What will ISU be ranked?

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I think we should probably enjoy the ranking while we can. I think it is going to be tough sledding once conference season starts in a couple weeks.

Good thing is that we have built up some capital early. We probably only need to win 8 games in 2022 to make March Madness and we will play at least 20 (Big 12 + Mizzou + Kansas City).
 
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Beat Baylor and set the tone for the rest of conference play. Actually, don't beat Baylor and still set the tone for conference play.

I'd rather us come out of that one with a bear claw necklace around our necks though.
 
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7 Big 12 teams may make the NCAA Tournament, and that is out of a possible 9 this year because, I believe, Okie State has a post season ban for this year. 78% of the eligible league making the big tourney?!
 

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Beat Baylor and set the tone for the rest of conference play. Actually, don't beat Baylor and still set the tone for conference play.

I'd rather us come out of that one with a bear claw necklace around our necks though.
I don't think ISU has the offense to beat them. To win, ISU will need to go off from 3.
 
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Beat Baylor and set the tone for the rest of conference play. Actually, don't beat Baylor and still set the tone for conference play.

I'd rather us come out of that one with a bear claw necklace around our necks though.
They'll probably be number 1 this week and deservedly so. After they basically "raped" Villanova yesterday it's hard to believe they're not the best in the country again.
 

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I think we win 6-8 games in league. Think 7 with a tournament win or 8 without gets us in provided we do as expected and finish 30-0 non-con. That said...tough road ahead.
 

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My hopes for the Baylor game are not very high but if they can keep it close it really sets the tone for the rest of the season.


Last years group kept it close twice with Baylor. I'm thinking this year can do better. It will be tough, but Baylor isn't immune from having a bad game. They are not invincible. I saw some of their 8 point win against VCU who is by no means a power. Guys play like they did in New York and against Iowa I think they come out with a win.
 
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Last years group kept it close twice with Baylor. I'm thinking this year can do better. It will be tough, but Baylor isn't immune from having a bad game. They are not invincible. I saw some of their 8 point win against VCU who is by no means a power. Guys play like they did in New York and against Iowa I think they come out with a win.
But last year Baylor treated us the way we treated Jackson State yesterday. They weren’t even trying.
 

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I think we win 6-8 games in league. Think 7 with a tournament win or 8 without gets us in provided we do as expected and finish 30-0 non-con. That said...tough road ahead.

With Iowa States resume 7 wins will be in. Our NET ranking is going to hold strong playing in the best conference in the country.
 
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