tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22972768.post4887744398800533438..comments2023-09-01T06:51:04.030-04:00Comments on Basketball Predictions: W-7 BP68Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12767101715737129123noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22972768.post-82467773588445685682016-01-24T12:40:59.584-05:002016-01-24T12:40:59.584-05:00Correct. If they get Amile Jefferson back in three...Correct. If they get Amile Jefferson back in three weeks, like they're hoping, then a 4 seed is probably a good projection. If he doesn't get back this season then I agree that something like a 7 seed might be more realistic.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767101715737129123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22972768.post-31559645297291802162016-01-24T11:37:56.316-05:002016-01-24T11:37:56.316-05:00Re: Duke, it depends when they get Jefferson back....Re: Duke, it depends when they get Jefferson back. Their offense has still been very potent (#2 in KenPom), and the question is whether they can get their defense in order. Re-adding their best front line defender would be huge, especially if he can return to averaging a double-double.<br /><br />The other thing to realize is that their losses have been very close. They are still losses on the resume, but none of them are bad losses -- all of them currently top 60 KenPom teams.<br /><br />You're right though, the schedule is back loaded. It will really help or really hurt.<br /><br />The Indiana win will look better and better as the season progresses.DMoorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22972768.post-57227934886402759032016-01-24T10:53:26.467-05:002016-01-24T10:53:26.467-05:00Surprised you still have Duke as a 4. I am a Duke ...Surprised you still have Duke as a 4. I am a Duke fan and I would be shocked if they get a 4 seed. Their schedule is back loaded and I am not sure they win 10 conference games at this point. Still play at Miami and then a pesky GT team. Then they have a stretch with Louisville and UVA at home followed by UNC and Louisville on the road. And play at Pitt and UNC in 2 of their final 3 games.<br /><br />I am thinking a 7. Also, not many marquee wins on their resume.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com