I would say the number 1 reason is a Geno. As long as he is coaching I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt when teams a have close argument. Right now UConn is undefeated. They a haven't played a top-tier team but neither has Oregon State. Everyone is all pretty close so i think it's fair to give UConn the nod right now over everyone but Stanford that beat Mississippi State.
We aren't talking about who get's IN the tournament. We are talking about who is BETTER. If you think whoever they pick all are the best teams every year. Sorry I don't agree with that, it's flawed logic. I don't even know why we are talking about tournaments anyway 11 or so weeks in.
Okay, so according to you, teams like Pitt and Wake Forest who can barely win a game in their "power 5" conference are actually better than teams like South Dakota and Missouri State just by the mere fact that they're in a conference with better competition.
@ReadR00ster, you need to watch more mid-major games. You are really missing out on some high quality basketball.
I totally agree! Let’s wait until we at least beat one of the 4 teams currently listed ahead of us.
A fair voice of reason. Lotrader
If I remember correctly in the 2000 season Uconn was undefeated and lost to Tennessee in the second game they played that year year but still was No. 1 in the next poll that came out!
And Oregon at 13th behind Abilene Christian, Richmond and Creighton?
I have UConn as 2 based on their roster not the opponents theyve played., much like the preseaon poll. The tuff schedule for UConn is coming up with Oregon and Baylor leading the way. I see the early polls having Oregon St out of the top 4. I dont see them moving up until the top 4 teams begin to lose a few games or Oregon St beats top 4 teams. Oregon St has been impressive so far this season but they arent ranked top 2 in there conference how can Oregon St be ranked in the top 4 nationally? Hey Oregon St is a good team but until they beat Oregon and Stanford or Oregon and Stanford loose a few games I dont see Oregon St as a top 4 team. I do see UConn as a top 3 team based on their roster and potential. If UConn looses to Oregon and Baylor UConns ranking will change a little bit. If UConn looses to a top 25 team it will change a little bit more. Frankly this season there isnt a clear front runner in WCBB. There are some standout teams, some good teams and some inconsistent teams in the top 10. It will all play out.
Read a little further @Tonyc. I don't have OSU as #2. I actually have OSU as #8 in my current Boneyard Poll and UCONN #9. How you or anyone can justify UCONN as #2, ahead of other teams like Stanford, Louisville, Oregon, etc. is beyond me.
Its easy I look at their roster and core 4 and they are better then most teams. Plus they have the best coaching staff in WCBB.
Which is why RPI rankings are totally useless.It's an RPI Ranking. Check back today or next or next...it will change again.
I agree with every thing except the last sentence for 2 reason: 1. Obviously, MY opinion is the one that counts.
It is also why the only ranking that matters is the one on April 15th (no not taxes).
Even in CYO basketball in crunch time you stay with those you trust. It is tough on the nerves to put the end of the bench in when the game is on the line. Geno's greatest asset is" He selects better than most and he motivate (in crunch time) better than most.
Flying under the Radar won't happen. Probably. I think many coaches saw the first 4 games Uconn played and said " we can beat them" forgetting or hoping the Geno factor won't set in.
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