The first nationally televised college basketball game is exactly one week from today. This week, most teams get on the court for exhibition play… a.k.a. beating up on some D-2 or D-3 school to knock the rust off your tires. (Unless of course you are Syracuse last year.) The fact that we are this close to the tip of the season makes me happier than Survivor cast members when … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #23 Gonzaga Bulldogs
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99 in 99: #24 Texas Longhorns
Remember when the Texas Longhorns were 17-0 and the top ranked team in the country last season? I will admit it; I was buying into the hype. They looked like they were going to be a gimme to get to the Final Four with their well-rounded roster. Instead, the Horns ended up losing eight of their final fourteens regular season games and were a one-and-done in the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #24 Texas Longhorns
99 in 99: #25 San Diego State Aztecs
A bubble team entering the Mountain West Tournament, San Diego State won three games in three days to claim the title and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This season, there should be no worries about having their bubble burst as the Aztecs should be a Top 25 caliber club. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” college basketball preview ranks the 72 power conference and … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #25 San Diego State Aztecs
99 in 99: #26 Xavier Musketeers
Xavier is in that Memphis/Gonzaga/Butler category of technically being a mid-major, but not really being a mid-major. Year-in and year-out, they are a Top 25 team and despite having to replace dynamic scorer Jordan Crawford, this season should be no different for the Musketeers. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #26 Xavier Musketeers
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: #28 BYU Cougars
Time and time again, college coaches talk about the importance of guard play. BYU head man Dave Rose should echo that sentiment as his backcourt of seniors Jimmer Fredette and Jackson Emery will have the Cougars once again competing for the Mountain West title. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Click … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #28 BYU Cougars
99 in 99: #29 Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia is the sexy sleeper that really is not a sleeper anymore because everyone is picking them to be a sleeper this season. I hope that sentence makes sense. The Bulldogs are on the rise under second year head coach Mark Fox and will be a feisty team in the loaded SEC East. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days ranks the 72 power conference … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #29 Georgia Bulldogs
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: #34 Temple Owls
With college basketball practices underway across the country, we are quickly approaching the start of the 2010-2011 season. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. We are entering the juicy part of the rankings with the Temple Owls coming in at #34. Click here if you missed teams #35-#99. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #34 Temple Owls