Gators In KenPom & Net [Update at #42]

Yeah, the next two contests, I expect, will see the stiffest tests UF will have faced so far.

Hoping our boys can keep up this impressive run, and get to 10-0, against a tough foe.

 

Up to #4
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

 

Thanks for the link. We deserve to be in the top 5 for sure. Surprised to see Miss St at 11! SEC is brutal

 

I have not seen Ga play yet; kind of surprised at their rank. We all are going to get beat in league play. I don’t think our guys will be intimidated whatsoever in key SEC matchups.

 

Schedule just did not work in our favor this year. Teams we expected to decent (USF, FSU, SIU, Wake, UNC) have played below expectations. I can see why some analysts aren't giving us as much as love as they should (just like that 05-06 team). But we have just outplayed everyone on our schedule, no matter the environment (again, also like 05-06). SEC schedule will be full of ups and downs, but experienced guard play + depth in the post + balance on offense means we should be consistently competitive.

 

Yep. Other teams we thought would be much better are Wichita State and Virginia. Teams that either won or played for national championships in recent years.

 

By the 3rd SEC game we should have a pretty good idea how we'll stack up against the rest of the elite. I think we win at least 2 of 3, but what do I know.

 

We are slightly favored in each of the first three games by KenPom. But favored by a single point isn't a game that you are sure you ae going to win. Even favored by 4 isn't a done deal.

 

4 points is essentially even in modern college basketball.

 

yes ESPN has us slightly favored at Rupp and at Ark & Tenn favored at UF. I like our chances in all 3 but anything can happen, especially against those programs, venues and coaches.