Now that we know which college basketball players are entering the NBA Draft, which are returning to school, and which have transferred, we can get a better grasp on our insanely early 2011-2012 pre-season Top 25. Some teams were majorly impacted in a negative while others received a boost. Here is a look at how the college basketball rankings could look prior to next … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2011-2012 College Basketball Pre-Season Top 25
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99 in 99: #1 Duke Blue Devils
The defending champs are adding one of the more exciting college prospects we have seen in years, in Kyrie Irving. It will be difficult to beat the Blue Devils this year so if you are betting on their games you will need some help in the form of college basketball expert picks. The defending champs are more stacked than J-Woww’s chest. That is saying something considering … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #1 Duke Blue Devils
99 in 99: #3 Kansas State Wildcats
Behind the leadership of the always intense Frank Martin, the Kansas State Wildcats stepped onto the national scene in a big way last season. Even more is expected from K-State this year as the ‘Cats have the potential to contend for the national title. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors for the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #3 Kansas State Wildcats
99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ewing Theory will be put to the test this season in Columbus. The Ohio State Buckeyes lose National Player of the Year, “His Royal Smoothness” Evan Turner but could actually be a better team without him as Thad Matta returns his other four starters and ushers in a highly touted class of freshmen. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes
99 in 99: #5 Pitt Panthers
The Pitt Panthers received a terrific early season challenge Tuesday night when they tipped off the college basketball season by holding off a feisty Rhode Island team, 83-75. Jamie Dixon has a deep, versatile, hard working group that enters the season as the team to beat in the Big East. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #5 Pitt Panthers
99 in 99: #6 Syracuse Orange
The Syracuse Orange season is already off to a better start than last year. ‘Cuse beat Division II LeMoyne Tuesday night; the same team that upset the Orange a year ago during exhibition play. Things get real Friday when Jim Boeheim’s bunch tips off their season against Northern Iowa. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #6 Syracuse Orange
99 in 99: #7 Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks were supposed to be the unstoppable beast heading into the NCAA Tournament and practically every expert’s pick to bring home the championship. Instead, KU was upset in the second round by Northern Iowa and saw their title hopes vanish quicker than Bruce Pearl’s recruiting ethics in the past couple of months. Despite losing three starters, the Jayhawks … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #7 Kansas Jayhawks
99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels were once again playing for a championship in April. Unfortunately, it was the NIT title. UNC is coming off a very uncharacteristic season in which they missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Roy Williams. The Heels will be a young team this season but do add the top freshman in the country, Harrison Barnes. The Sports Bank’s “99 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels