Let’s dive into the impact of Wednesday night and how it affects conferences races and the national picture moving forward:
1. Purdue’s rebounding, despite its size caught up with the Boilermakers . The Boilermakers, the pick to win the Big Ten a day ago, now could be in trouble to get the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament if they lose at Michigan State Saturday.
2. Ohio State has the two best wins in the Big Ten with one over Michigan State and at Purdue. The Buckeyes have the inside track on the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament, may have the national player of the year in Keita Bates-Diop and are one of the best stories this season.
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3. Virginia will win the ACC. I feel as confident as that pick as I have about URI in the A-10 and Cincinnati in the AAC. is another example why.
4. I have no explanation for St. John’s beating Duke at home and after going 0-11 in the Big East.
5. The Wildcats’ stunning home loss doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm that should be shared for Nova’s chances of winning the title and claiming a No. 1 seed.6. Miami is starting to play up to its potential and winning games it should after last night.
7. Florida desperately needed . Huge.
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8. Penn State still has a mountain to climb but has the chances with games remaining against Ohio State and Michigan at home and at Purdue and at Nebraska. And that’s why was a must.
9. Nevada not having Caleb Martin was a difference in t. I still love the Wolf Pack, but they can’t afford to lose to anyone else not named Boise State.
10. Texas Tech’s Zhaire Smith’s 21 is yet another example of the Red Raiders depth.
11. Markus Howard is a stud. He scored 32 in . The Big East is going to be pushing for the highest percentage of bids than any conference.
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12. Texas A&M may pull off the impossible by going form 0-5 in the SEC to being in the field based on overall resume and a strong finish. was a must in this chase.
13. The Tigers have their toughest slate of the SEC in the month of February and it could pave the way for Tennessee to win the SEC.
15. Jaylen Adams scored 44 for St. Bonaventure in its . Adams needs to be on display in the postseason. And the way to get there may just be for the Bonnies to win the A-10 tournament. But Adams should be on the display in March.
No, these aren't video game stats. This is really Jay's stat line from tonight.
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School record 10 () 3s
Career-high points
1st back-to-back 40-pt games for a Bonnie since 1969
ALSO 6 assists, giving him a hand in 74% of our FG
16. Kansas State seems to be bubbalicious every season under Bruce Weber. is yet another example of how this team will find a way to be right on that line.
17. Georgia simply isn’t winning enough games down the stretch to warrant a bid right now and doesn’t help its cause.
18. Virginia Tech continues to keep its bid chase on the board by .
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19. Creighton’s Marcus Foster is a gamer. He nailed the winning shot and scored 29 to .
20. I’m feeling good about promoting McKinley Wright IV early in November. He has been a stud/star for the Buffaloes and one of the best finds this season. He led the Buffaloes with 17 .
21. If you haven’t heard of Hayden Dalton then you should watch him. He scored 27 for Wyoming in a .
22. I highlighted Loyola-Chicago vs. Drake Wednesday and the behind Cameron Krutwig’s 17. Porter Moser may be going to the Dance with Loyola and if so this is a team that can win a first-round game.
23. Ryan Taylor of Evansville is on quite a tear. He scored 31, his fifth-straight 20 or more point game in a row, for the Purple Aces .
24. Wofford’s Fletcher Magee has had a great season for the Terriers and for 27.
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25. Richmond has had one bizarre season. The Spiders started 3-13 but are 6-1 since and got the .
