Early CBS confrence predictions

[Final42b]

I can't be the first one to notice that the OP spelled "conference" wrong in the thread title. Seriously?

Crap don't know how I didn't catch that.

[Goothrey]

Refreshing to see us in the top half.

[Ficklone02]

To be fair, it shows us as tied for fifth with Texas. If Frank Martin was back I could see KSU having a chance at a good record, but I just don't have much faith in Weber. I doubt we finish below them.

[awd4cy]

Kansas
Baylor
Iowa State
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Texas
West Virginia
Oklahoma
TCU
Texas Tech

This is how I think it will all end up.

[CycloneErik]

To be fair, it shows us as tied for fifth with Texas. If Frank Martin was back I could see KSU having a chance at a good record, but I just don't have much faith in Weber. I doubt we finish below them.

I'd say tied for 4th. Only three teams ahead of Texas. Not a bad place to be.

[brokenloginagain]

this was a statistical analysis (that has nothing to do with cbs sports). encouraging that we are finally legit from a #'s standpoint. very cool analysis.

[cyclones500]

As an unbiased look, 5th at 10-8 sounds reasonable.

I think ISU will tie for 2nd. KU first (until proven otherwise) —*no real feel yet on how I'd guess the rest of the order.

As that model suggests, I do see a lot of teams between 8 and 11 wins.

[Ficklone02]

I'd say tied for 4th. Only three teams ahead of Texas. Not a bad place to be.

Whoops, thats what I meant. thx

[IHavNoCyCash]

lots of homers here it looks like. We lose arguably our 3 best players in White, SC, and Allen...we do gain Lucious, Clyburn and the 4 freshmen, but is that enough to offset White, SC, and Allen? I don't think so.

PG-Lucious
SG-Clyburn
SG-Babb
PF-Ejim
PF-Gibson

Is what I think our lineup will be next year...Kansas will be good...Baylor has arguably the best rebounder and center in the class coming to them (Gathers and Austin).
Oklahoma State and Oklahoma return everyone...Oklahoma will be alot better then people think. Tech will be better, probably 3-4 conference wins. TCU will be better then people think. Kansas St. returns everyone.

I see it ending like this

1) Kansas
2) Baylor
3) Kansas St
4) Oklahoma State
5) Texas
6) Iowa State
7) Oklahoma
8) West Virginia
9) Tech
10) TCU

I think people are underestimating how big a loss Royce will be...I think we get a play-in game appearance, win that, beat a 5 seed and lose in the sweet 16.

[heitclone]

I have no problem being 5th, that'll get ya in the tourney every year. Even with a lot of question marks people are starting to come around and give us a little respect. Thanks Fred!

[DistrictCyclone]

If TCU wins 3 games in the Big 12 this year, I will pay everyone on this thread $50.

[cy1010]

I'm just posting to get in on the potential $50 payout.

[Daserop]

I'm just posting to get in on the potential $50 payout.

same here brother

[cyclones500]

lots of homers here it looks like. We lose arguably our 3 best players in White, SC, and Allen...we do gain Lucious, Clyburn and the 4 freshmen, but is that enough to offset White, SC, and Allen? I don't think so.

PG-Lucious
SG-Clyburn
SG-Babb
PF-Ejim
PF-Gibson

Is what I think our lineup will be next year...Kansas will be good...Baylor has arguably the best rebounder and center in the class coming to them (Gathers and Austin).
Oklahoma State and Oklahoma return everyone...Oklahoma will be alot better then people think. Tech will be better, probably 3-4 conference wins. TCU will be better then people think. Kansas St. returns everyone.

I see it ending like this

1) Kansas
2) Baylor
3) Kansas St
4) Oklahoma State
5) Texas
6) Iowa State
7) Oklahoma
8) West Virginia
9) Tech
10) TCU

I think people are underestimating how big a loss Royce will be...I think we get a play-in game appearance, win that, beat a 5 seed and lose in the sweet 16.

True, those 3 are significant losses. Mid-pack is more realistic outlook.

Lucious and Cylburn are wild-cards: Excitement about what they might add, also uncertainty because we have yet to see. But, good amount of experience & depth returning. This team might come together sooner than 11-12 — if so, I like chances of finishing higher.

Gut feeling OU seems lower-division material but finishes around 4th. It's a Kruger thing.

If you scenario holds, I could see landing a 10 seed and reaching Sweet 16. (I'll take that almost any day over a high conference finish but early exit)

[bostrem00]

I can't be the first one to notice that the OP spelled "conference" wrong in the thread title. Seriously?

How dare there be typos on CF! The nerve of some people.....