re: Lunardi has Arkansas in the 11 seed play-in game

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TeamRankings gives us a 90% chance of making it with 23 wins, 68% with 22 wins.

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What percent chance did they give us to lose to Mizzou and Vandy?

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Not necessarily. 22 just means we have to win that first SEC tourney game.

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I guess if we make it, I'll take it but we're going to take another huge step back next year losing Moses, Hannahs and probably the two JUCO guards.

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Gafford will put up better numbers next year than Kingsley has this year, and Garland may not be quite the pure shooter as Hannahs but he will be much better defensively, on the glass and overall speed/athleticism wise.

I do not agree with your opinion there one bit.

Also zero chance we lose both JUCOs, maybe one but I would still go with both being back however. Then you're looking at a pretty scary team next season.

Kingsley hasn't really been what we expected him to be. I honestly don't think there will be too much loss between him and Gafford. Yes there will be growing pains with Gafford being a freshman, but I think he will have more of a paint presence, especially on the glass, than Moses. I really don't see Macon or Barford leaving either. They may try testing the waters, but I don't see them leaving.

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If Gafford is that good, I'm in.

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It's not so much that he is THAT good, it's moreso Kingsley has had a pretty poor year, so to say a Top 35 overall player can average 12ppg and 7 boards isn't really stretching it much.

Gafford is pretty big time, he's far more explosive down low than Portis, he has some serious ups and attacks the rim big time, loves to throw down some monster jams. Portis was the better spot up shooter that could shoot from nearly anywhere, whereas Gafford will be closer to the rim posting up looking to take it to the rack with force. He plays with serious tenacity on the court. Very athletic and quick that will be a perfect fit for the trap system, big time rebounder too especially on the offensive glass.

Sounds excellent.

Really hope Macon and Barford come back. That lineup does sound nasty.

Not even thinking about the other JUCOs and their progression as well.

I only use 247 (35) and ESPN (43) for basketball so who has him Top 30 Rivals? He is underrated either way, but I asked Jerry Meyer if he expects him to climb more by the time final rankings come out and he said yes.