Bracketology Thread 2023

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

With the loss to St. Mary's, Gonzaga dropped below us on the bracketmatrix, putting us as the second highest 4-seed. Going to be hard to jump higher without winning 3 of the next 4. The two teams right above us have 7 Q1 wins apiece.

[LAZER]

I just think his head will explode if they get left out again.  They still have yet to face Tenn or Alabama, though, and have games remaining against Auburn and Mizzou, so I'm thinking the bracketologists are (wisely) extrapolating 3-4 more losses before the end of the season.  Even still, he'll throw a fit.

If he misses the tournament again, he should be fired.

[PointWarrior]

If he misses the tournament again, he should be fired.

Buzz won't get fired, they will just mess with his happy...

[MarquetteMike1977]

Today Joe Lunardi ESPN have Marquette as a #3 Seed playing #14 Seed Akron in Columbus in the Las Vegas Regional with the #6 Seed being Miami

[Mu8891]

MU v Akron ?  Yes please

[mugrad_89]

Uh oh - Bucky is down to the fifth team out - extend Gard!

[Dickthedribbler]

Today Joe Lunardi ESPN have Marquette as a #3 Seed playing #14 Seed Akron in Columbus in the Las Vegas Regional with the #6 Seed being Miami

Fine with me, but unfortunate in one respect. You work hard all season to earn a #3 seed and you'd like to reap the benefits of that "protected seed" ( i.e. playing closer to home than Columbus, Ohio) . I mean #14 Akron has to travel about 100 miles and they could fill that Arena in Columbus.

On the other hand, there 's a first weekend site in Des Moines which hosts #3, Iowa State.


I know this is all conjecture on Lunardi's part, and it probably won't turn out that way. Nonetheless, like to get a little extra reward for that good seed. Oh well.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Fine with me, but unfortunate in one respect. You work hard all season to earn a #3 seed and you'd like to reap the benefits of that "protected seed" ( i.e. playing closer to home than Columbus, Ohio) . I mean #14 Akron has to travel about 100 miles and they could fill that Arena in Columbus.

On the other hand, there 's a first weekend site in Des Moines which hosts #3, Iowa State.


I know this is all conjecture on Lunardi's part, and it probably won't turn out that way. Nonetheless, like to get a little extra reward for that good seed. Oh well.

Des Moines will be tough to get.  Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State are all competing for that site.  Marquette needs to finish ahead two of those teams on the S-curve.

Columbus is Marquette's second closest opening round site.  Chicago is about halfway between Columbus and Des Moines, so fan turnout shouldn't be a problem.  Purdue is a lock for Columbus.  Xavier is probably the main competition for the other protected seed there.

[The Sultan]

Fine with me, but unfortunate in one respect. You work hard all season to earn a #3 seed and you'd like to reap the benefits of that "protected seed" ( i.e. playing closer to home than Columbus, Ohio) . I mean #14 Akron has to travel about 100 miles and they could fill that Arena in Columbus.

On the other hand, there 's a first weekend site in Des Moines which hosts #3, Iowa State.


I know this is all conjecture on Lunardi's part, and it probably won't turn out that way. Nonetheless, like to get a little extra reward for that good seed. Oh well.

The closest options are Des Moines and Columbus. Both are an easy drive from Milwaukee.

And Akron averages 2,000 fans for a home game. They aren't filling an arena in Columbus. Marquette would have more fans there.

[JakeBarnes]

Des Moines will be tough to get.  Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State are all competing for that site.  Marquette needs to finish ahead two of those teams on the S-curve.

Columbus is Marquette's second closest opening round site.  Chicago is about halfway between Columbus and Des Moines, so fan turnout shouldn't be a problem.  Purdue is a lock for Columbus.  Xavier is probably the main competition for the other protected seed there.

Oddly enough, a 3 in Columbus and sharing with Purdue would be good for us. I have a feeling Purdue fans would root for us (they really like to invade comment sections about marquette and talking about how good we are and how we are a great win for them).

[MarquetteMike1977]

Joe Lunardi ESPN's latest tweet today has Marquette as the Top Four Seed.

https://twitter.com/espnlunardi/status/1623824061930299394?s=46&t=yLmzdtDHmQJzvZF8Lp8WuA

[MuggsyB]

Oddly enough, a 3 in Columbus and sharing with Purdue would be good for us. I have a feeling Purdue fans would root for us (they really like to invade comment sections about marquette and talking about how good we are and how we are a great win for them).

