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There's a reason they're representing the US at the World Collegiate Games. Baylor is the most complete team. |
2 |
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They lose nobody. Bey and Robinson-Earl only get better. Will be tough to beat. |
3 |
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They need to prove themselves early, or else they will fall quickly. |
4 |
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It's hard to imagine that a Izzo-coached team with this much talent won't outperform others in the B1G. |
5 |
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The offense is there, can Iowa rally around Garza and be a defensive machine? |
6 |
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Greg Gard picked up steam in February with this team, they should be able to keep it going. |
7 |
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Coach K. |
8 |
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Got 2 fantastic players in Zegarowski and Mahoney. Plus O'Connell is a huge pickup. |
9 |
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Looks like one of the better Kentucky teams in a while. Olivier Sarr is gonna be huge. |
10 |
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Defense Defense Defense. I'm still questioning how Hauser will fit into the system though. |
11 |
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This team deserves more credit. First: Mick Cronin. Then Tyger Campbell's haircut. Add in Johnny Juzang and Jake Kyman. Boom. Eleven. |
12 |
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Lots of returners, but losing Feliz keeps me unsold on this team as a top 10 team. |
13 |
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Seriously where is the love for the Tigahs?! They still have Watford and Smart, and gained Shareef O'Neal. There needs to be more hype here. |
14 |
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Remy Martin will be huge. |
15 |
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Chris Beard. Fully Loaded. The best system in college basketball. Add in McClung. The Raiders will roll. |
16 |
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I worry about the direction without Azubuike. The defense will be solid, but I'm not sold on any good offensive production. |
17 |
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Leonard Hamilton always has the Seminoles ready. He pulls no names out of nowhere. Wouldn't be surprised to see him do it this year. |
18 |
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I like this team a lot. The size and leadership and talent is immense. If Texas struggles this year, there is a coaching problem. |
19 |
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I don't believe in the backcourt just yet. And on the frontcourt, I think Tshiebwe has to produce at a greater level than Azubuike did. |
20 |
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I really don't understand the Tennessee hype. They look average for a power 5. I'll keep them here for now, but I think they'll slip out. |
21 |
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They definitely look like the best in a weaker American, and they have solid guards. I worry about them defensively in the paint. |
22 |
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Geo Baker is bringing this team to the tournament. Pound the Nails. |
23 |
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They were solid last year. Brought in several well-known transfers. They could be alright this year. Pandemic could get to them though. |
24 |
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Let's see how Dana Altman handles the post-Pritchard era in Eugene. |
25 |
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Yep the smarties of the Pacific got better. Good for them. I think they can make some noise. They get my token 25th "recognition" spot. |