Big East Reset - From NBC Sports

[geps]

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/12/27/big-east-reset-has-marquette-taken-control-of-the-conference/   

Good analysis.

[WarriorDad]

Six predicted NCAA bids.  That would be a big win for the conference, even if they flame out early.  Rebuild year and 60% of the conference goes?  I'll be happy if 4 are invited, but 6 would be outstanding.

[Heisenberg]

From the story ....

POSTSEASON PREDICTIONS
NCAA: Marquette, St. John's, Villanova, Butler, Seton Hall, Creighton
NIT: Xavier, Georgetown, Providence

OTHER/NO POSTSEASON: DePaul


If this happens, having 9 of 10 teams getting to play post season, would be outstanding for the conference.

Question, is it possible to have all 10 teams play post season?

[Silkk the Shaka]

From the story ....

POSTSEASON PREDICTIONS
NCAA: Marquette, St. John's, Villanova, Butler, Seton Hall, Creighton
NIT: Xavier, Georgetown, Providence

OTHER/NO POSTSEASON: DePaul


If this happens, having 9 of 10 teams getting to play post season, would be outstanding for the conference.

Question, is it possible to have all 10 teams play post season?

That depends, does DePaul consider themselves above a CBI/CIT invitation?

[brewcity77]

From the story ....

POSTSEASON PREDICTIONS
NCAA: Marquette, St. John's, Villanova, Butler, Seton Hall, Creighton
NIT: Xavier, Georgetown, Providence

OTHER/NO POSTSEASON: DePaul


If this happens, having 9 of 10 teams getting to play post season, would be outstanding for the conference.

Question, is it possible to have all 10 teams play post season?

There would have to be some serious logjamming. Honestly, if we get 3 NIT teams, I think that pretty much guarantees 3-4 NCAA teams. There will be 2-3 teams that win 7 or fewer games. That's happened every year since the league was formed and none of those teams even made the NIT.

It's technically possible, but I don't think it's remotely realistic unless 9 teams are 8-10 or better, which means no one will separate themselves at the top.

[GB Warrior]

That depends, does DePaul consider themselves above a CBI/CIT invitation?

And the follow up question is, if so, why does DePaul consider itself above the CBI

[source?]

The thing about the CBI is that it's pay to play. Teams generally lose money so for most power schools it's a jo win situation.

[DFW HOYA]

That depends, does DePaul consider themselves above a CBI/CIT invitation?

Georgetown and Maryland both declined an CBI invitation last year. I think the major conferences have tacitly decided not to participate--the CBI and CIT entrants are almost exclusively from mid-major conferences.

[Golden Avalanche]

DePaul has one of the best players in the Big East conference. Hard to imagine them not playing in the postseason.

[Its DJOver]

DePaul has one of the best players in the Big East conference. Hard to imagine them not playing in the postseason.

This explains our tourney appearance with Henry?

[Coleman]

While I wouldn't necessarily put money on it, I also would not be surprised if DePaul snuck into the NIT. Strus is the real deal and I could see them having an "up" year with a 7-11 or 8-10 Big East record which would put them at 16-13 or so and certainly in consideration for the NIT, especially with a win or two at the Big East tournament. Will they compete for a Big East title? Of course not, but this is not a doormatt 2-16 DePaul team like we are used to.

[Galway Eagle]

While I wouldn't necessarily put money on it, I also would not be surprised if DePaul snuck into the NIT. Strus is the real deal and I could see them having an "up" year with a 7-11 or 8-10 Big East record which would put them at 16-13 or so and certainly in consideration for the NIT, especially with a win or two at the Big East tournament. Will they compete for a Big East title? Of course not, but this is not a doormatt 2-16 DePaul team like we are used to.

Neither was our team with Henry that went 8-10 and had 20 wins. But that didn't even reach the NIT. And I'd argue that they were better than all but three or four of our NIT teams in program history.

[Jay Bee]

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/12/27/big-east-reset-has-marquette-taken-control-of-the-conference/   

Good analysis.

