Here's the bracket

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Not saying its perfect. I like ODU to get to Sweet Sixteen this year but i can't honestly put us past KSU. I stayed prettty true to the numbers in seeding.

Also, lets play a game of blind resume. In this game we look at three teams resumes and decide which team deserves to be in the tourni:

Team A: 21-11 ( 9-7), RPI: 60, SOS: 88
Team B: 23-11 (12-6), RPI: 53, SOS: 87
Team C: 21-13 ( 8-8), RPI: 65, SOS: 68
Team D: 22-8 (12-4), RPI: 30, SOS: 76

Guess what? Team B with the better in Conference record and RPI is VCU. Team C does have a harder strength of schedule but loss more games and did worse in Conference...that team is the Colorado Buffoloes. Team D is the UAB Blazers who everyone is complaining about...and team A? the one no one would choose of those 4? The one with the easiest SOS? That would be VT. Don't give me that VT got robbed.

ODU Monarchs 2011-2012

As ODU just punched its ticket to the big dance, i can't help but start looking forward to next year...and honestly I'm scared. For the first time in a the time I've been at ODU, the question "where will the points come from?" is a valid concern. Here's a look at ODU's line-up for next year and what we'll need from each of them.

Nick Wright Nick needs to get physical and quick. Right now he has a little too much panic in the post. He needs to calm down, go through his reads and make smart decisions.
Josh Hicks Josh is a combo guard who is suppose to be very good from Outside. Haven't seen a ton from him this year but we'll need him to step up in a big way soon.
Dimitri Batten Dimitri Redshirted this year and will likely step into the Josh Hicks role...meaning he gets meaningless minutes at the end of games to prove his metal.
Trian Iliadis Trian needs consistency. Trian took a big step up in his game showing less fear and scoring more points for it. Now if we can get a consistent 10+ points from him.
Chris Cooper Coop needs to be dominate inside. Work on developing your offense to the basket.
Marquel De Lancey -Likely to start splitting time with Donte Hill, we need Marquel to play smart and pass well. Also continue to work on the jumper.
Richard Ross or as I like to call him, mini-Baze. This guy is EXPLOSIVE. He needs to follow the Bazemore model and work on his jump shot. I see Ross as a breakout guy for ODU next year.
Kent Bazemore Baze has got to be the preseason CAA player of the year...and he's going to need to earn that title throughout the season if ODU is to do well.
Anton Larsen Anton will provide Nick Wright duty this coming year meaning he will play every game and will need to play with energy. Learn to grab rebounds and you'll be cheered for years.
Jason Pimentel Probably going to be redshirted but he is obviously the upcoming replacement for Frank
Breon Key Probably going to be redshirted but he is obviously the upcoming replacement for Finney
Donte Hill- Donte is a transfer from Clemson(the first transfer in Blaine Taylor's history). Hopefully Donte brings that ACC athleticism and attacks the basket while maintaining good vision of the floor