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Originally Posted by Lathum
I think with the D Memphis plays they are in good shape to win this bracket
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This comment about Memphis has always confused me. Here are the defensive rankings for the top 4 teams in this bracket.......
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National Defensive Efficiency Ranking
Memphis - #1
Connecticut - #3
Missouri - #8
Washington - #11
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As you can see, Memphis is in fact #1, but there are 4 of the top 11 defenses in this bracket alone. It's not like Memphis is going to be playing a bunch of offense-first teams. They're going up against three top seeds who have posted great defensive numbers in far tougher conferences than Memphis.
Just as telling could be the offense rankings of the same 4 teams.
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National Offensive Efficiency Ranking
Missouri - #18
Connecticut - #19
Washington - #37
Memphis - #38
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Memphis has the worst offensive ranking of the top 4 seeds in that bracket, despite playing in a weaker conference than the other three teams. I really think Memphis and their defense aren't nearly the advantage in this bracket that most people think it is.