Looking at 2015-2016

[otter]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Wasn't true in 2006. We had 4 teams in (including UNI with 7 conference losses).

Having a lot of good MVC teams absolutely helps UNI. One thing that hurts is when the bottom couple teams knock off the some of the top teams.

A lot also has to do with how non-conference play goes as well. If the Valley plays and beats a lot of high RPI teams then we can afford to loose more during conference play.

2006 our conference RPI rank was 6th, this year it was 12th

[panther-state]

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I don't really see how it benefits UNI for a lot of MVC teams to be good. The MVC gets 1 autobid just like all the really terrible conferences. Beyond that you have to go very close to undefeated in the MVC for the committee to consider you for an at large. You go 13-5 you are out, 14-4 slim chance. So why do we want a bunch of teams that have a better chance to beat us in conference play. How many times have more than two teams from the MVC made the tourney, twice?

And the years that more than 2 made it were years where the conference as a whole was very strong. Its okay to have a few bottom feeders that are way below standards. But you have to be able to see the negative in having the #4 team have an RPI in the 150+. The more Top 100 teams in the league, the more we distance ourselves from the "who did you play" argument that caused the #11 team in the nation to receive a #5 seed in NCAA tournament.

[ubuntuCAT]

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A lot also has to do with how non-conference play goes as well. If the Valley plays and beats a lot of high RPI teams then we can afford to loose more during conference play.

2006 our conference RPI rank was 6th, this year it was 12th

Sooo you're saying when we have more good teams, that beat teams, we have a better conference RPI and get more teams in the dance? strange.

[BCPanther]

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Colorado State at home to open the year on 11-14 is our Mountain West Challenge game.

Couldn't have asked for much better.

[otter]

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Looks like we will be playing Colorado State next year on 11/14/15 at the MAC for the MV/MW Challenge

http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArtic...CLID=209995904

[UNIdad]

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I don't really see how it benefits UNI for a lot of MVC teams to be good. The MVC gets 1 autobid just like all the really terrible conferences. Beyond that you have to go very close to undefeated in the MVC for the committee to consider you for an at large. You go 13-5 you are out, 14-4 slim chance. So why do we want a bunch of teams that have a better chance to beat us in conference play. How many times have more than two teams from the MVC made the tourney, twice?

I stepped into this a week or so ago. Prepare for actual facts about the MVC doing much better than you think in terms of NCAA tournament teams in the past.

[MnPantherFan]

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I was going to start a thread about this myself, but no need for that anymore.

Even if the CBI and CIT are small potatoes compared to the NCAA and even NIT tournaments, it's still really nice to see that MVC schools have won at least one (and it could be two) of these tournaments. Maybe the middle of the MVC is a lot stronger than people gave it credit for this season.

I know there was some chatter about whether or not Loyola was a good addition for the MVC. After winning their championship on the road last night, IMO they've definitely proved to be a quality addition and that they belong.

I like how the announcers talked about how they were experienced at playing tough road games because they had to play at places like Witchita State and Northern Iowa. I know they don't draw large ratings for these games but it never hurts to get mentioned on national broadcasts in this context.

[PanthersMBB]

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Haldeman's Junior year if you don't remember he went off on Wahlert and scored 44 points and came up just short in overtime against the state champs in district play. I think the game is available to watch and will list it. He had the same help his junior year as this year. Dealt with a lot of chasers. double teamed and box n one. Toughness is what this kid has and he will be a player.

[otter]

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Good article on Friedman. Sounds like he could make a big impact next year.

http://wcfcourier.com/sports/college...2fc80550d.html

[ProwlingPanther]

Great article. I'm excited for next year and I think we will have a team that can compete at a high level.

[95UNIGRAD]

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Good article on Friedman. Sounds like he could make a big impact next year.

http://wcfcourier.com/sports/college...2fc80550d.html

Has to get people pumped to realize the size we have next year with Koch (6'10"), Friedman (6'9"), McDonnell (6'9"), Dahl (6'10"), and Carlson (6'7"). If those guys can give us quality minutes with the guards we have, we should have another great season.

[Gboom23]

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Has to get people pumped to realize the size we have next year with Koch (6'10"), Friedman (6'9"), McDonnell (6'9"), Dahl (6'10"), and Carlson (6'7"). If those guys can give us quality minutes with the guards we have, we should have another great season.

None of those guys are 7'.

[UNIdad]

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Has to get people pumped to realize the size we have next year with Koch (6'10"), Friedman (6'9"), McDonnell (6'9"), Dahl (6'10"), and Carlson (6'7"). If those guys can give us quality minutes with the guards we have, we should have another great season.

One really good thing these guys have going for them is that they got to practice against Seth Tuttle all year!

[Purrrrrfect]

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If koch gets a 3 pt shot... be a fun 6'10 swing 4

[Khan4Cats]

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If koch gets a 3 pt shot... be a fun 6'10 swing 4

Adam was 2-24, 5-26, 14-45 from 3 his first three years before going 25-69 as a senior. Give him time.

I just hope he settles in on the growing so he can put some weight on him.