Northeast Conference Preview by Chris Roddy The Devil Who Became a King CCSU Blue Devils’ Corsley Edwards is king, a Sacramento King that is. The NEC saw it’s best player selected as the 58th (and last) overall pick in the NBA draft’s second round in the off-season. As a senior, […]
Conference Notes
Mid Continent Preview
Mid Continent Conference Preview by Brian Seymour Talk about big shoes to fill. Not only does new Valparaiso coach Scott Drew have to replace a legend, he has to replace his father, Homer Drew, who stepped down at the end of last season after 26 years and more than 500 […]
Big South Preview
Big South Conference Preview by Doug McKinney Here are the Big South projections, in order of finish for the upcoming season: 1. Winthrop Eagles 2001-2002 Record: 19-12 Overall, 10-4 Big South, Tied for 1st place Starters Lost (3): Gregg Lewis (15.4 ppg, 10.1 rpg, BSC player of the year), Marcus […]
Conference USA Preview
Conference-USA Preview by Zach Van Hart The question rattling around every C-USA fan’s head as tip-off of the new college basketball season nears – is this the year Cincinnati is dethroned as champion? Seven years after the inception of Conference USA and still no Bearcat team has failed to claim […]
Ivy League Preview
Ivy League Preview by Phil Kasiecki Even in this day of rising mid-major programs in college basketball, the Ivy League in 2001-02 has to stand out. It went from being rated 28th in the conference RPI ratings the previous season to 13th last season. Three teams saw postseason play after […]
WAC Preview
Western Athletic Conference Preview by Phil Dailey The Western Athletic Conference is in the process of undergoing a makeover at four of its ten basketball programs. Coaching changes are taking center stage this season at Boise State, Fresno State, San Jose State and UTEP. Ray Lopes takes over for basketball […]
Mid-American Preview
Mid-American Conference Preview by Adam Trumble The Mid-American Conference had a pretty quiet offseason after Kent State’s Elite Eight run. Heading into the season the Ohio Bobcats, led by senior Brandon Hunter, are the favorite in the East, and the Ball State Cardinals are the favorite in the West Division. […]
West Coast Preview
West Coast Conference Preview by James Burns Life as a Mid-Major has been nice for some schools during the last few years, especially those from the West Coast Conference. Last season the WCC sent two teams dancing – Gonzaga and Pepperdine. This season postseason hopes are very high for several […]
ACC Conference Preview
Atlantic Coast Conference Preview by Michael Protos What a difference a year makes. This time last year, Duke, Maryland, Wake Forest and N.C. State prepared to dazzle the ACC with lineups full of talented veterans of the battle for top spot in one of America’s toughest conferences. This year Georgia […]
D-1 Independents Preview
Division 1 Independents Preview by Stephen Murphy While you have been zealously in suspense for the Season Preview for Division 1 Independents, we were able to conjure up some vital knowledge on this up coming season. Notice I am careful with using the term conference, since these teams don’t reap […]
