Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

[bigappleram]

Or that he moved down a level. Is the primary scorer and allowed to do what he wants offensively.

He’s still shooting it at sub 30% from 3, low 40s overall. Committing almost 3 TOs / game.

No shade meant here happy for Bassy and any RIIL kid who goes out there and plays D1 ball at any level.

But everything isn’t an indictment on Archie. And it dilutes the criticisms that have merit.

[rambone 78]

I know what you're saying bar, but right now programs "down a level" are beating us, and that's beyond disgusting on any level.

[hrstrat57]

PC ranked 25th

There’s no denying it’s a strong start for English. Portalpalooza problems helped him keep some pieces that might have bolted but he’s off to a great start and should be able to recruit more top talent.

Very grim for us indeed.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Or that he moved down a level. Is the primary scorer and allowed to do what he wants offensively.

He’s still shooting it at sub 30% from 3, low 40s overall. Committing almost 3 TOs / game.

No shade meant here happy for Bassy and any RIIL kid who goes out there and plays D1 ball at any level.

But everything isn’t an indictment on Archie. And it dilutes the criticisms that have merit.

Who would he play ahead of on this year's Rhody team?

[ramster]

Will Wade, former assistant at VCU and later VCU HC, and HC at LSU beats former A10 HC Phil Martelli

McNeese now up to 42 NET

McNeese beat VCU to kick off the season at VCU Nov 6


Shahada Wells for McNeese vs Michigan
30 points
career-high 10 rebounds
six assists
five steals

McNeese beat Michigan 87-76. Michigan was favored at home by 10.5

McNeese (11-2) is off to its best start since the 1972-73 team also started 11-

McNeese committed a season-low four turnovers.

[reef]

Ugh can’t stand Will W but he can coach

[reef]

LaSalle the only team that lost today so far A10

[NYGFan_Section208]

Not a great day for Ish at the 'cuse...

[RF1]

LaSalle the only team that lost today so far A10

The A-10 finished the day at 12-1. This may have concluded the OOC for the league. If so, it was the conference's best w/l record (131-60 .686) in many years. The only losing records were had by URI and Fordham who both finished 6-7.

[reef]

LaSalle the only team that lost today so far A10

The A-10 finished the day at 12-1. This may have concluded the OOC for the league. If so, it was the conference's best w/l record in many years. The only losing records were had by URI and Fordham

Yup good call and with URI @ full strength they are not an easy game

The overall depth of the conference is much improved

[Obadiah]

LaSalle the only team that lost today so far A10

The A-10 finished the day at 12-1. This may have concluded the OOC for the league. If so, it was the conference's best w/l record (131-60 .689) in many years. The only losing records were had by URI and Fordham

The A-10 record against P5 OOC opponents was 8-21.

[reef]

LaSalle the only team that lost today so far A10

The A-10 finished the day at 12-1. This may have concluded the OOC for the league. If so, it was the conference's best w/l record (131-60 .689) in many years. The only losing records were had by URI and Fordham

The A-10 record against P5 OOC opponents was 8-21.

Yeah 8-21 not great but overall the conference is much better than last season

[ramster]

The A-10 finished the day at 12-1. This may have concluded the OOC for the league. If so, it was the conference's best w/l record (131-60 .689) in many years. The only losing records were had by URI and Fordham

The A-10 record against P5 OOC opponents was 8-21.

Yeah 8-21 not great but overall the conference is much better than last season

A10 Teams were favored in all 13 of the games on Saturday so not that impressive yo go 12-1.

All A10 OOC Games are now completed. Next up are 18 A10 Conference Games for each team.

A10 went 5-22 in QUAD 1 Games as Dayton went 3-2 and St Joseph’s went 2-1 in QUAD 1 Games. The other 13 A10 Teams collectively went 0-19 in QUAD 1 Games.

[reef]

The A-10 record against P5 OOC opponents was 8-21.

Yeah 8-21 not great but overall the conference is much better than last season

A10 Teams were favored in all 13 of the games on Saturday so not that impressive yo go 12-1.

