ESPN's Latest Bracket Projections/Prediction Analysis

[DFW_Horn]

I know it's way too early to buy tickets for the Austin regional but:
"The beauty of preseason projections is that they don't linger that long. Games get played, giving us something tangible to evaluate. Performance dictates fresh analysis.

That said, let's look back on some of those predictions, specifically teams that have either exceeded expectations and those that have underperformed as nonconference play has essentially completed.

Better than expected
Texas: The second-half slide of a year ago tempered expectations a bit in Austin, but the Longhorns have equaled last season's 13-0 start and look even better. They are one of the best teams in the country right now. Wins over Stanford and Mississippi State at home and Tennessee on the road catapulted Texas from a preseason No. 4 seed to the fourth No. 1 in this week's Bracketology. The injection of freshman Lashann Higgs has been a good fit with an otherwise veteran group. Health became a problem last year and remains something to watch over the next two months."

http://espn.go.com/womens-college-basketball/bracketology

 

[BabHorn]

Strange to see only three Big 12 teams in this first projection, even though there are three others in the first eight out.

 

[DFW_Horn]

Strange to see only three Big 12 teams in this first projection, even though there are three others in the first eight out.

I count 4 - TCU, Okie lite, WVU and Iowa State. Would be surprised if 2 of them don't make it in by end of season.

 

[BabHorn]

missed ISU. Hope the Horns don't overlook them Wed.

 

[JoeDallas]

Agreed. ISU has "surprised" us many times in the past.