Games of Interest (2015-16 Edition)

[_kai_]

UConn losing at Temple will drop them a bit. VCU losing at a terrible UMass will drop them a lot

Going into those games, both UConn and VCU were right on WSU's tail as far as NCAA seeding. As @ShockdaWorld pointed out, Indiana and Cal had good nights, so overall, it was just an average night for WSU. Most predictions I'm seeing have WSU as a 7 or 8 seed currently.

Same, SI had WSU as a 9 in the south against Cal to start, then Iowa as the #1 in the South.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Cal had 1 vote in the coaches poll, and none in the AP, so it would take a heck of a swing for them to pass us this week. And even if they do manage that, 4 of their last 6 are on the road where they have gone 1-6 this year.

True regarding polls. My concern would be regarding seeding. Cal is definitely right in WSU's neighborhood at the moment. Teams like them losing will help reduce the chance that WSU gets a poor seed.

[Cdizzle]

True regarding polls. My concern would be regarding seeding. Cal is definitely right in WSU's neighborhood at the moment. Teams like them losing will help reduce the chance that WSU gets a poor seed.

That ship has sailed. Cal will end up seeded higher(better?) than WSU unless they go below .500 the remainder of the season.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

A loss by Cal last night would have been preferable, and I don't necessarily disagree @Cdizzle that Cal will likely get a better seed than WSU if they go 4-3. However, 3-4 in their remaining 7 is very possible. Cal and WSU are still neck and neck, and I see no reason to give up hope that WSU can finish ahead on the final S-Curve.

Here is Cal's KenPom page with estimated chances of winning listed next to each upcoming game.

[AndShock]

Does it really matter that much if we cheer for comparable teams to pass us or get passed by us? As long as we don't end up on the 8/9 line it's fine, right?

Edit: After some actual research it does appear 7 seeds win at a significantly higher rate that 10 seeds. For some reason I was thinking the percentages were negligible.

[molly jabali]

Indiana wins so Crean's job is safe, which means Marshall's job is safe.

/sarcasm

I'm a good Christian man(try to be) and I would punch Tom Crean in the face without hesitation, and ask forgiveness later....

[Play Angry]

#19 Dayton trailing Rhode Island by 3 on the road at the under 4 timeout. Go Rams!

Edit: Game is on ESPN2 if you want to catch the end.

[Play Angry]

Dayton weasels out the win in their second nailbiter this week, 68-66.

[Play Angry]

Arizona State going to knock off #23 USC in Tempe, up 69-62 with 57 seconds left.

UCLA also up on #17 Arizona 44-34 at halftime in Tucson.

[wusphlash]

Incarnate Word defeats Central Arkansas 71-69. Derail Green with 9 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists.

[Play Angry]

Sundevils win 74-67. Worth the minor SoS hit.

[im4wsu]

Incarnate Word defeats Central Arkansas 71-69. Derail Green with 9 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists.

Derail on the season

GP-GS	22-19
Min-	642
Avg.	29.2
FG-FGA	92-202
Pct	0.455
3FG-FGA	20-43
Pct	0.465
FT-FTA	62-73
Pct	0.849
Off	24
Def	71
Tot	95
Avg	4.3
PF	56
FO	0
A	44
TO	37
Blk	8
Stl	14
Pts	266
Avg	12.1

[DwShock]

Not that it's really a game of interest but the end of the rider vs Monmouth game was a good one. Monmouth down around 12 with a few min left and win.

[Dave Stalwart]

I hope Oklahoma wins by 20

[rialaigh]

Calipary for the win today. Lol