All A10 OOC Games are now completed. Next up are 18 A10 Conference Games for each team.

A10 went 5-22 in QUAD 1 Games as Dayton went 3-2 and St Joseph’s went 2-1 in QUAD 1 Games. The other 13 A10 Teams collectively went 0-19 in QUAD 1 Games.

A10 went 7-5 today ATS no line on Duquesne

[ramster]

No A10 Games until this Wednesday

7 games on Wednesday. Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (9-3) NET 92

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (8-5) NET 87

Plus:

• George Mason (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (11-2) NET 141

• St Joseph’s (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (7-6) NET 221

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

[ramster]

NET at conclusion of OOC Games:

[Obadiah]

In comparison, the Big East went 26-24 versus P5 OOC opponents

[Section104]

NET at conclusion of OOC Games:

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A healthy, active, Green all year could have probably helped our NET 50-75 spots. We’re a landmine waiting to erupt for any teams with postseason dreams.

[bigappleram]

In comparison, the Big East went 26-24 versus P5 OOC opponents

Would be interesting to note the home/road/neutral split on those records. I would venture to guess BE had more home/neutral?

[bigappleram]

Also comparing us to BE is sorta a moot point. More impt is how we do amongst our peer leagues in that next tier - AAC, MWC, WCC.

[ramster]

The A-10 record against P5 OOC opponents was 8-21.

Yeah 8-21 not great but overall the conference is much better than last season

A10 Teams were favored in all 13 of the games on Saturday so not that impressive yo go 12-1.

All A10 OOC Games are now completed. Next up are 18 A10 Conference Games for each team.

A10 went 5-22 in QUAD 1 Games as Dayton went 3-2 and St Joseph’s went 2-1 in QUAD 1 Games. The other 13 A10 Teams collectively went 0-19 in QUAD 1 Games.

In QUAD 1 Games to date:
A10 5-22
Big East 14-25

[RamStock]

NET at conclusion of OOC Games:

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A healthy, active, Green all year could have probably helped our NET 50-75 spots. We’re a landmine waiting to erupt for any teams with postseason dreams.

Lol. Why don’t you wait to see how they do against some A-10 teams first before you anoint them as a threat. Remember they beat Northeastern at home who is one of the lower end teams in their conference. It is nice to get a win, but this is a team with a ton of work to do.

[Jersey77]

NET at conclusion of OOC Games:

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A healthy, active, Green all year could have probably helped our NET 50-75 spots. We’re a landmine waiting to erupt for any teams with postseason dreams.

Who knows, but a lot of teams can see that about missing key players for one reason or another.

Duquesne still has I OOC game left, 1/31 against Chicago State.

[SGreenwell]

The A-10 definitely had a better OOC this year than last, but the only team that probably earned an at-large as of now is Dayton. After that, there is a grouping of eight teams from roughly 50 to 104 NET that can maybe get up to that 30 to 45 range, if they have a gaudy conference record (like 13 or 14+ wins).

[Jersey77]

The A-10 definitely had a better OOC this year than last, but the only team that probably earned an at-large as of now is Dayton. After that, there is a grouping of eight teams from roughly 50 to 104 NET that can maybe get up to that 30 to 45 range, if they have a gaudy conference record (like 13 or 14+ wins).

SG, I agree that Dayton right now looks to be the only team capable of an at-large.
The best bet for the A10 to get 2 teams in the NCAAT is for Dayton to lose in the finals of the A10T.
Not even sure if them or any other team is capable of going on a major run in conference play.

[SGreenwell]

The A-10 definitely had a better OOC this year than last, but the only team that probably earned an at-large as of now is Dayton. After that, there is a grouping of eight teams from roughly 50 to 104 NET that can maybe get up to that 30 to 45 range, if they have a gaudy conference record (like 13 or 14+ wins).

SG, I agree that Dayton right now looks to be the only team capable of an at-large.
The best bet for the A10 to get 2 teams in the NCAAT is for Dayton to lose in the finals of the A10T.
Not even sure if them or any other team is capable of going on a major run in conference play.

