After non-conference, we pretty much have the record I expected. I was expecting a Illinois beat down but a Wisconsin win. I also thought we would come out of Charleston with a 2-1 record though I had the L against West Virginia.
At the beginning of the Season, I was targeting 15 or 16 win season based on conference expectations. I still see us landing in that range. If Shaka can squeeze a few extra wins, I think 18 is the high water mark.
Most likely two losses (home and away) but if you could steal one or two it helps tremendously.
Nova
UConn
Seton Hall
Xavier
Most likely one we steal one from Xavier or Nova.
Split games - I think any of these we could win two.
Providence - Look physical but can go long stretches without scoring. I think they would be the most likely ones of this group to fall into the two loss category but I think we win at home.
St Johns - play well at home and it’s right after X and UConn. If we don’t win here we could really start in the hole. Outside of the real DePaul showing up I see us having the best shot of winning two against the Johnnies but I think Champaigne shoots them into one game and out of the other.
Creighton - not sold on Creighton this year and this could move to the two win side but they play solid at home.
DePaul - Really tough to judge this year. Only one loss but have some talent. In the few games I watched, they looked good but also didn’t play anyone of true note. I would normally put them in the two win location. They have two good scorers.
Two wins so need to make sure we don’t drop one here.
Butler
Georgetown
If this plays out we would finish 16-15 which is inline with my thoughts at the start. If Shaka gets us to 18, he overachieved in my mind and we have a very good shot at the dance.
