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Boston College Basketball Predictions 2010-11

New head coach Steve Donahue will be on the bench at Boston College this year. Donahue coached Cornell to the Sweet 16 in last year’s NCAA Tournament, and he’s had the Big Red as the king of the Ivy League over the past ten years. He takes over for BC’s winningest coach in school history in Al Skinner, who was fired after a 15-16 season last year which included a 6-10 mark in ACC action. Donahue will benefit from five scholarship seniors returning this year, though Rakim Sanders transferred to Fairfield and Evan Ravenel went off to Ohio State. Of the five, four are returning starters in Biko Paris, Corey Raji, Josh Southern and Joe Trapani.

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Frontcourt:

Trapani is their best returning player, averaging 14.1 PPG and 6.4 RPG last year to lead the Eagles in both areas. In fact, he was their top scorer in 11 contests while registering the most boards in 14 games, so he’s certainly a key contributor to say the least. Raji and Southern give Donahue plenty of talent and depth to be a force inside. Raji has impressed Donahue with his ability to score, while Southern has worked hard over the summer to get in good enough shape to run a more up-tempo style. Cortney Dunn isn’t predicted to get a lot of minutes, but he’ll certainly be counted upon to give the starters a breather.

Backcourt:

The player with the most potential on this squad is junior guard Reggie Jackson, who averaged 12.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 4.5 APG last year. He’s a sound all-around player that should thrive in this fast paced style. Under Skinner, Jackson appeared limited a lot in the precision of the flex offense. He’ll have the chance under Donahue to let loose and just let the game come to him. Paris will share time with Jackson at the one, and each will be on the floor at the same time a lot this season. So basically they’ll have at least two ball handlers out there manning this new offense, which Donahue has to like. Dallas Elmore is a physical defender who can get the to the rim. Senior Nick Mosakowski is the only other guard among the nine returning letterman, so depth will be a concern. Freshmen Gabriel Moton and Danny Rubin will be asked to step in, though neither was highly recruited coming out of high school.

Jack’s Prediction: 9th Place in the ACC – It took Donahue nearly ten years to turn Cornell around, and it’s unlikely to be a smooth transition until he gets his players in place. But he is fortunate to have a lot of talent coming back with four returning starters, three of which scored more than 10 ppg. That said, Donahue likes playing as many as 12 players because of the fast pace style he executes. And regrettably, he doesn’t have the depth necessary to keep fresh bodies on the court for 40 minutes. A lot will be asked of the returning starters to play nearly 40 minutes a night, and if they are up to the task Boston College will be competitive in the ACC. But don’t anticipate a postseason berth in year one under Donahue for the Eagles.

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Georgia Tech College Basketball Predictions 2010-2011

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are dealing with the loss of another “one and done” player to the NBA. Derrick Favors went third overall, becoming the school’s second-highest drafted player in history. Plus, junior Gani Lawal decided to forego his senior year and entered the NBA which leaves Georgia Tech very thin in the frontcourt. Fortunately, Georgia Tech is very deep at guard coming into this season. They’ll have six wings between 6’5” and 6’7”, which has led head coach Paul Hewitt to run a more motion-oriented offense this year which will surely help use their athleticism on the outside.

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Frontcourt:

Georgia Tech had maybe the top front line in the conference last year with Favors, Lawal and Zachery Peacock. But all three of those players are gone, and the Yellow Jackets will have a hard time replacing the 25.5 points and 16.9 rebounds that Favors and Lawal combined for each night. Expected to start this year are Kameon Holsey and Daniel Miller, neither of which has played in a college game. Both redshirted last year, with Holsey suffering an ACL tear in the preseason and Miller sitting out due to the team’s frontcourt depth. Holsey is an athletic big man at 6’8” who can get out in transition and face up, while Miller is a back-to-the-basket type player who will block shots and can hit the mid-range jumper. The 7’10” Brad Sheehan is the only returning frontcourt player with any experience from last year. Tech also snagged 6’10” Nate Hicks from Tulane this summer and he’ll be eligible to play this fall, which surely will help their depth.

