Michigan in Big Ten play has these Kenpom ranks:
Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Indiana:
Offense: 6
Defense: 9
For perspective
Illinois
Offense: 9
Defense: 4
We have the profile of a tourney lock had we done anything in the non-conference. In fact, beating central michigan has us as a lock.
This is a tough spot.
We were just devastated in a game we had won and played two OTs.
indiana was completely humiliated by iowa.
They have two extra days rest.
They are already a tournament team.
This team has to dig deeper than they ever have.
Conference tournament wins can be weird. It's hard to know how much value the committee gives on these. Last year indiana made a run and beat the top seed illinois and made it to Saturday and got the play in.
I believe Texas A&M made it all the way to the SEC title game and got left out at 23-12. Their schedule strength was weak though.
Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Indiana:
Offense: 6
Defense: 9
For perspective
Illinois
Offense: 9
Defense: 4
We have the profile of a tourney lock had we done anything in the non-conference. In fact, beating central michigan has us as a lock.
This is a tough spot.
We were just devastated in a game we had won and played two OTs.
indiana was completely humiliated by iowa.
They have two extra days rest.
They are already a tournament team.
This team has to dig deeper than they ever have.
Conference tournament wins can be weird. It's hard to know how much value the committee gives on these. Last year indiana made a run and beat the top seed illinois and made it to Saturday and got the play in.
I believe Texas A&M made it all the way to the SEC title game and got left out at 23-12. Their schedule strength was weak though.
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