The CAA is in the midst of a seismic shift in its membership, but that’s not all as there may be a team in the winner’s circle this season that has never been there.
Month: November 2012
Delaware Blue Hens 2012-13 Preview
This is the season Monte Ross has been building towards since taking over. The Blue Hens have a lot going for them, from two of the best players in the conference to one who was perhaps the hottest freshman at the end of last season to a deeper bench.
Drexel Dragons 2012-13 Preview
There’s every reason to pick Drexel to win the CAA. The Dragons will have the conference’s best backcourt, best defense, a veteran cast and plenty of good candidates to take Samme Givens’ place up front as their only departure from last season’s team.
George Mason Patriots 2012-13 Preview
George Mason might have as much talent as anyone in the CAA. The reason they aren’t picked higher is that there are a couple of questions about this team as of now that could be answered affirmatively, and as such it’s not hard to imagine them contending for the top spot this season.
Georgia State Panthers 2012-13 Preview
The Panthers enter their final season in the CAA in a similar situation to Old Dominion, and not just because they’re leaving. Like the Monarchs, they don’t have much returning and thus have a lot unknown.
Hofstra Pride 2012-13 Preview
Hofstra is another team with a lot of newcomers to integrate, but the added challenge for the Pride is in the transfers that are among the newcomers. There is enough talent to make a big leap, but there are questions as well.
James Madison Dukes 2012-13 Preview
Last year was one to forget for the Dukes, who may have given new meaning to the phrase “injury-riddled.” Matt Brady will get at least one more year to get this team going, and he comes back with a veteran team, a term not being used lightly as they have five fifth-year seniors.
Northeastern Huskies 2012-13 Preview
The Huskies are a sleeper contender this season, especially after a couple of players transferred this off-season. What they return is an underrated and experienced backcourt that could drive this team a long way.
Old Dominion Monarchs 2012-13 Preview
In the Monarchs’ last go-round in the CAA, there is a big newness factor as seven of their 12 players have never checked into a college game and the all-important point guard spot is likely wide open.
Towson Tigers 2012-13 Preview
It’s easy to say Towson will be better this season when one looks at their record last season. But the Tigers seem poised to make a significant leap thanks largely to a big jump in the talent base.
