Speaking on an ESPN teleconference all, the so-called bracketologist said the “last 12″ criteria the NCAA Selection Committee uses won’t really affect K-State:
“I think it used to be more of an absolute than it is. I think what happens now is they really look at the level of competition in those last games. If Davidson is playing all Southern Conference teams in its last 12 and goes 12-0, it’s not as significant as Arizona going 7-5 in the Pac-10. They’re more than savvy enough to understand the difference. And like all of these elements, different ones are factored in more for different teams depending on circumstances. It’s going to huge for Kentucky. For Kansas State — that happened to build its resume more in January than February and March — unless they really stink things up here by losing games they absolutely shouldn’t.”
Lunardi also said to discount the Michael Beasley factor when it comes to being chosen in the field of 65:
“I really don’t think so. Might I be a committee member who says, ‘Man, I’ve seen that kid four times and he’s unbelievable… I want to see him in my tournament?’ Yes, but it’s not like the games aren’t sold out. It’s not as if people don’t watch the games. The tournament is the draw, not necessarily an individual. Kevin Durant left in the second round last year, and I think people continued to pay attention.”
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BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Who is this Average KSU Fan character? And why is he booing me?
YAYYYYY!!!!!!
He’s making fun of our fans from Friday night. I think it’s mildly amusing.
Check that, I meant Monday night. I don’t see a way to edit posts.
“The tournament is the draw, not necessarily an individual. Kevin Durant left in the second round last year, and I think people continued to pay attention.”
Yeah - but tell me that the “tourney” or CBS wouldn’t have drooled like Jordy looking across the LOS and seeing Talib lined up on him if Texas and Durant made it to the Elite 8 or Final Four. Ratings would have gone straight bonkers.
I don’t buy it for a second that there isn’t a vested interest by all parties to have the nations top player in the tourney. Not for one second.
Of course, I thought the name “Bob Huggins” carried weight as well. Well…it does…just the wrong kind.
I’m terrible.