2024 NCAA Tournament Bracketology

[PointWarrior]

Feel so bad thug Oduro does not get to injury any players in the NCAA. 

[mu_eyeballs]

What happened to protecting higher seeds geographically?  MU and Creighton should win but both of them face teams that are closer to their campuses.

[The Sultan]

What happened to protecting higher seeds geographically?  MU and Creighton should win but both of them face teams that are closer to their campuses.

OMG seriously? We are complaining about Western Kentucky's massive fan base?

[Uncle Rico]

OMG seriously? We are complaining about Western Kentucky's massive fan base?

I'm more concerned about their mascot

[Jockey]

What happened to protecting higher seeds geographically?  MU and Creighton should win but both of them face teams that are closer to their campuses.

All 3 BE teams got outstanding draws for the tournament.

Not a single complaint.

[avid1010]

All 3 BE teams got outstanding draws for the tournament.

Not a single complaint.

UCONN got absolutely screwed.  Purdue gets a flipping cake walk.

[Dickthedribbler]

It's a small detail, but us playing Friday gives everyone an extra day of rest and recovery.  That could be huge.

Yup. I know I'll need it.

[Uncle Rico]

UCONN got absolutely screwed.

They're in the toughest region for sure but I'm not convinced Iowa State can match them offensively.

Looking closer at Auburn, their best win is at home against an Alabama team that doesn't play defense.  Metrics love them but I don't think they can match UConn offensively either

[The Sultan]

OMG seriously? We are complaining about Western Kentucky's massive fan base?

And the second round matchup would be against one of three schools all a LONG way from Indy.

There are ZERO excuses with this draw. And I'm sure the team agrees.

[nyg]

What happened to protecting higher seeds geographically?  MU and Creighton should win but both of them face teams that are closer to their campuses.

MU would beat WKU if we played them on their own court. Go online and look at their schedule and who they have played and lost to.  If MU loses this game would be the worst loss in MU tournament history. Not gonna happen, crowd or no crowd.

Ok, Seton Hall and StJohns didn't get in. Too bad, time to move on. MU is in, two seed and the Shaka jinx of not getting thru to Sweet 16 is going to end.

[Jockey]

And the second round matchup would be against one of three schools all a LONG way from Indy.

There are ZERO excuses with this draw. And I'm sure the team agrees.

Fully expect a Sweet 16 berth. No one to blame but themselves if it doesn't happen.

[Boston Warrior]

Marquette received a great draw!

[Dr. Blackheart]

I'm more concerned about their mascot

I am more concerned that the Dictator of WFB will invite WKU's mascot to the 4th of July Parade. 

[HowardsWorld]

Expect to play Wisconsin in the elite 8

[Uncle Rico]

Virginia is 69 (nice) in KenPom.  Of all the teams IN by at-large, they're  by far the weakest.

Really hope Colorado State thumps them

[#UnleashJosh]

Expect to play Wisconsin in the elite 8

Scoop might explode.

[Uncle Rico]

Expect to play Wisconsin in the elite 8

One of the Dukes will get them

[avid1010]

They're in the toughest region for sure but I'm not convinced Iowa State can match them offensively.

Looking closer at Auburn, their best win is at home against an Alabama team that doesn't play defense.  Metrics love them but I don't think they can match UConn offensively either

They'd still be my pick to win, but I just hate the Big East only getting 3 teams in, and then watching UCONN get the toughest path of any 1 seed.  Brings out the football conspiracy theorist in me.

[BLWarrior91]

St. John's and Seton Hall got totally screwed. 

[tower912]

UConn isn't afraid of anyone their bracket.

[Uncle Rico]

They'd still be my pick to win, but I just hate the Big East only getting 3 teams in, and then watching UCONN get the toughest path of any 1 seed.  Brings out the football conspiracy theorist in me.

I don't blame you, tbh.  It's only going to be more football-centric moving forward

[MurphysTillClose]

I don't blame you, tbh.  It's only going to be more football-centric moving forward

"Look at all the deserving teams left out from bid thieves this year! We must expand the tournament for more middling powers conference teams!"

[TallTitan34]

@ryancassidycbb

Virginia went 2-7 in Q1 games
They are #69 on KenPom
The Strength of Schedule was #77

Seton Hall went 5-8 in Q1 games
They are #62 on KenPom
The Strength of Schedule was #42

The Committee went with Virginia

[MurphysTillClose]

Jay Bilas with some nice words about MU and our chances with Kolek. Jay Williams not so much.

[Oregon Warrior]

When do they announce the time of our game on Friday?