WCC Power Rankings, March 3rd
By Josh Horton
Feb 5, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; Portland Pilots guard Bobby Sharp (11) pas the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kevin Pangos (4) during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs beat Pilots 71-66. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
7. Portland
Last week: 7 (Idle)
Record: 15-15 (7-11)
RPI: 161
KenPom: 108
Place in Conf. Standings: 7
This past week: L @ Saint Mary’s 61-70. L @ Pacific 65-68.
By David Thompson
Portland finishes the 2013-2014 season on a sour note, dropping four straight games, including two heartbreakers to San Diego and Pacific. If the Pilots could have pulled out a victory in any of those four games, they could have avoided playing a Thursday game in Las Vegas.
Nonetheless, Portland will have to deal with Anthony Ireland in the first round of the WCC tournament. The Pilots could receive a boost if one or both Alec Wintering and Kevin Bailey are healthy enough to play.