NCAA Hoops

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

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

Michigan State returns last year’s leading scorer – junior, Raymar Morgan, and leading rebounder – senior, Goran Suton. Tom Izzo preaches rebounding as a means to the promised land (I’m trying to imagine a game between UConn and MSU – that wouldn’t be for the faint of heart). His war drill – characterized as football without the pads – has taken on a life of its own. When … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll – #s 6-10

Did someone mention college hoops? Was it Wally who expressed his longing for the campus hard wood? All the major media outlets have published their Top 25 lists. Figured I take a look at the old standby – the AP – and breakdown their predictions. Sporting News has provided a list of dates that should whet our appetites: Nov. 10: 2008-09 season begins Nov. 18: Kentucky at … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP Pre-Season Poll (#s1-5)