With one of the most talented players in the conference on its roster, Arsalan Kazemi, Rice figures to have some excitement around the team this year. Whether that energy will deliver wins is a different question.
Author: Kevin Keenmon
Southern Methodist Mustangs 2011-12 Preview
SMU loses a player with a great name and great production in Papa Dia, and the Mustangs will turn to some talented freshmen to remain competitive in 2011-12.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 2011-12 Preview
Southern Miss must rebound from a somewhat disappointing 2010-11 season and the loss of more than two-third’s of the team’s scoring if the Golden Eagles want to avoid the Conference USA cellar in 2011-12.
Tulane Green Wave 2011-12 Preview
Tulane sunk to the bottom of the Conference USA standings last season, but the Green Wave have a good chance of rising in the conference in 2011-12.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane 2011-12 Preview
The departure of Justin Hurtt promises to create some pain for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane as they try to contend with the Conference USA heavyweights in 2011-12.
UAB Blazers 2011-12 Preview
Coach Mike Davis helped UAB exceed expectations last season, which makes it hard to pick the Blazers to fall too far back in Conference USA in 2011-12.
UCF Knights 2011-12 Preview
The UCF Knights hope to channel some Jordan magic, with Marcus Jordan leading the way in 2011-12.
UTEP Miners 2011-12 Preview
After falling just short of a Conference USA title last season, the UTEP Miners might find it tougher to compete with Memphis and the top dogs in Conference USA in 2011-12.