I mean, it's better than what they posted before the season began...

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/big-east-conference-reset-perennial-powers-must-reload/

"8. MARQUETTE: The Golden Eagles are 1-for-4 in NCAA tournament seasons under Steve Wojciechowski, and his fifth season looks to be an uphill battle to improve that percentage."

[jsglow]

I mean, it's better than what they posted before the season began...

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/big-east-conference-reset-perennial-powers-must-reload/

"8. MARQUETTE: The Golden Eagles are 1-for-4 in NCAA tournament seasons under Steve Wojciechowski, and his fifth season looks to be an uphill battle to improve that percentage."

HA! Talk about not doing one's homework prior to the season.

[Coleman]

I mean, it's better than what they posted before the season began...

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/big-east-conference-reset-perennial-powers-must-reload/

"8. MARQUETTE: The Golden Eagles are 1-for-4 in NCAA tournament seasons under Steve Wojciechowski, and his fifth season looks to be an uphill battle to improve that percentage."

What a lazy, generic write up.

[Galway Eagle]

I mean, it's better than what they posted before the season began...

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/big-east-conference-reset-perennial-powers-must-reload/

"8. MARQUETTE: The Golden Eagles are 1-for-4 in NCAA tournament seasons under Steve Wojciechowski, and his fifth season looks to be an uphill battle to improve that percentage."

Different writer but I hope someone reminds that guy about this as the season continues

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I mean, it's better than what they posted before the season began...

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/big-east-conference-reset-perennial-powers-must-reload/

"8. MARQUETTE: The Golden Eagles are 1-for-4 in NCAA tournament seasons under Steve Wojciechowski, and his fifth season looks to be an uphill battle to improve that percentage."

Different authors.  Maybe improve the editorial process.  But a big part of the problem is Travis Hines just not being knowledgeable about the Big East.

Xavier 2, Butler 7, Marquette 8, St. John's 9. Yikes!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I mean, it's better than what they posted before the season began...

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/big-east-conference-reset-perennial-powers-must-reload/

"8. MARQUETTE: The Golden Eagles are 1-for-4 in NCAA tournament seasons under Steve Wojciechowski, and his fifth season looks to be an uphill battle to improve that percentage."

Key in that article is who wrote it and where he graduated from.

[Its DJOver]

Different authors.  Maybe improve the editorial process.  But a big part of the problem is Travis Hines just not being knowledgeable about the Big East.

Xavier 2, Butler 7, Marquette 8, St. John's 9. Yikes!

UW-Madison grad, and contributor to the Ames Tribune.  Exactly the kind of guy we want covering the Beast.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Georgetown and Maryland both declined an CBI invitation last year. I think the major conferences have tacitly decided not to participate--the CBI and CIT entrants are almost exclusively from mid-major conferences.

Ha I know, just throwing a cheap shot at DePaul

[wadesworld]

Everyone is still 0-0 in Big East play.  The author may end up being more right than wrong.  I doubt it, but...

[Golden Avalanche]

This explains our tourney appearance with Henry?

Marquette turned down a postseason tourament berth in Ellenson's only season.

[Its DJOver]

Marquette turned down a postseason tourament berth in Ellenson's only season.

Correct, I forgot what powerhouses the CBI draws. Playing in that would have been much more prestigious than no postseason. You should stop posting stupid stuff.

[dgies9156]

There appears to be four legit NCAA teams in the conference -- Us, Villanova, St. John's and Butler.

Beyond that, who knows. Creighton and Xavier appear to be bubble teams.

Time will tell, but it's very nice to be back in the mix after several years wandering the basketball desert. Here's hoping Wojo is the Moses who leads us to the promised land.

[brewcity77]

There appears to be four legit NCAA teams in the conference -- Us, Villanova, St. John's Seton Hall and Butler.

Beyond that, who knows. Creighton and Xavier St. John's appear to be bubble teams.

Time will tell, but it's very nice to be back in the mix after several years wandering the basketball desert. Here's hoping Wojo is the Moses who leads us to the promised land.

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