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Some final team takeaways:
Surprising zoid teams: UCLA, OSU, Pitt, Maryland.
Tenn playing like what we usually see in Houston.
Kentucky playing like Alabama last year.
Xavier, Rutgers, Creighton ranking low.
Notable non powers: Drake, Dayton, Utah St, Boise, VCU, UC Irvine
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How important is it at this point in the season?
Its important but not end all be all.
This is a look at the 23/24 non conference. Teams will move in conference play but a lot of the high seeds that won in March ranked high: UConn, Purdue, Bama, Illinois, Tennessee, Clemson
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It also isnt a "out = bad"
Teams that play super slow/fast (Bama last year) have advantages against opposite style teams if they can force those teams out of their comfort zone & into their style.
With right matchups, could make a run, with wrong ones, could get bounced early in March. Volatility.
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Reminder on the Trapezoid's theory:
The faster/slower you play, the more elite you have to be to win a national title. The more adaptable you are, the better your chances.
Ex. 2019 UVA played at historically low pace for a champion but at a historically high net rating
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A mid major focus:
*San Diego St is right behind Drake
UC Irvine defense is NO JOKE - allowing 58.8 ppg
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And as a Dyson truther for years it feels great to see him cooking. I was ready to put my hypothetical scouting career on the line for him back in 2022
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Adding that to my formulas
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Top 45 I wanted to get them in but they’re on the cusp
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Yeah 100%. They did a great job at that last year too. One of the sneakiest biggest strengths was being able to adjust to different opponents - one of my biggest theories for success in March
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I wish I had the answers for where the nova program goes next….
I just don’t right now
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Sad
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Not sure what this game says more about - LSU or K state….
But for how k state spent in the portal this is most definitely not a great look