Is Drake a Bubble Team???

[BCPanther]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

Even with those two losses they won't fall much past the mid 20s.

The Butler game can only help them, IMO. I don't think a loss would be looked on as a bad thing, because it is not going to be a blowout, Drake is too tough and smart for that to happen. I would be absolutely shocked if they lost to MSU, but even if they do they still head to StL at 25-5 (?). As long as nothing embarrassing happens in StL (ie, a loss to the 8-9 winner) not only will they be in the tournament, they will be wearing white jerseys in the first round...

[jman2004]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

You're probably right. I'm just saying that for a team that was picked to finish 9th in our conference, actually won the regular season however, but loses 5 out of their last 6, I think a lot of selection committee heads would be a scratchin'.

[unigriff]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

wow...so i heard some drake students today talking about how they should move to the C-USA or a MAJOR conference because they are too good for the Valley now.

Someone needs to give them something to get them off of this high...its unbelieveable. Im sick of it...i dont know if i can even handle going to St. Louis knowing those fools will be there.

[Newsbreaker]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

Remember, the committee specifically looks at your last 10. They are fine right now, but they can't keep losing.

Last night showed why I think they're a likely first round out in the NCAA's. All it takes is on off shooting night and it's over.

[UNIChippewa]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

I honestly think the only question for Drake at this point in time is what their seed will be in the tournament, not whether they will actually be in the tournament or not.

As for their chances of being upset early if they do get a high seed, I think it depends on the match-up. If they play a team with a big size advantage in the post, I think they could be in trouble. One hypothetical match-up I saw a few weeks ago was Drake as a #3 seed playing UNC-Asheville as a #14 seed. For those who might not know, UNC-Asheville has a player who is 7'7 and 360 pounds. That would be a really tough match-up for Drake, I think.

[clenz]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

Kenny George is a beast. I've been watching his progress most of the year.

[Deke3]

Re: Is Drake a Bubble Team???

Not even close to a bubble team, IMO. They can loose the rest of their games and still make it.