With the injury to Bassey & Cooper being denied eligibility @ WKU there is no reason this UTEP team shouldn't finish Top 70 Kenpom and go dancing. As Archie and Tarke get more reps at some point this group should turn into a tournament team. This team has shown volatility but it is hard for me to buy #238 in offensive efficiency per KP. Ranking #260 in TO's is ridiculous. TO #'s in itself along with rebounding have cost UTEP but I think it will improve. A modest improvement in these offensive efficiency #'s should get UTEP into the #93-#97 cumulative statistical KP range. It all comes down to TO's and rebounding as the foundation. Edwards has the potential to be a consistent second option as does Boum. A few others also.
UTEP could still garner a #13 seed in the tourney and be extremely dangerous in a season full of parity. The same goes for New Mexico State. UTEP against any #4 seed on a protected seeds "neutral" court could be an upset. I think the departure of Hawkins will help Archie and a few others with a higher ceiling.
I am looking forward to conference play. Still many reasons to be excited and support the team. Need to cash in with Bryson still @ UTEP.
UTEP could still garner a #13 seed in the tourney and be extremely dangerous in a season full of parity. The same goes for New Mexico State. UTEP against any #4 seed on a protected seeds "neutral" court could be an upset. I think the departure of Hawkins will help Archie and a few others with a higher ceiling.
I am looking forward to conference play. Still many reasons to be excited and support the team. Need to cash in with Bryson still @ UTEP.
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