The Most Disappointing 10

Since no one appears to be good, let’s take a look at the 10 most disappointing teams of 2023.

10. Oregon - How good was Oregon supposed to be this year is a fair question. Originally 29th to start the year in KenPom, the Ducks currently sit 54th after a good win at Arizona State yesterday. The LA teams come to Eugene next weekend, giving the Ducks a chance at life.

9. Ohio State - The Buckeyes are in the same spot they were at the start of the year, 32nd in KenPom. However, at 11-11, they need a lot to happen to make a dance appearance. They got up to 11 in KenPom and have proceeded to lose 8 of 9 before this afternoons game against Michigan.

8. Michigan - Speaking of Michigan, the Wolverines started the year at 26 on KenPom and are currently 57th. They’ve lost some close games but also been destroyed in games. Poor roster construction and a key injury are the culprits.

7. Arkansas - The Razorbacks are 27th in KenPom after starting the year 14th. A middling offense is to blame but this team has NBA players on it. They’re 5-5 in the SEC and have time to figure things out but they look like just another team.

6. Texas Tech - This is probably unfair to the Red Raiders but they started the year 21st in KenPom and are down to 69. Someone has to finish last in the Big XII and it looks like it’ll be Texas Tech. They got blown out at Baylor yesterday and are now 1-9 in conference.

5. Dayton - The Flyers started the year 24 in KenPom and are down to 72. Injuries are partially to blame but they’re still a non-factor in a so-so A-10.

4. Gonzaga - The Zags are still a Top-20 KenPom team, currently 18th but started the season 3 with visions of a title run. The defense has been bad all year and is worse in league play, not a good sign for March.

3. Villanova - The Wildcats have been losing a lot of close games but still losing. Questionable depth and missing Justin Moore for most of the season hasn’t helped. Get the feeling Jay Wright knew when to go. 72nd in KenPom after starting the year at 19.

2. North Carolina - They started the year 9 in KenPom. While good, the analytics weren’t as sold on the Tarheels as the media was. Brian has them on the 8/9 line, a far cry from a team most expected to be the class of the ACC.

1. Kentucky - To finish off the Blue Bloodbath, UK entered the year 1 in KenPom and are now 36th. They’ve been a messy, inconsistent team all year. Where and how they finish is anyone’s guess but I wouldn’t hold my breath that they’ll figure it out.