Big 12 Wins Breakdown: UPDATED
by Warden11 on Mar 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT
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PrintLast week I looked at last year's tournament bracket to trying to determine if a team's record could predict success in the post-season. After doing that, I'm determined to do it before the tournament begins this year (in hopes that it leads to a glorious victory in the RCT Tourney Pick 'em). In laying the groundwork for that, I started with the Big 12.
Records are separated by wins vs 1-25, 26-50, 51-76, and 76+. The graph I'm posting with this doesn't show wins vs. the 76+ rpi teams. The Big 12 does well against these schools and it made the graph look awful.
Looking at the big picture, I could see this information being what keeps K-State home for the Tournament. 5 wins vs. top 75 schools? That just won't cut it.
Oklahoma and Kansas look good, no real surprise there.
Texas looks better in this graph than I thought they would.
Colorado, wow. What can you say? Good luck, Coach Bzdelik.
Update: Here's a graph showing wins vs. KenPom's top 75.
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A good illustration...
of why certain teams might be considered more “on the bubble” than others.
Thanks for the research Warden…you’re quickly becoming the graph guru around here.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Very nice.
Texas had a very good non-conference record. They were top 10 for quite a while. Point’s out K-State’s troubles getting in. Colorado is apparently being green & conserving color.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 9, 2009 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It's not easy being green
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Mar 10, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor Colorado
maybe those incoming Aussies will help out next year. Coach Buzz definitely has his work cut out for him.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
I was a little surprised to see
how similar the KenPom and RPI graphs turned out.
I just got back from your mom's basement.
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