We take a look at some players who may have an outsize impact on their team’s outcome this season, even if they aren’t the best player on their team.
Author: Phil Kasiecki
Best Players No One Knows About
College basketball has a number of players who are overshadowed because of a lack of team success, playing in a smaller conference or a teammate who gets all the accolades. We take a look at some of the best hidden gems to watch this season.
The Morning Dish – Monday, November 9, 2015
We’re almost to the start of another season of college basketball, and take a look at several conferences, along with late exhibition action and a team not going to the postseason this year.
Georgia State has a new look but should have similar results
Georgia State was one of the great stories of last March, especially with the father-son combination on the team. This season’s team will look different, but should have similar bottom-line results.
Kansas: The under-the-radar national title contender
Among the teams thought to be national title contenders, one traditional power is receiving surprisingly little mention. There may be a reason for it, but Kansas should be in the discussion nonetheless.
Though a contender, Purdue will need to earn more relevance
Purdue has the makings of a contender in Big Ten play, but you wouldn’t know it from the conversations about the conference teams. The Boilermakers will have to earn their way to relevance despite their potential to contend.
Winning close games can change Georgia Tech’s fortunes
Georgia Tech hasn’t finished in the top half of the ACC in over a decade, and last season saw them drop a lot of close games. This season, they could turn close losses into wins with a more experienced cast.
New challenge ahead for Harvard
If Harvard’s great run through the Ivy League is to continue in 2015-16, the Crimson will have to get through quite a challenge this time around with a team that looks a little different.
With Marks gone, Boise State shouldn’t slip much
Boise State made the NCAA Tournament without a key player for much of last season. They lose the best player from that team, but should still have a shot at an NCAA Tournament bid.
Was hiring Larry Brown really worth it for SMU?
Larry Brown has certainly made SMU relevant, and they have had success. Has it come at too great a cost in light of the NCAA coming down on the program?
