Lunardi has a 6 seed now moving up

[checkraiser88]

We can still get to a 5! It might take us winning the tournament though. Btw, horrible draw of Michigan State in the 2nd round in the new bracket

http://m.espn.com/ncb/bracketology?iteration=252&region=4&year=2018

[WBOBO]

I would rather stay a 6 based on projections of how the percentages play out down
down the road.  That would be great.

[razCzar]

FWIW...

Kind of interesting that both Hogs and Gators are now 6 seeds.
FL is only team in East that's trending > down.
While AR only team in Midwest trending > UP!

[c-townfan]

Yeah I hope that doesn't happen! First, I don't really like playing the 11 play in game. Usually a hungry bubble team that hasn't something to prove. Second, if we make it past the 1st round I def don't wanna play Mich St in the 2nd round! Match up nightmare!

[Porky McGee]

Yeah I hope that doesn't happen! First, I don't really like playing the 11 play in game. Usually a hungry bubble team that hasn't something to prove. Second, if we make it past the 1st round I def don't wanna play Mich St in the 2nd round! Match up nightmare!

Mich St might be the worst possible matchup for us, along with duke, nova, and Virginia. Really hope to avoid MSU if we get to the second round

[HOGSWEAT]

Just curious but how are Duke and Virginia matchup nightmares? Shoot season % of 3-pters and we win

[DuckTalesLOL]

Jerry Palm has us as a 5

[code red]

Just curious but how are Duke and Virginia matchup nightmares? Shoot season % of 3-pters and we win

lol.  Bagley III?  ALLEN?  Dude come on?

[AFWarrior83]

We win tonight and we're a 5 seed. We win the tourney and we're guaranteed a 4 seed imo.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

We win tonight and we're a 5 seed. We win the tourney and we're guaranteed a 4 seed imo.

And then pray for a Friday game to regain our legs

[hobhog]

And then pray for a Friday game to regain our legs

Four days rest isnt enough?

[GoHogzzGo]

Four days rest isnt enough?

They are young but don’t forget about travel. Lose a day getting home, lose a day traveling to the next venue.

It may not impact our first game. But remember how tired we were in the round of 32 game last year against UNC.

[King Kong]

Four days rest isnt enough?

After playing potentially 4 straight days? Sometimes not

[ChicoHog]

5 seed means the dreaded 5/12 matchup in first round.  Then probably a 4 seed and then a 1 seed. 

6 seed means 6/11 matchup in first round.  Then probably a 3 seed and a 2 seed.  I will take that most of the time. 

[GuvHog]

We win tonight and we’re a 5 seed. We win the tourney and we’re guaranteed a 4 seed imo.

No thanks, I don't want the Hogs to have to play a #1 seed in the Sweet 16. For the Hogs, being a 6 seed and playing in either Wichita or Dallas would be ideal.

[hobhog]

5 seed means the dreaded 5/12 matchup in first round.  Then probably a 4 seed and then a 1 seed. 

6 seed means 6/11 matchup in first round.  Then probably a 3 seed and a 2 seed.  I will take that most of the time.

You have to play high seeds eventually. If you pick them off early you basically inherit their seed. Man up and let's play!

[jgphillips3]

Six seed gives us an excellent shot at the sweet sixteen.  I never want to lose but, if we have a six seed wrapped up, it might be best for us if we lose to Tennessee and go get some rest and get ready.  I'll still be pulling for the win but I won't be upset if we go home and don't exhaust ourselves.

[AlmaHog2011]

We win tonight and we're a 5 seed. We win the tourney and we're guaranteed a 4 seed imo.

We deserve a 5 seed already. We win tonight we should be a 4-5 seed not much difference but look at the streak we are on right now. Man if we had those two LSU losses back..Where would we be.

[AlmaHog2011]

Four days rest isnt enough?

More than enough. Just play the games. I don't care at this point the Florida win was my biggest of the year.

[FineAsSwine]

We deserve a 5 seed already. We win tonight we should be a 4-5 seed not much difference but look at the streak we are on right now. Man if we had those two LSU losses back..Where would we be.

If we had won both LSU games? Probably a 3 seed eyeing a 2 spot if we made the SEC Championship game.

[BannerMountainMan]

No thanks, I don't want the Hogs to have to play a #1 seed in the Sweet 16. For the Hogs, being a 6 seed and playing in either Wichita or Dallas would be ideal.

dude I would love to BE in the sweet sixteen

[BannerMountainMan]

No thanks, I don't want the Hogs to have to play a #1 seed in the Sweet 16. For the Hogs, being a 6 seed and playing in either Wichita or Dallas would be ideal.

I would LOVE to just be in the sweet sixteen!

[Danny J]

We win tonight and we're a 5 seed. We win the tourney and we're guaranteed a 4 seed imo.

Yes...no doubt in my mind if we beat Tenn then UK we will be a 4. However I'm not sure I want to play our style 4 straight games then get a Thursday game. Of course I want us to win the SECt but wish we would slow it down and rest our starters as much as possible. Just my $.02

[jgphillips3]

Yes...no doubt in my mind if we beat Tenn then UK we will be a 4. However I'm not sure I want to play our style 4 straight games then get a Thursday game. Of course I want us to win the SECt but wish we would slow it down and rest our starters as much as possible. Just my $.02

That's exactly why I'm fine no matter what happens today.  Let's go back home, get our legs and freaking ball next week.

[Adam Stokes]

I find it interesting that most are afraid to play Michigan State because of their high ranking in the polls, but they haven't had to play a ton of quality competition. Michigan State doesn't lose to anyone they shouldn't which is why they are ranked so high. But they are only 2-4 against teams with our RPI or higher. I think we could sneak one on them.

[HotlantaHog]

6 seed would be good.... just don't match us up with North Carolina in the second game...

[RaisinHog]

I'm never about loosing too rest... Our guys generally play ruff after long breaks anyway .. I say keep winning

[azhog10]

You have to play high seeds eventually. If you pick them off early you basically inherit their seed. Man up and let's play!

Rather play a 1 on the second day not first. 6 seed is a better draw for us.

[gmarv54]

I want us to win as many as we can period.Beating Kenlucky in the finals would be great.I will Worry about the ncaa tourney later.

[azhog10]

I find it interesting that most are afraid to play Michigan State because of their high ranking in the polls, but they haven't had to play a ton of quality competition. Michigan State doesn't lose to anyone they shouldn't which is why they are ranked so high. But they are only 2-4 against teams with our RPI or higher. I think we could sneak one on them.

Statw is a good matchup for us. Their guard play is atrocious. Good big man, and Bridges. But they don't have the guard play to handle Bardot's and Macon and Tourney play is all about your guards.

[hawginbigd1]

I find it interesting that most are afraid to play Michigan State because of their high ranking in the polls, but they haven't had to play a ton of quality competition. Michigan State doesn't lose to anyone they shouldn't which is why they are ranked so high. But they are only 2-4 against teams with our RPI or higher. I think we could sneak one on them.

Yeah i actually llike that draw, this isn't one of izzos most stellar squads

[Hogz87]

We can still get to a 5! It might take us winning the tournament though. Btw, horrible draw of Michigan State in the 2nd round in the new bracket

http://m.espn.com/ncb/bracketology?iteration=252&region=4&year=2018

That wouldn't be a great draw, but Michigan State has lost some of their shine over the last month or so.  They've got two outstanding talents in Bridges and Jaren Jackson who are probably more talented than anyone we have on our roster, but we would have a decided backcourt advantage.