Massachusetts , 15-8
Let’s take a look at potential 11, 12 or 13 seed UMass. Currently I have them slotted in the last 4 out bracket but they can definitely play themselves in by just winning the games that they should. Their computer numbers are abnormally high for an Atlantic 10 team; RPI = 23, SOS = 11. What is currently bringing them down is their 4-5 conference record and 2-4 record over their last 6. They do have multiple marquee wins including @Syracuse, @Boston College, and against Rhode Island. Unfortunately, they’ve been swept by St. Joseph’s and it’ll be hard for them to get in if St. Joe’s does not.
Personnel wise UMass sports 4 players who average 12+ points including Gary Forbes who averages 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. Together this team averages 82 points a game and routinely gets above that including the 107 they hung on Syracuse. If UMass gets in the tourney and can dictate pace they could pull off an upset against a 5 or 6 seed. Should I call the UMass over Arizona or Marquette upset now?
Oh, and If you hurry you can catch them on TV right now against Fordham.
Let’s take a look at potential 11, 12 or 13 seed UMass. Currently I have them slotted in the last 4 out bracket but they can definitely play themselves in by just winning the games that they should. Their computer numbers are abnormally high for an Atlantic 10 team; RPI = 23, SOS = 11. What is currently bringing them down is their 4-5 conference record and 2-4 record over their last 6. They do have multiple marquee wins including @Syracuse, @Boston College, and against Rhode Island. Unfortunately, they’ve been swept by St. Joseph’s and it’ll be hard for them to get in if St. Joe’s does not.
Personnel wise UMass sports 4 players who average 12+ points including Gary Forbes who averages 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. Together this team averages 82 points a game and routinely gets above that including the 107 they hung on Syracuse. If UMass gets in the tourney and can dictate pace they could pull off an upset against a 5 or 6 seed. Should I call the UMass over Arizona or Marquette upset now?
Oh, and If you hurry you can catch them on TV right now against Fordham.
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