Originally posted by Knightrogen:
Could this season be the first for us to go to the dance since we moved to CUSA?
My expectation is that we go top 4 in conference play and top 50 RPI, giving us an at large bid.
This could be the year! What's your expectation?
This post was edited on 10/5 12:33 AM by Knightrogen
I would take that in a heart beat but as you noted, conf games will hold the key to UCF's post-season dreams.
Last year, UCF struggled in CUSA play and finished 6-10 during the regular season and one and done in CUSA Tourn.
Even finishnig at .500 or better in conf play will be a big improvement, especially winning at home...as UCF went just 4-4 at home last season (2 blown losses to Rice and ECU in particular).
Win at home (go at least 6-2) and steal a game or two on the road (like UCF did at UTEP in the matinee make-up game last year), and earn a Top 4 seed in CUSA Tourn...then WIN a game or two IN the tourny.
Memphis is loaded...really loaded...as all those young players are back and most won't make Freshmen mistakes this season...but I think spots 2 through 5 are up for grabs.
Game 3 of the season (at FSU) will be a big one...as that will obviously be the first major test for the team...plus the Thanksgiving Tourn (potential rematch vs FSU in that one too) will help exposure UCF's current strengths and weaknesses.
No clue how fast Spurlock will fit in the system and gain confidence in real games...but when he explodes...it will certainly be fun to watch.