I know it's a bit early to start thinking about seeding for the NCAA tournament, what with most teams still having three or so regular season games, plus the conference tourney to play, but what the heck, I'll give it a shot. After a great four days of basketball-including two number ones falling-I've been really considering the possiblities of who's got a shot in March. If you think about it, there's at least six teams with a legit argument to be a 1 seed, which means that we're most likely in for a heck of a tournament next month. I'm only considering the top two seeds for the regions and acting as if the season ended today, but don't quote me on anything, since a lot can change between now and the start of Madness.
Hypothetical Regions and Seedings as Seen By Twig:
East: 1) Memphis-Undefeated until dropping a close game to a very good Tennessee team. Shouldn't loose the rest of the way, possibly the only lock for a 1.
2) Duke-A team with an argument to be a 1. In real life the winner of the second Duke/UNC game will likely get it.
Midwest: 1) UNC-When Lawson gets back, watch out. Maybe the front-runner for the title.
2) Texas-Another team with a legit argument for a number one. Has some big wins on the resume, but some shaky losses keep them from a number one-for now.
South: 1) Tennessee-Loss to Vandy hurts, but not a lot of shame in it, as they beat the only number one lock, Memphis, two days before.
2) Kansas-In real life, can make a run for number one with a good showing in the Big XII tournament, but if the season ended right now, they're a solid two.
West: 1) UCLA- Deep, experienced, the second best "lock" for number one.
2) Wisconsin- Maybe a stretch, but they're hot right now, and are well-coached enough to make a deep run come March.
There you have it kiddos, my very early predictions for the top seeds. Also, does anyone know how they come up with the regions? They confuse me every year, with teams like Arizona in the 'north' or Indiana in the 'southeast' regions. Just flabbergasting. Holla back homies, and bring opinions with ya.
Twig
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I want a Connor Atchley/Tyler Hansborough matchup. I know he'd be the 10-to-1 underdog, but the way he worked on K State, Atchley's showing some skill.
I'd like to see that matchup too, but mainly because if UNC played UT, it'd more than likely be in the sweet sixteen or later. Crap, with 10-1 odds, I'd put about twenty on Connor and take my chances. Could be a nice way to earn some green. Luke, who you got in the tourney? oh, duke? nevermind...
I realize that the NCAA Tournament is usually the paradigm "anything can happen on a given day" sporting event, but this year, I would not be surprised if any one of those teams besides Wisconsin cuts down the nets in old San Antone on April 7.
Great, see you at MAMMOTH Reliant Stadium for the South Regional.
P.S. For the record, my money is on the 'Heels, so long as Lawson is back at the controls. Booyah, Reeves.
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