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[tom in salem]

this is 100% absolutely wrong. The Big12 cleaned house last year by demolishing Q4 opponents. These wins are not as valuable as higher quad wins or neutral or road wins, but the offensive and defensive efficiency aspect of the formula allow you to "gain" with a large margin of victory.

Don't shoot the messenger. This is what the NCAA published regarding this year's formula.

Andy Wittry | NCAA.com | November 30, 2024​

College basketball's NET rankings, explained​

The number of Quadrant 1 wins and Quadrant 3/4 losses will be incredibly important when it comes time for NCAA tournament selection and seeding.

College basketball's NET rankings, explained

Here's everything you need to know about college basketball's NET ranking system.

www.ncaa.com

 

[tom in salem]

Hard to say better" ..Different playera and coach needs... Ashworth more min & FG attempts

I see your point, but there's a reason Kadary plays a team leading 30.8 mpg.

 

[tom in salem]

Smith broke the record for triple doubles Pac-12. Do you think ashworth is capable of doing that in the A-10?

Yeah, having top flight athletes matter a lot. I’m not sure how this is remotely controversial, especially on this board considering last year’s team’s deficiencies

 

[tom in salem]

Smith broke the record for triple doubles Pac-12. Do you think ashworth is capable of doing that in the A-10?

Yeah, having top flight athletes matter a lot. I’m not sure how this is remotely controversial, especially on this board considering last year’s team’s deficiencies

I don't know if Ashworth is capable of a triple double record, I just know he's a dynamite basketball player. Yukon won 18 conference games last year starting 3 unathletic white guys. What's the point? That it doesn't matter?

 

[paultzman]

To me, Zuby is obviously such pleasant surprise, leader and a difference maker for this team. Imo, I have a sense that Smith is finding his groove and also becoming a leader and high impact player. Not too many teams have a “Batman and Robin” duo like these two capable of making big plays at both ends of the court. I also feel both benefit their teammates substantially.

 

[tom in salem]

this is 100% absolutely wrong. The Big12 cleaned house last year by demolishing Q4 opponents. These wins are not as valuable as higher quad wins or neutral or road wins, but the offensive and defensive efficiency aspect of the formula allow you to "gain" with a large margin of victory.

This is a list of Quad 4 wins for each BIG EAST school. As you can see, they're making hay on Quad 4 wins.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

To me, Zuby is obviously such pleasant surprise, leader and a difference maker for this team. Imo, I have a sense that Smith is finding his groove and also becoming a leader and high impact player. Not too many teams have a “Batman and Robin” duo like these two capable of making big plays at both ends of the court. I also feel both benefit their teammates substantially.

And a case could even be made that those are our 3rd and 4th best players. Tis the season!

 

[smalley]

Don't shoot the messenger. This is what the NCAA published regarding this year's formula.

Andy Wittry | NCAA.com | November 30, 2024​

College basketball's NET rankings, explained​

The number of Quadrant 1 wins and Quadrant 3/4 losses will be incredibly important when it comes time for NCAA tournament selection and seeding.

College basketball's NET rankings, explained

Here's everything you need to know about college basketball's NET ranking system.

www.ncaa.com

Take a minute to read this thoroughly and you’ll see that it does not give the answer you seem to think it does.

 

[SLYFOXX1968]

I see your point, but there's a reason Kadary plays a team leading 30.8 mpg.

I agree that Ashworth is a good player who shoots and does a lot for Creighton . 17 points a game is nothing to sneeze at .
I know you weren’t down playing his contribution to Creighton . He’s a terrific player , based on any criteria .
Richmond getting all those minutes and putting up decent but ,not great numbers is puzzling .
He has better players around him here at St John’s this year than he had at SH but , he’s not the player we thought he was going to be .
There is a lot of season left , so let’s see what he can do .
Ashworth is the type of player , any team would want . Clutch , great free throw shooter , 3 point marksman , 6 or more assists a game .
The kind of guy you want on the line or shooting with the game up for grabs .