Backcourt:

The strength of this team is on the outside with the return of junior Iman Shumpert and senior Moe Miller. Also returning are a pair of sophomores who played big roles last year in Brian Oliver and Glen Rice Jr. Shumpert is a slasher and scorer who put up 30 points against the Tar Heels last season, and is primed for a big season as the focal point of this offense. We should also note, he didn’t have a single basket the next time he played the Tar Heels, so he has to lose the inconsistency. To improve on his turnovers and consistency, Shumpert has been working with former Tech guard Jarrett Jack in the offseason. Rice appears to be their best perimeter defender who can also hit from outside, as he hit 46.7% from beyond the arc last season. Oliver also excels at making the 3-pointer, but needs to become more well-rounded. Miller didn’t get much playing time during the regular season last year, but he played well in the ACC tournament which should propel him into this year as he will play a bigger part. Sophomore Mfon Udofia has a lot of potential, but saw less and less minutes as the season progressed. He will be much better served in this motion offense as he gets more playing time at either guard position. Freshman Jason Morris is possibly the best athlete on the team who is a very versatile wing player.

Jack’s Prediction: 8th Place in the ACC – The Yellow Jackets made it all the way to the ACC Title last year, which earned them an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. It took Paul Hewitt off the hot seat for now. The Yellow Jackets have the talent on the outside to be competitive this season, but it will come down to how Holsey and Daniel Miller play in the post that will determine if the Yellow Jackets can make another NCAA Tournament run.

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Clemson College Basketball Predictions 2010-2011

The Clemson Tigers rode the coat tails of senior forward Trevor Booker for their third consecutive berth in the NCAA Tournament, as Booker led Clemson in both points and rebounds, averaging 15 points and grabbing nearly 8.5 boards a night. However, The Tigers were unable to get past the first round, losing for the third consecutive time in their opener. Head coach Oliver Purnell shockingly left the Tigers after seven seasons to coach at DePaul this last summer, paving the way for new head coach Bran Brownell, who excelled at Wright State and UNC Wilmington. Brownell steps into a tight spot, as Clemson must find a way to supplant Booker this year. To get a better idea of what the Tigers will look like this season, here is a quick breakdown of their lineup, plus my pick of where they will finish the season in the ACC.

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Taking a look at the college basketball odds for the upcoming season, the oddsmakers aren’t to high on Clemson’s prospects in the ACC, as they presently have the seventh best line to win the conference at +1200, and are very heavy underdogs to win the National Championship at +10,000.

Backcourt: Clemson could have been really good last year had they been able to knock down the outside shot. The Tigers shot just over 30% from the outside, despite the fact that they often got wide open looks due to all the double teams Booker attracted on the inside. The Tigers will have a ton of experience back at the guard position this season, but unless these guys start hitting shots the Tigers aren’t going to be in for much success. Junior Tanner Smith returns at shooting guard, but was awful from the perimeter last season, as he connected on just 27.5% of his attempts. If Smith doesn’t start hitting, he will likely finding himself on the bench more than on the court. Senior Demontez Slitt and junior Andre Young were Clemson’s best outside shooters last season, and both are expected to generate a lot of the offense this season. The guy to watch out for is sophomore Noel Johnson, who looked great at times as a freshman and should only continue to get better as he gets older and works on his game.

Backcourt: The Tigers figure to use a number of players to fill the void left by Booker in the paint, one of which is his younger brother Devin Booker, who showed signs of becoming a star last year as a freshman. Also figuring to be a part of the mix is senior Jerai Grant, who is the nephew of former Tiger and NBA star Horace Grant. Grant started opposite of Booker last year and made some nice improvements, but really doesn’t have the offensive tools to make a huge impact. The high hopes are still out there for sophomore Milton Jennings, who is one of a few McDonald’s All-Americans to ever sign at Clemson. Jennings was a letdown in his first year, averaging just 3.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, but could breakthrough this year, as he now knows what it takes to contribute at the collegiate level.

Prediction – 9th ACC: I think losing Booker is going to be too much for the Tigers to overcome this season, unless Jennings really surprises and plays like everyone thought he would as a freshman. While I like the hire of Brownell, I just don’t think he has the players to win a lot of games in his first year. Clemson’s best hopes of postseason play will be the NIT, but even that might be a stretch.

