NTS-ology

[cincyguy13]

But how does a school he might not win their junk league, with literally 1 good win get a top 2 seed or even top 3? Explain this to me?

If your talking about Kentucky, some of it is because they are Kentucky. And they were preseason number 1. Don't like it but that's how it works

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

If your talking about Kentucky, some of it is because they are Kentucky. And they were preseason number 1. Don't like it but that's how it works

They are also very talented. Maybe not one of Val's best teams but still very good

 

[cincyguy13]

They are also very talented. Maybe not one of Val's best teams but still very good

They have also been there every single year. All these things help

 

[TANEYTOWN]

Seeding the tournament isn't about who is talented. It's what you've actually done. And the facts are when Kentucky plays good teams they lose outside of onetime. That's not a 2 seed.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

They have also been there every single year. All these things help

I agree. Guys it is foolish to think that marketing doesn't play a part. Everybody has to know this is about the networks and others making money.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

Seeding the tournament isn't about who is talented. It's what you've actually done. And the facts are when Kentucky plays good teams they lose outside of onetime. That's not a 2 seed.

Your talking about how the selection should work.

 

[TANEYTOWN]

It actually will work like this. Kentucky got bumped last year for not winning the SEC.

 

[cincyguy13]

Not many great teams either. The 2-5 seeds aren't that different this years. I don't even think the 1 seeds are that good.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Seeding the tournament isn't about who is talented. It's what you've actually done. And the facts are when Kentucky plays good teams they lose outside of onetime. That's not a 2 seed.

Why are you so upset? Many projections have them as a 2 seed. It's not a stretch.

 

[TANEYTOWN]

I've asked why Kentucky is a 2seed to everyone I've seen putting them there. And don't ever revive a real good answer. Because not one amount of data supports them as a 2. Why is Kentucky a 2?

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

I've asked why Kentucky is a 2seed to everyone I've seen putting them there. And don't ever revive a real good answer. Because not one amount of data supports them as a 2. Why is Kentucky a 2?

Easy:
- #9 in the RPI (#7 in KenPom)
- #6 in OOC SOS
- 6 Top 50 Wins
- 9 wins away from home

That sounds 2 seed-ish to me. At the very least, it shouldn't be a stretch to put them there.

 

[cincyguy13]

I've asked why Kentucky is a 2seed to everyone I've seen putting them there. And don't ever revive a real good answer. Because not one amount of data supports them as a 2. Why is Kentucky a 2?

We aren't on the committee, we give our opinions. Which don't really mean anything but it's all we have

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Seeding the tournament isn't about who is talented. It's what you've actually done. And the facts are when Kentucky plays good teams they lose outside of onetime. That's not a 2 seed.

Seems a bit naive.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Your talking about how the selection should work.

Lol. Beat me to it.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I've asked why Kentucky is a 2seed to everyone I've seen putting them there. And don't ever revive a real good answer. Because not one amount of data supports them as a 2. Why is Kentucky a 2?

Kentucky is a 2 bc they are Kentucky. Nothing deeper to consider.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Kentucky is a 2 bc they are Kentucky. Nothing deeper to consider.

Wrong.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Wrong.

I'll take your word for it. I really just mean they'll always get the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

I'll take your word for it.

They were a 4 seed last season with a great resume (including winning the SEC Tournament, sharing regular season title, and #8 in KenPom). Try and figure that one out. The committee lacks consistency which makes it so hard to forecast accurately.

 

[Cats2016FF]

They have also been there every single year. All these things help

I'm pretty sure they didn't even make the tourney a few years ago.

 

[Cats2016FF]

Why are you so upset? Many projections have them as a 2 seed. It's not a stretch.

Everything else looked pretty good to me but I'm sorry there is no way UK end up as a 2 seed this year.