Not sure it’s way too early at this point, but anyway…
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...-early-top-25-men-college-basketball-rankings
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...-early-top-25-men-college-basketball-rankings
New Way-Too-Early Top 25
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I like UK around the 8-12 range to start the season. 17 is low IMO. That article has Ugonna starting. I can't see that happening unless Bradshaw is still hurt and can't go. I think our starting lineup is going to be:
D.J Wagner
Antonio Reeves
Justin Edwards
Aaron Bradshaw
Tre Mitchell
D.J Wagner
Antonio Reeves
Justin Edwards
Aaron Bradshaw
Tre Mitchell
Supposedly he just posted something on Instagram saying he'd be back and ready August something. Can't remember the exact date he said. We've had a couple guys claim they were going to play and then held out the last few years though so who knows. I hope he can go. I loved what I saw from him in the few games I've watched.
I think they’re being underrated. If he plays, they’ll probably have at least three legit freshmen and a couple good upperclassmen. Far more raw talent than most teams in the top 25.
Dude's Hangry. Hunger to win again and angry for how Louisville went down.
Great storyline for this season.
Whether Bradshaw or Ugonna is not ready, we have a skilled 20 yr old 7'2" skilled big man in Ivisic. He would be a top 10 5* if he played in the US. Probably a first round draft pick. Z fits in perfect with this team. We're going to fine starting the season. He most likely will start at the 5.
It doesn't matter where this team is ranked, we have a high ceiling. We're solidly 3 deep at every position with a healthy Ugonna and Bradshaw.
It doesn't matter where this team is ranked, we have a high ceiling. We're solidly 3 deep at every position with a healthy Ugonna and Bradshaw.
Looking forward to seeing UVA overachieve in the regular season, earn a top 4-seed, and lose in the 1st round again
We just going to take turns on that front? If so, I'm good with it not being us this year.
Kudos for being able to make light of it. I’d be effing depressed as a Purdue fan right now. At least you’ve got reason for hope every year though, including this year.
We've got about 20% of the posters on the homeboard who just can't get over it and shove it down everyone else's throats every day so I've spent much less time on the homeboard this year than most. It is strange to be a preseason top 5 team, return the NPOY and feel a sense of uneasiness over the season.
Last year sucked but I keep reminding people that Purdue is one of only 6 programs nationally to play in 4 of the last 6 Sweet 16's so it's not like we get bitchslapped by a 16 seed every year.
Seeing the UK fans get overly excited talking about high ceilings is getting me pumped for college basketball. Damn it’s still 3+ months away.
Just read from a KU “insider” that he’s heard Klutch Sports won’t allow Bradshaw to play this year. Hearing anything on this?
@ExitFlagger (forgot to quote you)
Ive read people talking about it on RRs from time to time. Some on there think that will happen. I wouldn't be surprised if it plays out like that but I think he'll be on the court at some point. I'll be pretty disappointed if he doesn't. Hopefully that Serbian we just picked up can give good minutes just in case.
Wasn't Klutch trying to control Chris Livingston last year? May be wrong on that but pretty sure there were issues. If so it seems like Klutch is a pain to work with.
Ive read people talking about it on RRs from time to time. Some on there think that will happen. I wouldn't be surprised if it plays out like that but I think he'll be on the court at some point. I'll be pretty disappointed if he doesn't. Hopefully that Serbian we just picked up can give good minutes just in case.
Wasn't Klutch trying to control Chris Livingston last year? May be wrong on that but pretty sure there were issues. If so it seems like Klutch is a pain to work with.
3 of the top 4 teams in the Champions Classic. Of course Kentucky would drag the rest of the field down.
Well, in fairness, they had to pick someone since the only 1 in the top 4 not playing has not done enough to be considered a champion.
Well, in fairness, they had to pick someone since the only 1 in the top 4 not playing has not done enough to be considered a champion.
2024 is your year. I just know it.
According to Bradshaw, he's playing and will back on Aug 9th. He's doing a lot with the team on and off campus.
Bradshaw also said he's 7'2" now. That gives us two 7'2" guys. If Bradshaw doesn't play, doubt Cal ever goes after another Klutch players. Nike's NIL with Wagner is the future. Besides Z will get a lot of playing time if Bradshaw doesn't play. But my thoughts are the kid really wants to play. Can Klutch actually prevent him from playing is the question.
FAU vastly overrated. Should have lost to Memphis. I get it. Good team, sure. But not one of Top 10 teams in CBB.
And Booker will not start for MSU. Vastly overrated.
FAU’s likely better with another year of experience though.
I think it’s tough to rank the top teams.
It is.....
FAU was a tip in away from going home in 1st round....Not buying the kool-aid.
I felt Memphis could make some noise...
We all know what Edey can and can’t do…Which if the back court players benefits the most from the experience +summer and what happens on the wings?
Definitely unknowns. I'm hoping our sophomore backcourt that clearly wore down playing so much as true freshmen are physically better equipped to handle a long season. From the sounds of it, this year's transfer guard (Lance Jones) is better equipped to help with what we need (ballhandling and defense) than last year's transfer guard (David Jenkins).
The wing will be fascinating and I have no idea how it will play out. A lot of people are hoping that Ethan Morton (good defender and passer but offensive liability) gets passed by either RS FR Camden Heide or true freshman Myles Colvin. Both ooze potential but I have no idea if they realize it this year.
Furst I think. From what they are saying, TKR has lost some weight and will play the 4 more this year which will make Furst Edey's backup.
Keep sleeping on Rutgers! There is no way that St. John’s will be a top 2 team this year.
Like I said a few months ago, it was only a matter of time before they crowned themselves offseason champions. Just setting themselves up for further meltdowns. 😁
