Also beat Kentucky on a neutral court, but I don't know, at some point the losses matter - 17-15 (10th in the Big Ten) just doesn't deserve it to me. I don't see how they get an at-large bid.
They have talent - not much identity as a team, though.
As for a replacement, I will channel my fellow
Paisan.
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Aww c'mon, Chi-Boiler....why can't you give the little guy a chance? The mid-majors.....you know what, they play their hearts out, and always playing on the road against the Big Boys......they're well-coached, a better record......and it's a disgrace....I mean an absolute disgrace that they are being raided through the transfer portal and NIL....so it's only fair my friend to give the underdog a seat at the Big Dance....
.you won't be disappointed."