Potential Bracket

[*Fox2Monk*]

Almost every publication I have seen had us at the 7 seed line. We would meet the 2 seed in the second round. Of the potential 2 seeds who would you rather get? UConn, Iowa State, Purdue, Vandy, Houston, or Michigan State?

if I had my pick it would be Purdue because we already proved we at least matchup with them somewhat decently, and then Vandy if they end up getting one. I doubt we can draw Vandy before the S16 though so idk how that would go. Michigan State already ate our lunch, and I definitely don’t want play UConn yet again in March. I can’t see us beating Houston or Iowa State but I’d take my chance against the Cyclones even though I’d really like to have their coach in the future.

Thoughts?

 

[BigBlueGuru]

Houston or Uconn

 

[Farsight Clone]

Purdue. We already beat them

 

[kyjeff1]

ISU, Purdue, or UConn.

This isn’t a vintage UConn team.

 

[mcwildcats04]

Purdue. We already beat them

They'll be more motivated because of that earlier loss. Rather avoid them.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I'd like to play whatever 15 seed upsets UConn in the opening round -- let's say Kennesaw State or Tennessee State.

After Calipari choking away seasons on St. Peter's and Oakland, and also losing winnable titles to UConn in 2011 and 2014, it feels like Karma owes this to Kentucky.

 

[Monday Nitro]

Almost guarantee they make us go through St. Johns to get to the S16. Sick people.

 

[BlueBloodKyFan73]

Almost every publication I have seen had us at the 7 seed line. We would meet the 2 seed in the second round. Of the potential 2 seeds who would you rather get? UConn, Iowa State, Purdue, Vandy, Houston, or Michigan State?

if I had my pick it would be Purdue because we already proved we at least matchup with them somewhat decently, and then Vandy if they end up getting one. I doubt we can draw Vandy before the S16 though so idk how that would go. Michigan State already ate our lunch, and I definitely don’t want play UConn yet again in March. I can’t see us beating Houston or Iowa State but I’d take my chance against the Cyclones even though I’d really like to have their coach in the future.

Thoughts?

Purdue

 

[Fawrules]

Almost guarantee they make us go through St. Johns to get to the S16. Sick people.

St. Johns would have to be a 2 Seed for that hypothetical matchup to be on the table and all predictions have them well short of that.

 

[Monday Nitro]

St. Johns would have to be a 2 Seed for that hypothetical matchup to be on the table and all predictions have them well short of that.

Probably true. Whoever we play, they'll try to make sure it's an uncomforable matchup for us.

 

[rick64]

ESPN projecting:

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Michigan St. is my preferred matchup. I like the Cats to win that one.

 

[ComebackCats98]

Let’s beat the 10 seed first before we worry about anything else. People are acting like that’s a forgone conclusion and we’ve struggled with teams in that range this season (Missouri, A&M, Georgia)

Could easily get bounced round 1

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

ISU, Purdue, or UConn.

This isn’t a vintage UConn team.

Not that their team is the best, but we have been screwed against them so much that I don’t wanna see than again. They are definitely better than us though.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Michigan St. is my preferred matchup. I like the Cats to win that one.

They whooped us pretty easy first time. We definitely are way better now but idk. You never know with this team. Will Garrsion get 17/10 again or will he be terrible. Will Oweh and Aberdeen be hot and efficient. Will we rebound? Who knows. Will Chandler be passive or aggressive and knock down shots?

 

[UKWildcats1987]

ESPN projecting:

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I know nothing about ISU but n st Louis that's not too awful. I guess. Who knows.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

They whooped us pretty easy first time. We definitely are way better now but idk. You never know with this team. Will Garrsion get 17/10 again or will he be terrible. Will Oweh and Aberdeen be hot and efficient. Will we rebound? Who knows. Will Chandler be passive or aggressive and knock down shots?

Yep. Perfect summary of why we could just go ahead and lose the first game. Team is truly unpredictable.

Vanderbilt beat us by a thousand the first game.
The second game we handled them impressively.

Thus the Unpredictables.

 

[SenseMaker_Cats]

I know nothing about ISU but n st Louis that's not too awful. I guess. Who knows.

Didn’t know who the guy was until yesterday but the have a 6’8” forward that’s one of if not the best 3 point shooters in the country. Averages almost 8 attempts per game and making 50%.

 

[kyjeff1]

Not that their team is the best, but we have been screwed against them so much that I don’t wanna see than again. They are definitely better than us though.

It wouldn't surprise me to see Higgins come out of retirement to ref that game if it happened.

 

[oakhillcatman]

Almost guarantee they make us go through St. Johns to get to the S16. Sick people.

It does not matter who we play we will win one game and say just wait until next season.

 

[megablue]

Almost every publication I have seen had us at the 7 seed line. We would meet the 2 seed in the second round. Of the potential 2 seeds who would you rather get? UConn, Iowa State, Purdue, Vandy, Houston, or Michigan State?

if I had my pick it would be Purdue because we already proved we at least matchup with them somewhat decently, and then Vandy if they end up getting one. I doubt we can draw Vandy before the S16 though so idk how that would go. Michigan State already ate our lunch, and I definitely don’t want play UConn yet again in March. I can’t see us beating Houston or Iowa State but I’d take my chance against the Cyclones even though I’d really like to have their coach in the future.

