NET 2019-2020 Season

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 4 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago Current Net-86 (jumped 4 sports from 90)
Current Kenpom-85
RPI- 69 (nice)

A nice little bump, but we need to win a LOT.

Still in striking distance if we could pull it together.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

URI2006_Andy wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago Current Net-86 (jumped 4 sports from 90)
Current Kenpom-85
RPI- 69 (nice)

A nice little bump, but we need to win a LOT.
Still in striking distance if we could pull it together.

If we won both games this week it would fix our problems.

VCU will be out for blood saturday...

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 4 years ago

I'm gettin in on PRT's action, 4:1 Dayton takes it. ATM I would give the field a long shot at best.

RhodyRams12 · Unread post by **RhodyRams12** » 4 years ago

NET up from 86 to 77 after last nights win.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Our kenpom rating continues to move up positively. Now at 81. Net at 76

bkoeppen · Unread post by **bkoeppen** » 4 years ago

showing KenPom at 69 and Net at 66 this morning.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Let me know where it is on Feb 1st. That’s when it will start to matter.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Let me know where it is on Feb 1st. That’s when it will start to matter.

Well it matters that we are back to being within striking distance.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 4 years ago

How hard is it to get a road win vs a top 50 NET team?

27 out of the 36 teams projected to be in the field as at-large bids (bracket matrix) have ZERO top 50 road wins.

No school in the country has more than 2.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

It's like yesterdays win has given us a second chance.

Won't mean much if we stumble again though.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago It's like yesterdays win has given us a second chance.

Won't mean much if we stumble again though.

Winning consistently is what makes a tournament team. This team hasn’t shown it yet. Haven’t had more than a 3 game winning streak.

I still think 11-4 (doesn’t matter who we beat) the rest of the way puts us in position to earn an at-large spot with a solid showing in the A-10 tourney.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

11-4 the rest of the way puts us on the bubble but we need a win against Dayton and another vs. VCU among those wins.

If the 4 losses are 2 to Dayton, VCU or St. Louis, and say another to a bottom feeder, won't be good enough.

Anyway, have to start being more consistent and win a bunch in a row for any of this to matter.

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 4 years ago

FWIW...... as long as our NET is 75 or less (currently 66) everyone who comes to the RC is looking for a Q1 win.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

FWIW, URI RPI is now at 37.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 4 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago FWIW, URI RPI is now at 37.

Hmmm...what IS that worth?

jaywin86 · Unread post by **jaywin86** » 4 years ago

for what its worth: URI has made it into a few brackets on bracket matrix, ranging from 10-12 seed.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

We need to ignore stuff like that and concentrate on winning games.

It's when people think we're good all of a sudden, is when we shit the bed.

jaywin86 · Unread post by **jaywin86** » 4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago We need to ignore stuff like that and concentrate on winning games.

It's when people think we're good all of a sudden, is when we shit the bed.

Just looking at the positives. No wrong in that. if you don't like it don't comment

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 4 years ago

jaywin86 wrote: ↑4 years ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago We need to ignore stuff like that and concentrate on winning games.

It's when people think we're good all of a sudden, is when we shit the bed.
Just looking at the positives. No wrong in that. if you don't like it don't comment

We do need to concentrate on winning games, but us being in some brackets proves that games STILL matter.

Some posters said the season was over after our losses to Brown and Richmond. One said the rest of the games mine as well be exhibitions.

We still have hope!!!! Just win!!!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑4 years ago
jaywin86 wrote: ↑4 years ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago We need to ignore stuff like that and concentrate on winning games.

It's when people think we're good all of a sudden, is when we shit the bed.
Just looking at the positives. No wrong in that. if you don't like it don't comment
We do need to concentrate on winning games, but us being in some brackets proves that games STILL matter.

Some posters said the season was over after our losses to Brown and Richmond. One said the rest of the games mine as well be exhibitions.

We still have hope!!!! Just win!!!

after those two losses I was told not to talk about the NET or any ratings systems anymore. Several posters thought the season was over, even before the Conference play had really begun and we were (0-1) in A10. Even now there are a 15 Conference Games to go - we are only 16.6% of the way through Conference Games. Tons of basketball to be played.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 4 years ago

Don’t look now, but as of yesterday we have another Q2 win in North Texas neutral, as they have entered the NET top-100. Nobody here seems to pay much mind to that one, but it could pay dividends.

sevegny7 · Unread post by **sevegny7** » 4 years ago

URI now up to 63 up 3 spots from 66 before last nights game. Bama with their win over Auburn has moved from 58 to 44. PC biggest stretch is coming in the next 5 games. They have an extremely tough 5 game stretch with 3 of them on the road. This will determine the quality of win URI has over them as it currently stands at 85. North texas moved into the 100 Net rankings at 99 as well. Hopefully these wins can continue to improve alongwith URI hopefully handling business on the court themselves.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

I'm surprised it only jumped 3 spots. Last night was huge.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

All 5 of those games for PC are against teams ranked Top 25.

