NCAA Tourney

coinkat · March 6, 2007 10:01AM

What BIG 10 teams get a bid to the tourney other than Wisconsin and Ohio State?

Volver · March 6, 2007 10:04AM

Indiana, Purdue and Michigan State

Michigan · March 6, 2007 10:15AM

<< <i>Indiana, Purdue and Michigan State >>

I think MSU is still on the bubble. Beating Wisconsin last week was great but losing two games since then have dampened the spirits
here in Spartanland. I think they are 50-50 right now for the big dance. They need to win over Northwestern in the NCAA tournament
starting Thursday and then I think they are in.

bigfische · March 6, 2007 11:58AM

I think MSU gets in as long as they win a game in the big ten tourny (i dont know who they play first round though). Izzo is a tournament tested coach and i think they give them the nod because MSU is always dangerous in the NCAA. Plus they utterly destroyed my Hawkeyes the second time they played this season.

mreuter · March 6, 2007 1:04PM

Iowa---oops I'm dreaming again, seriously I just hope they make the NIT.

mreuter · March 6, 2007 1:05PM

bigfische--wasn't even paying attention that you were a fellow Hawkeye fan, at least I'm not alone here.

coinkat · March 7, 2007 9:32AM

Illinois is a no go?

bigfische · March 7, 2007 9:39AM

I think the hawks will be great next year even without Huluska. Lot of strong young players.

coinkat · March 10, 2007 4:38AM

well... any further thoughts?

Volver · March 10, 2007 5:07AM

If Illinois' wins today I bet they are in

iamthegreatcornholio · March 10, 2007 12:35PM

I think Wisconsin beats Ohio State, but it might be moot if OSU is seeded #1 before the game ends.

How about NCST? UNC will run them off the court tomorrow, but state's run has been pretty impressive considering their shallow bench and players are literally hobbling around the court.

Sheamaster · March 10, 2007 3:02PM

Ohio State - #1 Seed
Wisconsin - #2 Seed
Indiana
Michigan State
Purdue

I don't think they'll get more than 5. Comes down to Purdue/Illinois. It's a tough call as they both made it to the semis of the B10 tournament (committe cannot use either team's performance in tournament against them). Purdue beat Illinois handily (albeit at home). Illinois doesn't really have a marquee win (MSU/Indiana biggest wins) and faired poorly in bigger non-conference games (Maryland/Arizona/Xavier). Purdue has win against Virginia. Illinois' record looks good (23-10/9-7 in conference) but the committee will consider the unbalanced B10 scheduled (only played OSU/WI once). However, Illinois should have better RPI and SOS. Unfortunately, I think the Illini are out.

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