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Post by theneumann64 on Nov 20, 2020 11:25:35 GMT -5
I don't know how possible it even is to do one of these this year, but believe it or not we're only a few days away from the start of the season, so I figured I'd give it a try. Schedule is at this link: goexplorers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule8 Non-con games, 18 A-10 games. Overall Record: Conference Record: A-10 Finish (of 14): A-10 Tournament record: Postseason?: Plus anything else anyone wants to post about breakout players, key games, etc. This all comes with the giant caveat that the schedule as written now has almost no chance of being played, with all the games being played, and on the dates and times they are scheduled for. But it's all we have to work off of. I personally need to think for a while before I make any predictions, but I figured I'd get the ball rolling.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Nov 20, 2020 11:59:30 GMT -5
4-2 and then the world shuts down.
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Post by theneumann64 on Nov 23, 2020 12:55:50 GMT -5
Anyone else? lol
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Post by jellybean on Nov 23, 2020 13:03:32 GMT -5
I'll take a stab.
Overall Record 15-11 A10 Record 9-9 A10 Finish is either 8th or 9th. A10 Tournament 1-1 but wouldn't it just irk the league if we beat the #1 seed in Quarters to earn the right to Semi's where anything can happen. Post Season? will there be an NIT?
I expect some comments on the 9-9 A10 record. A lot of the statistical sites have La Salle at 7-11. Key to this season and seems like the last two were keeping opponents off the foul line (-3.5pts differential per game). Lots of projected close games in A10 (decided by 4 or less). Ken Pom has us 3-5 in games decided by 4 or less. We flip that to 5-3 and that's where I get my 9-9.
I always pick a home upset. I'm going to go a little different this year. Take any two from these four home games where we should not be favored. URI, Davidson, Richmond and Duquesne.
Can't wait. Let's get started.
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Post by explorerentourage on Nov 23, 2020 13:43:13 GMT -5
Overall Record: 12-14 A10 Record:7-11 A10 Finish: 10th or 11th
Basically outsiders opinion is that we have no true superstar and its a collection of solid/but not great players. If Jack is the player he was in the 10 games from 2 years ago, I could see something closer to a 7th/8th place finish in the league.
Interesting to note that Delaware, Drexel and Towson are projected 2,3,4 in the CAA poll respectively, so wouldn't say 3-0 in those games is a certainty.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2020 17:14:02 GMT -5
I have us at 13 wins. Looks like they are playing 26 games, so 13-13. We could be 6-2 or 7-1 going into that UMD game then we probably get SMOKED. I think 5-3 non conference is pretty doable. I'm always optimistic. I see the team with a couple different styles. Jhamir, Beatty, Hakim, Ray being tough hard nosed (a bit undersized for their respective positions) players that will be all over the floor and play tough as nails. I see Moore, Clark, and Stone as more finesse guys with skills but not quite the physicality or toughness as the others (not as a knock, just style of play). Should be interesting to see how they all fit together. I'll probably be let down again, but thats fine.
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Post by glorydays on Nov 23, 2020 18:53:39 GMT -5
I'll take a stab. Overall Record 15-11 A10 Record 9-9 A10 Finish is either 8th or 9th. A10 Tournament 1-1 but wouldn't it just irk the league if we beat the #1 seed in Quarters to earn the right to Semi's where anything can happen. Post Season? will there be an NIT? I expect some comments on the 9-9 A10 record. A lot of the statistical sites have La Salle at 7-11. Key to this season and seems like the last two were keeping opponents off the foul line (-3.5pts differential per game). Lots of projected close games in A10 (decided by 4 or less). Ken Pom has us 3-5 in games decided by 4 or less. We flip that to 5-3 and that's where I get my 9-9. I always pick a home upset. I'm going to go a little different this year. Take any two from these four home games where we should not be favored. URI, Davidson, Richmond and Duquesne. Can't wait. Let's get started. My prediction last year was that 21-22 would be a break out year and that this year we would be mediocre. OK, I am buying what you are selling. .500 it is.
