Who's #2 Now?

[triaddukefan]

Allen is a very good PG, but she is nowhere near the offensive threat that Alexis Jones is. I will take Jones over Allen every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

I just was looking up NCAA stats... I didnt realize that Jones was shooting 53% from 3 pt land

I'm not convinced that Florida State isn't the second best team in the country. It's going to be really, really interesting when they play Notre Dame and Louisville. I wouldn't put it past Florida State to beat them both.

Unfortunately they only play ND once... at ND on Senior night at the end of February

 

[alexrgct]

 

[BroadwayVa]

ND is still #2 in my mind and the last team I want to face in the final four - eventually they are going to break through when it really really matters most.

I agree--ND is number 2. ---they played Uconn hard for 2 plus quarters. Uconn stuck it to the in the first Quarter and they didn't give up--they came back time after time--as did Uconn--. Anyone who likes a slug fest had to love this game. Muffet thought her team not as tough didn't see the kids i saw. It was much like the last game Uconn lost to ND--with a different outcome.
If not ND then who? Baylor, Texas, Duke, USC??? I believe ND can and will defeat all of them.

 

[bizarro aj]

Like they did last season in New York when they had Stewart, Tuck and Jefferson. Lol.

You mean when half the uconn team had the flu? Whats Maryland's excuse for not getting to the final 4 last year? I'm betting they don't make the final 4 this year either!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Like they did last season in New York when they had Stewart, Tuck and Jefferson. Lol.

And Chong (fortunately). We couldn't move Jones.

 

[huskeynut]

Without getting into all the reasoning:
#1 - UConn
#2 - Baylor
#3 - ND
#4 - MD
#5 - SC
#6 - FSU.

I think ND is a little overrated right now. Too many defensive lapses to ignore. A lot of one-on-one play, not crisp passing.

 

[USFMB]

No one is talking USF due to the schedule they play. Look at the list and who really thinks USF could beat any of the top 11 teams the majority of the time. The soph Laksa is playing very well and leads them. Put Gabby or Kia on her and say goodnight.

Its still early to come to a conclusion on the current USF team.

I will say that we have more offensive weapons this year.

So, you might be able to slow down Laksa, but we have some other three point threats as well.

In the recent FIU game the OP mentioned, we converted 16 3-pointers out of 31 attempts.

We are stilling waiting on JUCO AA PG N. DeJesus who recently had knee surgery. She might first get to play for us this Sunday. She was expected to be a big part of our offense, being a 50% 3-point shooter at Miami Dade JC.

We will learn more about where USF stands after the Play-4-Kay tourney later this month.

Regardless, we are looking forward to playing @Uconn, since that is the real test for comparison purposes.

 

[donalddoowop]

Allen is a very good PG, but she is nowhere near the offensive threat that Alexis Jones is. I will take Jones over Allen every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

I think Jordin Canada is as good as either of those two.

 

[HuskiesU]

Baylor

 

[easttexastrash]

I think Jordin Canada is as good as either of those two.

She's definitely a good one and gave Baylor fits.

 

[easttexastrash]

I agree--ND is number 2. ---they played Uconn hard for 2 plus quarters.

So Baylor was within 4 points of UCONN with 3:30 in the fourth quarter yet ND played UCONN hard for 2+ quarters and that is more impressive to you? I think your dislike for Baylor is clouding your judgement.

 

[BroadwayVa]

So Baylor was within 4 points of UCONN with 3:30 in the fourth quarter yet ND played UCONN hard for 2+ quarters and that is more impressive to you? I think your dislike for Baylor is clouding your judgement.

Just an opinion---I don't have any dislikes in Women's bb---although I do like some better than others!! Baylor Mulkey or Ms Davis are not among any to dislike. My judgement may be clouded by Notre Dame has a a lot of talent and has a top coach--like Michigan men, it's a team I like to like less--because they are usually that good. (Mich--I go back to the fab 5 and haven't gotten over it) Confused??
It's still just and opinion!!

