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  • Do preseason polls mean anything?

    It's an interesting question - this article examines the question from a statistical viewpoint.

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  • #2
    No
    I have come here to chew bubblegum and kickass ... and I'm all out of bubblegum.

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    • #3
      Not in basketball, just gives people something to talk about........

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      • #4
        Of course they do.

        Preseason polls are the extension of the over-the-summer polls that start just weeks after the NCAA Tournament.

        What else happens over the summer?

        RECRUITING

        Consistency in the Top 25 is one of the most powerful recruiting tools (probably the most powerful). It is easy to sell "the moment" to a player, if your team in already there in reality.

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        • #5
          Absolutely zero meaning...


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          • #6
            Originally posted by Indy_BB
            Of course they do.

            Preseason polls are the extension of the over-the-summer polls that start just weeks after the NCAA Tournament.

            What else happens over the summer?

            RECRUITING

            Consistency in the Top 25 is one of the most powerful recruiting tools (probably the most powerful). It is easy to sell "the moment" to a player, if your team in already there in reality.
            I am going to agree with Indy_BB. No they do not mean anything towards determining this years NCAA tourney but they sure mean a lot in other areas.

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            • #7
              Are post-season polls any more meaningful? The NCAA tourney determines the Sweet 16, Final Four and the National Champions. Who cares about polls?
              Some posts are not visible to me. :peaceful:
              Don't worry too much about it. Just do all you can do and let the rough end drag.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by SpanglerFan316
                Are post-season polls any more meaningful? The NCAA tourney determines the Sweet 16, Final Four and the National Champions. Who cares about polls?
                The people compiling them...

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Anthroshock
                  Originally posted by SpanglerFan316
                  Are post-season polls any more meaningful? The NCAA tourney determines the Sweet 16, Final Four and the National Champions. Who cares about polls?
                  The people compiling them...
                  Recruits
                  Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
                  RIP Guy Always A Shocker
                  Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
                  ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
                  Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
                  Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry

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                  • #10
                    According to this preview, we're a play-in team again this year..




                    Deuces Valley.
                    ... No really, deuces.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by ShockerFever
                      If we are a play-in team again either:

                      1) This team underachieved.....by ALOT!!!

                      2) The valley will get 4-5 teams in the NCAA tourney LOL


                      For the record...I don't think either of those will happen. :D
                      "He called me around noon and was thrilled," Brandt said. "He said he was going to be a Shocker forever." -- RIP Guy, you WILL indeed be a Shocker forever!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by ShockerFever
                        The predictions that have WSU below 3rd or 4th seem to have WSU with no front court presence at all.

                        I think some education will be provided as the season plays out.
                        The future's so bright - I gotta wear shades.
                        We like to cut down nets and get sized for championship rings.

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                        • #13
                          Ah yes, nothing like a little edjucaton! We'll learn dem exspurts a few things. Yessir.

                          Git 'er dun Shocks!

                          :goshocks:

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