We all know that Louisiana didn't take care of business against UAB in the NIT. HOWEVER, curious as I am, I want to see the results whatifsports.com would come up with, if, Louisiana had made the March Madness Tourney in place of Western Kentucky.
As we know WKU lost to Illinois 60 to 65
Here are certain simulations on neutral courts.
2002-03 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. 2002-03 Ragin' Cajuns of LOUISIANA
Neutral court. Veterans Memorial Coliseum; Phoenix, AZ
Louisiana designated home team.
2002-03 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. 2002-03 Ragin' Cajuns of LOUISIANA
Neutral court. Fleet Center; Boston, MA
Louisiana designated home team.
2002-03 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. 2002-03 Ragin' Cajuns of LOUISIANA
Neutral court. Madison Square Garden; New York, NY
Louisiana designated home team.