(05-10-2018 11:41 AM)Monarchblue Wrote: Can you provide some examples of how ODU is thought of so much more favorably outside of this board? Thanks. (05-10-2018 09:38 AM)Gilesfan Wrote: (05-10-2018 06:55 AM)757ODU Wrote: LOL at anyone that thinks ODU is anywhere close to Davidson right now. Davidson is one of the most successful mid majors with one of the best coaches in the country.
I don't think anyone in this thread thinks ODU is better than Davidson right now.
To put them in comparison (over the last 5 years)
ODU is 114-58
Davidson is 102-61
Obviously, strength of schedule is further consideration...
Ken Pom rankings:
2018-64/43
2017-120/85
2016-100/106
2015-70/36
2014-175/123
Both had rough years 5 years ago (Jones's first). In the last 4 years ODU has averaged 89 and Davidson 68.
The odd thing is outside of this board Old Dominion is way more highly thought of. The only people that you read constantly putting down the basketball program is posters on this board (or Marshall ones).
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We were projected as an NIT team late in the year (after being projected as an NCAA team for much of the year) until the very end when all the bids were stolen. This despite reading on here how terrible we are and beat no one..etc.
https://pilotonline.com/sports/columnist...5dce7.html
The NCAA allows it to happen because it is controlled by the money conferences, he said. And that leaves strong basketball programs in less powerful conferences, such as ODU
https://www.midmajormadness.com/2018/4/3...ate-loyola
16. Old Dominion (2017-18 record: 25-7)
Old Dominion is losing a ton to graduation and Trey Porter’s decision to transfer only complicates things. But Ahmad Caver is one of the best guards in the mid-major game and for that reason alone, the Monarchs should not be discounted yet. A pair of three-star recruits will help strengthen the backcourt and forward Joe Reece will be asked to contribute immediately as a freshman.
https://bustingbrackets.com/2017/10/12/o...-monarchs/
Last season, the Old Dominion Monarchs finished third in the Conference USA standings with a great overall record of 19-12.
A season removed from being one of the best mid-majors in the country, they are now a slight step behind the top programs in the conference but closing faster than ever.
ODU looks to gain some momentum for the future via recruiting and did just that as they received a huge commitment from Class of 2018 shooting guard Jason Wade.....
C-USA is one of the most underrated mid-major conferences in college basketball and extremely competitive. Recruits like Wade will be key for ODU to continue to compete with the top teams in the conference, and the Monarchs look like they are headed for continued success in the future.
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/...ccounter=1
Signings: Jason Wade, Jarvis Vaughn, Joe Reece, Kalu Ezipke
The Monarchs inked arguably the best class in program history. While Old Dominion didn't ink any Rivals150 prospects, each signee should bring immediate value and further upside to the 757. Wade is the headliner of the group as the 6-foot-4 playmaker can evolve into a well-rounded defensive force within CUSA. Jeff Jones found major success in the frontcourt adding in-state forward Vaughn, small ball power forward Ezipke and stretch big Joe Reece.
https://georgia.247sports.com/Board/19/C...-115454982
https://www.coachstat.net/mid-major-head...es-2-16-16