Big test for 3-0 Rhody. Play a good Northwestern team at Mohegan Sun in CT - which should be good home crowd ~ 1 hour from campus. Rhody has played teams ranked 280 Kenpom or higher. But should have a nice home court advantage.
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Texas A&M Commerce?? Yeesh. St. Joe's might need to be kicked out of the A10 for that one.
8legs1dream
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and we were told in the preseason that this St Joe's team was different and would be towards the top of the A10 
Sorry for the delay, but apparently you hit a certain age when you can't tolerate alcohol like you once did....
Opponent Tracker 11/19/2023:
Wilkes University vs Lafayette - 1:00 ESPN+
Lindenwood vs William & Mary - 1:30 Mountain West Network
Queens University vs Drexel - 2:00 FloHoops
Rhode Island vs Washington State - 3:30 ESPNU
Northern Iowa vs South Florida - 5:00 ESPN+
Fordham vs Abilene Christian - 5:15 ESPN+
Charlotte vs George Mason - 5:30 PTB Live ($ subscription)
Wichita State vs Saint Louis - 8:00 ESPN2
Dayton vs #6 Houston - 8:30 ESPN
Opponent Tracker 11/19/2023:
Wilkes University vs Lafayette - 1:00 ESPN+
Lindenwood vs William & Mary - 1:30 Mountain West Network
Queens University vs Drexel - 2:00 FloHoops
Rhode Island vs Washington State - 3:30 ESPNU
Northern Iowa vs South Florida - 5:00 ESPN+
Fordham vs Abilene Christian - 5:15 ESPN+
Charlotte vs George Mason - 5:30 PTB Live ($ subscription)
Wichita State vs Saint Louis - 8:00 ESPN2
Dayton vs #6 Houston - 8:30 ESPN
8legs1dream
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I guess all those uppity Fordham fans that thought they were the cream of the A10 after their first half season of success in 25 years can shut up now.
Not a great night for strength of schedule I guess. Only win was Lafayette vs D3 school I believe.
Opponent Tracker 11/20/2023:
Central Michigan vs Siena - 11:30
Florida State* vs UNLV* - 5:30 CBSSN
Kent State vs Fordham - 5:45
George Mason vs South Dakota State - 6:00
Saint Joseph's vs #17 Kentucky - 7:00 SECN
Hofstra vs Buffalo - 7:30
Charlotte vs UCF - 8:30
Think I got them all....
Central Michigan vs Siena - 11:30
Florida State* vs UNLV* - 5:30 CBSSN
Kent State vs Fordham - 5:45
George Mason vs South Dakota State - 6:00
Saint Joseph's vs #17 Kentucky - 7:00 SECN
Hofstra vs Buffalo - 7:30
Charlotte vs UCF - 8:30
Think I got them all....
Opponent Tracker 11/21/2023:
Buffalo vs Louisiana - 1:30
#18 Colorado vs Florida State - 4:00
La Salle vs #9 Duke - 7:00 ACCN
Boston vs Davidson - 7:00 ESPN+
Siena vs Milwaukee - 8:30
Buffalo vs Louisiana - 1:30
#18 Colorado vs Florida State - 4:00
La Salle vs #9 Duke - 7:00 ACCN
Boston vs Davidson - 7:00 ESPN+
Siena vs Milwaukee - 8:30
I know it's still early and the computer rankings are allegedly sorting themselves out, but I swear to God someone who designed the NET must be a vcu grad. Explain to me how they are 54, despite losing AT HOME to the team that is 340, and having three wins against teams ranked between 130-175? It's nonsensical. But every single year this happens with them. They always magically appear in the top 75 regardless of their results.
Because you're looking at last year. This year's NET doesn't come out for a few more weeks.
Nope, CBS has it updated right now for this year. I know it's their attempt to replicate it, but I assume it's pretty much on par.
www.cbssports.com
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Nope nope.Nope, CBS has it updated right now for this year. I know it's their attempt to replicate it, but I assume it's pretty much on par.
College Basketball Rankings 2023-24 - NET
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Those are last year's numbers. They can't replicate it because the formula isn't known at all. St. Mary's at 1–3 against D-I competition couldn't possibly be #11 this season, regardless of who they've played.
Here's the official NCAA list from the end of last season...matches CBS exactly.
DI Men's Basketball Rankings - NCAA Men's Basketball NET Rankings | NCAA.com
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Ok, I feel better then. A little confusing since they say it was updated yesterday and show all of this year's records, though.
Yes, a lot of the ranking sites are very confusing looking right now as they wait for the NET release. Bracketologists.com is similar. They have a note that the NETs are still from last year, but only on the main page. And they say other rankings are from this year, but even that's not necessarily true as others like Sagarin and KPI aren't out yet either.
If you'd really like to feel better, try Torvik with the trick of a Nov 2 start date to remove the preseason component. VCU is at 181 there, Spiders at 82.
