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Last week, Memphis was ranked #14 AP and #15 Coach's in the major media polls, wouldn't be surprised to see them drop a few spots today with the James Wiseman eligibility issue.
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AP Poll is out:
Team of Interest:
#13 Memphis (previous #14)
#26 VCU (previous #25)
#33 Houston (previous #36)
Comments:
Memphis is on the verge of losing Wiseman, so the writers move them up a spot.
VCU wins two games, so the writers move them down a spot.
Houston has not played any games, so the writers them move up three spots.
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"College Basketball Power Rankings:..." - Sports Illustrated
BY MOLLY GEARY
11/15/19, 7:30am cst
"We're a week and a half into the college basketball season, and we've already seen two AP No. 1 teams fall. Many teams are still awaiting their first test of the season, some of whom won't get it until Thanksgiving week tournaments. It can be tough to sort through and balance the narratives of résumé vs. expectations this early, so SI's power rankings start with a mix of preseason reputations and on-court results.
Top 25 Power Rankings
16. Memphis (2-1) - The spotlight has shone brightly on the Tigers in the last week amidst the James Wiseman saga, and after falling to Oregon in Portland, Memphis declared the forward ineligible on Thursday and will apply for reinstatement with the NCAA. Now it's a waiting game to see if he'll get to return this season. Without him, the team's ceiling is considerably lower but still holds a breadth of talent.
Up Next: vs. Alcorn State, vs. Little Rock
21. VCU (3-0)
Despite blowing a 15-point first-half lead, the Rams held on to defeat LSU for a crucial win not just for them, but also the A-10 as a whole. VCU forced a whopping 26 turnovers and had five double-digit scorers (led by Marcus Santos-Silva's 17) in the victory.
Up Next: vs. Jacksonville State
23. Oklahoma (3-0)
The Sooners have been one of the pleasant surprises of the first week-and-a-half, beating Minnesota on a neutral floor and Oregon State in Portland. Neither of those wins are earth shattering, but they're the kind that start building a résumé and will make a difference come March. Sharpshooting Wichita State transfer Austin Reaves is averaging 17 points despite shooting just 33% from three so far.
Up Next: vs. William & Mary, vs. UMES..."
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"College basketball Power Rankings:..." - ESPN
Jeff Borzello. ESPN Staff Writer
Posted: 11/18/19, 5:22am cst
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...k-top-how-long
"So, uh, last week happened.
It's often said, most notably by Mike McDermott in "Rounders," to always leave yourself outs. While the weekly Power Rankings might not be considered high-stakes gambling, hedging predictions is always a sound strategy. In other words, don't make Kentucky No. 1 and then write: "The Wildcats don't have any true tests on their schedule until late December ... get used to Calipari's Cats at No. 1."
Because when that same Kentucky team loses to Evansville at home about 36 hours after the rankings come out, suddenly the Power Rankings look ... not great.
Lesson learned.
15. VCU Rams (4-0), Previous ranking: Unranked - This week: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (Saturday)
The Rams' defense was never going to be an issue this season, but VCU's ability -- or lack thereof -- to score consistently was the only thing keeping it out of our preseason top 25. But after putting up 83 points against LSU last week, Mike Rhoades' team has the makings of a legitimate second-weekend threat in the NCAA tournament. VCU ranked in the top 10 nationally in defensive efficiency last season and won 12 straight games to end the regular season, but their offensive output against good opponents left something to be desired. Having five guys in double figures against a good LSU team brings some optimism on that end moving forward.
Dropped out: Villanova (No. 10), Washington (No. 14), Memphis (No. 16)
In the waiting room: None"
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I am serious guys. Why is Louisville ranked so high? What I am not seeing in them?Comment
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First game was a 13 point road win against Miami.Originally posted by TheShocktocles View PostComment
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Well, we are getting 3 votes in the Reddit user poll. That's...something.Comment
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AP and Coaches Polls are out 11/18/19:
Team of Interest:
#16/20 Memphis (previous #13/XX)
#21/19 VCU (previous #26/19)
#31/26 Oklahoma (previous #xx/46)
#38/NR West Virginia (previous #NR)
#44/NR Connecticut (previous #NR)
#NR/46 Ole Miss (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/49 Tulane (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/49 Oklahoma State (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/49 Cincinnati (previous #NR/NR)
Other Teams of Interest:
#30 - Evansville (previous #NR)
Comments:
Houston (previous #33 AP) lost by 1 point at homeComment
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Nothing against Evansville (Go Purple Aces!), but come on AP voters. Of course this might not be the Evansville (Evansvilled) of old...Originally posted by WuShock Reaper View PostAP and Coaches Polls are out 11/18/19:
https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaa.../coaches-poll/
Team of Interest:
#16/20 Memphis (previous #13/XX)
#21/19 VCU (previous #26/19)
#31/26 Oklahoma (previous #xx/46)
#38/NR West Virginia (previous #NR)
#44/NR Connecticut (previous #NR)
#NR/46 Ole Miss (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/49 Tulane (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/49 Oklahoma State (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/49 Cincinnati (previous #NR/NR)
Other Teams of Interest:
#30 - Evansville (previous #NR)
Comments:
Houston (previous #33 AP) lost by 1 point at home
Last edited by WstateU; November 18, 2019, 06:22 PM."You Just Want to Slap The #### Outta Some People"Comment
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Lol. Who the hell voted for Tulane?Comment
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Dan Muller?Originally posted by Mr. Pickle View Post"You Don't Have to Play a Perfect Game. Your Best is Good Enough."Comment
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AP and Coaches Polls are out for 11/25/19:
Team of Interest:
#16/20 Memphis (previous #16/20)
#20/19 VCU (previous #21/19)
#27/26 Oklahoma (previous #26
#38/42 Cincinnati (previous #NR/49)
#NR/40 Wichita State (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/42 West Virginia (previous #38/NR)
#NR/42 Tulane (previous #NR/49)
Other Teams of Interest:
None
Comments or Off The Board:
#NR/NR Evansville (previous #30/NR)
#NR/NR Connecticut (previous #44/NR)
#NR/NR Ole Miss (previous #NR/46)
#NR/NR Oklahoma State (previous #NR/49)
Wichita State received 2 points in the Coaches Poll for the week.
We have liftoff!!!
Last edited by WuShock Reaper; November 25, 2019, 01:14 PM.Comment
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So this gives me the green light to put us in the Top 25 when we go 2-0 this week.Originally posted by WuShock Reaper View PostAP and Coaches Polls are out for 11/25/19:
Team of Interest:
#16/20 Memphis (previous #16/20)
#20/19 VCU (previous #21/19)
#27/26 Oklahoma (previous #26
#38/42 Cincinnati (previous #NR/49)
#NR/40 Wichita State (previous #NR/NR)
#NR/42 West Virginia (previous #38/NR)
#NR/42 Tulane (previous #NR/49)
Other Teams of Interest:
None
Comments or Off The Board:
#NR/NR Evansville (previous #30/NR)
#NR/NR Connecticut (previous #44/NR)
#NR/NR Ole Miss (previous #NR/46)
#NR/NR Oklahoma State (previous #NR/49)
Wichita State received 2 points in the Coaches Poll for the week.
We have liftoff!!!Comment
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