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Could the SEC make history tonight?
Posted on 3/16/18 at 9:56 am
Posted on 3/16/18 at 9:56 am
What is the record for number of teams from one conference to make the Round of 32? I figure the title probably belongs to the ACC, though I'm not sure. I went back and checked the ACC...
In 2017, the ACC sent 5 teams to the Round of 32 (Virginia, Notre Dame, Louisville, Florida State, and Duke).
In 2016, the ACC sent 6 teams to the Round of 32 (Miami, Duke, Virginia, Notre Dame, Syracuse, and North Carolina).
In 2015, the ACC sent 6 teams to the Round of 32 (Virginia, North Carolina, NC State, Louisville, Notre Dame, and Duke).
Prior to 2015, the ACC was not so large of a league, and it appears the most teams they ever sent to the Round of 32 was five teams (2007 and 2004).
So if the SEC sends 7 and possibly even 8 teams on to the Round of 32 after tonight, does that set the all-time record???
That would be quite an accomplishment.
The ACC's performance in 2016 has got to be the most impressive league performance ever. They not only sent six teams to the Round of 32, but they all won and went on to the Sweet 16. Four teams made it to the Elite 8.... and two teams made it to the Final Four. I don't see the SEC topping that this year, but we could very easily break their record for most Round of 32 participants.
In 2017, the ACC sent 5 teams to the Round of 32 (Virginia, Notre Dame, Louisville, Florida State, and Duke).
In 2016, the ACC sent 6 teams to the Round of 32 (Miami, Duke, Virginia, Notre Dame, Syracuse, and North Carolina).
In 2015, the ACC sent 6 teams to the Round of 32 (Virginia, North Carolina, NC State, Louisville, Notre Dame, and Duke).
Prior to 2015, the ACC was not so large of a league, and it appears the most teams they ever sent to the Round of 32 was five teams (2007 and 2004).
So if the SEC sends 7 and possibly even 8 teams on to the Round of 32 after tonight, does that set the all-time record???
That would be quite an accomplishment.
The ACC's performance in 2016 has got to be the most impressive league performance ever. They not only sent six teams to the Round of 32, but they all won and went on to the Sweet 16. Four teams made it to the Elite 8.... and two teams made it to the Final Four. I don't see the SEC topping that this year, but we could very easily break their record for most Round of 32 participants.
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Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:00 am to BHMKyle
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:02 am to BHMKyle
I think just two lower seeds lost yesterday. I got a feeling this will be the day of upsets.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:03 am to BHMKyle
Oh sweet, we have conference pride again?
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:03 am to BHMKyle
The SEC as a whole investing in basketball is paying off. Hopefully LSU can make some real noise next year.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:05 am to BHMKyle
The SEC is looking good so far in the tournament.
The ACC might have a historically bad year this year in the tournament if the current trend continues.
I think the best marker is how many teams from your conference end up in the Sweet 16. The ACC did set a record in 2016 with 6 of the 16 teams from the ACC.
The ACC might have a historically bad year this year in the tournament if the current trend continues.
I think the best marker is how many teams from your conference end up in the Sweet 16. The ACC did set a record in 2016 with 6 of the 16 teams from the ACC.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:07 am to jlovel7
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Oh sweet, we have conference pride again?
It's easier to have conference pride in a sport like basketball and baseball.
1. Unless you're a Kentucky fan, basketball is a big deal to most fans, but nothing like football.
2. The SEC has historically been much weaker in basketball compared to the ACC, Big 10, Big 12, etc.... so watching the conference improve and get respect as a whole is satisfying.
In football, there is nothing else to prove as a league. We're the tops. So its a bit harder to root for your rivals in football.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:09 am to CivilTiger83
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ACC might have a historically bad year this year i
PAC-12 already took that cake
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:11 am to ILeaveAtHalftime
This isn't Highlander
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:12 am to BHMKyle
Big East with 16 teams was the dominant conference for about a decade straight before the ACC. Check them.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:12 am to Swagga
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The SEC as a whole investing in basketball is paying off. Hopefully LSU can make some real noise next year.
I think the league will be even better next year.
Tennessee should be even better in Barnes' second year.
Assuming Auburn's program doesn't fall apart because of the FBI stuff, they bring back everyone and could possibly bring back Wiley which would make them even better.
Kentucky will always be strong.
LSU, Vanderbilt, and Mississippi State look to be majorly upgrading their talent.... and all three ought to have a shot at the Tournament next year.
I guess Ole Miss will be at the bottom next year. Unfortunately Georgia and South Carolina will also probably be towards the bottom. Alabama will lose Sexton and could lose Hall which I think would cause them to be in the bottom half for sure, but other than that, most every program should be the same or better next year.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 10:14 am
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:12 am to jlovel7
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Oh sweet, we have conference pride again?
It's ok, just let this happen. This is just basketball we're talking about here, where we all need to lift each other up. We can get back to the hate come August
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:14 am to BHMKyle
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In 2017, the ACC sent 5 teams to the Round of 32 (Virginia, Notre Dame, Louisville, Florida State, and Duke).
Not correct. No Carolina
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:17 am to BHMKyle
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could lose Hall
Lose him to what? He got an illness I’m unaware of? Bama will return every contributor except for Sexton. If guys like Jones and Petty can take that next step then Alabama will be a lot better next year.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:22 am to BHMKyle
The old Big East had 11 teams in the tournament in 2011. I'd have to imagine at least 6-7 of them made the second round
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:25 am to BHMKyle
I think you have to include 1996 in the conversation. Only 4 teams from the SEC were invited. All four made the sweet sixteen and we were close to having 3 teams in the final four (That Georgia - Syracuse game was one of the best games of the tournament).
We also had four teams make the final 16 in the NIT (Including Missouri), but all four teams were matched up against each other so only one of the 4 made it to the final four.
We also had four teams make the final 16 in the NIT (Including Missouri), but all four teams were matched up against each other so only one of the 4 made it to the final four.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:27 am to Ole Messcort
quote:2011 the Big East sent 11 of 16 teams to the ncaa tourney. 7 advanced to round of 32. I know the 11 is a record. I'm not sure about the 7 teams into the round of 32, but seems a safe bet that it is.
Big East with 16 teams was the dominant conference for about a decade straight before the ACC.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 10:28 am
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:33 am to Che Boludo
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2011 the Big East sent 11 of 16 teams to the ncaa tourney. 7 advanced to round of 32. I know the 11 is a record. I'm not sure about the 7 teams into the round of 32, but seems a safe bet that it is.
History can be made today
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:34 am to Ole Messcort
We're going to screw this up.
A&M too.
A&M too.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 10:45 am to Che Boludo
The ACC holds the record for 6 teams in the Sweet 16. They did that in 2016. The Big East and the ACC had been tied at 5 before that.
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