2024 NCAA Tournament Bracketology

[Dish]

My prediction

#2 seed in the Midwest in Indy v. #15 WKU. #7 Washington State v. #10 Oklahoma for the S16.

I think this is a good guess.

I'll go #2 seed in the South. Indy v #15 South Dakota State, I'll say 11:20 am CST tip time Friday morning.
#7 Clemson vs #10 Texas A&M (for the Buzz drama).

Also, prepare for the countless "what time do we play on Friday?" posts that are forthcoming.

[willie warrior]

I think Iowa state takes the last #1 seed from North Carolina-they've earned it.  the big 12 is the toughest conference top to bottom.  those games all season long including the conference tourney were wars.


my sleeper sweet 16-GCU

When they do get a 1 seed, maybe it will stop some of this nonsense heard on this board that playing studs in BEast title game meant nothing. Iowa State produced in their conference tourney and now will likely get a 1 seed. But I doubt it will cause the nonsense to go away.

[Uncle Rico]

When they do get a 1 seed, maybe it will stop some of this nonsense heard on this board that playing studs in BEast title game meant nothing. Iowa State produced in their conference tourney and now will likely get a 1 seed. But I doubt it will cause the nonsense to go away.

Thanks Dung Willie

[The Sultan]

We all know that if Tyler played, and re-aggrevated the injury, that willie would be the first one bitching.

[Uncle Rico]

We all know that if Tyler played, and re-aggrevated the injury, that willie would be the first one bitching.

Tyler owed it to Willie to play.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Willie is going to be Willie and bitch and complain no matter what happens.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I would bet they don't.

This might be just one of this year's reminders that fans tend to over estimate how much the conference tournaments affect seeding. The Committee has shown repeatedly that they mean it when they say that conference tournament games have no more impact than any other game.

If ISU remains a 2 seed (as I expect) it will essentially prove that MU had no chance of getting a 1 seed yesterday even with a win over UConn and everything else going right. Iowa State won their conference tournament with routs over 2 top teams and it might not be enough.

Committee has stated that winning conference tournaments does matter. How much? Probably depends on the committee.

I don't think isu falling short would prove your point. I (and most bracketologists) had Marquette above Iowa State. Marquette may also get the kolek injury boost that ISU wouldn't.  So its possuble ISU beating UH wasnt enough but MU beating UConn would have been.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The play in games are probably going to be on the 10 seed line.  That's nuts. I love bid thieves

[DoctorV]

The play in games are probably going to be on the 10 seed line.  That's nuts. I love bid thieves

Problem is there always seems to be a play in game team that goes to the S16...

Hopefully it's not buzz in that 10 hole play in opposite Marquette in a 7v10 matchup.
Not something I really want to see.
Wade Taylor the fourf and Radford kind of give me nightmares.

Your thoughts on that possible matchup, since you support both programs?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I'm thinking we see 1 or 2 surprises being left out from Dayton, Oklahoma, Colorado, Northwestern, Michigan State, and Florida Atlantic.  These teams are considered IN by Bracket Matrix.

If that happens, Pitt, Virginia, Indiana State, Seton Hall, Providence, and St. John's are the most likely candidates to make it instead.

[wisblue]

Dave at Bracketville (a respected Bracketologist) just came out with his final bracket.

He has MU at Indy against Western Kentucky.

The second round could be Gonzaga (7) or the winner of Oklahoma/Colorado in the First Four. That wouldn't be bad.

That is in the South Region with Illinois the 3 and Houston/Auburn the 1 and 4.

He also has Wisconsin as 5 in that region.

He has Iowa State 6 on his seed list and MU 8.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Problem is there always seems to be a play in game team that goes to the S16...

Hopefully it's not buzz in that 10 hole play in opposite Marquette in a 7v10 matchup.
Not something I really want to see.
Wade Taylor the fourf and Radford kind of give me nightmares.

Your thoughts on that possible matchup, since you support both programs?

I support one program,  I get paid by the other.

