2016 Bracketology

[Shockers5150]

It'll be between a 5 and an 8 seed, depending on the Valley Tourney. From there it is simply about matchups. WSU is the team no one wants to see.

[im4wsu]

Oregon a 2 seed? nuf said

He has Duke at a 7 seed and KenPom projects Duke to have 8 losses before the conference tournament.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Who ever said the sky was falling?

Nobody said that.

However, many are way overestimating the likelihood of it falling later this season.

[Cdizzle]

Nobody said that.

However, many are way overestimating the likelihood of it falling later this season.

I think some are just saying they'd rather not see it left up to the committee.

[Heinro]

This guy has Wichita State as an 8 seed (Kentucky as a 6 seed)

http://www.sbnation.com/college-bask...lahoma-florida

I'm sure everyone disagrees, but I wouldn't hate that bracket. Yes, I want the Sweet 16, but if we were to go down to OU, I could handle it. I want a title. Give us OU in OKC in what would be a crazy atmosphere for a 2nd round game, then the road to the Final 4 is ours; Xavier or Michigan St. being the best teams standing in our way.

Further, I'll take my chances with OU. Spangler can stretch it which is scary to me, but I think we have arguably the best weapons in the country to try and contain Buddy Hield. Latin isn't a low post threat that could cause issues for Evan. Maybe it is my anti-Big 12 bias, but I'm certainly not terrified of OU. Specially if you let us play them in OKC.

Now make no mistake, I'd rather be a 4/5/6.

[Heinro]

Oregon a 2 seed? nuf said

Funny you say this. They are 6-1 vs the top 50, 12-3 vs the top 100, with the bad loss to UNLV. A team we hope can somehow look like a decent win. They are 3rd in the RPI, though Kenpom has them 16th. Now that they have started winning on the road, barring a trend down in performance, Oregon is looking at a 2 or a 3 seed in my opinion.

[ShockerFever]

I think some are just saying they'd rather not see it left up to the committee.

There will be nothing left up to the committee if WSU stumbles once or twice. The seeding will change but the inclusion factor will not.

I agree that some of you are extremely and unnecessarily paranoid right now. I think some of you aren't even considering the big picture, the one where supposed bubble teams are dropping turds to 200 RPI teams, etc.

[Heinro]

Personally, can we please just win in St. Louis. Bubble week is agonizing any way if you don't have an auto. With how unusual our resume is, I will certainly feel uneasy. Besides, I hate dealing with all the hate talk after the Valley tourney. The year we made the Final 4 I remember feeling confident but having to deal with the "Do the Shockers deserve to be in," conversation after we lost to Evansville at home and Creighton twice to finish the season.

[bleednblackngold]

Everyone needs to RELAX! We will not lose another regular season or St Louis game! Not gonna happen! This team is motivated and talented! As JHFP said I see us as 4 or 5 seed when said and done. Probably a low seed for us that watch and know what good basketball is. F all the p5 naysayers. Sorry bout the rant. I am done

[ShockerPrez]

There will be nothing left up to the committee if WSU stumbles once or twice. The seeding will change but the inclusion factor will not.

I agree that some of you are extremely and unnecessarily paranoid right now. I think some of you aren't even considering the big picture, the one where supposed bubble teams are dropping turds to 200 RPI teams, etc.

Yes. Some are assuming that every other team vying for the spot will magically go undefeated....

It aint gonna happen.

[HenryMuto]

I was listening to a podcast tonight and they made a really good point. If the committee gives Wichita State say a 8-11 seed based on purely their paper then how does the team feel that got a 6 seed and now has to play them in the 1st round or the 1 seed who has to play them in the 2nd round. Kind of like how you guys were 34-0 #1 seed and got stuck with Kentucky who had questionable paper but got an 8 seed when they probably should have been a 6 seed.

A 6 seed for Wichita State seems fair.

[Shockthemonkey]

Let's not forget Missouri State with an RPI ranking of 20'ish was snubbed by the committee a few years back.

I can't really think that comparing us to that MS team is apples to apples. We've been to 4 tournaments in a row and one of them as a 1 seed. In all of those appearances we've only been 1 and done once. Barry's boys had no history to rely on, no street cred. That will make a difference on selection Sunday.

But just to be safe, win in STL and it will all be fine!

[shockmonster]

More DRAMA on this thread than a Women's Sewing Circle. lol

[shoxlax]

@ Jamar Howard 4 President Research the Zags 2003 and 2008 seasons for me, they will tell us a lot. Remember this is after the Zags have built up "Street Cred", which is where we are now

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

There will be nothing left up to the committee if WSU stumbles once or twice. The seeding will change but the inclusion factor will not.

I agree that some of you are extremely and unnecessarily paranoid right now. I think some of you aren't even considering the big picture, the one where supposed bubble teams are dropping turds to 200 RPI teams, etc.

Preach it Fever! How awesome is this new alliance?!?!