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99 in 99: #55 Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles

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Don’t you dare think I am going to write an entire article on Southern Mississippi without mentioning Brett Favre.  He is still a saint and can do no wrong in my eyes.  By the way, the college Favre used to attend could be a serious sleeper this season. The Sports Bank’s "99 in 99" ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors.  Our countdown … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #55 Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles

99 in 99: #56 Saint Mary’s Gaels

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Behind the boisterous Omar Samhan, Saint Mary’s became of the several mid-majors to make their mark on the college basketball map by advancing to the Sweet 16.  Samhan may have moved on in his basketball career, but the Gaels still figure to be on contention for a NCAA Tournament berth. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #56 Saint Mary’s Gaels

99 in 99: #57 Texas A&M Aggies

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Since going winless in the Big 12 during the 2003-2004 season, Texas A&M has not finished with a below .500 conference record.  They have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in each of the last five seasons, winning their first round game each time.  However, the Aggies have only once made it past the opening weekend.  Rather than turning the page this season though, the Aggies … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #57 Texas A&M Aggies

99 in 99: #58 Louisville Cardinals

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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: #59 Arizona State Sun Devils

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The Pac-10 was so weak last season that Arizona State finished second in conference play but failed to the make the NCAA Tournament.  That finish was surprising for the Sun Devils who were expected to struggle after the losses of James Harden and Jeff Pendergraph to the NBA.  Can Herb Sendek once again turn ASU into a conference contender? The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” runs … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #59 Arizona State Sun Devils

99 in 99: #62 Clemson Tigers

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What does it say about your program when your head coach leaves to take the same position at DePaul? The answer: not much.  That is what happened this off-season at Clemson when Oliver Purnell bolted for the Big East bottom feeder. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 mid-majors and will lead you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #62 Clemson Tigers

99 in 99: #63 Cincinnati Bearcats

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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: #65 Miami Hurricanes

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A marshmallowey soft non-conference schedule propelled The U into ACC play with the belief that would be a factor.  Instead, the Hurricanes were unable to match-up against their conference foes and finished in the basement of the conference standings. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #65 Miami Hurricanes

99 in 99: #66 Charlotte 49ers

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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