Marquette is the much better team.  TAMU is the kind of team that can dirty up a game in a way that MU is vulnerable to. Would expect us to win but would rather play others

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Dave at Bracketville (a respected Bracketologist) just came out with his final bracket.

He has MU at Indy against Western Kentucky.

The second round could be Gonzaga (7) or the winner of Oklahoma/Colorado in the First Four. That wouldn't be bad.

I expect us to win no matter who we match up with... but that draw would likely mean we're playing the best 15 seed,  and either the best 7 seed or best 10 seed unless oklahoma somehow sneaks through.

[MU82]

Dave at Bracketville (a respected Bracketologist) just came out with his final bracket.

He has MU at Indy against Western Kentucky.

The second round could be Gonzaga (7) or the winner of Oklahoma/Colorado in the First Four. That wouldn't be bad.

That is in the South Region with Illinois the 3 and Houston/Auburn the 1 and 4.

He also has Wisconsin as 5 in that region.

He has Iowa State 6 on his seed list and MU 8.

He also has all 3 BEast bubblers among the first 4 out.

[The Sultan]

Problem is there always seems to be a play in game team that goes to the S16...

Hopefully it's not buzz in that 10 hole play in opposite Marquette in a 7v10 matchup.
Not something I really want to see.
Wade Taylor the fourf and Radford kind of give me nightmares.

Your thoughts on that possible matchup, since you support both programs?

There has only been 4 or 5 play in game winners to make the S16. UCLA in the bubble was the last.

That being said, the play in games will have stronger teams this year due to the bid thievery going on.

[wisblue]

One of my "can't miss" predictions for today is that Badger fans will be bitching about their seed, especially if they beat Illinois.

They won't understand why they are seeded below both Marquette and Illinois when they beat both and knocked off mighty Purdue.

[The Sultan]

I actually wonder if they will be the last #4 seed if they hold on to win this.

[CountryRoads]

One of my "can't miss" predictions for today is that Badger fans will be bitching about their seed, especially if they beat Illinois.

They won't understand why they are seeded below both Marquette and Illinois when they beat both and knocked off mighty Purdue.

Assuming they win today, maybe the fact that they finished 7-8 in their last 15 games?

[Uncle Rico]

I actually wonder if they will be the last #4 seed if they hold on to win this.

Don't think so. They've already moved up a seed line this week

And they've got some bad losses

[FairWeatherEagle]

My thoughts for what they're worth ( and to some on scoop not worth anything 😊).

There are a bunch of crappy 15 and 16 teams this year...underdog winners in the South-Mid-Valley-Athletic type conferences. So no 1/2 upsets this year.

Also a set of 11-14 seeds that are scary for the 3-6s.

I think we're a 2 and will be glad for it.

If our path to a national championship is thru Purdue, UNC, and Houston... I can see it, but UCONN has finally cowed me. Don't think we can beat them.

I know it's a crazy hope.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

He also has all 3 BEast bubblers among the first 4 out.

Really hope to see a couple sneak in. Tough week for those teams; the consensus certainly is for a three bid league which is no bueno.

[wisblue]

My thoughts for what they're worth ( and to some on scoop not worth anything 😊).

There are a bunch of crappy 15 and 16 teams this year...underdog winners in the South-Mid-Valley-Athletic type conferences. So no 1/2 upsets this year.

Also a set of 11-14 seeds that are scary for the 3-6s.

I think we're a 2 and will be glad for it.

If our path to a national championship is thru Purdue, UNC, and Houston... I can see it, but UCONN has finally cowed me. Don't think we can beat them.

I know it's a crazy hope.

If MU plays UConn it will be in the Final Four, so I'll take my chances.

[HowardsWorld]

If MU plays UConn it will be in the Final Four, so I'll take my chances.

It should be the championship game only

[CountryRoads]

Wow FAU an 8.

[Elonsmusk]

I'm glad Auburn isn't going to be in our region.  And wow, Iowa State in that bracket too.  Loaded bracket.  Looking good for us!