History of teams in Nova's boat

[stever20]

Saw this-
https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... he-champs/

for the teams that lose at least 3 guys to the pros in the NBA draft after winning a title- been 7....

Maryland in 2002-03: Went 21-10 overall and 11-6 against league opponents. Earned a No. 6 seed and made the Sweet 16.
North Carolina in 2005-06: Went 23-8 overall and 13-5 against league opponents. Earned a No. 3 seed and lost in the second round of the NCAAs.
Florida in 2007-08: Went 24-12 overall and 8-9 against league opponents. Failed to reach the NCAA Tournament.
Kansas in 2008-09: Went 27-8 overall and 14-3 against league opponents. Earned a No. 3 seed and made the Sweet 16.
North Carolina in 2009-10: Went 20-17 overall and 5-12 against league opponents. Failed to reach the NCAA Tournament.
Kentucky in 2012-13: Went 21-12 overall and 12-7 against league opponents. Failed to reach the NCAA Tournament.
Duke in 2015-16: Went 25-11 overall and 12-8 against league opponents. Earned a No. 4 seed and made the Sweet 16.

[Novachap]

Yeah Stever, but virtually anyone would want to be in that boat.

[stever20]

Yeah Stever, but virtually anyone would want to be in that boat.

without a doubt. And the numbers make sense- 3 of the 7 champions made the sweet 16 and a 4th made 2nd round. All 7 won at least 20 games.

[adoraz]

Nova is a blue blood now, so I doubt their fans care if they have a down year. All these NBA players will just help them long term for recruiting, anyways.

[DeltaV]

3/7 Sweet 16's...Honestly, that isn't that bad.

[kayako]

It can be argued that Paschall was our 2nd most important player last year. His numbers are outstanding without that 1 for 350 from the distance to start the season. While our floor is certainly lower, I still think the ceiling is another 1 seed and a trip to the final four.

No shame in a S16 season regardless of the expectations, but especially after a title and losing 4 players to the NBA. I just don't believe that we lost our 4 best players.

[GumbyDamnit!]

It can be argued that Paschall was our 2nd most important player last year. His numbers are outstanding without that 1 for 350 from the distance to start the season. While our floor is certainly lower, I still think the ceiling is another 1 seed and a trip to the final four.

No shame in a S16 season regardless of the expectations, but especially after a title and losing 4 players to the NBA. I just don't believe that we lost our 4 best players.

What's really interesting is what KenPom is saying. After post draft decisions he still has Nova in his Top 5. If the rumors are true and we have a shot at Reid Travis as a 5th Yr transfer, things get a little more interesting.

Either way we Nova fans have to admit we are playing with house money. I've watched with my own eyes 2 NC's in the last 3 years. Sometimes I still have to convince myself that it wasn't a dream.

[gtmoBlue]

It can be argued that Paschall was our 2nd most important player last year. His numbers are outstanding without that 1 for 350 from the distance to start the season. While our floor is certainly lower, I still think the ceiling is another 1 seed and a trip to the final four.

No shame in a S16 season regardless of the expectations, but especially after a title and losing 4 players to the NBA. I just don't believe that we lost our 4 best players.

Nothing wrong with a bit of optimism. Hope you can handle a little adversity & disappointment as well as you have success. Everything is cyclical- success/failure. Good luck this coming season. Nova's had a great 5 year run.

[kayako]

What's really interesting is what KenPom is saying. After post draft decisions he still has Nova in his Top 5. If the rumors are true and we have a shot at Reid Travis as a 5th Yr transfer, things get a little more interesting.

Either way we Nova fans have to admit we are playing with house money. I've watched with my own eyes 2 NC's in the last 3 years. Sometimes I still have to convince myself that it wasn't a dream.

We're still in the honeymoon phase. The vultures will be back if Nova fails to make the 2nd weekend.

[novahoops11]