(03-31-2023 09:26 AM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 04:42 PM)CKMcDan Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:55 PM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:51 PM)EvilLore Wrote:  Absolute must. Load up as many big daddies as possible.

FAU went… what… something like 31-4 in C-USA and got a 9 seed.

With NET 13, RPI 10, KenPom 17 and ranked in both AP and Coaches poll (only 25th - filth).

If Memphis goes 31-4 overall, and 18-2 in the new AAC, we'll get a 4 - 5 seed.

Penny has to figure out how to get his teams ready in November, so they don't get knocked out of the "winners bracket" of these pre-season tournaments. If Penny gets that figured out, then we can get to the 1-2 seed line out of the AAC.
Cal did it out of CUSA once Louisville & Cincinnati left.

Is this a joke? You think VERY limited data from 15years ago is a better predictor than last year's data w/the same teams?

Our OOC schedule DOES matter! Penny gets it!

Correct...

IF we went 30-4 we would be a 2/3 seed with our OOC scheduling

(03-31-2023 05:36 AM)Atlanta Wrote:  Hope all of the noted deals get signed. We need a strong OOC schedule & we need wins.

Almost no room for error.

(03-30-2023 04:42 PM)CKMcDan Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:55 PM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:51 PM)EvilLore Wrote:  Absolute must. Load up as many big daddies as possible.

FAU went… what… something like 31-4 in C-USA and got a 9 seed.

With NET 13, RPI 10, KenPom 17 and ranked in both AP and Coaches poll (only 25th - filth).

If Memphis goes 31-4 overall, and 18-2 in the new AAC, we'll get a 4 - 5 seed.

Penny has to figure out how to get his teams ready in November, so they don't get knocked out of the "winners bracket" of these pre-season tournaments. If Penny gets that figured out, then we can get to the 1-2 seed line out of the AAC.
Cal did it out of CUSA once Louisville & Cincinnati left.

He did this year. He just needs to not lose early in the conference.

I'll believe it when I see it!

(03-30-2023 11:09 AM)fsquid Wrote:  

Quote:Memphis basketball's non-conference schedule was loaded this season.

Seven Power 5 teams, two from the Atlantic 10 and one from the Big East. Four of those teams reached the NCAA tournament and one (Alabama) reached the Sweet 16. All told, the Tigers, who finished 26-9, had the 26th-best non-conference strength of schedule in the country. It was the highest degree of difficulty for any Memphis team since the 2011-12 season, when the Tigers faced eight top-65 KenPom teams before Christmas.

What if Memphis' non-league slate is even better in 2023-24? Coach Penny Hardaway is staying aggressive in hopes of giving the Tigers as many opportunities as possible to boost their NCAA tournament at-large resumé. Memphis could potentially have nine games against Power 5 teams and at least one game against a Big East opponent on next season's docket, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.

The program already has several games confirmed, even if all the dates have not been finalized. Games against SEC opponents Vanderbilt (at FedExForum), Texas A&M and Ole Miss (both on the road) are already set, as is a road date with defending A10 champion VCU. Texas A&M and VCU made the NCAA tournament this season.

The Tigers will also participate in the Battle 4 Atlantis, a multi-team event set for Thanksgiving week in the Bahamas. The field includes five Power 5 teams (Arkansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas Tech and Stanford), a Big East team (Villanova) and a usually strong mid-major (Northern Iowa), and Memphis will face three of those teams. Arkansas and Villanova were NCAA tournament teams this season.

The Tigers are also working to finalize new home-and-home agreements with Mississippi State, Missouri (SEC) and Virginia (ACC), according to sources who requested anonymity since none of the deals have been signed. While negotiations are ongoing, if they are completed, Mississippi State and Virginia would likely play at FedExForum next season and the Tigers would travel to Missouri. All three of those teams reached the Big Dance earlier this month.

At least two of the remaining three non-conference slots, a source said, would likely be filled with buy games, which are home games where the host school pays the visiting team (usually a mid-major or low-major program) a guaranteed sum of money. Memphis' buy games in 2022-23 were North Alabama, Little Rock and Alabama State.

Ummm…writer of the article lost some credibility there. Villanova didn’t sniff the tournament this season.

(03-30-2023 07:18 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:51 PM)EvilLore Wrote:  Absolute must. Load up as many big daddies as possible.

FAU went… what… something like 31-4 in C-USA and got a 9 seed.

The OOC better be stout and we better not lose more than 2 of them.

Or you are going to say what? The team needs to play better. I doubt it. You will always find a way to troll won't you.

(04-04-2023 07:30 PM)Keeper Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 07:18 PM)bluebacker Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:51 PM)EvilLore Wrote:  Absolute must. Load up as many big daddies as possible.

FAU went… what… something like 31-4 in C-USA and got a 9 seed.

