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moss2k · 01-09-2013, 10:32 AM

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...ege-basketball

POY - Treveon Graham - VCU

ROY - Willie Clayton - Charlotte

Revised predictions:

1. VCU: The Rams' stifling "HAVOC" defense will make their new league mates miserable all season.
2. St. Louis: With Kwamain Mitchell back, the Billikens' brand of smart, hard-nosed, slow-paced basketball will be just as effective as last season.
3. Temple: If the defense keeps trending in the right direction, look out.
4. Butler: The Bulldogs have done a massive offensive 180 from last season, and Brad Stevens is one of the best coaches in the country.
5. Saint Joseph's: The jury is still very much out.
6. La Salle: Ramon Galloway is one of the best players you've never heard of; La Salle is one of the sneakier tournament hopefuls in this mix.
7. Charlotte: The 49ers aren't pretty, and they're not as good as 12-2 would seem to say, but they defend and rebound well enough to convert nonbelievers en masse.
8. Dayton: You never know what you're going to get with Dayton, but Archie Miller has some intriguing young talent to work with.
9. Xavier: The Musketeers are young and learning on the job. This is a rare real-deal rebuilding year for Chris Mack & Co.
10. UMass: As an avowed Chaz Williams fan, I'm tempted to make the Minutemen a top-half regular-season sleeper. But their efficiency numbers tell a different, far less flattering story.
11. Richmond: Chris Mooney is still rebuilding with a trio of sophomores who can really score the ball, but the Spiders don't guard anyone yet.
12. St. Bonaventure: Seniors Demitrius Conger, Chris Johnson and Eric Mosley offer scoring punch, but the Bonnies have too many other issues.
13. George Washington: Good news: The Colonials have one of the 35 best per-possession defenses in the country. Bad news: They can't throw it in the ocean.
14. Rhode Island: First-year coach Dan Hurley already has the Rams playing better and harder than last season's miserable seven-win campaign, but there's a long way to go yet.
15. Duquesne: The Dukes have a frosh to watch in Derrick Colter, and that's about it.
16. Fordham: When VCU came from the CAA, the A-10 should have traded Fordham. It probably would have been better for everyone.

ATPTourFan · 01-09-2013, 11:10 AM

Sure hope Rhody's improvements bump them up to be Brooklyn-bound.

ur2k · 01-09-2013, 11:13 AM

Not sure who the 3 sophomores are that are referenced in the Richmond blurb ( 11. Richmond: Chris Mooney is still rebuilding with a trio of sophomores who can really score the ball, but the Spiders don't guard anyone yet. )

We have one sophomore who can score - Kendall Anthony.

SFspidur · 01-09-2013, 11:25 AM

^^^Well, Zach Chu is still shooting 75% from three on the year.

He makes Brothers and his ridiculous 55% shooting from deep look bad.

SDW · 01-09-2013, 01:09 PM

Wait, aren't Brad Reford, Rotnei Clark and Kellen Dunham the best shooters of ALL TIME?

Numbers don't lie.

ur2k · 01-09-2013, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFspidur

^^^Well, Zach Chu is still shooting 75% from three on the year.

He makes Brothers and his ridiculous 55% shooting from deep look bad.

He was on crutches in our last game, so can't rely on his .00001 ppg.

01-09-2013, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
moss2k Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winston-Salem Posts: 589 Rep Power: 482	ESPN article - A10 season primer http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...ege-basketball POY - Treveon Graham - VCU ROY - Willie Clayton - Charlotte Revised predictions: 1. VCU: The Rams' stifling "HAVOC" defense will make their new league mates miserable all season. 2. St. Louis: With Kwamain Mitchell back, the Billikens' brand of smart, hard-nosed, slow-paced basketball will be just as effective as last season. 3. Temple: If the defense keeps trending in the right direction, look out. 4. Butler: The Bulldogs have done a massive offensive 180 from last season, and Brad Stevens is one of the best coaches in the country. 5. Saint Joseph's: The jury is still very much out. 6. La Salle: Ramon Galloway is one of the best players you've never heard of; La Salle is one of the sneakier tournament hopefuls in this mix. 7. Charlotte: The 49ers aren't pretty, and they're not as good as 12-2 would seem to say, but they defend and rebound well enough to convert nonbelievers en masse. 8. Dayton: You never know what you're going to get with Dayton, but Archie Miller has some intriguing young talent to work with. 9. Xavier: The Musketeers are young and learning on the job. This is a rare real-deal rebuilding year for Chris Mack & Co. 10. UMass: As an avowed Chaz Williams fan, I'm tempted to make the Minutemen a top-half regular-season sleeper. But their efficiency numbers tell a different, far less flattering story. 11. Richmond: Chris Mooney is still rebuilding with a trio of sophomores who can really score the ball, but the Spiders don't guard anyone yet. 12. St. Bonaventure: Seniors Demitrius Conger, Chris Johnson and Eric Mosley offer scoring punch, but the Bonnies have too many other issues. 13. George Washington: Good news: The Colonials have one of the 35 best per-possession defenses in the country. Bad news: They can't throw it in the ocean. 14. Rhode Island: First-year coach Dan Hurley already has the Rams playing better and harder than last season's miserable seven-win campaign, but there's a long way to go yet. 15. Duquesne: The Dukes have a frosh to watch in Derrick Colter, and that's about it. 16. Fordham: When VCU came from the CAA, the A-10 should have traded Fordham. It probably would have been better for everyone. __________________ Charlotte 49ers message board Last edited by moss2k; 01-09-2013 at 10:51 AM.

01-09-2013, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
ATPTourFan 6th Man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wakefield, RI Posts: 322 Rep Power: 2707	Re: ESPN A10 season primer Sure hope Rhody's improvements bump them up to be Brooklyn-bound. __________________ KeaneyBlue.com

01-09-2013, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
ur2k 6th Man Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Rep Power: 1724	Re: ESPN A10 season primer Not sure who the 3 sophomores are that are referenced in the Richmond blurb ( 11. Richmond: Chris Mooney is still rebuilding with a trio of sophomores who can really score the ball, but the Spiders don't guard anyone yet. ) We have one sophomore who can score - Kendall Anthony.

01-09-2013, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
SFspidur 6th Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 375 Rep Power: 47868	Re: ESPN A10 season primer ^^^Well, Zach Chu is still shooting 75% from three on the year. He makes Brothers and his ridiculous 55% shooting from deep look bad.

01-09-2013, 01:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
SDW Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,412 Rep Power: 2128	Re: ESPN A10 season primer Wait, aren't Brad Reford, Rotnei Clark and Kellen Dunham the best shooters of ALL TIME? Numbers don't lie. __________________ Spider Fever...it's spreading.

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