Thoughts?

If a 7, that suggests we are somewhere between #25 and #28 in the country. I'm not sure we're in the top 30 teams, but so be it.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

If a 7, that suggests we are somewhere between #25 and #28 in the country. I'm not sure we're on the top 30 teams, but so be it.

Not many teams below the 7 line even have resume wins like we do sadly.

 

[Monday Nitro]

It does not matter who we play we will win one game and say just wait until next season.

Did telling me that make you feel better? smh

 

[megablue]

Not many teams below the 7 line even have resume wins like we do sadly.

If wins matter more than losses, I get you !!
I don't know how they assign spots ...

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

If wins matter more than losses, I get you !!

True that, I guess those teams have some ugly losses too, our SOS and really 0 “bad” losses prop us up. Obviously they don’t account for the absolute beat downs like we had against Gonzaga. On paper it’s considered a good loss and nothing more.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

If we don’t draw UCONN I’ll be shocked. N

 

[JwUKFan11]

Do not want Houston or ISU as our 2. Both will destroy us.

 

[Skyhigh0324]

Almost every publication I have seen had us at the 7 seed line. We would meet the 2 seed in the second round. Of the potential 2 seeds who would you rather get? UConn, Iowa State, Purdue, Vandy, Houston, or Michigan State?

if I had my pick it would be Purdue because we already proved we at least matchup with them somewhat decently, and then Vandy if they end up getting one. I doubt we can draw Vandy before the S16 though so idk how that would go. Michigan State already ate our lunch, and I definitely don’t want play UConn yet again in March. I can’t see us beating Houston or Iowa State but I’d take my chance against the Cyclones even though I’d really like to have their coach in the future.

Thoughts?

Iows State, respectively.

 

[rivercatinfl]

I know nothing about ISU but n st Louis that's not too awful. I guess. Who knows.

Iowa State would kick our butts. I don't see us beating them if that's the matchup.
I just hope we win the first game.

 

[ArcticChar]

Is everyone getting excited!!!!!! Its SS. Time to gather around and cheer on our potential hard fought 7 seed. Win one game and we're in the finals of round 1.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Iows State, respectively.

I don’t think I wanna see them. They are tough and well coached. But I think they are one of the better potential options.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Is everyone getting excited!!!!!! Its SS. Time to gather around and denigrate on our potential hard fought 7 seed. Lose one game and we're gonna bump some Farr Pope threads.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Iowa State would kick our butts. I don't see us beating them if that's the matchup.
I just hope we win the first game.

Thanks for the info. I don't pay attention to basketball outside of UK anymore. Apathy and personal loss apathy have broken me. As much as I hate to admit this chatting with you all is a big portion of my social life at present lol but appreciate all of you.

 

[kyjeff1]

Yep. Perfect summary of why we could just go ahead and lose the first game. Team is truly unpredictable.

Vanderbilt beat us by a thousand the first game.
The second game we handled them impressively.

Thus the Unpredictables.

And a lot of that is on the players. They have some accountability when it comes to being mentally prepared to play.
But, this is a common trait with Pope, so he needs to figure out how to get his teams to have a killer instinct.
As much as I like Oweh, he doesn't have a refuse-to-lose mentality and he’s our leader.

 

[Skyhigh0324]

I don’t think I wanna see them. They are tough and well coached. But I think they are one of the better potential options.

I don’t think I wanna see them. They are tough and well coached. But I think they are one of the better potential options.

Yes sir. I just think its our best chance, respectively!

 

[kyjeff1]

If a 7, that suggests we are somewhere between #25 and #28 in the country. I'm not sure we're in the top 30 teams, but so be it.

We're 28th on kenpom.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

And a lot of that is on the players. They have some accountability when it comes to being mentally prepared to play.
But, this is a common trait with Pope, so he needs to figure out how to get his teams to have a killer instinct.
As much as I like Oweh, he doesn't have a refuse-to-lose mentality and he’s our leader.

I think Oweh’s struggles are understandable. He’s asked to do a lot and guards with almost 50% shooting from the field on that kind of volume are rare. If there’s anyone on the team who has justification for fatigue, it’s Aberdeen and Oweh given what they are tasked with.

 

[Catlogic1552]

Nice to talk about but we can’t beat any of the 2’s.
We‘ll try but just not there talent-wise.
My main concern now is what will we look like at the end of April.

 

[kyjeff1]

I think Oweh’s struggles are understandable. He’s asked to do a lot and guards with almost 50% shooting from the field on that kind of volume are rare. If there’s anyone on the team who has justification for fatigue, it’s Aberdeen and Oweh given what they are tasked with.

No doubt. I'm an Oweh fan, but he’s a silent leader, soft spoken. I think getting an MKG would fix a lot of the roller coaster type performances.

 

[TrueBluePhil]

Michigan State would be my choice. Revenge is a strong motivator. We don't want any part of Iowa State like Matt Jones wants. I live 1 hour from Iowa State and watched 80% of their games. Their half court defense would destroy us.