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10 wins in conference plus UCLA and Texas wins locks them in. We are playing for seeding.
OnlyOrange
- Belleville, IL
Agreed. We're as likely to beat a 1 seed as a 2 seed, with regards to the 8/9 vs. 7/10 game. I put that at about 3%, given the way we shoot from deep (and continue to try).That is good then. I'd still really like to beat Michigan
As an 8 seed, I’m confident we could beat the 1 seed on any given day. I’m less confident that we could beat the 9 seed first, though.
80'sIllini
- Arizona
Are we confident that if we lose these next 2 games and flame out in the first game of BTT( a very real possibility) that we will even get into the NCAA tournament? We could be finishing 10th in the big 10.
I don't really care about seeding in the NCAA other than not being seeded 8 or 9 where we'd likely have to play a 1 seed if we managed to win the first game because we are capable of beating almost everyone but haven't shown since November that it is likely to happen.
I don't really care about seeding in the NCAA other than not being seeded 8 or 9 where we'd likely have to play a 1 seed if we managed to win the first game because we are capable of beating almost everyone but haven't shown since November that it is likely to happen.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
At this point, I just hope for a 7 or 10.
I don't want an 8/9 game.
I don't want an 8/9 game.
This team has proven that it very well could happen.
Luckily, we’ve done enough to get in, even if losing out puts us near the bubble.
If Illini loses next 2 games and exists on the first BTT game (worst case), will we still make it to the NCAA tournament with a 19-13 resume?
for the 100th time, yes. but that will not happen
Great point! Ha! In the end, maybe they get the 10th and is the favorite against the 7th.
I think that we'd make it even with a complete collapse (finishing 19-13), but Selection Sunday wouldn't be overly comfortable.
Only because we will be the best of the worst.
This is a talented, unpredictable team.
Enjoy the moment.
I'm thinking the same thing. In this scenario, probably have to root for all the favorites to win so that we don't have unexpected schools winning their conference tournaments and taking the last few bids that way and for teams currently just outside of the bubble not to go on a winning streak. The 20th win gives some breathing room, especially with avoiding the play-in game.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Well if we get a 9 seed or worse, we won't have to worry about being a darling pick to be upset in brackets
This team might play better being a seed underdog...who really knows at this point.
I'm kinda ok with being the underdog in the tourney. Being the favorite has not worked out that well.Well if we get a 9 seed or worse, we won't have to worry about being a darling pick to be upset in brackets
This team might play better being a seed underdog...who really knows at this point.
Well it'd be hard to make the tourney if we don't exist
But in all seriousness, we likely secured our spot with the comeback win Thursday. It would still be disheartening to drop the next three though.
If we get and 8/9 seed, that means we made the tournament without having to sweat it. The latter part of that prophecy is almost certainly true. Would anyone here really want to switch places with Michigan or Wisconsin? 'Cause I wouldn't...
...or to make the upset... ILL!
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