Typically known for their legacy of dominant big men, the Georgetown Hoyas will instead be led by one of the most talented and experienced backcourts in the country. G-Town is hoping their veteran guard play will erase the memory of last year’s first round exit in the NCAA Tournament and help them compete for the Big East title. The Sports Bank’s "99 in 99" ranks the 72 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #15 Georgetown Hoyas
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99 in 99: #27 West Virginia Mountaineers
2009-2010 was a memorable season for West Virginia. They used their tough nosed defense and ferocity on the glass to win the Big East Tournament and then make a run to the Final Four. The Mountaineers have some big shoes to fill in losing three valuable starters, but with Bob Huggins calling the shots, this team will have not a major fall-off. The Sports Bank’s 99 team … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #27 West Virginia Mountaineers
99 in 99: #30 St. John’s Red Storm
I am all aboard the thought that Steve Lavin is going to lead a veteran St. John’s team back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in almost a decade. But Rick Pitino had to be smoking something fierce when he picked the Red Storm to win the Big East this season. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days ranks the 72 power conference teams and top … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #30 St. John’s Red Storm
99 in 99: #33 Marquette Golden Eagles
I realize I might be homering a tad bit by placing Marquette this high especially when my college hoops man-crush Jay Bilas picked them to finish 10th in the Big East. Low outside expectations are nothing new to a Golden Eagle team that has not finished lower than 5th place in the Big East since entering the conference in 2005-2006. So on second thought, I think 33rd is a … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #33 Marquette Golden Eagles
99 in 99: #39 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Big East is once again stacked this year. Eight of the top 39 teams in my “99 in 99” college basketball preview rankings call the conference home. Notre Dame comes in at #39 despite losing four-year starters Luke Harangody and Tory Jackson. Click here if you missed teams #40-#99. You can also check out Paul M. Banks’ story from the Irish’s media day. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #39 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
99 in 99: #45 Seton Hall Pirates
Talent? Yes. Experience? Yes. Consistency? To be determined. If Seton Hall can put things together under first year head coach Kevin Willard, they have a very good chance of being one of the eight or nine Big East teams to make the NCAA Tournament. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days ranks the 72 power conference teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #45 Seton Hall Pirates
99 in 99: #52 UConn Huskies
2009-2010 was a tough year for UConn. Head coach Jim Calhoun missed seven games of the season due to medical reasons and despite boasting a very talented roster, the Huskies ended up being one of the most disappointing teams in the country. Now UConn faces the challenge of avoiding an uncharacteristic back-to-back disappointing seasons. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #52 UConn Huskies
99 in 99: #58 Louisville Cardinals
Maybe I am underestimating what Rick Pitino has done during his career as a college basketball coach, but I just do not think Louisville is going to be all that good this season. They lost their best player, experienced backcourt, and two impact newcomers this off-season. Worst of all is the name of their new arena opening this season; KFC Yum! Center. The Sports Bank’s 99 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #58 Louisville Cardinals
99 in 99: #63 Cincinnati Bearcats
If ever there was a time for Cincinnati to separate themselves from the middle of the pack in the Big East, it was last season. They had a talented, deep roster with an impact freshman Lance Stepehenson ready to help them get over the hump. Instead, the Bearcats were a hot mess and finished with a non-winning record like they had the previous four years since switching … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #63 Cincinnati Bearcats
99 in 99: #87 South Florida Bulls
Winning nine games in the Big East is reason to celebrate when you had only won 11 games in the previous four seasons combined since arriving in the conference. Still, USF fell short of making the NCAA Tournament and lost their best player to the NBA. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days continues with South Florida. In case you have been drunker … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #87 South Florida Bulls