Hopefully, you'll be able to vote for more than one option.

I don't see an option for four in the NCAA

It will be more than 3 in the NCAA

I voted for all of the above.. I expect UCF to be solid on the bubble for CBI,

4 NCAA: Houston, Memphis, Wichita State, Cincinnati (By virtue of winning the AAC tournament)

2-3 NIT: SMU, Temple, and UConn being the most likely

Cincy a lock for the Nobody's Interested Tournament.

Out of UH, Memph and Wichy, one of those teams will definitely undergo a big chokefest, so only 2 make NCAAs.

Tulane for Nit, you heard it here first

(01-07-2020 04:27 PM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  Cincy a lock for the Nobody's Interested Tournament.

Out of UH, Memph and Wichy, one of those teams will definitely undergo a big chokefest, so only 2 make NCAAs.

The thing about this season is the AAC is kind of a quintessential bid steal type league. The three likely tournament teams are all between 28-38 kenpom. Nobody is surefire to win the conference tournament. I think the odds are decent a team outside those three wins the conference tournament and steals a bid.

(01-07-2020 04:43 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:27 PM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  .
Cincy a lock for the Nobody's Interested Tournament.

Out of UH, Memph and Wichy, one of those teams will definitely undergo a big chokefest, so only 2 make NCAAs.

The thing about this season is the AAC is kind of a quintessential bid steal type league. The three likely tournament teams are all between 28-38 kenpom. Nobody is surefire to win the conference tournament. I think the odds are decent a team outside those three wins the conference tournament and steals a bid.

It could happen, especially if Memphis, UH, and WSU are all at-large locks going into the AAC tournament.

The conference tournament is in Fort Worth, TX, so SMU may have the best shot at being the dark horse. The house might be SRO for both SMU and Houston.

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The early poll results suggest a particularly strong expectation for 3 NCAA and 2 NIT teams from the conference, though these are very preliminary data indeed.

(01-07-2020 07:55 PM)jedclampett Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:43 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:27 PM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  .
Cincy a lock for the Nobody's Interested Tournament.

Out of UH, Memph and Wichy, one of those teams will definitely undergo a big chokefest, so only 2 make NCAAs.

The thing about this season is the AAC is kind of a quintessential bid steal type league. The three likely tournament teams are all between 28-38 kenpom. Nobody is surefire to win the conference tournament. I think the odds are decent a team outside those three wins the conference tournament and steals a bid.

It could happen, especially if Memphis, UH, and WSU are all at-large locks going into the AAC tournament.

The conference tournament is in Fort Worth, TX, so SMU may have the best shot at being the dark horse. The house might be SRO for both SMU and Houston.

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The early poll results suggest a particularly strong expectation for 3 NCAA and 2 NIT teams from the conference, though these are very preliminary data indeed.

Even with the tourney in Ft Worth. I would bet good money Wichita will still have the biggest crowd.

If you expect standing room only for SMU & Houston you may be EXTREMELY disappointed

(01-07-2020 09:20 PM)shockerfan1313 Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 07:55 PM)jedclampett Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:43 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:27 PM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  .
Cincy a lock for the Nobody's Interested Tournament.

Out of UH, Memph and Wichy, one of those teams will definitely undergo a big chokefest, so only 2 make NCAAs.

The thing about this season is the AAC is kind of a quintessential bid steal type league. The three likely tournament teams are all between 28-38 kenpom. Nobody is surefire to win the conference tournament. I think the odds are decent a team outside those three wins the conference tournament and steals a bid.

It could happen, especially if Memphis, UH, and WSU are all at-large locks going into the AAC tournament.

The conference tournament is in Fort Worth, TX, so SMU may have the best shot at being the dark horse. The house might be SRO for both SMU and Houston.

.
The early poll results suggest a particularly strong expectation for 3 NCAA and 2 NIT teams from the conference, though these are very preliminary data indeed.

Even with the tourney in Ft Worth. I would bet good money Wichita will still have the biggest crowd.

If you expect standing room only for SMU & Houston you may be EXTREMELY disappointed

Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth apparently has a BB capacity of 14,000.

SMU had a couple of games with over 6,000 in attendance last season.

Houston's highest attendance has approached 9,000.

Perhaps the AAC tournament won't sell out any games due to SMU and Houston fans alone. But, as you pointed out, some of the Wichita State games might be sold out.