Purdue's guards will not want to see a quick team that can press in the tournament.  Obviously there is no real answer for Edey.  I'd be inclined to vary the doubles with him but almost accept he's going to get 25 and not let their auxiliary players go off. 

[MU82]

Joe Lunardi ESPN's latest tweet today has Marquette as the Top Four Seed.

https://twitter.com/espnlunardi/status/1623824061930299394?s=46&t=yLmzdtDHmQJzvZF8Lp8WuA

MU is immediately followed by X and UConn as 4 seeds in this bracket. Madison is one of the first 4 out.

[GoldenEagles03]

Multiple people have Marquette as a 4 playing 13 VCU as of this morning.

That would be a matchup the NCAA would absolutely love.  The Shaka Bowl in round 1.

[bilsu]

MU v Akron ?  Yes please

Why do you want to lose to Akron?

[MarquetteMike1977]

Joe Lunardi ESPN today has Marquette as a #4 Seed playing #13 Seed Utah Valley State in Albany with #5 Seed Saint Mary's playing #12 Seed VCU

[fjm]

I think we end up a 5 seed. As much as I want us to be a 4 seed. I think there is just potential for teams behind us to jump us. And potential for us to not improve our resume at this point.

A win at home v X and then hold serve in games we are favorited in just isn't enough to move us up and don't think it does much for us to stay still. Obviously brew would know more but just my inkling.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I think we end up a 5 seed. As much as I want us to be a 4 seed. I think there is just potential for teams behind us to jump us. And potential for us to not improve our resume at this point.

A win at home v X and then hold serve in games we are favorited in just isn't enough to move us up and don't think it does much for us to stay still. Obviously brew would know more but just my inkling.

My perception is that there is a pretty decent size gap on the S-Curve between the 4 seeds and the 5 seeds. Maybe others would disagree, but I think there is a pretty clear top 16 at the moment and a bit of mess behind them. I think it would take a pretty bad finish for us to fall into 5-seed territory.

[MU82]

I think it would take a pretty bad finish for us to fall into 5-seed territory.

So, Knower, what you're saying is that we end up a 7 seed, right?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

T Rank futurecast projects a 5 seed if MU goes 3-3, a 4 seed at 4-2, and a 3 seed at 5-1/6-0.

The wins against Baylor, UConn, and Creighton are aging well.  That's three top 15 wins (Q1A home).  Marquette has a strong resume already.

[GoldenEagles03]

I think we end up a 5 seed. As much as I want us to be a 4 seed. I think there is just potential for teams behind us to jump us. And potential for us to not improve our resume at this point.

A win at home v X and then hold serve in games we are favorited in just isn't enough to move us up and don't think it does much for us to stay still. Obviously brew would know more but just my inkling.

Miami and St. Mary's have limited opportunities the rest of the way as well.

Goes 5-2 with a win against Xavier or Creighton and I think a 4 is safe by a decent margin.

No losses outside of Q1 and Q2 as of now.

[fjm]

My perception is that there is a pretty decent size gap on the S-Curve between the 4 seeds and the 5 seeds. Maybe others would disagree, but I think there is a pretty clear top 16 at the moment and a bit of mess behind them. I think it would take a pretty bad finish for us to fall into 5-seed territory.

You da man for this response! Thanks man!

[fjm]

Miami and St. Mary's have limited opportunities the rest of the way as well.

Goes 5-2 with a win against Xavier or Creighton and I think a 4 is safe by a decent margin.

No losses outside of Q1 and Q2 as of now.

Appreciate the knowledge on other teams opportunities GE03!

[fjm]

T Rank futurecast projects a 5 seed if MU goes 3-3, a 4 seed at 4-2, and a 3 seed at 5-1/6-0.

The wins against Baylor, UConn, and Creighton are aging well.  That's three top 15 wins (Q1A home).  Marquette has a strong resume already.

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[MarquetteMike1977]

Joe Lunardi ESPN tweet from earlier today

https://twitter.com/espnlunardi/status/1624417142564179969?s=46&t=TuPvEuRh9nZXkagdDjAmQA