In Reply to: Kentucky has sustained a setback. posted by ej on June 18, 2026 at 15:37:09
Last season:
Kentucky 22-14 (7th in SEC) #7 seed in NCAA tournament, won by 5 points in first round, lost to #2 seed in 2nd round by 19. #29 in Kenpom.
UCLA 24-12 (6th in Big-10) #7 seed in NCAA tournament, won by 4 points in first round, lost to #2 seed in 2nd round by 16. #28 in Kenpom.
Cronin vs. Pope:
Pope 156-78 (.667) at BYU (5 yrs) and Kentucky (2 yrs). Two 2nd place conference finishes, 5th or lower all other seasons. Four NCAA tournaments (0, 0, 2, 1 wins).
Cronin 162-76 (.681) at UCLA (7 yrs). One conference championship, two seconds and two fourths. Five NCAA tournaments, two Sweet 16's, one Final Four.