reclegend22;1586112 wrote:They lose their last two regular-season games and they are not in IMO. Oklahoma State will need to split its last two against K-State and Iowa State to be in good position for an invite. A team should not be rewarded for finishing two games below .500 in their conference. I just don't see how a team can lose seven games in a row in February while finishing 7-9 in conference play and still go to the NCAAs.

With another win, though, then I could easily see them getting in.

reclegend22;1586119 wrote:A team sitting at 7-9 in conference that lost seven games in a row in February is far from a lock in my view. If Oklahoma State goes 7-11 in the Big XII, they are on the outside looking in. If they got in, it'd be a complete joke.

GOONx19;1586164 wrote:I was too disappointed to bring it up last night. They've just got no heart. Honestly look pretty similar to OSU, effort-wise

reclegend22;1586192 wrote:I'm not exactly shaken up when Kentucky loses, but I'd have preferred the Wildcats to finish the season out stronger than they have. If UK gets anywhere from a 7 to 9 seed, whichever region they're in is the one I hope my team is not. As a six seed or higher, UK would be eligible for placement in Florida's bracket in the South (as long as they didn't meet prior to the Elite Eight). Duke is currently predicted as the two seed in that region. I wonder whom the committee would choose as their seven seed down there...

No matter where they go, with its sheer talent alone, Kentucky would present a nightmare 7, 8 or 9 seed.

centralbucksfan;1586210 wrote:UK could obviously beat anyone in the country...but they could also lose to just about anyone after the first round as well. The fear factor is now not there for teams. And their confidence is not obviously there either. Right now, at best this team is sweet 16. As we all know, much depends on matchups in the NCAA.

Ironman92;1586257 wrote:UK if they can't get up to the #5....they'll be an #8

reclegend22;1586316 wrote:I agree with this. An 8 UK vs. 1 (Arizona, Kansas, Duke, Insert Big Name Here) second round matchup would be too much for the committee to pass up.

Will be interested to revisit this discussion in about two weeks.

Azubuike24;1586429 wrote:Ohio State vs Kentucky in the 8/9 game, the winner plays Wichita State. Games in St. Louis, MO.

Ironman92;1586326 wrote:And UNC in that 4/5 slot would make them happy as well.

Azubuike24;1586429 wrote:Ohio State vs Kentucky in the 8/9 game, the winner plays Wichita State. Games in St. Louis, MO.

Q: Did you know that the two Kentucky teams relying solely on your recruits as the major contributors are last year and this year? And that their record is 42-20, 23-11 in the SEC, with an NIT berth and four losses to teams ranked outside the Ken Pomeroy top 100?

Q: Did you know that your first three teams at Kentucky all had veteran players recruited by previous coaches in key roles? Those teams went a combined 102-14, 40-18 in the Southeastern Conference, with two SEC titles, two SEC tournament titles, two Final Four appearances and a national title.

Heretic;1586513 wrote:Interesting take on UK/Calipari

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/you-made-your-bed-john-calipari--now-lie-in-it-233738456-ncaab.html

Especially this bit at the end.

Terry_Tate;1586495 wrote:lol, I jokingly told my best friend who is a huge UK fan that would be the exact scenario. I think Ohio State will play Kentucky or Xavier in the first round just depending on where they rank them. If Ohio State loses the next 2 wouldn't be surprised to see a 5-12 or 6-11 involving UC either.

centralbucksfan;1586539 wrote:UC vs OSU...first team to 40 wins the game!