 

[easttexastrash]

Just an opinion---I don't have any dislikes in Women's bb---although I do like some better than others!! Baylor Mulkey or Ms Davis are not among any to dislike. My judgement may be clouded by Notre Dame has a a lot of talent and has a top coach--like Michigan men, it's a team I like to like less--because they are usually that good. (Mich--I go back to the fab 5 and haven't gotten over it) Confused??
It's still just and opinion!!

Sometimes opinion outweighs supporting data. That is what makes this all so much fun, I guess. That usually does not work well for me at work, but luckily this ain't work.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Sometimes opinion outweighs supporting data. That is what makes this all so much fun, I guess. That usually does not work well for me at work, but luckily this ain't work.

Thank you, your answer to my confusing posting was generous!! Even at work--opinions count (depending upon your management) some times a decision has to be made (opinion) --choose one you can only be right or wrong (in someones opinion) --if you take the wrong track you usually find it quickly and make proper corrections--unless of course you are the Government--then you just tell em what they want to be told.

 

[Plebe]

Allen is a very good PG, but she is nowhere near the offensive threat that Alexis Jones is. I will take Jones over Allen every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

I'll take Alexis Jones, Kelsey Plum, Jordin Canada, and Tyra Buss over Lindsay Allen.

 

[donalddoowop]

I'll take Alexis Jones, Kelsey Plum, Jordin Canada, and Tyra Buss over Lindsay Allen.

And McCarty (?sp) from Texas.

 

[tomcat]

This is a situation of "pick 'em." I see compelling arguments for ND, much of which I think I buy. I readily admit that none of us know much about what MD can really do against a strong team and can only conclude (well, duh!) that it could go either way. Baylor is a good team and like many here, I love the play of Jones. FSU has to be top 10, th0ugh right now I'd place them maybe at around 8 until they play someone else really good. I'm delighted that South FL is doing well and only hope that can continue through the tough part of the schedule (UConn excepted, of course).

 

[cbraarj]

Any chance MD leapfrogs their way to #2, given the Baylor / ND losses to UConn and MD still being undefeated? (Though I'm not sure their schedule and who those wins were over, aside from the Louisville game, will be in their favor.)

No, In 2000 Uconn lost to #2 Tennessee and still kept the No.1 ranking. It depends who is voting.

 

[Florida Fan]

Maryland defeated ASU in Las Vegas on a neutral court. The problem with Maryland is no one have seen them this season (except ESPN3 against Louisville) so it's hard to get a feel for them. Also, they get slammed for the poor OOC schedule and rightfully so. But in reality, Maryland is a really good basketball team. A Final 4 level team. SWK (26 against Louisville) and Brionna Jones (14-16 shooting last night) are playing like All Americans. Destiny Slocum is the best PG Maryland has had since Kristi Toliver. Then they have 6-7 other players who can play at a high level. Because of their schedule I would leave them at #4.

Maryland's crucible will be UCONN and that will sort out the rankings as will SC against the Husikies. But they handled Louisville, and ASU are bruisers. We can't get hurt, or get sick. We won't fall asleep.

 

[MilfordHusky]

The voters gave it to ND by a narrow margin. That was my pick too.

 

[SCGamecock]

This is a serious question? With 3 of the current top 4 playing at least 1 other game this week:

#1. UConn vs K State @ K State 12/11 (K State is also undefeated and this game has been sold out for a while)
PREDICTION- UConn wins by 21+
#2. Notre Dame vs #16 DePaul @ DePaul (DePaul could give the irish a real good game here)
PREDICTION- DePaul keeps it close for a bit but succumb to their turnovers. Irish by 14+
#3. Baylor NOT PLAYING
#4. Maryland vs St. Peters 12/8 & Maryland vs Loyola @ Loyola 12/12 (Nothing notable about either game)
PREDICTION- We all pray for St. Peters and Loyola. The Terps win both by an avg 70 pts.


In my opinion the rankings seem about right and shouldn't change come voting time. Baylor fans seem to think that with Notre Dame's loss the bears should now be number 2. I don't get that feeling at all but... what do you guys think?

I'm most interested in the Maryland game. I think they're better than Notre Dame, at this point in the season at least.

I'm going with Maryland as a solid #2.