UC 13th in the AP Poll

[bearcat jeff]

UC 13th and UL 12th the stage is set. Memphis 22, UConn 26th and SMU getting votes.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/poll/1

 

[#BearcatNation]

I expected a ranking of 13 for us. Can't complain. Was hoping UL would be a little higher (maybe around 9-10), but it doesn't really matter.

 

[BEARCAT-4-LIFE]

So pumped up for this told my first Louisville fan today to go to hell, my gut this game is big Dave if JJ cant go SK has to get hot and Shaq has to play the same again, no matter what this has been a fun stretch. I look for the Cards to be about an 8 1/2 favorite but I never count out the Cats

Cats-71
Cards-68

No Mercy!

 

[bearcat jeff]

Louisville tied with Kansas at 7th in the coaches poll and UC is 15th.

 

[UCalum08]

No love from the coaches, no surprise there. I am sure if we lose against UL we will be like #25 lol.

 

[waterhead]

When we get JJ and Lawrence back this rank could be pretty close to accurate.

Let's pretend JJ sits two games...UL and USF. I don't think we would drop too far with a loss (as long as it's within reason) and a win. If we can get JJ and JL back after that we are back in business for the closing stretch.

With Thomas starting to come out of his shell I think we have the 5th piece to the puzzle. Two of the best defenders and most versatile bigs in the country. A Wooden Award top 50 close to top 25 guy. A frosh playing well beyond his years. Sprinkle in a little depth and more good/great defensive guys and you have a pretty darn good team. I do believe this is top 15 when all are healthy.

We need to plan ahead and not take any risks with either player and bring them back too soon.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Cincinnati drops one spot (1 point behind Duke/Iowa) in the ESPN Power Ranking to #13 matching the AP ranking. It is a fair drop as Duke has played very well over the past week including a 15 point win at the Pete over Pitt last night.

http://espn.go.com/ncb/powerrankings

 

[bearcat jeff]

Don't see UC moving up much unless they beat UL. Then we probably won't see much movement till the end of the season when they play UL, UConn and Memphis. For what it's worth Lunardi said on Katz corner the AAC gets 5 bids.