2021-22 College Sports Madness Top 44

[Vowelguy]

So we've got 9 SEC, 7 PAC, 5 B12, 7 ACC, 3 BgE = 31 teams.
Who are the other 13?
Maybe 8 BiG + 5 others? Missouri St, Gonzaga, USF, UCF, FGCU?

 

[Lorcan]

I think those are a solid guess, but I'd be surprised if Princeton is left off the list even if they didn't play last year -- but perhaps the fact that they didn't play will be held against them.

What is surprising for the Big East is that DePaul likely won't get a mention as Seton Hall and UConn are the other teams on the list. Strange times.

I'd say Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, and Northwestern merit a mention. I'd be surprised if Rutgers, Michigan State, and Ohio State all make it but knowing Ohio State's name brand, they'll make it on here regardless of whether they're supposed to be good. I don't see more than 6 BiG teams though.

I'd say Missouri State, Princeton, Gonzaga, Florida Gulf Coast, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Stephen F. Austin, UCF, and USF are all solidly Top 44 IMO.

I really wish that they would also use these previews to highlight some teams that had great years last year. For example, I'd rather have California Baptist and Idaho State mentioned in the Top 44 than Colorado, Oklahoma State, Ohio State or Duke. For instance, Denver University beat Colorado last year -- I'd like Idaho State's and Cal Baptist's chances against most of the teams named so far.

 

[Rooster C.]

If Duke is considered #7 then I wonder who got left off ? FSU? NC? ND? Louisville,NCS,VT,GT are definitely on the list.

 

[triaddukefan]

If Duke is considered #7 then I wonder who got left off ? FSU? NC? ND? Louisville,NCS,VT,GT are definitely on the list.

What's with all of this NC talk? I wouldn't say that NC is definitely on any list. Yall putting me in an even worse mood.

 

[cancontent]

I think those are a solid guess, but I'd be surprised if Princeton is left off the list even if they didn't play last year -- but perhaps the fact that they didn't play will be held against them.

What is surprising for the Big East is that DePaul likely won't get a mention as Seton Hall and UConn are the other teams on the list. Strange times.

I'd say Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, and Northwestern merit a mention. I'd be surprised if Rutgers, Michigan State, and Ohio State all make it but knowing Ohio State's name brand, they'll make it on here regardless of whether they're supposed to be good. I don't see more than 6 BiG teams though.

I'd say Missouri State, Princeton, Gonzaga, Florida Gulf Coast, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Stephen F. Austin, UCF, and USF are all solidly Top 44 IMO.

I really wish that they would also use these previews to highlight some teams that had great years last year. For example, I'd rather have California Baptist and Idaho State mentioned in the Top 44 than Colorado, Oklahoma State, Ohio State or Duke. For instance, Denver University beat Colorado last year -- I'd like Idaho State's and Cal Baptist's chances against most of the teams named so far.

This is an interesting point. Ohio State didn't play in the tournament and kind of ran out of gas at the end of the season. Rutgers is pretty much a new team with graduates and transfers. Haven't heard much during the off-season about either program.

Michigan State is another one I'm trying to figure out. They had players transfer out, but they have 5 freshman and a transfer from Purdue coming in. The freshman class includes Hagemann, from Detroit Edison who comes as an ESPN ranked G. I don't think I've seen much said about her in the BY though and I'm not sure why. Also have a couple international players, Alexander from Canada and Ekh from Sweden.

 

[Lorcan]

I have feelings about Gonzaga at 38, and I’m not sure if they’re brilliant. This is definitely a rebuild for Fortier and her staff after the departure of the Wirth twins and Townsend. It’ll be curious to see how things play out, but I’m not the most optimistic. There’s better teams out there than Gonzaga.

 

[Vowelguy]

So we've got 9 SEC, 7 PAC, 5 B12, 7 ACC, 3 BgE = 31 teams.
Who are the other 13?
Maybe 8 BiG + 5 others? Missouri St, Gonzaga, USF, UCF, FGCU?

With MichSt we now know it's 7 BiG so 6 others. And one of them is Gonzaga (38).

