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.
Tag: Conference Previews 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.
Boston College 2011-12 Preview
The Boston College Eagles could struggle mightily this season with 90 percent of the team’s scoring and rebounding from last season moving on.
Clemson Tigers 2011-12 Preview
The Clemson Tigers squeaked into the NCAA Tournament last season, but the 2011-12 season’s version might make the field a little more comfortably.
Duke Blue Devils 2011-12 Preview
Go ahead and overlook the Duke Blue Devils now. By March, coach Mike Krzyzewski could very easily have this team back in the midst of a deep NCAA Tournament run.