I am a big Kenpom fan, but where it breaks down is when you play in a conference when every team you play (other than Illinois State) has an rpi of 145 or higher.
That would be the equivalent of playing the bottom of our conference
LaSalle through
Duquesne along with
Rhode Island in our conference where Rhode Island represents Illinois State. Our efficiency numbers would likely increase as well.
They are good and well coached, but being a 7 point underdog is just what this team needs to get their edge back.