Syracuse, N.Y. ― When Ken Pomeroy put out his preseason college basketball ratings on his KenPom.com website, he knew that fans of teams rated high would be excited, while fans of teams that were rated low would be upset with his computer system.

“Trust me, I look at the ratings when they come out and I’m always looking for the ones that I hate,’’ Pomeroy said in an appearance on the “Inside Syracuse Basketball” podcast. “There’s a few that I hate. But for the most part, it’s a fun exercise and I generally like the output.’’