Why we can project Kentucky and Kansas as having great defenses despite significant turnover and projecting the Atlantic-10 and MIssouri Valley. Read more »
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How To Think About College Basketball Defense, A10 And MVC Notes
Michael Beasley And The NCAA Facade
On why the revelations of Michael Beasley getting money in college are so unsurprising and why no one, not the NCAA, the NBA, the fans or the players, really cares about it. Read more »
ACC Preview Part 2: What Are Duke's Chances?
Since Roy Williams arrived, North Carolina has consistently finished ahead of Duke in the ACC when they return more minutes from the previous season. But Duke will bring in Austin Rivers and four other elite recruits. Read more »
ACC Preview Part 1: Can Anyone Compete With The Tar Heels?
No ACC opponent has the talent and experience to match the Tar Heels and Blue Devils. But with fewer possessions per game, even mediocre ACC teams may be an occasional upset threat. Read more »
Why Transfers Matter, Plus Big 12 And MWC Notes
The value of transfers to BCS schools, plus why Baylor could have a top-10 team (if Bill Self was their coach instead of Scott Drew). Read more »
No Need For Hysteria, NBA Will Survive
The lockout will unquestionably damage the NBA, but not to the extent its fans fear or its detractors hope. There are several important reasons why it is so well-positioned in the long-term. Read more »
Returning Freshmen, Big Ten And C-USA Notes
The Big Ten sent seven teams to the Big Dance, while a familiar face at UAB continues to excel in Conference-USA. What will these two conferences look like in 11-12? Read more »
SEC And CAA Notes
While Vanderbilt returns so many of the 'right' players, Kentucky's incoming class is loaded with talent and there are several reasons to be bullish on Alabama. Read more »
Relative Value Losers, Pac-12 And Horizon League Notes
Using Relative Value to identify teams that will struggle to repeat their 2011 success, along with looks at the Pac-12 and Horizon. Read more »
Are Elite High School Recruits Necessary To Reach The Final Four?
Butler and George Mason have proven it is possible to reach the Final Four without Top-100 recruits, but Florida's success without Top-10 players in 2006 and 2007 may give us the most realistic scenario of success. Read more »
How The Big 12 Looks Like A Typical Little League Team
The Big 12 is like a Little League team. Texas is the star shortstop, and Oklahoma is the best pitcher. Texas A&M is a quality hitting second baseman. And Baylor is the kid who got cut after the first few practices. Read more »
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