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Winning Streak

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by GatorLurker, Nov 23, 2024 at 4:16 PM.

  1. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:16 PM #1
    GatorLurker

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    The Gators now have the second longest winning streak in NCAA basketball.

    UConn has the longest (Duh) but have to play Texas on December 8th in Austin and that should be a coin flip game.

    We have Wake and Virginia before that and should be favored in both games.
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:31 PM #2
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    Interesting factoid!
    But there are at least 8 other D1 teams sitting at 6-0, so it's a tie for 2nd. And probably more in Division 2.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:41 PM #3
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  4. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:28 PM #4
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    Well, now you've gone and cursed us
     
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  5. Nov 24, 2024 at 7:12 AM #5
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    Pretty easy slate thus far (which we needed with the insane conference schedule awaiting us), and we probably aren’t getting through the next five without a loss. But it’s been a great start. Defensive where we hoped it would be, solid 9-man rotation settled, lots of synergy among our playmakers.
     
  6. Nov 24, 2024 at 8:42 AM #6
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    Our schedule so far has been fairly light, but it isn't without wins of value to us. The NCAA hasn't yet released its first NET rankings for this season, but if you use KenPom ranks, FSU would be a Quad 2 win, and Southern Illinois, South Florida, and Jacksonville would be Quad 3. Wake Forest, Minnesota/Wichita State, and Arizona State will be good Quad 2 wins, and UNC would be a high Quad 1.
    If we get through the next four without a loss, I'll be ecstatic to play UNC at 10-0. Then we'll know we're legit and if we beat UNC in Charlotte, I'll say we're a legit Final Four contender.
    Of course, computer rankings will be very fluid for the next month.
     
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  7. Nov 24, 2024 at 8:52 AM #7
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    Doubt we win both of the ACC games. I’ll be happy with a split
     
  8. Nov 24, 2024 at 1:29 PM #8
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    Yeh, #245 in KenPom. 5 SEC teams ranked ahead of us, one just behind.