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Post by 23won on Nov 23, 2020 22:58:26 GMT -5
5-3 9-9 14-12 2-1 tourney
16-13
Key swing games that could change positioning are SLU, DC and Duq
Sweep of those 3 key games puts us at
12-6 17-9 Chance for 3 A10 wins
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Post by La Salle 08 on Nov 24, 2020 10:42:03 GMT -5
Instead of wins I think the better prediction game is # of games played
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Post by giveansk1 on Nov 24, 2020 12:56:19 GMT -5
I'm going to say 11-15 regular season but a semifinal appearance in the A-10. I imagine games will be cancelled and added. There will be a NCAA Tournament, but we won't be in it. The ancillary postseason tournaments over/under is 1.5.
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Post by explorer88 on Nov 24, 2020 13:17:56 GMT -5
5-3 9-9 14-12 2-1 tourney 16-13 Key swing games that could change positioning are SLU, DC and Duq Sweep of those 3 key games puts us at 12-6 17-9 Chance for 3 A10 wins 23, it has been bugging me for two weeks. Who is the person in your Avatar? I have my guesses but don't think they are right.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Nov 24, 2020 13:45:42 GMT -5
23, it has been bugging me for two weeks. Who is the person in your Avatar? I have my guesses but don't think they are right. I was thinking it was either Van Morrison or Leonard Cohen
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Post by explorer88 on Nov 24, 2020 15:03:15 GMT -5
23, it has been bugging me for two weeks. Who is the person in your Avatar? I have my guesses but don't think they are right. I was thinking it was either Van Morrison or Leonard Cohen Both are good guesses but I was thinking Neal Schon from Journey but have never seen him with a hat on so I don't think it is him.
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Post by gymrat67 on Nov 24, 2020 15:27:02 GMT -5
Kenny Vance ( of Kenny Vance and the Planotones ) ?
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Post by calsufan on Nov 24, 2020 15:57:42 GMT -5
I was thinking it was either Van Morrison or Leonard Cohen Both are good guesses but I was thinking Neal Schon from Journey but have never seen him with a hat on so I don't think it is him. I hate Journey with a passion. Almost as much as I hate any NY sports team...but not quite.
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Post by 23won on Nov 24, 2020 15:58:33 GMT -5
I was thinking it was either Van Morrison or Leonard Cohen Both are good guesses but I was thinking Neal Schon from Journey but have never seen him with a hat on so I don't think it is him. Van the Man
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Post by explorer88 on Nov 24, 2020 16:14:46 GMT -5
Good call Glitter.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Nov 26, 2020 8:38:51 GMT -5
Non-con: 5-3 Conference: 8-10 Regular season 13-13 A-10 Tourney: 1-1
Maybe these guys play surprisingly well together as a unit and defend inside. and steal a few games and end up finishing strong at 17-9 and go 2-1 in the A-10 Tourney, but I think that is a stretch with a sophomore-laden team.
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Post by 1863 on Nov 26, 2020 13:04:10 GMT -5
Based upon 26 total games....
Overall Record: 6-20 Conference Record: 3-15 A-10 Finish (of 14): 13th A-10 Tournament record: 0-1 Postseason?: None.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 13, 2021 21:15:59 GMT -5
it appears all of us except 1863 were a tad optimistic
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Feb 7, 2021 9:50:46 GMT -5
Bumping this...because...why not. We are at 5-7 in the league with 6 games left.
- 1863 is out with his 3-15 prediction - entourage with his 7-11 guess is still in the hunt - I'm sitting at 8-10 (and by extrapolation, Exploring15 said the same) - jelly and 23won with 9-9
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Post by 1863 on Feb 7, 2021 14:12:16 GMT -5
Bumping this...because...why not. We are at 5-7 in the league with 6 games left. - 1863 is out with his 3-15 prediction But wait! I.....I......errrrr........😆😅🤣😂
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Feb 27, 2021 22:14:03 GMT -5
Entourage was the closest with his 7-11 prediction.
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Post by explorerentourage on Feb 28, 2021 0:03:55 GMT -5
Entourage was the closest with his 7-11 prediction. That's unfortunate
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