Looking at the past five years, usually at least two teams and as many as five teams have had a .700+ winning percentage in conference play. I think it would depend on who the losses are to, but there's a chance that a team like St. Joe's could get to where Dayton is at now, for example.

[theblueram]

If the A10 can get 3 teams in this year, that would give the conference some cred nationally. Let's hope it happens and then we hope they turned the corner.

[Jersey77]

The A-10 definitely had a better OOC this year than last, but the only team that probably earned an at-large as of now is Dayton. After that, there is a grouping of eight teams from roughly 50 to 104 NET that can maybe get up to that 30 to 45 range, if they have a gaudy conference record (like 13 or 14+ wins).

SG, I agree that Dayton right now looks to be the only team capable of an at-large.
The best bet for the A10 to get 2 teams in the NCAAT is for Dayton to lose in the finals of the A10T.
Not even sure if them or any other team is capable of going on a major run in conference play.

Looking at the past five years, usually at least two teams and as many as five teams have had a .700+ winning percentage in conference play. I think it would depend on who the losses are to, but there's a chance that a team like St. Joe's could get to where Dayton is at now, for example.

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

[Blue Man]

SG, I agree that Dayton right now looks to be the only team capable of an at-large.
The best bet for the A10 to get 2 teams in the NCAAT is for Dayton to lose in the finals of the A10T.
Not even sure if them or any other team is capable of going on a major run in conference play.

Looking at the past five years, usually at least two teams and as many as five teams have had a .700+ winning percentage in conference play. I think it would depend on who the losses are to, but there's a chance that a team like St. Joe's could get to where Dayton is at now, for example.

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

Exactly this. The problem with the A10 (beyond the battleaxe) is that the top tier programs haven’t got Q1 wins while simultaneously getting a Q4 loss without fail.

Top to bottom anyone can beat anyone, so this says we’re a 1 bid league unless Dayton wins 14+

[Jersey77]

Looking at the past five years, usually at least two teams and as many as five teams have had a .700+ winning percentage in conference play. I think it would depend on who the losses are to, but there's a chance that a team like St. Joe's could get to where Dayton is at now, for example.

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

Exactly this. The problem with the A10 (beyond the battleaxe) is that the top tier programs haven’t got Q1 wins while simultaneously getting a Q4 loss without fail.

Top to bottom anyone can beat anyone, so this says we’re a 1 bid league unless Dayton wins 14+

Just get some big wins and avoid bad losses.
Like I said the best hope to get more than 1 team in is for some team other than Dayton to win the A10T.

[theblueram]

Looking at the past five years, usually at least two teams and as many as five teams have had a .700+ winning percentage in conference play. I think it would depend on who the losses are to, but there's a chance that a team like St. Joe's could get to where Dayton is at now, for example.

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

Exactly this. The problem with the A10 (beyond the battleaxe) is that the top tier programs haven’t got Q1 wins while simultaneously getting a Q4 loss without fail.

Top to bottom anyone can beat anyone, so this says we’re a 1 bid league unless Dayton wins 14+

Maybe, but Dayton right now has an At Large bid with a NET of 25. If they maintain they are in. I think the A10 has 8 teams in the top 100 NET. If another team can hold court like SJU, they would be an at large. But yeah, lately the A10 has crapped themselves so let's see hat happens.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

Exactly this. The problem with the A10 (beyond the battleaxe) is that the top tier programs haven’t got Q1 wins while simultaneously getting a Q4 loss without fail.

Top to bottom anyone can beat anyone, so this says we’re a 1 bid league unless Dayton wins 14+

Maybe, but Dayton right now has an At Large bid with a NET of 25. If they maintain they are in. I think the A10 has 8 teams in the top 100 NET. If another team can hold court like SJU, they would be an at large. But yeah, lately the A10 has crapped themselves so let's see hat happens.

SJU 'bout to crap themselves Wednesday night?

