Dane Miller’s Week 15 Greatest-in-West Hoops Energy Rankings

1. Arizona (23-2, 10-2)

It might sound like a damaged document, however the one factor that issues is what occurs in March.

No person goes to recollect a two-game shedding streak in February if the Wildcats make the Last 4.

Even so, the present type of this Arizona workforce generates concern. The Cats can’t make threes, aren’t rebounding as effectively, and have a number of gamers in slumps.

2. Gonzaga (25-2, 13-1)

Gonzaga took care of enterprise in opposition to Santa Clara.

The highway win over the Broncos re-emphasized that the Zags run the WCC. However beneath the microscope, the Bulldogs are questionable.

The nonconference resume seems robust, and the metrics are there. But, GU was blown out by the one elite workforce they’ve performed.

3. BYU (19-6, 7-5)

The season-ending damage to Richie Saunders adjustments BYU’s season outlook.

Luckily, there’s a month remaining earlier than the NCAA Match begins. That ought to give Kevin Younger a while to regulate his rotations and permit different gamers to step up.

The Cougars nonetheless have the expertise to make a run, even when the ceiling is now extra like a Candy 16 look.

4. Utah State (22-3, 12-2)

Margins of victory matter. Perceptions matter. Who cares how Penny Hardaway and the Memphis gamers really feel?

Run it up, that’s what you’re purported to do. Crushing the Tigers despatched a message to the NCAA Choice Committee.

There’s no means this Utah State is anyplace close to an 8-seed or 9-seed. If something, a 5-seed is perhaps about proper.

5. Saint Mary’s (23-4, 12-2)

It was a comparatively quiet week for Saint Mary’s within the WCC.

The Gaels beat Pepperdine and Pacific, advancing to 12-2 within the Convention and 23-4 general. Remaining on the appropriate aspect of the Bubble, the previous adage rings true: “No information is nice information.”

With two highway video games this week, Saint Mary’s can’t afford any missteps.

6. UCLA (17-8, 9-5)

Mick Cronin’s workforce is dangerously near lacking the NCAA Match. Joe Lunardi’s newest projection has UCLA as one of many Final 4 In.

The 30-point loss to Michigan reveals simply how far off this Bruins workforce is.

Dealing with Michigan State and Illinois this week, UCLA might fall out of the projected subject.

7. USC (18-7, 7-7)

The Trojans misplaced by seven to Ohio State on the highway. The defeat doesn’t finish USC’s at-large hopes, however it will increase the strain.

This Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to Illinois is a large alternative. If the Trojans can beat the Illini on the Galen Heart, a bid to the Massive Dance turns into extra probably.

A blowout loss, however, might knock SC out of the projected subject.

8. San Diego State (18-6, 12-2)

Directly on the Bubble, San Diego State stayed in rivalry with a double-digit win over Nevada.

However, frankly, the victory has already been forgotten and the main focus has shifted to GCU on Tuesday. A loss at residence to the Lopes would harm SDSU’s at-large possibilities.

A convincing win, nonetheless, is perhaps sufficient to spice up the Aztecs into the projected subject.

9. New Mexico (19-6, 10-4)

Bconsuming GCU on their residence flooring was noteworthy. The victory retains New Mexico in rivalry for an at-large bid.

However there’s nonetheless loads of work left to do. The MWC will not be getting any respect this 12 months and deservedly so.

To make the NCAA Match, the Lobos may have to both win the convention match or make it to the championship recreation.

10. Santa Clara (22-6, 13-2)

The residence loss to Gonzaga was a missed alternative.

The WCC hardly ever will get multiple at-large bid, and the Choice Committee is searching for causes to pack the sphere with main convention groups.

Even so, Santa Clara is No. 39 in KenPom and No. 42 within the NET. That places the Broncos proper within the mixture of at-large rivalry, though in all probability on the unsuitable aspect of the Bubble.