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Originally Posted by SniperSB23
Pitt losing in the quarters would change things, but either losing in the semis to Louisville or the finals to UConn they'd still be a #1. On what possible basis does Memphis deserve a #1 seed? They aren't very good this year, they are just in a terrible conference. Give Syracuse the same schedule as Memphis and what do you think their record would be? Yet they are a 10-8 team in the Big East. The committee knows this and won't give Memphis a #1 unless none of Louisville, Michigan St, or Oklahoma win their conference tourney.
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We somewhat agree. I don't think Memphis is deserving of a #1 and maybe not even a #2 based on how good they are. But if they go in carrying a #2 or #3 ranking, the nations longest winning streak, and a conference tournament title, they'll get a #1. The argument about how good another team would be if they switched conferences is one that doesn't make much sense to me. Perhaps if Syracuse was in Conference USA, they'd have the same record as Memphis and vice versa. That doesn't mean they are better. I don't think the Big East is nearly as strong as you seem to think it is. It's evenly matched with good teams but none of them outside of Pitt and UConn do I think are even remote threats to reach the Final Four.
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