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Is this one of the most boring opening rounds ever?
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:40 pm
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:40 pm
I know there were still some upsets but it feels like there are so many more blowouts this year compared to previous
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Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:47 pm to MF Doom
There were 17 1st round games that were 15+ point wins last year. 7 so far this year.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:48 pm to MF Doom
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so many more blowouts this year compared to previous
It took 33 years for a 16 seed to finally beat a 1 seed and then it happened soon after in 2023...so enter NIL which said, yeah we're done with parity, this sport was opening up too much.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:51 pm to MF Doom
LSU better do something about their basketball program. Being at the bottom, they are completely missing out on some fun/historic SEC basketball.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:53 pm to MF Doom
I think we will see some surprises in the second round.
I don't think there is much separation between the top 15 or so teams in the country
I don't think there is much separation between the top 15 or so teams in the country
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:55 pm to MF Doom
Last year was the worst tournament in the history of the tournament. This year has been boring but not that boring
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:06 pm to MF Doom
I feel like this is posted every year.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:08 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
I feel like NIL has increased the parity in college football but decreased it in college basketball.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:14 pm to MF Doom
Seeds 13 thru 16 are 0-32 the last 2 years. NIL/Rev Share has killed the upset.
It’s brought parity to the top 40 teams that are all paying salaries. But the low majors that are paying nothing don’t have much of a shot anymore.
It’s brought parity to the top 40 teams that are all paying salaries. But the low majors that are paying nothing don’t have much of a shot anymore.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:17 pm to JoeyP239
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Seeds 13 thru 16 are 0-32 the last 2 years. NIL/Rev Share has killed the upset.
It’s brought parity to the top 40 teams that are all paying salaries. But the low majors that are paying nothing don’t have much of a shot anymore.
I’m pretty new to CBB but the auto bid for the conference tourney winners needs to be done away with. Some of those teams have no business being in the tournament.
This post was edited on 3/20/26 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:22 pm to MF Doom
No upsets from day 2 (don't count 9 beating an 8). Outside of a couple games today, the bulk of the best games thus far were day 1.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:42 pm to MF Doom
It's pretty chalky but the games have been good. The dog just hasn't been able to close out the games.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:48 pm to Drewbie
The second round and sweet 16 should be good. The lone Cinderella is a 32 win High Point team. I don’t see any “why are you here” teams in the field.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:48 pm to MF Doom
it was like this last year too, upsets are going to be more rare due to NIL. only 1 double digit seed made it to the sweet 16 last year and it was arkansas with Callipari so it really wasnt a huge surprise
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:53 pm to oliveandblue
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The second round and sweet 16 should be good. The lone Cinderella is a 32 win High Point team. I don’t see any “why are you here” teams in the field.
Yeah, as cool as Round 1 upsets are, they usually lead to dog shite Round 2 games.
Posted on 3/21/26 at 12:11 am to JoeyP239
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Seeds 13 thru 16 are 0-32 the last 2 years. NIL/Rev Share has killed the upset.
It’s brought parity to the top 40 teams that are all paying salaries. But the low majors that are paying nothing don’t have much of a shot anymore
You're going to see crazy blowouts with the 16-seeds, especially with the two or three weakest (likely the biggest gap between the top 16 seed and the worst 16 seed - Siena would destroy Prairie View). Look for more 40-50+ point blowouts in opening rounds.
Posted on 3/21/26 at 1:09 am to MF Doom
Yes, other than the #9 seeds beating the #8 seeds, very few upsets and not that many close games.
I hope things get a bit less predictable in the round of 32.
I hope things get a bit less predictable in the round of 32.
Posted on 3/21/26 at 2:20 am to RB10
Last year was basically the worst year ever for upsets
Posted on 3/21/26 at 2:44 am to MF Doom
Nope. One of the best actually.
Posted on 3/21/26 at 4:43 am to JoeyP239
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Seeds 13 thru 16 are 0-32 the last 2 years. NIL/Rev Share has killed the upset.
It’s brought parity to the top 40 teams that are all paying salaries. But the low majors that are paying nothing don’t have much of a shot anymore.
Not sure why you're getting downvoted for posting actual stats.
But you are correct. Not just NIL, but the portal too. The best players in low-majors are not going to stick around when they can bounce to a top 25 team after one good season. It is what it is at this point.
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