southsider2k5 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Out with the old, and in with the new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Might as well post Andy Katz's early top-25 if we're moving on to next year already: Early top-25 Obviously there are going to be a ton of changes, but the drop-off after #8 or so already has me worried for another uninspiring season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Apr 6, 2011 -> 02:54 PM) Might as well post Andy Katz's early top-25 if we're moving on to next year already: Early top-25 Obviously there are going to be a ton of changes, but the drop-off after #8 or so already has me worried for another uninspiring season. I think the drop off after UNC and UK will be pretty severe. It will either be UK, UNC or UNC, UK depending on what Barnes, Jones, and Knight do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Apr 6, 2011 -> 05:59 PM) I think the drop off after UNC and UK will be pretty severe. It will either be UK, UNC or UNC, UK depending on what Barnes, Jones, and Knight do. Well, if you want to get technical about it, yeah, those two would have to massively choke to not get #1 seeds. But seeing Memphis and Arizona in the top-10 is pretty weak. I realize they should both get most of their teams back and add a couple of nice recruits between them, but Memphis was a 12-seed this year and Arizona won't have much of a frontcourt assuming Williams goes and no sure-fire #1 scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Will Clyburn transferring from Utah, possibly looking at Iowa State in order to join Korie Lucious at Transfer U. Same ol same ol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Apr 6, 2011 -> 05:59 PM) I think the drop off after UNC and UK will be pretty severe. It will either be UK, UNC or UNC, UK depending on what Barnes, Jones, and Knight do. Didn't I read somewhere that Selby and the Morris twins are leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 09:25 AM) Didn't I read somewhere that Selby and the Morris twins are leaving? Yes, that's why they're talking about Kentucky, not Kansas. As for next years teams, UNC is going to be absolutely loaded if Barnes comes back, easily the front runner imo. And even after the top 8, I think there should be some decent teams. Love Vandy's talent, despite their 1st round exits in the NCAA's the last couple of years. UCLA is going to be loaded with talent as well. I'm sure the level of play still wont be anything outstanding but you'll have some pretty damn good teams next year imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 09:28 AM) Yes, that's why they're talking about Kentucky, not Kansas. As for next years teams, UNC is going to be absolutely loaded if Barnes comes back, easily the front runner imo. And even after the top 8, I think there should be some decent teams. Love Vandy's talent, despite their 1st round exits in the NCAA's the last couple of years. UCLA is going to be loaded with talent as well. I'm sure the level of play still wont be anything outstanding but you'll have some pretty damn good teams next year imo. Lol, oops. I saw the "K" and thought Kansas. Others have them high on these early top 25's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I am predicting IU will pay homage to the '76 team and go undefeated and win the national championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 09:28 AM) Yes, that's why they're talking about Kentucky, not Kansas. As for next years teams, UNC is going to be absolutely loaded if Barnes comes back, easily the front runner imo. And even after the top 8, I think there should be some decent teams. Love Vandy's talent, despite their 1st round exits in the NCAA's the last couple of years. UCLA is going to be loaded with talent as well. I'm sure the level of play still wont be anything outstanding but you'll have some pretty damn good teams next year imo. I thought the same thing about Vandy. Based on talent, 11 makes sense, but they didn't exactly dominate in the SEC and lost in the first round. They definitely could be good though. I don't know about UCLA, Honeycutt is already gone and Lee might be. Do they have enough in the backcourt with Jones, Anderson, Lamb and Powell? The froncourt should be fine. If Lee returns, I'd be inclined to agree with you. I like Xavier. Holloway, Lyons and Frease should be back and they add Travis Taylor, a transfer from Monmouth that averaged 17.8/7.6 on 54% shooting as a sophomore. If Morris comes back, I definitely think Michigan can/should be higher. Florida could be interesting with that insane backcourt too if they get defense and rebounding up front (which I would guess Patric Young will do). Some of those teams in 11-20 range just aren't pretty though. Kansas without the Morris twins and Selby? Jordan Taylor and the parade of role players? Marquette after losing 15 games and with Butler and Buycks graduating? Yikes. Edited April 7, 2011 by ZoomSlowik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Illinois is not on that list? Media always hating on the Illini, just like all referees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Do the Illini really deserve any respect after the past few years? Kansas just lost the Morris twins today... Next year will be very interesting in the bigten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I guess I should have put my post in green, thought the extra referee bashing would make it obvious it was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Haha my bad... Guess I've been hanging around the IB to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Apr 6, 2011 -> 07:25 PM) Will Clyburn transferring from Utah, possibly looking at Iowa State in order to join Korie Lucious at Transfer U. Same ol same ol. Clyburn is visiting Iowa State. That 2012-2013 team could be absolutely stacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Wisconsin is overrated That is odd to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 07:56 PM) Wisconsin is overrated That is odd to say. I feel like people are going to look at their top-25, see only two Big Ten teams in it, and force someone in there. No one really makes sense to me right now other than OSU and Michigan (and even that assumes Morris is back). You'd have to be a bit nuts or a homer to put Penn State, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Northwestern and Purdue in the discussion. Indiana is improving, but not really there yet. Illinois has talent, but it's largely unproven and thinner in the frontcourt. Michigan State is similar to Illinois. Green and Roe are okay, but the backcourt is a mess and they didn't play well this past year. That just leaves Wisconsin, who looks spotty outside of Taylor. I feel like at least one or two teams will seperate from that middle tier, but good luck figuring out who it is. Edited April 8, 2011 by ZoomSlowik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Richmond just left Illinois. I would say they're in shambles to be honest. Anyone have insider info on what went on with him and Bruce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Apr 8, 2011 -> 06:22 PM) Richmond just left Illinois. I would say they're in shambles to be honest. Anyone have insider info on what went on with him and Bruce? Uh, you're a touch late to the party... Richmond was an ass bag, didn't go to class, punched a teammate, attitude problems the whole year, and they didn't want him back. Not sure how one guy acting like that has us in shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Perry Jones is returning to Baylor? That one surprises me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Harrison Barnes expected to return to UNC. Clyburn has a final two of ISU and Utah, and his former coach at Utah could be coming to Ames as well to replace Bobby Lutz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Apr 11, 2011 -> 05:43 PM) Perry Jones is returning to Baylor? That one surprises me... Shocking to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 11, 2011 -> 11:18 PM) Shocking to me. Apparently it was to his teammates too. Baylor might be pretty damn good this year. One of the more athletic teams in the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 12, 2011 -> 07:27 AM) Apparently it was to his teammates too. Baylor might be pretty damn good this year. One of the more athletic teams in the country Insert "maybe he didn't want to take a pay cut joke" here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Good, I hope young players keep coming back, it will at least make the talent level grow in college bball. PLayers take large jumps in their first few years in school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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