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The Redshirt Ep. 9 (What’s Happening to College Basketball?)

By Noah Strackbein

Jan 24, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; The Notre Dame student section attempts to distract Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) as he shoots a free throw in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Virginia won 71-54. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; The Notre Dame student section attempts to distract Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) as he shoots a free throw in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Virginia won 71-54. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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There is no stability in college basketball. Just when you think a team has taken over… boom, they fall right back down. Now, the NCAA wants to release a prediction bracket of the top 16 teams. Really? How can they possibly predict the chaos that is college basketball? Well, the crew breaks down how they’ll select each team.

Deshaun Watson is Michael Jordan? Dabo Sweeney seems to think that passing up on his quarterback is like passing up on the greatest of all time. That may be a bit of a stretch and EVERYONE seems to agree.

Is Gonzaga real? They’re the only undefeated team in the top 25, but that may be a bit deceiving. Given that they’ve only played one ranked opponent all season, are the Zags really that impressive?

Must Read: There's no Need for Notre Dame to Panic... Yet

Who’s in the most trouble in the top 25? After starting the season 1-4 against ranked teams, Notre Dame may be looking at a drastic decline come the end of the season. Did they do enough early in the year to assure a spot in the tournament? Maybe, but they still have a long way to go.

All this plus more in episode seven of “The Redshirt.” Make sure to check us out on Spreaker, and follow @SlaptheSign and @NoahStrack for all “The Redshirt” updates and news.

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