Give me your 10 teams that can win the title February edition

[rmilia1]

So we had the December and January version. Time for the February edition. Give me your 10 best bets to cut down the nets come March Madness. If you HAD to be on ONLY 10 teams vs the field. Who ya got??? Ill start

Syracuse
Duke
Michigan State
Florida
Arizona
Kentucky
Wichita
Kansas
Louisville
Iowa

- Those are in order too. Got pretty tough after Arizona IMO, Id have Zona higher if Ashley hadnt gone down. Was trying not to homer and put Iowa on my list but I really couldnt come up with anyone I thought had a better shot. LOL.

 

[dcZONAfan]

Michigan State
Syracuse
Florida
Arizona
Duke
Wichita State
Louisville
Kentucky
Iowa
'Nova

Wow the last 5 are such a stretch...and it's so hard to know with MSU and Arizona. More confident with MSU because Payne looks fine.

 

[dcZONAfan]

rmilia Duke as the 2nd most likely????

Cmon bro you've watched enough ACC basketball this year haven't you? Isn't this "HOT STREAK" they've had a great deal about how bad the ACC is?

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Michigan State
Florida
Cuse
Witchita State
Zona

At this point I'd be floored if it was anyone else but Ill say Duke, Kansas, UK...UL? aaaaaaaaaaaaaand idk.

 

[CatsTopPac]

Cuse
AZ
UF
MSU
Duke
SDSU
Ville
UK
KU
UM

I have no respect for Wichita State.

This is probably pretty close to my top ten in order.

 

[dcZONAfan]

Cuse
AZ
UF
MSU
Duke
SDSU
Ville
UK
KU
UM

This is probably pretty close to my top ten in order.

CTP you REALLY, TRULY believe that SDSU can win 6 games in the tourney? I think they are a legit top 10 team, just like 'Nova. I just don't see either of those teams being good enough to win 6

 

[HawkeyesRuleURFace]

I've been an Iowa fan since I signed my LOI in 1993 (grew up in Ohio so I was a Buckeye fan by default)...Ive never been more excited than this year with this club...I honestly think if they can shoot around 35-40% from deep in the tourney they have a shot...I know thats asking alot but its possible

 

[CatsTopPac]

CTP you REALLY, TRULY believe that SDSU can win 6 games in the tourney? I think they are a legit top 10 team, just like 'Nova. I just don't see either of those teams being good enough to win 6

I think that if they can win the first two games, the next two games for them are probably in LA. And The Show will bring it. If they get to the FF, SDSU fans will be coming out of the booth, and it's anyone's to win.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Better question...why no respect for Witchita?

 

[gpm1976]

Cuse
AZ
UF
MSU
Duke
SDSU
Ville
UK
KU
UM

I have no respect for Wichita State.

This is probably pretty close to my top ten in order.

Sure, say that now and then watch them knock you off in the 4th round.

 

[broncosmitty]

Michigan State
Syracuse
Arizona
Florida
Louisville
Duke
Michigan
Kansas
Ohio State
Iowa

 

[rmilia1]

rmilia Duke as the 2nd most likely????

Cmon bro you've watched enough ACC basketball this year haven't you? Isn't this "HOT STREAK" they've had a great deal about how bad the ACC is?

I know I know but its the Coach man. I hate that guy but thats because hes so damn good.

 

[CatsTopPac]

Better question...why no respect for Witchita?

I feel like they are this year's Gonzaga. Ranked well to start the year, played a pretty weak OOC, teams ahead of them lose, and then they get soft playing no one in conference play.

I just think it's a really tall order to beat 4-6 ranked teams in March, when the only team who they will probably have beaten all year that will be ranked in March, will be a win 450 miles away from home @ St Louis.

Don't get me wrong, I think that WSU is a Sweet 16 team; maybe depending on the matchups (playing a team that upset someone good, or just surprising someone who should be there) they can get to the Elite 8. But I just can't see them getting to the Final Four, whatsoever.

I realize that they did it last year, but they went through Pitt (eh), Gonzage (weak), La Salle (also weak), and I think they snuck up on Ohio State (who was probably on a bit of a hangover after beating AZ on that buzzerbeater). They played well against Ville, but I think Vill might have overlooked them too.

Bottom line is that I don't think that WSU is going to sneak up on anyone this year, and I don't think they have the experience to take down big dog after big dog, after big dog to cut down the nets.

I know it seems like I'm shitting on them, and maybe I am. I certainly respect that they made it to the Final Four last year, and I certainly respect that they are still undefeated. But I just don't think that they can beat big teams this year. They just haven't shown me that they are capable to do so; like Gonzaga last year.

 

[CatsTopPac]

Sure, say that now and then watch them knock you off in the 4th round.

I would LOVE to play WSU in that game!!!

 

[CatsTopPac]

I should hope that WSU goes undefeated. If not, and they lose to someone in the MVC, does that change anyone's picks? There is a reason that they would most likely not get a #1 seed if they lost.

And if they do go undefeated, can you imagine how much pressure that puts on them to be like 35-0 heading into the 2nd weekend. It would be a madhouse for any team, but if Wichita State does it, it will be the most dissected, scrutinized, pressured team in modern history. And I just don't think that they will be able to keep it together. Hell, I was hoping that AZ wouldn't be in that situation, because I didn't want AZ to have to deal with that kind of pressure. Last year, they were playing with house money after they beat Gonzaga. This year, teams are going to be foaming at the mouth to play them in March. No one is going to look past them. I just don't see it working out for them.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I should hope that WSU goes undefeated. If not, and they lose to someone in the MVC, does that change anyone's picks? There is a reason that they would most likely not get a #1 seed if they lost.

And if they do go undefeated, can you imagine how much pressure that puts on them to be like 35-0 heading into the 2nd weekend. It would be a madhouse for any team, but if Wichita State does it, it will be the most dissected, scrutinized, pressured team in modern history. And I just don't think that they will be able to keep it together. Hell, I was hoping that AZ wouldn't be in that situation, because I didn't want AZ to have to deal with that kind of pressure. Last year, they were playing with house money after they beat Gonzaga. This year, teams are going to be foaming at the mouth to play them in March. No one is going to look past them. I just don't see it working out for them.

If they lose no it doesn't change them being one of the few teams I see with a chance to win it.

This team has talent and basically the same team from lst year.

But yeah they probably won't get a 1 seed with a loss and hving not been challenged much at all will make for some quick march adjustments.

 

[Loneranger]

I cant come up with 10. I believe it's between SU,MSU and AZ. I'm not a believer in W.S. either.By tourney time the best team has been tested all yr. They have not therefore do not have the experience or confidence it requires.Sweet 16 maybe but that's the end of the road for them

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I cant come up with 10. I believe it's between SU,MSU and AZ. I'm not a believer in W.S. either.By tourney time the best team has been tested all yr. They have not therefore do not have the experience or confidence it requires.Sweet 16 maybe but that's the end of the road for them

No florida? They are not gifted with post defense but they have many weapons and are just now playing with their full squad.

 

[Loneranger]

No florida? They are not gifted with post defense but they have many weapons and are just now playing with their full squad.

no disrespect to the Gators , I just believe the other 3 are above everyone

 

[TangoBlue]

My 10...but not necessarily in this order:


Syracuse
Arizona
Michigan State
Florida
Kentucky
Iowa State
Cincinnati
Michigan
Kansas
Texas