Purdue vs Wisconsin Jan 3rd
Why Purdue is a good program- Coach Matt Painter We cover games here at Delphi Bracketology to get a firsthand look at teams so we can gauge how the data matches up to the eye test. The Purdue Boilermakers are a top program in college basketball. They will likely be a 1 seed or a …
Crossroads Classic- Dec. 18
Bracket Takeaways Purdue Purdue has a defense that is suffocating for opponents Jaden Ivey is a special player Purdue is a likely 1 or 2 seed for the tournament. Unless something crazy happens the Boilers are in a great position. Indiana Indiana has a defense that will travel. It is outstanding and keeps Indiana in …
BIG EAST Conference report Dec. 16
Early season standings don’t mean much, but things in the Big East definitely do look different than you might think. With Villanova and Butler near the bottom of the rankings some might think it’s a fluke but strong teams like Providence and Seton Hall only have one loss and are on multiple game win streaks. …
American Conference Report Dec. 8
The American Conference is headlined by Houston once again, but Anfernee Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers have been a disappointment so far. Conference Best Houston- The Cougars made a Final 4 run last year, and although the talent is not the same as last year’s team, they are off to an 8-1 start. Trending up: Teams moving …
BIG 10 Conference report Dec. 1
The Big Ten has had a slow start to the season. Michigan and Illinois, two teams expected to be at the top of the conference, have struggled mightily. A conference that some thought could get 8 or 9 bids, may only get 6 or 7. Conference Best Purdue- The Boilermakers have not only shown to …
BIG EAST Conference report Nov. 29
The Big East has had a great start to the season. There have been several big wins in the conference which will pay huge dividends as the season goes on. Once thought to be a 3 bid league, now looks like a 5/6 bid league going forward. Conference Best Villanova- Despite two losses to quality …
PAC 12 Conference report Nov. 29
Conference Best UCLA- despite the loss to Gonzaga, the Bruins are still the team to beat Trending up: Teams moving up the seed list USC– The Trojans are 6-0. Best win is against San Diego St. Arizona– The Wildcats defeated #4 Michigan and are 6-0. They are safely in the bracket and moving up Bubble: …
Indiana vs Louisiana- Nov. 21
Bracket Takeaways Indiana This team is a tournament team- right now likely in the 7/8 seed range Defense is the calling card for IU- forced Louisiana to miss 25 straight shots In order to improve their spot in the bracket, Indiana will need better guard play & consistent shooting Louisiana Have size to make a …
Purdue vs Wright St-Nov 16
Bracket Takeaways Purdue This is currently a solid top 10 team- likely 2 or 3 seed Rebounding and defense will be one difference maker for the Boilers They have two different waves of offense with their post play. Makes it difficult to prepare because each wave is different Wright St Should have enough to compete …
Mountain West conference preview
Number of bids 3-4 Tourney bound San Diego State, Colorado State, Should be dancing Nevada Bubble teams Boise State, Fresno State, Utah St, UNLV Not this year Wyoming, New Mexico, San Jose St,Air Force Team will surprise Boise State Team that will disappoint San Jose State