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 4 years ago

that Bama win last night is a two edged sword. While it helps our NET, they may be one of the teams we are fighting with for a birth. All things being equal, NCAA may look at Bama's win home against Auburn as being better than our win at home against Bama.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 4 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago I'm surprised it only jumped 3 spots. Last night was huge.

It wasn't huge at all, we beat a 3-13 team.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

By double digits on the road, plus PC and Alabama with big wins? I know there are other factors , but I've seen bigger jumps with a less successful night before.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Why do people keep spelling berth "birth'?

Our NET would have been 40-45 if we had beaten Brown. Solid bubble territory.

That still stings.

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Why do people keep spelling berth "birth'?

Our NET would have been 40-45 if we had beaten Brown. Solid bubble territory.

That still stings.

haha...thanks for correcting me.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Hey we are a Q1 win opportunity for our opponents when they play us here......going to get their best shot.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 4 years ago

VCU 50
St Louis 51
Duquesne 53
Richmond 59
URI 63

All five teams have a home game vs Dayton. Someone is going to get a big jump for beating them. (Like Alabama moving from 58 to 44 for a home win vs Auburn). Although Dayton looks great, they will only be a slight favorite in these games. Hard to expect them to win all 5.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 4 years ago

I HATE how our home game against Dayton is Senior Night, at 9 pm, on a Wednesday. That trio of day of the week / time / special occasion is brutal. May be tough to make that game a sellout.

FDshoes · Unread post by **FDshoes** » 4 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago By double digits on the road, plus PC and Alabama with big wins? I know there are other factors , but I've seen bigger jumps with a less successful night before.

Bama's gotta jump 9 more spots in the NET, i believe, then it will a Q1 win thus helping us. I highly doubt PC jumps that high but should maintain a Q2 win.

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 4 years ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑4 years ago I HATE how our home game against Dayton is Senior Night, at 9 pm, on a Wednesday. That trio of day of the week / time / special occasion is brutal. May be tough to make that game a sellout.

obviously a wednesday nignt at 9pm is less than ideal, but special occasion and opponent will help attendance

RhodyRams916 · Unread post by **RhodyRams916** » 4 years ago

I think the attendance should be fine considering we might be playing a probably top 10 team at home. They also have a top 3 draft pick (Toppin)....

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Yea for the Dayton game, URI is gonna advertise the hell out of the highest ranked team to come to the Ryan center since St. Joes? Its going to be at max capacity. I can't wait.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

Get your tickets early.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 4 years ago

Toppin is not a Lottery pick. will go mid to late first round. Lets be real here.

FDshoes · Unread post by **FDshoes** » 4 years ago

Rhody Guy wrote: ↑4 years ago Toppin is not a Lottery pick. will go mid to late first round. Lets be real here.

Thats not what the "experts" are saying.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 4 years ago

I think he could end up top 10. Would be interesting to see what a deep NCAA tourney run for Dayton would do for his draft stock.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 4 years ago

Yeah be pretty shocking to me if he not picked in top 10

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 4 years ago

He is not big enough to be a 5 in the NBA. He is not a good enough ball handler or shooter (at this point) to be a stretch 4/3. He is also a very old sophomore with theoretically less time to progress than others. The top half of the first round in the NBA draft is always packed with younger guys with higher ceilings in Euros. Very few guys Obi's age that don't scream NBA superstar (not NCAA superstar) are taken in the lottery.

FDshoes · Unread post by **FDshoes** » 4 years ago

Rhody Guy wrote: ↑4 years ago He is not big enough to be a 5 in the NBA. He is not a good enough ball handler or shooter (at this point) to be a stretch 4/3. He is also a very old sophomore with theoretically less time to progress than others. The top half of the first round in the NBA draft is always packed with younger guys with higher ceilings in Euros. Very few guys Obi's age that don't scream NBA superstar (not NCAA superstar) are taken in the lottery.

https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2020 ... very-team/

http://www.nbadraftroom.com/p/2020-nba- ... t.html?m=1

Both have him projected top 10

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 4 years ago

TruePoint wrote: ↑4 years ago Don’t look now, but as of yesterday we have another Q2 win in North Texas neutral, as they have entered the NET top-100. Nobody here seems to pay much mind to that one, but it could pay dividends.

North Texas just blew the doors off Southern Miss, so they should continue to move up.

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 4 years ago

And Western Kentucky beat Old Dominion tonight, 71-69. Big win for them.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

reckless jake wrote: ↑4 years ago And Western Kentucky beat Old Dominion tonight, 71-69. Big win for them.

Damn!

They came back like hell!

I stopped watching after ODU hit a three to go up 12 with 3 minutes left.

Joe95 · Unread post by **Joe95** » 4 years ago

Manhatten beats Quinnipiac for a quality win tonight.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Give me that NET!

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 4 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago
reckless jake wrote: ↑4 years ago And Western Kentucky beat Old Dominion tonight, 71-69. Big win for them.

Damn!

They came back like hell!

I stopped watching after ODU hit a three to go up 12 with 3 minutes left.

WKU scored 5 points.in the last 12 seconds for the win. The finish was wild.

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 4 years ago

Rhody Guy wrote: ↑4 years ago Toppin is not a Lottery pick. will go mid to late first round. Lets be real here.

Friendly wager?