2018-19 Media Predictions

[Shaka Shart]

I believe the pitch was that he would be "the guy" at MU and could make his mark - like Wade.  At Kansas he's just another in a long line of 5* recruits.

However, there is a reason that players make such a big jump in the NBA. It is because when you are surrounded by talent you tend to benefit from this.

[WarriorDad]

That's very generous,  I think they could be an NCAA tournament team but they were about 35 spots out of the tournament this year and I'm not sure that the #59 recruiting class plus  Trice and King will enough to make up those 35 spots plus another 15 or so to get to the top 30.

And they lost by 10 to X,  and then lost to two bubble teams in UCLA and Baylor. Not bad losses for sure,  but I wouldn't use losing to them as evidence that Wisconsin was really good before the injuries.

They lost to Xavier by ten, but the game was tied 66-66 with 2:11 left.  Still a one possession game with until the 1:07 mark.  XU basically made free throws at the end to build the lead.  I would be surprised to not see them back in the NCAAs this upcoming season, which is a good thing if they barely get in.  Keep Gard around as long as we can for MU's sake. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

That's very generous,  I think they could be an NCAA tournament team but they were about 35 spots out of the tournament this year and I'm not sure that the #59 recruiting class plus  Trice and King will enough to make up those 35 spots plus another 15 or so to get to the top 30.

And they lost by 10 to X,  and then lost to two bubble teams in UCLA and Baylor. Not bad losses for sure,  but I wouldn't use losing to them as evidence that Wisconsin was really good before the injuries.

So, Trice and King will be so good that they will take most of Davidson's and Pritzl's minutes to soar the Badgers to 15th! 

Take their two best trey shooters out of the line-up...that's sure to take the pressure off Happ.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

The Athletic has Marquette as the first team listed of "others receiving consideration" outside of the top 25.

[Skitch]

Westgate in Vegas released opening odds for 18-19 national champ. MU 200-1.

https://twitter.com/Johnny_Detroit/status/980889076080537600

[drewm88]

Westgate in Vegas released opening odds for 18-19 national champ. MU 200-1.

https://twitter.com/Johnny_Detroit/status/980889076080537600

No love for Kansas State there. Also 200/1. They're not losing much.

[MU82]

They lost to Xavier by ten, but the game was tied 66-66 with 2:11 left.  Still a one possession game with until the 1:07 mark.  XU basically made free throws at the end to build the lead.  I would be surprised to not see them back in the NCAAs this upcoming season, which is a good thing if they barely get in.  Keep Gard around as long as we can for MU's sake.

Well, they lost to Marquette by 1,000.

Wait ... I think Markus, Sam and Rowsey just hit another 3 each.

But yeah, chicos, F%cky was really close to special this past season.

[WindyCityGoldenEagle]

Westgate in Vegas released opening odds for 18-19 national champ. MU 200-1.

https://twitter.com/Johnny_Detroit/status/980889076080537600

So at this point Vegas doesn't consider us a tourney team? 65th on list and obviously doesn't factor in small schools.

Is that a fair interpretation? Or does a lot of this have to do with them handicapping for antipated bets?

[source?]

I'll leave this here.

https://sports.yahoo.com/way-early-top-25-2018-19-college-basketball-season-033644755.html

[DJO's Jaw]

Here's Gary Parrish's first Top 25 and 1 for the 18-19 season:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2018-19-college-basketball-rankings-way-too-early-projection-has-kansas-and-duke-at-the-top/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[Newsdreams]

I'll leave this here.

https://sports.yahoo.com/way-early-top-25-2018-19-college-basketball-season-033644755.html

"Froling key loss" 

[We R Final Four]

TBH, most of these way too early predictions will have one pick that seems totally nuts. Either they are right and they link back to it next season to show what a genius they are or they are wrong and no one remembers this dumb article anyway

Similar to some scoopers.

[cheese ball chaser]

Here's Gary Parrish's first Top 25 and 1 for the 18-19 season:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2018-19-college-basketball-rankings-way-too-early-projection-has-kansas-and-duke-at-the-top/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Wow, only one Big East team

[Boozemon Barro]

The Big East loses a ton of star power. Trying to come up with the preseason all conference teams will be pretty tough.

[Windyplayer]

I'll leave this here.

https://sports.yahoo.com/way-early-top-25-2018-19-college-basketball-season-033644755.html

Nice! Spot-on, quick-hitting analysis as well in the blurb.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Wow, only one Big East team

And with 7 ACC and 6 SEC teams in his Top 25...Gary must not be good at math...

[WarriorDad]

I'll leave this here.

https://sports.yahoo.com/way-early-top-25-2018-19-college-basketball-season-033644755.html

Feels about right.  Wisconsin should be around 30ish, but they will be back. MU top 25 yes.  Great to see Coach Williams team up there with Virginia Tech.  XU remains but no Louisville.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Feels about right.  Wisconsin should be around 30ish, but they will be back. MU top 25 yes.  Great to see Coach Williams team up there with Virginia Tech. XU remains but no Louisville.

Sweet diversion...keep them all guessing my man

[Lennys Tap]

Wow, only one Big East team

#Mid Major

[drewm88]

Sweet diversion...keep them all guessing my man

Nailed it.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I look at what a lot of these top 25 predictions are losing compared to what we lose, and what they gain compared to what we do (even without a grad transfer PG), and I think we're a safe top 25 team by conference play barring major injury.

[mu03eng]

I look at what a lot of these top 25 predictions are losing compared to what we lose, and what they gain compared to what we do (even without a grad transfer PG), and I think we're a safe top 25 team by conference play barring major injury.

Honestly, our expectation should be that we're at top 15 team by seasons end. Polls are a fickle measure, but my expectation for next years team is a KenPom top 25 ranking and a Top 15 ranking in the polls. Anything less and we are underachieving our talent.

[Floorslapper]

F%cky #15.

Thanks for posting, brew. I needed a morning chuckle.

It will be fun to beat them by 1,000 points again.

And if we lose to Bucky next year?  At home?  All things stay equal on both rosters, I certainly wouldn't consider MU a lock to win that game...and even if we get a solid grad transfer PG..doubt we would win in a blowout of any variety.

[Galway Eagle]

And if we lose to Bucky next year?  At home?  All things stay equal on both rosters, I certainly wouldn't consider MU a lock to win that game...and even if we get a solid grad transfer PG..doubt we would win in a blowout of any variety.

So do you think Rowsey was the sole reason we destroyed Bucky or that only they get better next year?

[Pakuni]

SB Nation:

23. Marquette Golden Eagles
2017-18 Record: 21-14
2017-18 Finish: NIT Quarterfinals
Expect Marquette to be slightly improved without the explosive Andrew Rowsey. Juniors Markus Howard and Sam Hauser have more than enough star power to get the Golden Eagles into the NCAA tournament in what feels like an important season for Steve Wojciechowski.

https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2018/4/3/17189916/college-basketball-early-top-25-rankings-2019-kansas-duke-villanova-virginia-kentucky-gonzaga

Of note:
3. Nova
28. Loyola
33. Xavier
34. Wisconsin