CBS Has Cats at #11

[HICATFAN]

I thought we would be in the top 10…

Thoughts?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/rankings/top25/

AlohaCat

 

[BC_Wader]

That's about right for now. We would be higher if not for that loss to UNCW. It's obvious though that we are much bettee than that loss. I wish the SEC was better as we get close to conference play.

 

[ukjenning44]

The top 5 teams are quite a bit better than everyone else. I think one of those 5 wins the NC. After that it’s pretty interchangeable.

We should be ahead of TN, FAU, and Illinois IMO though. So I would put us at 8th.

 

[Fox2monk]

The top 5 teams are quite a bit better than everyone else. I think one of those 5 wins the NC. After that it’s pretty interchangeable.

We should be ahead of TN, FAU, and Illinois IMO though. So I would put us at 8th.

I don’t think they are quite a bit better at all. More consistent yeah. All beatable.

 

[chevyman 50]

We should be in the top 10 after beating UNC.

 

[Smashcat]

Fanta has UK at #8. I expect AP to move us to #10.

 

[KYCAT78]

No way UT should be ahead of us. They do not have better wins than we do.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

I wouldn't worry about it. Opportunities to keep rising are aplenty.

That said, I can't hate on a voter who is cautious re UK. They could easily be 5-5 or 6-4 through 10 games.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Swap us and tennessee, drop Kansas to 4 w/ uconn and arizona 2 and 3, and that would be my top 10.

 

[Sejonesy]

I wouldn't worry about it. Opportunities to keep rising are aplenty.

That said, I can't hate on a voter who is cautious re UK. They could easily be 5-5 or 6-4 through 10 games.

Or just as easily 10-0 had Bradshaw and Wagner been available for all games.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Rank UK #1 right now as its inevitable this season.

 

[WeWant9]

I would swap UK into the #9 spot.

 

[Fox2monk]

Swap us and tennessee, drop Kansas to 4 w/ uconn and arizona 2 and 3, and that would be my top 10.

Agreed

 

[Fox2monk]

Or just as easily 10-0 had Bradshaw and Wagner been available for all games.

No doubt in my mind that we beat Kansas with Bradshaw

 

[MachineHead1]

UNCW loss at Rupp is a big deal. Will likely cost this team two seed lines in the spring. At least one.

 

[sluggercatfan]

I thought we would be in the top 10…

Thoughts?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/rankings/top25/

AlohaCat

4/5 teams above us I think we are better than. The horrible loss against uncw kills us. Reap what you sow.

 

[Sejonesy]

I would swap UK into the #9 spot.

I agree. UK should be 8 or 9 today, but we’ll see.
My top 10:
1. Purdue
2. UCONN
3. Kansas
4. Houston
5. Marquette
6. Arizona
7. Oklahoma
8. Kentucky
9. Tennessee
10. Baylor

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

UNCW loss at Rupp is a big deal. Will likely cost this team two seed lines in the spring. At least one.

Truth.

This team has to avoid the really bad SEC loss that has become customary for Cal's teams.

And, given Gonzaga is somewhat down this year - but not bad - that's a game UK has to win for optics when it comes to seeding discussions.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Doesn't UNC get Oklahoma tonight? Doesn't get any easier for them.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

CBS can kick rocks and pound sand.

 

[CondorCat]

ESPN power rankings have us at #7, ahead of UT. About right considering the UNCW home loss.

Men's Power Rankings: Big news! Purdue is No. 1 again

On a deeper dive between Kansas and Purdue, the Boilermakers come out on top. Meanwhile, Michigan State helps with the shake-up, FAU returns and Memphis enters the chat.

www.espn.com

 

[YardCat]

Or just as easily 10-0 had Bradshaw and Wagner been available for all games.

Or we were able to stop straight line drives to the bucket for 2 time and time again.