Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted February 12, 2002 It's less than 4 weeks before selection Sunday. Duke and Kansas are the most impressive teams thus far. Kansas beat Texas in a terrific game Monday night. Top 4 in each region. East 1.Duke 2. Oklahoma 3.Kentucky 4.Miami Midwest 1.Kansas 2.Florida 3.Gonzaga 4.Indiana South 1.Maryland 2.Alabama 3.Pittsburgh 4.Memphis West 1.Cincinnati 2.Arizona 3.Marquette 4.UCLA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Blackston Report post Posted February 12, 2002 I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I just can't see the Big Ten regular season champion (and probable tournament champion) shunted all the way down to a four seed. The Big Ten may be down this year, but their conference RPI is still #5 in the country. Add to that the recent successes in the tournament of Big Ten teams (namely MSU), and I still think that the Big Ten's name carries quite a bit of prestige with the tournament selectors. I would be surprised if IU weren't a three seed at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CanadianChris Report post Posted February 12, 2002 I disagree with Oklahoma being a 2 seed (and the lowest 2 seed, at that). The Big 12 has been strong enough this season to warrant a second #1 seed at this point. I would put Oklahoma as either the 1 or 2 seed in the West. They are definitely not the eighth ranked team in the country, as you have them right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted February 12, 2002 Oklahoma would be the highest ranked #2. The selection commitee doesn't have the worst #1 and best #2 play. They may not play Duke but that's the first team that came to my head has a #2 seed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CanadianChris Report post Posted February 12, 2002 As I understand it (from listening to Jim Nantz WAY too much every March), that's exactly how it works. They use an "S" curve to seed the teams, then make adjustments based on conference mates in the same bracket, host universities, etc. So the worst #1 would play the best #2 in the Elite 8, and the best #1 would play the worst #2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted February 14, 2002 If that's the case, that's how it should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest arejay Report post Posted February 14, 2002 If past history is any indication, OU won't make it past the 2nd round anyway. Around these parts, Kelvin Sampson is a good coach, but once the big dance gets here, the Sooners go right down the tubes. I love 'em, but after enduring so many quick losses early the tournament year after year during Sampson's tenure, they need to show me something this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Juvydriver Report post Posted February 14, 2002 I was thinking the same thing about OU. Every year they get in as a 3 or 4 seed and get bounced out early. I'm really hoping they can get over the hump this year. The way they have played, I think they deserve a #1 seed, but I certainly hope they do better than in years past. Juvy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MarvinisaLunatic Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Maryland will beat Duke at Cole on Sunday. New #1! Whoo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Hijo Del Lunatic Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Yeah, unless Lonny Baxter plays like a pussy in the second half and Maryland folds with 8 minutes to go like they did in the last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest arejay Report post Posted February 14, 2002 I'm pulling for Maryland to take it to Duke this time. At least to shut Vitale up for just a little while. I think they're going to win it. Just a feeling I have. And yeah, I'd like to see OU do something this year also. They lost to OSU last night, but its not as if they had a chance to catch Kansas in the conference standings anyway. March is coming up fast, can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Kansas would be #1 if Duke loses. You could actually make a case that Duke should still be ahead of Maryland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