The OOC better be stout and we better not lose more than 2 of them.

Or you are going to say what? The team needs to play better. I doubt it. You will always find a way to troll won't you.

What would there be to say? The point is that G5 schools are held to a different standard when it comes to getting at large bids and being properly seeded.

Simply cannot afford to have 8-9 losses and hope to get off the 8-9 line.

(04-03-2023 08:49 PM)RCM1029 Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 11:09 AM)fsquid Wrote:  

Quote:Memphis basketball's non-conference schedule was loaded this season.

Seven Power 5 teams, two from the Atlantic 10 and one from the Big East. Four of those teams reached the NCAA tournament and one (Alabama) reached the Sweet 16. All told, the Tigers, who finished 26-9, had the 26th-best non-conference strength of schedule in the country. It was the highest degree of difficulty for any Memphis team since the 2011-12 season, when the Tigers faced eight top-65 KenPom teams before Christmas.

What if Memphis' non-league slate is even better in 2023-24? Coach Penny Hardaway is staying aggressive in hopes of giving the Tigers as many opportunities as possible to boost their NCAA tournament at-large resumé. Memphis could potentially have nine games against Power 5 teams and at least one game against a Big East opponent on next season's docket, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.

The program already has several games confirmed, even if all the dates have not been finalized. Games against SEC opponents Vanderbilt (at FedExForum), Texas A&M and Ole Miss (both on the road) are already set, as is a road date with defending A10 champion VCU. Texas A&M and VCU made the NCAA tournament this season.

The Tigers will also participate in the Battle 4 Atlantis, a multi-team event set for Thanksgiving week in the Bahamas. The field includes five Power 5 teams (Arkansas, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas Tech and Stanford), a Big East team (Villanova) and a usually strong mid-major (Northern Iowa), and Memphis will face three of those teams. Arkansas and Villanova were NCAA tournament teams this season.

The Tigers are also working to finalize new home-and-home agreements with Mississippi State, Missouri (SEC) and Virginia (ACC), according to sources who requested anonymity since none of the deals have been signed. While negotiations are ongoing, if they are completed, Mississippi State and Virginia would likely play at FedExForum next season and the Tigers would travel to Missouri. All three of those teams reached the Big Dance earlier this month.

At least two of the remaining three non-conference slots, a source said, would likely be filled with buy games, which are home games where the host school pays the visiting team (usually a mid-major or low-major program) a guaranteed sum of money. Memphis' buy games in 2022-23 were North Alabama, Little Rock and Alabama State.

Ummm…writer of the article lost some credibility there. Villanova didn’t sniff the tournament this season.

True. But they are still a big-name BB school and a good OOC opponent.

(03-31-2023 09:33 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(03-31-2023 09:26 AM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 04:42 PM)CKMcDan Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:55 PM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:51 PM)EvilLore Wrote:  Absolute must. Load up as many big daddies as possible.

FAU went… what… something like 31-4 in C-USA and got a 9 seed.

With NET 13, RPI 10, KenPom 17 and ranked in both AP and Coaches poll (only 25th - filth).

If Memphis goes 31-4 overall, and 18-2 in the new AAC, we'll get a 4 - 5 seed.

Penny has to figure out how to get his teams ready in November, so they don't get knocked out of the "winners bracket" of these pre-season tournaments. If Penny gets that figured out, then we can get to the 1-2 seed line out of the AAC.
Cal did it out of CUSA once Louisville & Cincinnati left.

Is this a joke? You think VERY limited data from 15years ago is a better predictor than last year's data w/the same teams?

Our OOC schedule DOES matter! Penny gets it!

Correct...

IF we went 30-4 we would be a 2/3 seed with our OOC scheduling

Just win every game. Sounds easy. C'MON PENNY! LOL

(04-05-2023 11:48 AM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-31-2023 09:33 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  

(03-31-2023 09:26 AM)gusrob Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 04:42 PM)CKMcDan Wrote:  

(03-30-2023 12:55 PM)gusrob Wrote:  With NET 13, RPI 10, KenPom 17 and ranked in both AP and Coaches poll (only 25th - filth).

If Memphis goes 31-4 overall, and 18-2 in the new AAC, we'll get a 4 - 5 seed.

Penny has to figure out how to get his teams ready in November, so they don't get knocked out of the "winners bracket" of these pre-season tournaments. If Penny gets that figured out, then we can get to the 1-2 seed line out of the AAC.
Cal did it out of CUSA once Louisville & Cincinnati left.

Is this a joke? You think VERY limited data from 15years ago is a better predictor than last year's data w/the same teams?

Our OOC schedule DOES matter! Penny gets it!

Correct...

IF we went 30-4 we would be a 2/3 seed with our OOC scheduling

Just win every game. Sounds easy. C'MON PENNY! LOL

Winning is hard......CJP