Illinois #11 in 3/2 AP Poll

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21ChampaignSt
With our AP ranking going in the wrong direction after peaking at 5, I wanted to take a look back at how many times our final AP ranking was also our highest ranking of the year. In other words, how many times have we ended the year (presumably) playing our best ball.

The answer - 6 times. Two of which have come during Underwood's tenure. A rarer feat than I would've guessed.

2024
Finished #6

2021
Finished #2

2005
Finished #1

1984
Finished #6

1951
Finished #5

1949
Finished #4

Since the final AP poll now comes out after the tournament, this team could still find themselves on this short list.
 
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TheodoreRex said:
Context does matter- before the season, if you told me we'd be #11 and 22-7, with the quad 1 wins we have, we'd all be pretty happy.

But we've also seen the potential of this team and the opportunity that was in front of us (granted there is still plenty of opportunity left). So on one hand, I'm generally happy with our seasons results yet I'm also incredibly discouraged with us not taking advantage of the opportunity we had. If we win out, I'll be happy with the last 2 seed in the tourney. But I can't help but think about the fact that we had a chance at a 1 seed and especially the number one overall 2 seed.

Our fans have high expectations for our program and there's nothing wrong with that. This season had the potential to be historic during the season, but we've dropped the ball on that chance. Thankfully, postseason still has the chance to be historic, but many fans feel disillusioned that in the biggest game of the season against the best opponent we've played- we looked completely outclassed. So I personally feel less optimistic about our potential in the post season.
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I agree and definitely see where you are coming from. I just get tired of 'the sky is falling and everything sucks!' Sports are entertainment and supposed to be fun, I just prefer to view the positives and enjoy the ride. And imo Michigan and Duke will outclass absolutely everybody when they are playing at a B+ game or better
 
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Emerson Bigguns
21ChampaignSt said:
With our AP ranking going in the wrong direction after peaking at 5, I wanted to take a look back at how many times our final AP ranking was also our highest ranking of the year. In other words, how many times have we ended the year (presumably) playing our best ball.

The answer - 6 times. Two of which have come during Underwood's tenure. A rarer feat than I would've guessed.

2024
Finished #6

2021
Finished #2

2005
Finished #1

1984
Finished #6

1951
Finished #5

1949
Finished #4

Since the final AP poll now comes out after the tournament, this team could still find themselves on this short list.
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05, 21, & 24 we won the B1G tournament.
Gotta get these next two, and be ready to dance next week.
It matters a lot if you want a top seed.
 
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