College Basketball

Discussion in 'Sports Board' started by Stu Ryckman, Oct 13, 2025.

  1. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh
    Six or Seven for sure.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  2. Sid

    Sid Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2002
    Messages:
    16,648
    Likes Received:
    883
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Fishers
    Don, I'm going to make a wild guess, as many as 8, possibly even 9. o_O
     
  3. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh
    You might be correct Sid, this has been an excellent year for Big Ten teams. I am still hoping my Buckeyes at least get an invite?
     
    • Like Like x 1
  4. Sid

    Sid Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2002
    Messages:
    16,648
    Likes Received:
    883
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Fishers
    If you continue to shoot like you did yesterday and close out strong, I believe you'll be in.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. BuckeyeT

    BuckeyeT Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 1999
    Messages:
    7,492
    Likes Received:
    252
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    Wilmington, NC
    After the disaster with Iowa this was a pleasant surprise. A decent finish to the season and I think we've got a good shot at dancing
     
    • Like Like x 1
  6. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh

    If we can win tomorrow tonight at Penn State and at home vs Indiana Saturday, I think we are in the Big dance.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
    Last edited: Mar 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
  7. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    ACC takes the top 15 teams for their tournament. The other power 4 conferences take all their members.

    I wonder why the ACC doesn't take all its members
     
  8. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Women's Conference Tournaments are this week and most are starting today.

    For most of the top 25 rated teams their play in the conference tournaments doesn't affect them getting a NCAA bid, possibly could impact seeding though.

    FWIW UCONN had another undefeated season. They are the odds on favorites to win it all. UCLA, South Carolina and maybe even Texas and LSU could challenge them
     
    Last edited: Mar 4, 2026 at 9:33 AM
  9. Scott88

    Scott88 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    8,290
    Likes Received:
    612
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Arlington, TX
    I THINK... I say that with some reservation... the Aggies punched their ticket to the dance with a nice win over Kentucky last night. It's been an up and down 2nd half of the season, but the kids seem to be finding their legs again at the right time.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  10. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    If the SEC gets 9 bids then I'd agree the Ag's likely are in, but if not 9 then they might need at least 1 win in the SEC tournament. Longhorns are right on the bubble and maybe need 2 wins to grab a 9th bid if it's available.
     
  11. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh
    I was surprised that UCLA beat Nebraska yesterday?
     
  12. Scott88

    Scott88 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    8,290
    Likes Received:
    612
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Arlington, TX
    Well the Aggies have 5 quad 1 wins... and no really terrible losses.
    Still one game left and then the Conf Tourney which will complete the story, but barring a complete meltdown and terrible losses I think the Aggies are in.

    Texas appears to be similar, so unless they get waxed in their last two they are probably in as well.
     
  13. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Longhorns are in the Hills tonight vs a good Arkansas squad and I don't expect a win, but they need to play well and be competitive, then beat OU at home. Bad loss at Arkansas and early out in the SEC tournament will keep us waiting on a favorable outcome on selection Sunday.
     
  14. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh
    Ohio State wins over Penn State on the road 94-62, I think we shot over 60% on the treys tonight.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  15. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    ugh Texas got crushed in Fayetteville tonight, 105-85
     
  16. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh
    Buckeyes actually ended up shooting 69% on the treys!
     
  17. Scott88

    Scott88 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    8,290
    Likes Received:
    612
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Arlington, TX
    Terry, that's NOT following the formula... don't get blasted and you still get in the tourney!
    ;)
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  18. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Nearly 70% on 3's is a formula pretty much makes any team hard to beat. But then it's also hard to shoot 70% on 3's. Are the Buckeyes typically a high % 3 point shooting team?
     
  19. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2001
    Messages:
    9,552
    Likes Received:
    806
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    New Albany Oh
    Not consistently which is a major problem, especially when everyone one seems to wants to shoot treys. If you are on, you win, if not you lose and that has been our problem all season long.:(
     
  20. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 1999
    Messages:
    65,441
    Likes Received:
    1,997
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Your Women's basketball is having a very good season Don .