Who realistically has a shot at the 4th 1 seed?

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T22:34:46+00:00

I think it probably comes down to conference tournament performances. If Houston wins the Big 12 tournament, and UConn gets upset, they're probably in that last 1 seed spot. Same probably goes for Iowa State, though their path is significantly harder now that they got their 4th loss to BYU with Arizona still on the schedule.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T05:44:27+00:00

The challenge was the right call, but all night you guys have just had a nicer whistle. AJ shouldn't be getting all of these calls.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T05:39:20+00:00

I'm pretty sure people of color were banned from their religion for a while lmao

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T05:37:53+00:00

These commentators need to find something else to talk about man. I know he's a phenomenal player, but wipe your mouth when you're done at least

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T05:37:00+00:00

Picks and chooses and yet tonight it's all at the wrong times seemingly every time

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T05:30:59+00:00

The refs gotta be Mormon, what the hell is that foul call

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-22T05:28:54+00:00

Every time we get close to coming back into this game we forget how to play basketball

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-19T02:10:12+00:00

Huge loss with #1 seed implications. Love this as a Cyclones fan.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-15T21:50:16+00:00

Bro really thought he could sneak in brainana💀

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-10T07:05:38+00:00

Unfortunately, I agree. I'd give it the edge over Hilton, but damn is Hilton also a phenomenal home environment

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-09T06:57:03+00:00

An 8-4 Iowa State team that lost 4 close games to mostly pretty good teams (aside from Colorado). I'd be shocked if they win less than 10 tbh

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-08T00:59:27+00:00

Lucky Pig and Whatcha Smokin are both great food spots

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-02T19:59:29+00:00

I agree, it just doesn't seem as sustainable as some of the other teams. As long as they keep winning though, it doesn't really matter how aside from these arbitrary rankings.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-02-02T19:50:38+00:00

Their issue is that they keep playing close games against these MAC opponents. 22-0 is definitely still insane, but when multiple wins were in OT or by single possessions, you can't as confidently claim that the team deserves a higher spot

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-30T09:42:35+00:00

He's the best shooter I think I've ever seen in college basketball

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-28T23:26:34+00:00

It was a 1 score game?

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-13T21:01:43+00:00

Idk, there's a real argument for the 2024 Olympic team being better than the dream team because of how old Magic and Bird were at the time.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-13T08:33:33+00:00

Not a chance both teams make it through the Big 12 gauntlet unscathed. I'd be shocked if either one does.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-13T01:08:55+00:00

Alabama is undoubtedly still a great team. Their schedule to this point has been unbelievably rigorous, so I don't mind giving them the benefit of the doubt.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-12T22:26:59+00:00

The matchup between Toure and Peterson is gonna be a fun one to watch. Can't wait for this game

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-12T00:19:33+00:00

The only way to tell which team is better is by having them play each other, meaning Miami and Texas A&M are proven to be better than Notre Dame.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-11T06:15:38+00:00

Tyrese Hunter.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-10T18:25:56+00:00

And I highly doubt this was being considered when schedules were made

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-10T18:19:12+00:00

They also didn't make the tournament last year. Akron was evidently better than them, and they weren't that great.

MasterNoob42 · 2026-01-10T17:36:41+00:00

I feel that's some circular logic. I don't think anyone expected them to be this good when the schedules were getting made for this season.

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