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[Vowelguy]

SEC (9) -- 44 MsSt, 36 Miss, 31 Ga, 29 Ark
. So Car, Tenn, TAMU, Ky / LSU?
ACC (7) -- 39 Duke, 26 VaT
. NCSt, Lou, GaT / ND, UNC?
PAC (7) -- 43 Col, 40 AzSt
. Stan, Ore, UCLA, Ariz / OreSt?
BiG (7) -- 37 MichSt, 35 NWern
. Md, Iowa, Mich, Indi / RU ?
B12 (5) -- 41 OkSt, 34 Tex
. Bay, IaSt / WV ?
BgE (3) -- 42 Marq, 28 DeP
. UConn
WCC (2) -- 38 Gonz, 32 BYU
Oth (4) -- 33 FGCU, 30 MoSt, 27 USF, 25 SoDak

(to the left of the "/" are sure things)

 

[cancontent]

With MichSt we now know it's 7 BiG so 6 others. And one of them is Gonzaga (38).

Women's Basketball Top 44 Previews

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Okay, Michigan State ahead of Gonzaga? Didn't expect that. I know Gonzaga lost some players but I thought they'd be ranked than Mich State.

 

[triaddukefan]

Ole Miss ahead of Miss State... oh how the (once) mighty have fallen.

Okay, Michigan State ahead of Gonzaga? Didn't expect that. I know Gonzaga lost some players but I thought they'd be ranked than Mich State.

I didn't realize Michigan State returned all of their starters. Then again, I rarely pay any attention to the Spartans.

 

[Vowelguy]

I didn't realize Michigan State returned all of their starters. Then again, I rarely pay any attention to the Spartans.

Not surprised. Always figured you would be an Athenian fan, as I am.

 

[triaddukefan]

Not surprised. Always figured you would be an Athenian fan, as I am.

I definitely didn't need to see that pic

 

[Lorcan]

Uh, that Michigan State schedule sure smacks of pastries.

 

[cancontent]

Uh, that Michigan State schedule sure smacks of pastries.

Yeah, it's underwhelming with the exception of FGCU, West Virginia and Notre Dame. At the same time, is this team ready/able to play a heavier out of conference schedule?

 

[cancontent]

#35 Northwestern Women's Basketball 2021-2022 Preview

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They've got Northwestern in at #35. Haven't heard much talk about them for the upcoming season.

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Maryland beater Texas is #34.

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[cancontent]

Maryland beater Texas is #34.

#34 Texas Women's Basketball 2021-2022 Preview | College Sports Madness

I would hope so, regardless of what happened during the tournament.

 

[cancontent]

#33 Florida Gulf Coast Women's Basketball 2021-2022 Preview

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We've got FGCU at 33.

 

[Ekrauth24]

SEC (9) -- 44 MissSt, 36 OleMiss
. So Car, Ga, Tenn, TAMU, Ky / Ark, LSU?
ACC (7) -- 39 Duke
. NCSt, Lou, GaT / VT, ND, UNC?
PAC (7) -- 43 Col, 40 AzSt
. Stan, Ore, UCLA, Ariz / OreSt?
BiG (7) -- 37 MichSt, 35 NWern
. Md, Iowa, Mich, Indi / RU ?
B12 (5) -- 41 OkSt, 34 Tex
. Bay, IaSt / WV ?
BgE (3) -- 42 Marq
. UConn / DeP?
Oth (6) -- 38 Gonz, 33 FGCU
. / MoSt, USF, UCF, Prin ?

(to the left of the "/" are sure things)

In Gonzaga’s profile, they’re listed as #2 in the WCC. That’ll probably make BYU as the #1 WCC team and one of the other 6.

 

[Lorcan]

BYU checks in at #32.

 

[Vowelguy]

Georgia 31

what am I missing? Why is everyone so down on the Dawgs?

 

[jbc021592]

Wow. You got to be kidding. I thought they’d be top 25!

 

[sivad40]

On paper there isn't 6 ACC teams better than GA.

 

[Rooster C.]

I would agree with that statement and I'm a fan of the ACC

 

[Lorcan]

On paper there isn't 6 ACC teams better than GA.

Let alone 6 SEC Teams. Did everyone just miss that Georgia essentially returns everyone?