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Virgnia Tech College Basketball Predictions 2010

The Virginia Tech Hokies finished the 2009-10 year at 25-9 and were 10-6 in ACC play, but due to a weak non-conference schedule they did not make the NCAA Tournament and instead finished their season in the NIT. Virginia Tech won their first two contests, before losing to Rhode Island in the quarterfinals. Heading into the 2010-11 season the expectations are exceedingly high for Virginia Tech, as they return pretty much their entire roster from last season, including their top 11 on offense. With a much tougher non-conference slate and so much talent back, the Hokies definitely have a shot to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four seasons. To get a general idea of what the Hokies will look like this season, here is a quick preview of what the Hokies have returning from last year and the new players who could make an impact.

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Backcourt: The Hokies have a lot of talent returning at the guard positions this year, as they bring back senior point guard Malcom Delaney, who led the ACC in scoring at 20.2 points per contest. Delaney tested the NBA by putting his name in the draft, but after finding out he wasn’t going to be a lottery choice, decided it would be a better idea to come back to school and work on his game. If Delaney shows significant improvement this season, Virginia Tech could contend for the ACC title. Also returning is senior shooting guard Dorenzo Hudson, who finished second on the Hokies in scoring at 15 points a game, a big jump after putting up just 4.6 points his junior year. Adding depth is sophomore point guard Erik Green, who Greenberg believes is ready to make a big impact this year, as he has the tools needed to be a solid player. Also watch for freshman Jarell Eddie, who is a highly regarded incoming freshman that figures to make an immediate impact this season.

Frontcourt: Senior Jeff Allen and junior Victor Davila both return, but it would help a lot if Florida transfer Allan Chaney can come in and be a huge factor for Virginia Tech on the inside. At 6’9 Chaney has all the skills to be a force at power forward, but is presently managing a medical issue and it remains unclear when he can get back on the floor. Neither Allen or Davila was as good as they should have been last season, and it will be important that these two bring it consistently. Senior Terrell Bell does the dirty work for Virginia Tech, and while he won’t score a lot of points, he is a very important piece to Virginia Tech being a successful team this year.

Pick – 3rd ACC: I don’t believe Virgina Tech will be good enough to surpass Duke or North Carolina for the conference title, but it is not out of the question for the Hokies to surprise and compete for the championship. Rarely do you get a NCAA basketball team with so much talent returning, but the key will be how they deal with the high expectations this season. I believe they can, and with a tougher schedule to get through, I see a reason why Virginia Tech doesn’t make it to the NCAA Tournament this year.

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Maryland Baskeball Predictions 2010-2011

The Maryland Terrapins stunned a lot of people with their play last season, taking home a share of the ACC Conference regular season title. With the unexpected success head coach Gary Williams garnered ACC Coach of the Year accolades. Even so, Maryland was unable to make it deep into the NCAA Tournament, as they fell to Michigan State 85-83 in the second round. Williams is going to have his work cut out for him this season, as he will have to do deal with the loss of ACC Player of the Year Greivis Vasquez and seniors Eric Hayes and Landon Milbourne. The trio was responsible for over half (54.7%) of Maryland’s points last season. For a better idea of what Maryland will look like this season, here is a short preview of what they have added and are bringing back, plus my prediction on where they will finish the season in the conference.

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Backcourt: A lot of uncertainty surrounds this area, as it’s unknown what can be expected out of these players. Junior guard Sean Mosley has the most skills out of this group, averaging just over 10 points and five rebounds a game last year. What really makes Mosely a talented player is his defense. Senior Adrian Bowie will probably start at point guard this year, but he will need to protect the basketball and hit at a higher rate from the perimeter. Senior Cliff Tucker has the potential to be a big time player for the Terrapins this year, but he inconsistent on a nightly basis. Freshman Pe”shon Howard is a physical player that figures to be a key player off the bench this year, and fellow freshman Terrell Stoglin can really score the basketball, and could wind up being a big time spark off the bench.

Frontcourt: If the Terrapins earn another trip to the NCAA Tournament this year it will be due to the play of sophomore center Jordan Williams, who became only the third Terrapin in school history to post at least 250 points and 250 rebounds in his freshman season. Williams is an offensive threat down low that Maryland has been looking for. He is also a tough defender and can rebound the ball. Williams nearly averaged a double-double his first season, averaging 9.6 points and 8.6 boards per game. Senior forward Dino Gregory will be the other quality post player for Maryland, who is also good on defense and while he isn’t going to scare anyone on offense, he can hit down the open jumper if left alone. Sophomore James Padgett and junior Ersin Levent are back and will come of the bench, but don’t be stunned if you see freshmen Mychal Parker and Ashton Pankey get invloved as well.

