Once was a time when November college hoops consisted of nothing more than glorified scrimmages with fans in the bleachers. Top 25 teams looking to catch their stride would schedule games against bottom of the barrel squads in contests that would amount to nothing more than a match up resembling the one-sided affairs of the Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals. With … [Read more...] about NCAA Hoops – Early Returns
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Breaking down the AP’s top 25: Five to keep in mind
Over the last couple of weeks we have spent some time reviewing the AP’s Pre-Season poll. First we looked at 1-5, then 6-10, moved on to 11-15, looked at 16-20, and finished with 21-25. Any time a poll like this is published, skepticism has to be expected. I scratched my head at a few of these picks. Then I considered last year’s pre-season poll - many thanks to crossword … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP’s top 25: Five to keep in mind
Breaking down the pre-season AP Top 25: #s 21-25
On one hand the Demon Deacons will start three juniors - Ishmael Smith, L.D. Williams, and Chas McFarland - and two sophomores - Jeff Teague and James Johnson. In comparison to many teams on the AP's pre-season list the Deacs might look a little green. On the other hand Wake Forest returns 100% of last year's statistical output. Dino Gaudio was able to navigate the waters in … [Read more...] about Breaking down the pre-season AP Top 25: #s 21-25
Breaking down the pre-season AP: #s16-20
A quick glance at the Golden Eagles’ starting lineup could raise a few eyebrows. First year coach, Buzz Williams, will start four seniors and one junior. Of those starters senior forward, Dwight Burke, is the tallest at 6’8”. Yes, Marquette will create match-up problems for themselves and opponents. Seniors, Dominic James, Jerel McNeal, and Wesley Matthews return for the … [Read more...] about Breaking down the pre-season AP: #s16-20
Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll: #s 11-15
Continuing our look at the Associated Press pre-season poll. In the past week I have reviewed 1-5 and 6-10 (and Rey thought he was the only writer who shamelessly linked his own stuff) Five starters return from a Boilermaker squad that went 25-9 last year. But the sophomore jinx watch is on high alert in West Lafayette. Second year coach, Matt Painter, will look to improve … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll: #s 11-15