WCC Power Rankings, February 24th
By Josh Horton
Dec 6, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Loyola Marymount Lions guard Anthony Ireland (3) dribbles the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 85-68. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
10. Loyola Marymount
Last week: 10 (Idle)
Record: 11-17 (3-13)
RPI: 181
KenPom: 181
Place in Conf. Standings: 10
This past week: L vs. Pepperdine 69-72
By Cam Newton
The season is winding down and LMU is in the exact same spot it was in this time last season. The Lions have won one of their previous fourteen games and they currently have two games left before the beginning of this year’s WCC Tournament in Las Vegas. LMU is riding a massive losing streak that is all too similar to last season’s, which was followed with an improbable conference tournament run.
While LMU may be faltering due to injuries and poor play, one cannot help but applaud Anthony Ireland for continually playing solidly and scoring consistently high numbers. He has cemented his place as one of the greatest to play basketball at LMU, passing the legendary Bo Kimble for third all-time on the Lions’ scoring list. There’s no doubt in my mind that when it is all said and done, the #3 jersey will be retired by the school and Ireland will be looked at as one of the best WCC players in modern times, if not ever.