday.

Assuming this is correct than I am rooting for Xavier to win.

[lawdog77]

Assuming this is correct than I am rooting for Xavier to win.

I am not. If Xavier wins, they may move ahead of us on the NCAa tourney seeding line.

[bilsu]

I am not. If Xavier wins, they may move ahead of us on the NCAa tourney seeding line.

We lose to DePaul and we do not deserve an NCAA bid. Xavier beats DePaul and we get thumped by Seton Hall, they may be seeded ahead of us anyway.
Besides that the only way I see us winning an NCAA tournament game is if we end up in the play in game in Dayton.

[Windyplayer]

Ok, so Seton Hall. Let's get after it.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I am not. If Xavier wins, they may move ahead of us on the NCAa tourney seeding line.

This
Happened two tears ago like that.  Xavier swept us and got in with the same record as mu in conference. 

[vogue65]

Ok, so Seton Hall. Let's get after it.

After what?
Our bigs are a step too slow and can't shoot.
Our ONLY shot is to play small ball, be faster and hit our shots.
If we hit shots no need to rebound. 
Midwest country kids come to the big city and face ballers.  Are we ready?

[brewcity77]

Ok, so Seton Hall. Let's get after it.

We can beat the Hall. Just need Howard to go for 50+. And other people to show up.

[skianth16]

We can beat the Hall. Just need Howard to go for 50+. And other people to show up.

NBD, right?

In all seriousness, we can gang with anyone in the conference if we play team basketball. They're big, so we can't run with the second half lineup that worked well today, so let Markus be the go-to, but Sacar and one of Brendan, Koby, or Jamal need to play really well. And Wojo needs to go full jacket-less mode to keep the team motivated for the full game.

[vogue65]

We can beat the Hall. Just need Howard to go for 50+. And other people to show up.

You are right, the rest of the team can stand around and watch the show.  As Howard gets triple-teamed our guys get back on defense.  We have a plan, Seton Hall is toast.

[brewcity77]

NBD, right?

In all seriousness, we can gang with anyone in the conference if we play team basketball. They're big, so we can't run with the second half lineup that worked well today, so let Markus be the go-to, but Sacar and one of Brendan, Koby, or Jamal need to play really well. And Wojo needs to go full jacket-less mode to keep the team motivated for the full game.

I think what we need to do against Seton Hall is the opposite of what Wojo would ever do. Slow the pace, limit turnovers, and when you attack, do it going at the rim. Need to be willing to move the ball in the paint to get their bigs going in the wrong direction and into foul trouble.

But Wojo slowing the pace and focusing on attacking the paint instead of up-tempo three bombs? Never happen.

[vogue65]

I think what we need to do against Seton Hall is the opposite of what Wojo would ever do. Slow the pace, limit turnovers, and when you attack, do it going at the rim. Need to be willing to move the ball in the paint to get their bigs going in the wrong direction and into foul trouble.

But Wojo slowing the pace and focusing on attacking the paint instead of up-tempo three bombs? Never happen.

I noticed something in the last S.H. game.  The Hall players were all sweating, only two of our guys were sweating.    What does that mean?   They take salt pills, or move more, or substitute less, or what?