Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By JOSHUA KAY Coming off a season in which UT-Arlington tied a program record with 24 victories, Scott Cross’s squad has all the pieces to take the next step: winning the team's first ever Sun Belt title. The Mavericks return all five of their starting cast from a season ago which … [Read more...] about UT-Arlington looks to build upon winning formula
San Diego State looks to reclaim Mountain West title
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By CURRAN McCAULEY After a down year for the Mountain West conference in 2015-16 that saw the conference tournament champion Fresno State receive the only NCAA tournament bid, San Diego State will look to build on a 16-2 conference season that ended bitterly in Las Vegas. A young … [Read more...] about San Diego State looks to reclaim Mountain West title
Experienced Ohio team to beat in MAC
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue By AARON MANSFIELD With three double-digit scorers returning, Ohio is the early favorite to claim this year’s Mid-American Conference title. Senior forward Antonio Campbell, a four-year contributor, leads Saul Phillips’ squad. Campbell averaged 17.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.8 … [Read more...] about Experienced Ohio team to beat in MAC
UAB prepared to stay atop C-USA
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By TAYLOR NIGRELLI Team Capsules Charlotte What to Watch: The 49ers are looking to make a jump into the upper tier of the conference after finishing .500 last season. The team returns three starters, including Andrien White and Jon Davis, who were on last year’s All-Freshman team. … [Read more...] about UAB prepared to stay atop C-USA
Robinson and Monmouth look to continue climbing MAAC mountain
Originally published in USA Today Sports Weekly's College Basketball Season Preview issue. By RYAN McDONOUGH Monmouth returns most of their roster from the 2015-16 season in which they earned the MAAC Regular Season Championship and went on to earn a top seed in the NIT. Reigning player of the year Justin Robinson (20.2 ppg) leads this established core group of players. … [Read more...] about Robinson and Monmouth look to continue climbing MAAC mountain