WSU is only a 5.5 hour drive from Dallas, straight shot down I-35.

Houston is ~ 4 hour drive to Dallas.

Memphis and New Orleans are ~ 7 hour drive to Dallas.

The AAC tournament might potentially have some crowds in the 10,000 attendance range for some of the Wichita, Memphis, and SMU games. A game between SMU and Wichita, Memphis, or Houston could be pretty packed, as could the semi- and finals games, if these 4 schools reach rounds 2 & 3.

The Bearcats for the first time in almost a decade will not be included in the dance. I say this with regret and certitude. They MAY have the players but not the coach. At least he is not ready to do it this year.

(01-08-2020 07:30 PM)Rob3338 Wrote:  The Bearcats for the first time in almost a decade will not be included in the dance. I say this with regret and certitude. They MAY have the players but not the coach. At least he is not ready to do it this year.

But, if that's so, you will be in other dances, probably the AAC and NIT.

NIT teams often benefit from the experience and come back strong the next season, if roster remains somewhat-intact, or if they have a good recruiting year.

Wichita and Memphis are good examples.

Many bball "snobs" look down their noses at the lower tier tournaments, especially the CBI, but USF had a great experience there last season, winning that championship. If Yetna hadn't been injured, the Bulls would be contenders this season.

Bottom line - a team can have a pretty good season even if they don't make the NCAA field. The other tournaments keep being played for a good reason.

What kinda of crowds did tourn get last yr in Memphis

Your right about snobs, 32 schools had 20 wins & sat home last yr.

(01-08-2020 07:30 PM)Rob3338 Wrote:  The Bearcats for the first time in almost a decade will not be included in the dance. I say this with regret and certitude. They MAY have the players but not the coach. At least he is not ready to do it this year.

We'll see

(01-09-2020 10:28 AM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(01-08-2020 07:30 PM)Rob3338 Wrote:  The Bearcats for the first time in almost a decade will not be included in the dance. I say this with regret and certitude. They MAY have the players but not the coach. At least he is not ready to do it this year.

We'll see

How many more losses will Cincy be allowed to have? They already have two really bad ones that probably count as four.

(01-09-2020 11:36 AM)ShockerFever Wrote:  

(01-09-2020 10:28 AM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(01-08-2020 07:30 PM)Rob3338 Wrote:  The Bearcats for the first time in almost a decade will not be included in the dance. I say this with regret and certitude. They MAY have the players but not the coach. At least he is not ready to do it this year.

We'll see

How many more losses will Cincy be allowed to have? They already have two really bad ones that probably count as four.

Not many if they want an at large bid. I think they're capable of pulling it together and going on a run that puts them in position. But there is also the conference tournament and I think they are definitely capable of being the team playing the best at the end of the season and winning the conference tournament. Cumberland has mostly been a lot better lately and was mostly great last night. They start hitting a few outside shots and Jarron plays like Jarron they still have a high ceiling.

(01-07-2020 04:41 PM)Greenwavedrownsacat Wrote:  Tulane for Nit, you heard it here first

That would be amazing. Tulane has already exceeded expectations.


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(01-07-2020 09:20 PM)shockerfan1313 Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 07:55 PM)jedclampett Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:43 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(01-07-2020 04:27 PM)BrooklynRocket Wrote:  .
Cincy a lock for the Nobody's Interested Tournament.

Out of UH, Memph and Wichy, one of those teams will definitely undergo a big chokefest, so only 2 make NCAAs.

The thing about this season is the AAC is kind of a quintessential bid steal type league. The three likely tournament teams are all between 28-38 kenpom. Nobody is surefire to win the conference tournament. I think the odds are decent a team outside those three wins the conference tournament and steals a bid.

It could happen, especially if Memphis, UH, and WSU are all at-large locks going into the AAC tournament.

The conference tournament is in Fort Worth, TX, so SMU may have the best shot at being the dark horse. The house might be SRO for both SMU and Houston.

.
The early poll results suggest a particularly strong expectation for 3 NCAA and 2 NIT teams from the conference, though these are very preliminary data indeed.

Even with the tourney in Ft Worth. I would bet good money Wichita will still have the biggest crowd.

If you expect standing room only for SMU & Houston you may be EXTREMELY disappointed

I agree for the most part but I think our fans will show up also.


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