NCAA Championship Trends and Facts

[stevenash]

Source: KenPom

The last 35 champs had more assists than turnovers
32 of the last 35 champs had a coach with Sweet 16 experience
29 of the last 30 champs went into the tournament with at least three wins vs. teams in the top 10% of RPI
The last 30 champs had a top-75 strength of schedule
22 of the last 23 champs were top 20 in adjusted offensive efficiency per KenPom
22 of the last 23 champs were top 20 in adjusted defensive efficiency per KenPom

Using those six criteria, teams that check every box as of Feb. 26:
Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Houston, Florida, Iowa State

[ChuckyTheGoat]

*Nice review. I do get the feeling that the REAL underdogs advancing to Final Four are likely history.

Remember some of the great Underdog runs? NCSt/Villanova top the list. But other teams made the Final Four:
*LSU w/ Ricky Blanton
*VaComm under Smart

[stevek173]

Bear. Down. Cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Bear. Down. Cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Imagine if Lute showed up on the sidelines. It could happen.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Bear. Down. Cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

steve, maybe we put our heads together. We bang out some NCAA Tournament winners.

PS: I haven't watched a game all year.

[stevek173]

RIP Papa Lute!

[dollarbill]

Uconn/Duke/Florida/ Arizona

^^^^^^

Houston plays to slow and Michigan lost Starter in last. out for season.. Going to see Iowa St for 1st time tomorrow and Iowa St going to see some speed!

Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Houston, Florida, Iowa State