T-Rank - Customizable College Basketball Tempo Free Stats - T-Rank
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Opponent Tracker 11/22/2023:
Iona vs Buffalo - 11:00
Northern Iowa vs #14 North Carolina - 12:00 ESPN
Boston College vs Colorado State - 1:30 CBSSN
Johnson & Wales vs Rhode Island - 2:00 ESPN+
Central Connecticut vs UMass - 2:00 ESPN+
#8 Creighton vs Loyola Chicago - 4:00 CBSSN
VMI vs Air Force - 5:00
Fairleigh Dickinson vs Queens - 7:00 ESPN+
Bucknell vs St. Bonaventure - 7:00 ESPN+
Duquesne vs Nebraska - 8:00 BTN
Florida vs Pitt - 9:30 ESPN2
Iona vs Buffalo - 11:00
Northern Iowa vs #14 North Carolina - 12:00 ESPN
Boston College vs Colorado State - 1:30 CBSSN
Johnson & Wales vs Rhode Island - 2:00 ESPN+
Central Connecticut vs UMass - 2:00 ESPN+
#8 Creighton vs Loyola Chicago - 4:00 CBSSN
VMI vs Air Force - 5:00
Fairleigh Dickinson vs Queens - 7:00 ESPN+
Bucknell vs St. Bonaventure - 7:00 ESPN+
Duquesne vs Nebraska - 8:00 BTN
Florida vs Pitt - 9:30 ESPN2
Northern Iowa was leading North Carolina 41 - 35 at half. North Carolina outscores NI 16-1 in less than 4 minutes. 51-42 Carolina now.
North Carolina outscores Northern Iowa 56 -28 in second half. Final 91-69.
Iona 89 Buffalo 64 Final
North Carolina outscores Northern Iowa 56 -28 in second half. Final 91-69.
Iona 89 Buffalo 64 Final
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Iona 89 - Buffalo 64
#14 North Carolina 91 - Northern Iowa 69
Colorado State 86 - Boston College 74
Rhode Island 97 - Johnson & Wales 59
UMass 89 - Central Connecticut 60
#8 Creighton 88 - Loyola-Chicago 65
Air Force 64 - VMI 54
Queens 97 - Fairleigh Dickinson 84
St. Bonaventure 67 - Bucknell 61
Duquesne 46 - Nebraska 49 - 15:41 left
Florida vs Pitt - Tips at 9:30
Rhody and UMass found some competition they could beat. Bless their hearts.
Turkey Day Opponent Tracker:
Texas Tech vs Northern Iowa - 12:00 ESPN2
Loyola Chicago vs Boston College - 1:30
Iowa State vs VCU - 5:30 ESPN2
Texas Tech vs Northern Iowa - 12:00 ESPN2
Loyola Chicago vs Boston College - 1:30
Iowa State vs VCU - 5:30 ESPN2
VCU loses another one, to Boise State, by 4. Tomorrow's matchup: Lambs vs. Mike Rhoades to see who's the biggest loser at Disney World.
While I am enjoying their misfortune as much as anyone, watch this be the one year we beat them and have it be meaningless in March. Or even worse, lose and have it considered to be a "bad loss."
Opponent Tracker 11/25/2023:
Clarks Summit vs VMI - 1:00 ESPN+
East Carolina vs George Mason - 2:00 ESPN+
UMBC vs William & Mary - 2:00
Monmouth vs Lafayette - 2:00 ESPN+
Miami OH vs St. Bonaventure - 2:00 ESPN+
Georgia State vs Charlotte - 6:00 ESPN+
UIC vs George Washington - 7:00
Norfolk State vs Wichita State - 7:00 ESPN+
Dartmouth vs Saint Louis - 8:00 ESPN+
Also, let’s go Spiders! Round 1 of the FCS Playoffs today!
Clarks Summit vs VMI - 1:00 ESPN+
East Carolina vs George Mason - 2:00 ESPN+
UMBC vs William & Mary - 2:00
Monmouth vs Lafayette - 2:00 ESPN+
Miami OH vs St. Bonaventure - 2:00 ESPN+
Georgia State vs Charlotte - 6:00 ESPN+
UIC vs George Washington - 7:00
Norfolk State vs Wichita State - 7:00 ESPN+
Dartmouth vs Saint Louis - 8:00 ESPN+
Also, let’s go Spiders! Round 1 of the FCS Playoffs today!
Of course one starter is out with injury (Bairstow), but VCU looked like trash against Boise State. Much like UR last season, they have significant decision-making issues in the backcourt. The frontcourt looked raw and unpolished.
Max Shulga can score, he shoots it every time he touches it. Top 175-200 team right now.
Max Shulga can score, he shoots it every time he touches it. Top 175-200 team right now.
They looked a little rough BUT they already seem to be improving, have a really good coach, and some raw talent, and I think are supposed to get Hairstow back at some point. Zeb Jackson did not impress in this game anyway.
VCU is averaging 14.8 turnovers a game. We are only averaging 8.4, which is tied for 9th in the country.
I agree his assists & turnovers are similar or worse than last year. Main improvement is 3 point %.
Although they think if we had Nelson instead of King we would have beat BC.
U guys do this every year w vcu and every year u r wrong. Hope they lose every game but they’ll be pretty good once Bairstow returns and I expect right in mix at top of A10.
If someone gave free money to bet on who finishes higher in A10, us or VCU, 95% r still taking vcu.
If someone gave free money to bet on who finishes higher in A10, us or VCU, 95% r still taking vcu.
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Buzzkill - let us have our short moment looking down on them 😜