[reef]

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

Exactly this. The problem with the A10 (beyond the battleaxe) is that the top tier programs haven’t got Q1 wins while simultaneously getting a Q4 loss without fail.

Top to bottom anyone can beat anyone, so this says we’re a 1 bid league unless Dayton wins 14+

Just get some big wins and avoid bad losses.
Like I said the best hope to get more than 1 team in is for some team other than Dayton to win the A10T.

Yes that’s what it’s looking like right now 1 if Dayton wins conf tournament and 2 if they don’t , of course things can change drastically as conf season hasn’t started

[Jersey77]

Games Wednesday 1/3/24:
George Mason at La Salle 6:30pm ESPN+
Dayton at Davidson 7:00pm CBSSN
Duquesne at UMass 7:00pm NESN
Loyola Chicago at Saint Louis 7:00pm ESPN+
Saint Joseph's at Rhode Island 7:00pm ESPN+
Fordham at George Washington 7:00pm ESPN+
St. Bonaventure at VCU 9:00pm CBSSN

[Blue Man]

I just have a feeling this season the A10 teams will just keep knocking each other off.
Even the bottom tier teams are capable of being spoilers.

Exactly this. The problem with the A10 (beyond the battleaxe) is that the top tier programs haven’t got Q1 wins while simultaneously getting a Q4 loss without fail.

Top to bottom anyone can beat anyone, so this says we’re a 1 bid league unless Dayton wins 14+

Maybe, but Dayton right now has an At Large bid with a NET of 25. If they maintain they are in. I think the A10 has 8 teams in the top 100 NET. If another team can hold court like SJU, they would be an at large. But yeah, lately the A10 has crapped themselves so let's see hat happens.

While I don’t necessarily disagree, I don’t think that’s reality simply because it’s a committee selection and not math.

Yes, the math is definitely there, but when it comes down to the blind resumes, those low end Q1 wins paired against Q4 losses will be outside looking in unfortunately.

[ramster]

Tuesday

DePaul @ #4 UCONN (-24.5) 6:30pm FS1
#1 Purdue (-5-5) @ Maryland 7pm peacock
#8 UNC (-4.5) @ Pittsburgh 7pm ESPN
Vermont (-3.5) @ Brown 7pm ESPN+
Northwestern @ Illinois (-5.5) BTN



Last Night TCU beat Texas A&M Commerce 77-42. Texas A&M only 2-22 3P and out rebounded 55-29
Texs A&M beat St Joseph's (who we play our 1st game against tomorrow night) 55-52. St Joseph's was favored at home by 17.5. Ws a bad loss for SJU.

[Jdrums#3]

Was just looking at the A10 (NET 8), the MWC (NET 7) and MVC (NET 9) just for the heck of it since they are ranked close to each other.

The MWC as of today has an argument for 5 bids while the next two rated conferences - A10 and MVC - look like 1 bid or maybe 2 if there is a conf tourney upset.

That’s a big gap in potential bids for 1-2 spots in conf net rankings. That’s wild. Quite a drop off.

[reef]

Was just looking at the A10 (NET 8), the MWC (NET 7) and MVC (NET 9) just for the heck of it since they are ranked close to each other.

The MWC as of today has an argument for 5 bids while the next two rated conferences - A10 and MVC - look like 1 bid or maybe 2 if there is a conf tourney upset.

That’s a big gap in potential bids for 1-2 spots in conf net rankings. That’s wild. Quite a drop off.

The MWC is very good @ the top and has been for the last couple years

[NYGFan_Section208]

Was just looking at the A10 (NET 8), the MWC (NET 7) and MVC (NET 9) just for the heck of it since they are ranked close to each other.

The MWC as of today has an argument for 5 bids while the next two rated conferences - A10 and MVC - look like 1 bid or maybe 2 if there is a conf tourney upset.

That’s a big gap in potential bids for 1-2 spots in conf net rankings. That’s wild. Quite a drop off.

