It is going to be strange watching the Villanova Wildcats this season and not seeing Peter Christian’s boy Scottie Reynolds on the floor... Kind of like how it is when I tune into CSI and do not see Gil Grissom. It is different and I am not sure I like it, but I know have to move on because he is never coming back. For the record, I have the exact opposite feeling about … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #12 Villanova Wildcats
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99 in 99: #14 Washington Huskies
Like the rest of the Pac-10, the Washington Huskies underachieved during the 2009-2010 season. Lorenzo Romar’s group did put together a run in the NCAA Tournament before bowing out in the Sweet 16 to West Virginia. The Huskies are the team to beat in a slightly improved Pac-10. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” runs down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #14 Washington Huskies
99 in 99: #15 Georgetown Hoyas
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
99 in 99: #16 Missouri Tigers
“40 Minutes of Hell” returns to the Missouri Tigers this season. Mike Anderson has implemented a full-court, in your face, fast-paced style that has brought success to Mizzou. That frantic approach along with a loaded recruiting class should have the Tigers in the thick of the Big 12 race. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #16 Missouri Tigers
99 in 99: #17 Memphis Tigers
Under first year head coach Josh Pastner, the Memphis Tigers’ reign of dominance in Conference USA came to an end as they lost a league game for the first time in more than three seasons. With one of the best recruiting classes in the country, Memphis should re-establish their control of the conference and once again be a major factor on the national scene. The Sports … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #17 Memphis Tigers
99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
Lesson #1: never, ever under-estimate how good of a coach Bo Ryan is. Regardless of how many players the Wisconsin Badgers lose in any given season, Ryan always has UW near the top of the Big Ten standings. Expect more of the same this year. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball programs and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
99 in 99: #19 Purdue Boilermakers
With news of Robbie Hummel’s second torn ACL in an eight-month period, the Purdue Boilermakers dropped from second in my rankings to 19th. Is that too drastic on my part? When you consider the strength at the top of the Big Ten with teams like Michigan State, Ohio State, Illinois, and Wisconsin; I do not think so. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #19 Purdue Boilermakers
99 in 99: #20 Butler Bulldogs
The Hoosiers analogy was used about 37.4 million times during the NCAA Tournament, but what a story it was. Mid-major Butler making a run to the National Championship in their home city and coming inches away from a half-court heave of walking away with the title. With a solid core returning from last season, Brad Stevens is ready to prove that last year was no fluke for the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #20 Butler Bulldogs
99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies
For just the third time in school history, the Virginia Tech Hokies are ranked in the pre-season Top 25. But in classic coach speak, pre-season rankings do not mean a thing for this group. Everything will be a disappointment if VA Tech does not reach the NCAA Tournament. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” breaks down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies
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