Pick – 5th in the conference: Never underestimate the Terps and Williams, and I think this year’s Terrapins are going to surprise a lot of people with their ability to get after teams defensively and offensively. I think we are going to see Jordan Williams blossom into a star, who could end up being the most dominant big man in the ACC. Maryland won’t contend for the conference title, but I think they have a decent shot at making it back to the NCAA Tournament.

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Florida State Basketball 2010-11 Predictions

For the second consecutive season the Florida State Seminoles finished with a solid enough resume to play in the Big Dance, but once again were beat in the first round, as they fell to Gonzaga in the opener 67-60. The Seminoles finished 10-6 in the ACC for the second straight season, but will have a tough time repeating in 2010, as they lost two of their top post players from last season in Solomon Alabi and Ryan Reid. Head coach Leonard Hamilton has really got the Seminoles headed in the right direction over the last five years, as Duke, North Carolina, and Maryland are the only schools that have won more conference games during that span. For a general idea of what the Seminoles will be like this season, here is quick breakdown of what the Seminoles return from last year and the players they have added to the mix during the offseason.

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Backcourt: The Seminoles bring back all of their guards from last year, but in order for them to stay on top in the conference they are going to require a huge season out of junior Chris Singleton, who averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds and was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Singleton did a lot of work with NBA players to improve his all-around game this summer, as the Seminoles desperately need him to become more of a scorer this season. Senior Derwin Kitchen and junior Luke Loucks will likely split time at the point, and better get the job done early or Hamilton could turn to freshman Ian Miller. Coming off the bench behind Singleton is sophomore Michael Snaer, who made the ACC All-Freshman team, and junior 3-point specialist Dievidas Dukys, who hit nearly 40% of his shots behind the arc last year.

Frontcourt: There is no question that the Seminoles are going to miss the inside play of Alabi and Reid. While neither really contributed a ton of offense, they were both solid on defense and really kept opposing teams from scoring inside. Taking the place of Alabi and Reid will be junior college transfer Bernard James and redshirt freshman Jon Kreft. James will have a decent number of rebounds, while the Seminoles believe Kreft has more offensive potential than either Alabi or Reid. Junior Xavier Gibson has continued to improve and will likely challenge James for the starting role inside, but either way figures to be a very important piece to the Seminoles success this season.

Prediction – 6th ACC: I think the Seminoles are the wild card team of the conference this season, as I believe they could be very good and at the same time I could see them being a disappointment. Offensively they really don’t have a lot of offensive punch outside of Singleton and I believe they are going to take a big hit defensively with the loss of Reid and Alabi on the inside. Florida State was the third worst scoring team in the conference last year and ended up dead last in free throw percentage. Even if the defense can step up, I am just not sure if they will be able to put up enough points to hang with the best teams in this league. While my expectations aren’t high, there is still enough talent for Florida State to make it back to the NCAA Tournament, but another one and done is likely in the cards if they make it.

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2010-11 Duke Basketball Predictions

The Duke Blue Devils won their fourth National Championship last year, and will look for their set of back-to-back championships under head coach Mike Krzyewski. The expectations weren’t high for the Blue Devils last season, as they hadn’t made it to the Elite 8 in the last five seasons, but a slowed down half court offense and a team built on defense and rebounding rolled through the NCAA Tournament to beat Butler for the championship. This year the expectations are very high, as the Blue Devils return two very talented players in Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith, and have a couple of talented young players that should be ready to step in and contribute right away. To get a solid grasp of what the Blue Devils will bring to the table this year, here is a short breakdown of who they will have on the floor, plus my prediction on where they will finish the year in the ACC.

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Backcourt: The Blue Devils only real loss is Jon Scheyer, who was the main ball handler last year, but his loss loss will partially be plugged up, as they add one of the most talented young freshman in the country in Kyrie Irving, who can not only get others involved but he can score on his own if needed. Krzyewksi has already been raving about this kid’s talent, and he figures to be a great fit for returning senior guard Nolan Smith, who scored just over 17 points a night last year. Smith is a much better player off the ball, and should find a lot of open shots with Irving running the show. Also joining the Blue Devils will be sophomore Seth Curry, younger brother of Golden State Warriors guard Stephon Curry. Seth really impressed his teammates last year with how hard he was to defend, as he was forced to sit out last year after transferring from Liberty. With Irving expected to start right away, Krzyewski has already talked about his intent of going away from the half court offense and running a much more up-tempo offense this year.

