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re: Ranking SEC Basketball Programs since 2000 (updated)
Posted on 3/4/21 at 10:08 am to Tuscaloosa
Posted on 3/4/21 at 10:08 am to Tuscaloosa
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I do not like, nor agree with your stance that regular season wins literally don’t count. I find it rather odd, actually, since regular season wins are what put teams in position to be successful in the post season.
That is just not how it works in CBB though, the tournament is king. It doesn't matter how much you put yourself in a good position to win in the tournament if you lose early.
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Posted on 3/4/21 at 10:10 am to rockiee
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That is just not how it works in CBB though, the tournament is king. It doesn't matter how much you put yourself in a good position to win in the tournament if you lose early.
I don’t think anyone would disagree that tournament is king. But regular season wins aren’t valueless.
By using the OP’s criteria - regular season conference championships weighing more than tournament championships - we see that regular season wins matter. I don’t think it’s illogical to conclude that they should be considered when evaluating the strength of a program over a period of time.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 10:40 am to rockiee
quote:I agree with Tuscaloosa. How can any body of work not be at least as important as the tournament, bowl or playoff "reward" that it receives as a result of that work?
That is just not how it works in CBB though, the tournament is king. It doesn't matter how much you put yourself in a good position to win in the tournament if you lose early.
If Gonzaga finishes the season undefeated, then gets upset by Podunk A&M in the 1st game, does that erase all the success they experienced that season?
Success in post-season events are GREAT, but imo, the trip is more important than the destination.
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