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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2020 11:49:53 GMT -5
Where do you think our team will finish in the Big East for 2020? Also, if you can, please name which teams you think will finish in the top five in the Big East and give your reason(s) why?
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Post by HometownHoya on Oct 5, 2020 13:19:13 GMT -5
BE is going to be strong in 2020. There are a couple of teams at the top then a bunch of good teams that will be slugging out the rest.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2020 14:22:39 GMT -5
BE is going to be strong in 2020. There are a couple of teams at the top then a bunch of good teams that will be slugging out the rest. So do you think there's going to be some parity in the league with maybe Villanova as a clear cut favorite? |
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Post by drquigley on Oct 5, 2020 17:07:40 GMT -5
No way to tell. Too many newbies and not enough proven talent returning.
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Post by blueandgray on Oct 5, 2020 17:12:24 GMT -5
Put another way.....would anyone be shocked if we made the Ncaa tourney this year?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2020 17:32:33 GMT -5
Put another way.....would anyone be shocked if we made the Ncaa tourney this year? Man that would be so nice for Pickett. However, will there be an NCAA tournament? I certainly hope so. |
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Post by hoyaatheart55 on Oct 5, 2020 17:53:14 GMT -5
Put another way.....would anyone be shocked if we made the Ncaa tourney this year? I would be very surprised yes. I hope they prove me wrong! |
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Post by seaweed on Oct 5, 2020 18:37:21 GMT -5
Put another way.....would anyone be shocked if we made the Ncaa tourney this year? Nope. |
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Post by TC on Oct 5, 2020 18:39:39 GMT -5
Put another way.....would anyone be shocked if we made the Ncaa tourney this year? Yes. I would also be shocked if (a) there is a NCAA tourney (b) there is a BE tourney (c) we make it out of the first day of the BE tourney. |
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Post by bicentennial on Oct 5, 2020 20:11:01 GMT -5
Put another way.....would anyone be shocked if we made the Ncaa tourney this year? Yes. I would also be shocked if (a) there is a NCAA tourney (b) there is a BE tourney (c) we make it out of the first day of the BE tourney. If there is a vaccine approved in January will they give it to sports team first so we can be distracted by sports or will it go to first responders, essential workers and the elderly. Overall the number of NCAA basketball players and coaches would only be a needle in the haypile of vaccine produced. |
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Post by blueandgray on Oct 5, 2020 20:25:58 GMT -5
If the PAC 12 is playing college football, I have faith that there will be a CBB tournament in 6 months.
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Post by rhw485 on Oct 6, 2020 7:03:54 GMT -5
I'm reasonably confident there will be an NCAA, mainly because they economically cannot afford to skip again. That might not be the right reasoning but the tourney is also built to bubble up each regional etc. so I'm confident they're going to try.
Now whether we're in it....personally I don't see it but I'll be happy to be wrong and rooting for the team every step along the way
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Post by blueandgray on Oct 6, 2020 7:37:53 GMT -5
If I had to attach a percentage to it...I’d give the Hoyas a 30% chance of making it. I think we’ll be on the cusp and need a run of 3 or 4 wins in a row late in the season to make it. It seems like we’ve been in that position the last several years and fall short. This year may be no different but I do think we’ll be within striking distance again.
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Oct 6, 2020 7:48:28 GMT -5
That is a reasonable projection.
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Post by hoyazeke on Oct 6, 2020 9:36:19 GMT -5
Let me start by saying I'm always optimistic until proven wrong...
1. Nova, 2. Creighton 3. Provy 4. UCONN
5.Xavier 6. Hall 7. GTown 8. Quette
9. StJ, 10. DePaul 11. Butler
I feel like I'm missing something with Butler and Quette. I just don't see what they have coming back that makes them good. I really expect us to finish anywhere between 5-7... 🤷🏾♂️
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Post by drquigley on Oct 6, 2020 10:27:39 GMT -5
I think we're missing the bigger picture. Next year isn't about wins and loses it's about keeping the integrity of the program intact (or restoring it?). PE has to show that he learned his lesson the last two years and that the new crop of recruits are more interested in playing basketball at and attending GU than in bolstering their NBA credentials. In short, no more personnel drama. Granted a disastrous w/l record will hurt but losing two or three players mid season for disciplinary or other reasons would hurt more.
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Oct 6, 2020 11:41:22 GMT -5
Not trying to create a "ball hog atmosphere (aka James Akinjo)" but what player will be the first to score 20+ out the gate this year?
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Post by DudeSlade on Oct 6, 2020 11:49:26 GMT -5
Not trying to create a "ball hog atmosphere (aka James Akinjo)" but what player will be the first to score 20+ out the gate this year? I'm betting on Pickett with all his talk this offseason. I'm just hopeful he's figured out the mentality to put it all together this year. If it's not him, I'm gonna bet it's the gunslinger Blair, because he can put points up fast if he gets hot and he's not afraid to shoot. |
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Oct 6, 2020 11:51:08 GMT -5
Not trying to create a "ball hog atmosphere (aka James Akinjo)" but what player will be the first to score 20+ out the gate this year? I'm betting on Pickett with all his talk this offseason. I'm just hopeful he's figured out the mentality to put it all together this year. If it's not him, I'm gonna bet it's the gunslinger Blair, because he can put points up fast if he gets hot and he's not afraid to shoot. Any bets on a freshman? |
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Post by DudeSlade on Oct 6, 2020 11:58:54 GMT -5
I'm betting on Pickett with all his talk this offseason. I'm just hopeful he's figured out the mentality to put it all together this year. If it's not him, I'm gonna bet it's the gunslinger Blair, because he can put points up fast if he gets hot and he's not afraid to shoot. Any bets on a freshman? Good question. I'm not that knowledgeable on our recruits, like many on here are, but I have to think Sibley is poised to get the most minutes early. Don't know if he's a big-time or microwave scorer though. With our unsettled & somewhat shallow depth at guard, though, and his range and handles, I could see Dante Harris have one of those games where a bench player gets hot and blows up for 20+. I can't see our other frosh having the minutes or the role on the team this year to do it, but would love to be wrong. I'm sure the recruiting experts here would have much better ideas. |
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