The MWC is very good @ the top and has been for the last couple years

You can't have an argument for a bid before conference play starts. You just can't.
You can lose any argument for an at large bid, but you can't seal one before conference play, unless you know you can roll through conference play. And, hard tellin', not knowin' at this point. Tomorrow's Rhody win might not even seem like an upset two weeks from now.

[ramster]

Tonights A10 Games:

Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm

Plus:

• George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206 ESPN+ 6:30pm

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (-3.5) (11-2) NET 141 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Joseph’s (-5.5) (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235 ESPN+ 7pm

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (-2.5) (7-6) NET 221 ESPN+ 7pm

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

[reef]

Tonights A10 Games:

Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm

Plus:

• George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206 ESPN+ 6:30pm

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (-3.5) (11-2) NET 141 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Joseph’s (-5.5) (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235 ESPN+ 7pm

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (-2.5) (7-6) NET 221 ESPN+ 7pm

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

Looking forward to a great night of A10 action !!

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Was just looking at the A10 (NET 8), the MWC (NET 7) and MVC (NET 9) just for the heck of it since they are ranked close to each other.

The MWC as of today has an argument for 5 bids while the next two rated conferences - A10 and MVC - look like 1 bid or maybe 2 if there is a conf tourney upset.

That’s a big gap in potential bids for 1-2 spots in conf net rankings. That’s wild. Quite a drop off.

Neither of those other leagues is as diluted as ours.

[adam914]

Just saw Fordham and GW went to 3 OTs and Fordham won 119-113!! Don't see too many college scores like that!

[Rhodymob05]

PC drops a home game to Seton Hall, little cherry on top for the night.

[Rhody15]

PC drops a home game to Seton Hall, little cherry on top for the night.

With a potential very serious knee injury to Hopkins, not great.

[reef]

Tonights A10 Games:

Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm

Plus:

• George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206 ESPN+ 6:30pm

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (-3.5) (11-2) NET 141 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Joseph’s (-5.5) (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235 ESPN+ 7pm

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (-2.5) (7-6) NET 221 ESPN+ 7pm

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

Dayton UMass and Bona all looked impressive tonight !

[Jersey77]

Tonights A10 Games:

Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm

Plus:

• George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206 ESPN+ 6:30pm

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (-3.5) (11-2) NET 141 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Joseph’s (-5.5) (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235 ESPN+ 7pm

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (-2.5) (7-6) NET 221 ESPN+ 7pm

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

Dayton UMass and Bona all looked impressive tonight !

Davidson was without starting center and leading scorer Skogman.
His foot was in a boot.

[Blue Man]

When you look at the NET ratings, I’ve never seen the A10 with so many top 100 teams that won’t have NCAA resumes.

[rhodysurf]

Tonights A10 Games:

Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm

Plus:

• George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206 ESPN+ 6:30pm

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (-3.5) (11-2) NET 141 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Joseph’s (-5.5) (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235 ESPN+ 7pm

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (-2.5) (7-6) NET 221 ESPN+ 7pm

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

Dayton UMass and Bona all looked impressive tonight !

Davidson was without starting center and leading scorer Skogman.
His foot was in a boot.

This Davidson team doesn’t shoot well, if they don’t have skogman for the game Tuesday I like the matchup

[bigappleram]

Tonights A10 Games:

Three very interesting early matchups listed first:

• Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm

• Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm

Plus:

• George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76 @ LaSalle (9-4) NET 206 ESPN+ 6:30pm

• Fordham (6-7) NET 223 @ George Washington (-3.5) (11-2) NET 141 ESPN+ 7pm

• St Joseph’s (-5.5) (10-3) NET 54 @ URI (6-7) NET 235 ESPN+ 7pm

• Loyola (8-5) NET 158 @ St Louis (-2.5) (7-6) NET 221 ESPN+ 7pm

Richmond (8-5) NET 99 is not scheduled Wednesday night

Dayton UMass and Bona all looked impressive tonight !

Davidson was without starting center and leading scorer Skogman.
His foot was in a boot.

With or without Skogman they can be had.