A pre-season Top 25 team a year ago, Dayton was supposed to be the cream of the crop in the Atlantic 10. Instead, the Flyers floundered finishing a disappointing seventh place in a surprisingly competitive conference. They missed out on the NCAA Tournament but took home the NIT Championship… which poses the question; would you rather your team make it to the NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #38 Dayton Flyers
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99 in 99: #48 St. Louis Billikens (UPDATE: 10/13)
Without a single senior on the roster, St. Louis became one of the surprise teams in the country last season ending with very respectable fourth place finish in the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference. One year older, the Billikens will no longer fly under the radar as they hope to battle for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. (10/13 UPDATE: St. Louis University sent out a … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #48 St. Louis Billikens (UPDATE: 10/13)
99 in 99:#43 Richmond Spiders
When Kevin Anderson decided to return to Richmond for his senior season, it assured the Spiders of being a contender in the Atlantic 10 and likely to make a repeat trip to the NCAA Tournament. (By the way, Richmond has the creepiest logo in all of collegiate sports. I hate spiders.) The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top … [Read more...] about 99 in 99:#43 Richmond Spiders
99 in 99: #66 Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte collapsed like the Roman Empire last season and as a result, it cost their long-time head coach his job. With a new man in charge, the 49ers return some talented players and will hope to contend in the Atlantic 10. The Sports Bank’s 99 in 99 ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Our countdown will lead right up to the start … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #66 Charlotte 49ers