So....What are we ranked on Monday - 1/6/2025?

[The Sultan]

5 vs 6 on ESPN+ is an epic failure.

5 vs 11 is a nice stroke of luck for Fox.

ESPN knows that Alabama v. North Carolina will draw more.

It's that NC State v. Texas game that's a little maddening.

[MU82]

Nice call by those that had us moving into the top 5. This is an important, fun week for MU hoops.

We Are Marquette!

[MarquetteMike1977]

Marquette is #4 in USA Today Coaches Poll

[cheebs09]

I was thinking a solid year this year would be back half of the top 25 for the majority of it. Not the first time my expectations have been too low in the Shaka era. Great start for the team!

[warriorchick]

DePaul also receive vote(s).

Mike Hlas of the Cedar Rapids Gazette gave Loyola and DePaul its only votes - at 22 and 23.

As a strange coincidence, I read that as I was watching the movie "Cedar Rapids" - an underrated comedy gem, BtW.

[DFW HOYA]

DePaul also receive vote(s).

First "Also receiving votes" at DePaul in five years. They have not been ranked since the 2000-01 season.

Their schedule picks up, however:

at Texas Tech
Providence
Wichita St.
at St. John's

[PGsHeroes32]

Coaches have us ahead of Kentucky like it should be

[Galway Eagle]

First "Also receiving votes" at DePaul in five years. They have not been ranked since the 2000-01 season.

Their schedule picks up, however:

at Texas Tech
Providence
Wichita St.
at St. John's

Kind of surprising they didn't get one a couple years ago when they had a similarly great start before epically collapsing/getting exposed in conference

[brewcity77]

At least 5 teams currently ahead of us will lose a game next week while we host Stonehill and Western Carolina. We should go into Iowa State very safely in the top-10, possibly between 5-7.

Love nailing the two polls from now prediction 

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

DePaul also receive vote(s).

Mike Hlas of the Cedar Rapids Gazette gave Loyola and DePaul its only votes - at 22 and 23.

As a strange coincidence, I read that as I was watching the movie "Cedar Rapids" - an underrated comedy gem, BtW.

The Ed Helms movie.  I was pleasantly surprised by it and the trade show reminders when you only see people every other year or every year.

[BM1090]

For those who are more knowledgeable about TV stuff, is there any chance this game gets bumped to a main espn channel?

I have espn+ but it'd be nice to not have to stream.

[wisblue]

True or False?

This will be MU's highest ranking this season.

[The Sultan]

For those who are more knowledgeable about TV stuff, is there any chance this game gets bumped to a main espn channel?

I have espn+ but it'd be nice to not have to stream.

ESPN has the SEC / ACC showdown...so its doubtful.

[tower912]

True or False?

This will be MU's highest ranking this season.

Enjoy it.   If MU stays healthy and hits 3s at a slightly above average pace, everything will be fine.

It is possible this is the high water mark.   It is possible MU sweeps the next 3 and doesn't lose until they go to Storrs.   Should be fun to watch.

[CountryRoads]

ESPN has the SEC / ACC showdown...so its doubtful.

Seems like a great marketing opportunity for ESPN to push the plus subscriptions. Besides, it's almost 2025 and people consume media so differently now. The game will get enough attention regardless (hopefully in a good way for us).

[tower912]

All of those years of streaming Disney pay off for the second time.   Hamilton being the first.

[brewcity77]

True or False?

This will be MU's highest ranking this season.

False. The combination of quality in the B12 & SEC will lead to losses while we should rack up Big East wins, even if we take a step back before going higher.

[GoldenEagles03]

False. The combination of quality in the B12 & SEC will lead to losses while we should rack up Big East wins, even if we take a step back before going higher.

Brew feeling a couple losses this week? Or just anticipating losses in general?

[tower912]

I think MU takes a small, but meaningless hit.  7-8

[CountryRoads]

I think MU takes a small, but meaningless hit.  7-8

Agree. ISU and Duke will likely pass us. Winner of UK and Gonzaga will be ahead of us, loser behind. I don't think Alabama passes us since that UNC win is aging like sour milk.

[GB Warrior]

6. Kentucky already had a loss this week

[dpucane]

5 or 6

[Newsdreams]

26

[MuggsyB]

Does L'Ville have any shot vs Duke at the Yum?

[jfp61]

probably 6