Top 16 Vibes

Let’s look at Brian’s Top-16 based on seeding and check their vibes heading towards March. A contender or pretender edition.

Arizona - Vibes are better after a win at Houston. Still a contender.

Duke - Sky high vibes. The loss to UNC sucked but didn’t really derail the goal of a regular season title and 1-seed. They have the best player in the nation, a player good enough to carry a team to a title. 

Michigan - Vibes are still high. Losing by 5 to Duke in the middle of the Big 18 season is a disappointment but winning in Mackey big earlier this week keeps them atop the league and keeping a 1-seed.

Houston - Lukewarm vibes. Back-to-back losses to Iowa State and Arizona aren’t bad losses but losing streaks aren’t good for the vibes.

UConn - Better after beating Nova but losing to a mediocre Creighton team at home? Bad vibes, man.

Iowa State - Wins at home over Kansas and Houston followed by a loss at BYU. Vibes are fine.

Illinois - Vibes are sinking. 3 overtime losses in the last 5. Big 18 titles just about snuffed out. Defensive concerns real.

Florida - Sky high vibes. Offense is performing better, shooting has improved but 3PT % still woof. On the way to an SEC title.

Kansas - Vibes crashing. Home loss to Cincinnati. Best player unreliable. Upset fodder opening weekend.

Nebraska - Vibes flattening. 3-4 in their last 7, west coast trip awaits them after a home tilt against Maryland. Offense not good enough.

Gonzaga - Vibes are on cruise control until the tournament. Playing fine. Not sure what they are.

Purdue - Vibes are mostly good. Non-competitive home loss to Michigan exposes their ceiling but blew out their rival Friday night in a nice bounce back win.

Michigan State - Izzo is March vibes are just about here.

Virginia - Vibes are comebacks. Another double-digit comeback win yesterday, 3rd of the year. Year of Living Dangerously. Usually, the final vibe is bad.

Alabama - Won 6 in a row after being blown out by Florida, so vibing in the right direction. Terrible defense will crush the vibe but enjoying the ride at the moment.

Vandy - Teetering after back-to-back losses. 8-6 after the calendar turned. Vibes feel like doom.