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Cincinnati and the Ranked Opponent Paradox

Just last week the Cincinnati Bearcats were getting some support as a possible No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Visions of Final Four runs danced in our heads. It was a magical time.

Now, after an incredibly rough week, some of the scuttlebutt around the internet water cooler is that the Bearcats are overrated and can’t beat “good teams.” It’s tough to argue right now after they fell short against Houston and Wichita State, the latter game coming at home. But just how accurate is it that UC can’t beat the best teams?