Will Kentucky make the NCAA tournament?

**MentschTrachtGottLacht** · Feb 17, 13, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by 4chs

I doubt that Cal wants to play in the NIT.

Same question I posed to someone yesterday. I'm with you that I think there is a very good chance they'd turn down an NIT invite.

**AverageJoesGym** · Feb 17, 13, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Big Slick

I think they get in barely for a variety of reasons, I think the Gameday night crowd pulls them thru vs. Mizzu. I also think they have a chance @ UT.

Why would the Gameday crowd be any different from the normal crowd at Rupp--same season ticket holders.

**Cats3x** · Feb 17, 13, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by 4chs

I see 2 wins the rest of the way, which won't get them in the NCAA. I doubt that Cal wants to play in the NIT.

I doubt Cal want to have to coach these guys for any more games. No way UK accepts an NIT bid IMO.

**Original Rookie** · Feb 17, 13, 07:40 PM

Never imagined they would be this bad without Noel. Looks like I'll be wrong on this question, hope they at least fight in these games the rest of the way.

**mcpapa** · Feb 17, 13, 10:32 PM

I thought I heard somewhere that after Saturday's game Joe Lunardi had UK as the "last team out".

In other words, right around the bubble.

**John Anthony** · Feb 18, 13, 08:25 PM

Why should UK be in at this point?

**Sports Fan1230** · Feb 19, 13, 09:32 AM

Kentucky in 2006 was 20-13 and made the NCAA tournament. I think it will be the same story.

**bugatti** · Feb 19, 13, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by John Anthony

Why should UK be in at this point?

Your guess is as good as mine. They have not really done anything to warrant consideration.

**mobaar** · Feb 21, 13, 08:10 AM

Cats are 18-8 and 3rd in the SEC right now.

I think they need to go at least 3-2 over the last 5. (Win one of UF/Mizzou/@Ark). That probably lands them at 5th in the SEC and gives them a Thursday game in the SECT. Win one SECT game and they're 22-11 on the year.

**uselessinfo** · Feb 21, 13, 08:16 AM

I really can see them winning Sat. Missouri is a bad road team. Miss St and GA will be W's which gets them to 21 wins and in the tourney.

MY SEC final standings I think will be

Florida
Bama
KY
Missouri
Arkansas
Ole'Miss

4 teams get in..........................

**gametime** · Feb 21, 13, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by mobaar

Cats are 18-8 and 3rd in the SEC right now.

I think they need to go at least 3-2 over the last 5. (Win one of UF/Mizzou/@Ark). That probably lands them at 5th in the SEC and gives them a Thursday game in the SECT. Win one SECT game and they're 22-11 on the year.

Guessing they need more than one solid resume win without Nerlens to sway the committee. Tough to read exactly how much weight his absence will carry, but going 4-3 without him and only getting one of those three will be rough even if you add one SECT win...

**Original Rookie** · Feb 21, 13, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by mobaar

Cats are 18-8 and 3rd in the SEC right now.

I think they need to go at least 3-2 over the last 5. (Win one of UF/Mizzou/@Ark). That probably lands them at 5th in the SEC and gives them a Thursday game in the SECT. Win one SECT game and they're 22-11 on the year.

In this scenario, I think 2 SECT wins would get them in.