MBB: Oregon vs #9 Alabama (Nov. 30, Sat 6:30 PM TNT)

[StevensTechU]

I don't know a lot about NET but seeing as to who is on top, my assumption is it's the same issue.

[StevensTechU]

Latest KenPom now has the Ducks up to #21 (https://kenpom.com/index.php?s=RankAdjOE).

Generally a fan over statistical models, KenPom is using a lot of data from last year, which is why you see Alabama and UConn far ahead of Oregon.

Is there a better current statistical model for ranking college basketball teams? This is the best one I know of and I assume it will improve as the season progresses further. I don't know how NET works, but it's got the Ducks at #59 and Creighton at 11 (https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... kings/net/)!

The first NET rankings using only this year's results are out. Oregon is #15, with Alabama being two spots ahead at #13, Texas A&M is #43, Oregon State #49 and SDSU is #60.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketbal ... t-rankings

[Greenblood]

And the Ducks have jumped to #12 in the AP poll and #10 in the coaches'.

[Everythingsducky]

Biggest jump I can ever remember for mens hoops. Early season hoops rankings are generally such a reach. BIG play is definitely going to be interesting entering a new conference. Moving to Direct TV this week with the BIG network, so will be able to watch other BIG teams for a change.

[Duck07]

Biggest jump I can ever remember for mens hoops. Early season hoops rankings are generally such a reach. BIG play is definitely going to be interesting entering a new conference. Moving to Direct TV this week with the BIG network, so will be able to watch other BIG teams for a change.

My hope is that the Pac 12 was already a pretty vast conference so the travel burden is less for us than it is for the other schools to come visit us now.