Mizzou Links for Wednesday, January 4
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To root for not one, but TWO teams that are currently on bracket watch in this way-too-early conference season? Blah, blah, blah, it’s early. This too fun to not follow, so let’s enjoy it and take a looksie.
A week after the women’s team found themselves on the 11-seed line as a “last 4 in”/play-in game, they have now been rewarded as one of the “last 4 byes” and a 10-seed in Charlie Creme’s new bracketology.
Missouri women's basketball is appearing as a No. 10 seed in Charlie Creme's (ESPN) latest bracketology. The Tigers land as one of his "last four byes" in the bracket.
Here’s who else is on that side of the bracket right now:
I will keep you updated throughout the season on the Tigers’ bracket movements, as it appears it will come out on my Links nights!
Speaking of voting and all that kinda stuff, at media day, Head Coach Robin Pingeton was asked about her team not receiving one single voting point in the new AP poll. Watch below, from ABC17’s Nathalie Jones.
Watch: Really good note here from #Mizzou WBB head coach Robin Pingeton on not receiving any votes in the AP Poll, despite being 13-2 and 2-0 in SEC play ⤵️ "For this team, this year...we just really got our blinders on and we're about being where our feet are." pic.twitter.com/MxRym5MTaO
Pingeton said the win over Auburn was not MU’s prettiest game of all time, but sometimes physicality is what gets it done in the SEC. They’ll face their next test in Tuscaloosa on Thursday at 6pm, facing off against the Crimson Tide.
As for the men, Mizzou’s general level of awesomeness and success against teams in the Top 25 (formerly in the T-25?) is surely the reason for the Tigers’ NO. SIX SEED in Joe Lunardi’s new bracket (released Jan. 3). They are up from a 9-seed after the Illinois win.
#Mizzou has moved up to a No. 6 seed in Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology update: https://t.co/VSFMFcqM5s
And here’s a snapshot of their section of the bracket.
According to Lunardi’s rationale, he originally had Missouri as the overall no. 20 seed, but ultimately moved them to the 6-seed line. Pretty, pretty, cool. Too high? Maybe. But love to see it just the same.
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Again, I will plan on updating everyone on this from now until tourney time since it’s coming out on Tuesdays!
This is certainly interesting regarding Mizzou’s matchup in Fayetteville tonight. Per Haslam’s analytics:
That contest tomorrow night will be Missouri's first true road game since November 29th, when the Tigers won at Wichita State by four in overtime. Our projection currently has the home Razorbacks favored by about 3-1/2 points.
And while we’re looking at stats, might as well take a long loving look at this, too. We can always count on Rock M’s @datamizzou for the good stuff! This is honestly incredible.
There are 10 Tigers who have appeared in >1/2 the team's games. Every single one of them currently has an eFG% of 50% or higher. Four of them are 60% or higher. I have not cross-referenced, but I have to imagine that's incredibly rare.
Check out the pregame primer at MUTigers.com.
Ready for another business trip!#FlyCOU #MIZ pic.twitter.com/OvJ38zTgO7
Want CBB’s November / December to have more juice? Want to see high majors take more risks when it comes to non-conference scheduling? • Expand the Tournament. • Add 2 more non-conference slots. • Allow for multiple MTE’s in the same season.
#MizzouThatsWho In @MizzouHoops' last two games, @TheKobe24Brown has stepped to the free throw line with an arena chanting his name. It's a feeling he called "surreal." https://t.co/Db41CRgHWS pic.twitter.com/YFEUenPju4
The worldwide leader Missouri at South Carolina on Jan. 15 will now air on @espn pic.twitter.com/N6tviDK7N0
CARDINALS WWWWWWIN!!! Ball State extends its winning streak to six games!!! @jarron_coleman and @_Demariusjacobs both finish with 20+ points!!!#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/UnxRStF5pF
Some college coaches got in front of the microphones and bitched and moaned about how hard it is to have to re-recruit your own roster every year. But Eli Drinkwitz went out and did it.
Year 1 #longlivedj pic.twitter.com/zAVNl2jhsg
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Missouri’s home opener is about one week later (Friday, Jan. 13 @6pm), against the Georgia Bulldogs. Season tickets are only going to set you back about $35 and it’s well worth the investment (I tell myself) to see a team that returned literally everyone, AND brought in a kick-ass recruiting class.
The countdown is on ⏳#MIZ pic.twitter.com/90KA17DuVq
Commitment. #OwnIt https://t.co/eR3TeBFhyc
@MizzouHoops is on the road @ Arkansas on Wednesday @ 7:30 PM & back at @Mizzou Arena on Saturday @ 11 AM. CoMo Let’s make Saturday our 3rd consecutive home sellout!!! #MIZ #MizzouMonday
On January 2, Smith recorded 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-7 3PT, 3-4 FT), six assists, five rebounds and five steals in 40 minutes of Sunday’s 123-110 win over Ontario. Smith put together a strong two-way performance, logging 24 points on 50 percent shooting while leading the Skyforce in steals with five. Through three regular season games, Smith has averaged 23.3 points,7.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 steals across 39.6 minutes per game.
On January 1, Smith recorded 28 points (10-18 FG, 5-11 3PT, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds, four steals and a block in 40 minutes of Saturday’s 99-95 loss to Ontario. Smith put together an incredible two-way performance, posting game-high totals in both points and steals. In seven showcase appearances, Smith has averaged 17.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 31.0 minutes per game.
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