Simple Rating System News Today

The Boston Celtics are the favorites of the basketball gods this season. First, the Portland Trail Blazers refused to trade with Damian Lillards preferred destination, Miami.

Looking at how UW compares to new B1G opponent, Maryland

Looking at how UW compares to new B1G opponent, Indiana

Looking at how UW compares to new B1G opponent, Illinois

The best teams not only have the most wins, but they also win against great teams by a large margin. These are the NBA standings by Simple Rating System (SRS).

Looking at how UW compares to new B1G opponent (and the last team UW played) Michigan

From No. 1 South Carolina to unranked California Baptist out of the WAC, 15 Division I teams enter the week before Christmas with undefeated records. Which teams have earned their unblemished marks by beating reputable opponents? Which ones have skated through a softer slate?

First there is a comparison between UW and FSU. And with two weeks left, where do the Pac-12 teams stand?

Coach Mario Cristobal has weathered deserved criticism and fan unrest to guide the Miami Hurricanes to significant improvement in his second season leading his alma mater.

UW is at the top of the Pac-12 for now, but there are still many games to be played and plenty of quality teams in the conference.