[420] Non-Conference Schedule Analysis by Two Top-10 Bracketologists

What this episode covers

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, our decorated duo of bracketologists analyze Indiana's non-conference schedule -- both in terms of their personal feelings about it, and how it might affect Indiana come March. On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni. In Segment One (0:28), Jerod talks about the importance of student excitement to Archie Miller's rebuild, and then the guys dive into a discussion about the schedule -- with Andy and Coach using their knowledge of bracketology to assess how the non-conference schedule sets up for Indiana's potential seeding in March. In Segment Two (17:15), the guys use an ESPN article as a jumping off point for a discussion about the Big Ten pecking order, where Indiana falls in it, and what lightly regarded Big Ten team could surprise people this season. Link: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/24324241/big-ten-hopes-better-ncaa-tournament-haul-2018-19-season In Segment Three (24:27), a list of the top 100 players in college basketball from the website 3-Man Weave is discussed. Where do Juwan and Romeo rank? Is it too high or too low? This leads into a conversation about which player will be more important to Indiana's success this season. Link: https://www.three-man-weave.com/3mw/top-100-players-2019 And in Segment Four (39:10), we answer your questions: • So what was up with that picture of Romeo wearing a cast? • How much should Archie prioritize fringe top-10 in-state players if he has a chance to go after higher-ranked players from out of state? • Should Indiana go on another overseas trip soon? • Will Justin Smith get enough playing time this year to keep rising on NBA draft boards? All of that, and more, on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.