Frontcourt: Duke returns one of the best small forwards in the country in Singler, who averaged almost 18 points and 7 rebounds a night last season. Singler has all the tools to become the National Player of the Year this season, but the team could benefit is he was more vocal. Singler will be joined down low with Miles and Mason Plumlee, as the team must replace the inside presence of Lance Thomas and Brian Zoubek. Mason has more potential, and will likely be a high draft pick next year, but both players should do better this season with the faster pace. Adding depth will be sophomore Ryan Kelly and freshman Josh Hairston, both of which should play a big part this year off the bench.

Prediction – 1st ACC: It appears that it will once again be a two team race for the ACC title this season between the Blue Devils and the Tar Heels. North Carolina also brought in a very highly talented freshman in Harrison Barnes, but I believe Duke has the much better overall team. It will be tough for Duke to beat their win total from 2009-10, but I believe this is an even better team than they had a year ago. With the return of Singler and Smith, Duke is only one of four teams that has two players who scored at least 17 points returning. Irving will be the difference maker for this team, and they have as good as chance of anybody of winning the Final Four.

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Memphis College Basketball Predictions 2010-11

Last year was without a doubt a transition year for the Memphis Tigers basketball program. Under first-year head coach Josh Pastner, the Tigers sputtered to a 24-10 record and fell just shy of making the NCAA Tournament, instead ending up in the NIT tournament to finish the year.

While they may have struggled to win games last season, they definitely are moving forward instead of going backwards, as they landed one of the top recruiting classes in the NCAA for this season. With players like Will Barton, Joe Jackson, and Chris Crawford leading the list of names joining the Tigers this season, they deservedly earned a spot in the AP’s preseason poll, ranking 19th overall in the nation.

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After their loss to Ole Miss in the NIT ended their season, Will Coleman said he expected a national title for Memphis in 2010-11. While that might be a small stretch, there are plenty of reasons why the Tigers should have moderately high expectations heading into the 2010-11 season.

Memphis only has four contests this year against programs that are presently rated in the Top 25. If they want any hope at securing a high seed in the NCAA Tournament in season, Memphis will have to win at least three of those four contests. Josh Pastner showed signs of being a great head coach last season, and it seems likely he will show even more promise in his second season with the team.

Front Court: Senior Will Coleman is one of two starters from last year’s team that is back, and he will be very important to Memphis’ success this year. After posting 7.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last year, Coleman will be out to prove he is a man of his word after guaranteeing a national title this year. If he can duplicate or do better than his 53.9% shooting from the field that he posted last season, he should be able to contribute 12-15 points per contest this season if he plays enough minutes.

Memphis’ other returning starter, junior Wesley Witherspoon, will also probably see most of his time on the floor in the front court. He will be another important factor to how far Memphis goes this season. Joining Coleman and Witherspoon in the front court will be freshmen Tarik Black and Hippolyte Tsafack, along with junior Angel Garcia, who was out a majority of last season with a torn right ACL, but enters this season healthy and excited to play.

Back Court: The Tigers back court is mostly filled with younger players, headlined by freshman WIll Barton, who will probably be one of the most productive players on the Tigers’ squad this season. Barton is the top-ranked shooting guard in the incoming freshman class according to ESPN’s rankings. He is a great shooter, and should be one of Memphis’ top point producers this season.

Memphis native Joe Jackson should another solid contributor to the squad, and will likely be the Tigers starter at the point. He posted 32.3 points per contest as senior in high school, and his scoring talents should translate well into Memphis’ offensive scheme.

Chris Crawford will also be expected to contribute a lot in first season with Memphis, as Rivals.com has him ranked as the 16th best shooting guard in the country. Crawford put up 19.7 ppg as a senior and should be another high scorer for Memphis. If Jelan Kendrick can return from his indefinite suspension and deliver a solid contribution to the team, Memphis could have one of the top back courts in the country.

Stephen’s Prediction-1st place in Conference USA: The Tigers have all of the pieces to dominate a fairly down conference, with their only major hiccups coming in the four contests they face rated opponents. Going to No. 7 Kansas and No. 12 Gonzaga are definitely the toughest games on their schedule, and if they can somehow win those on the road, Memphis could finish the year with only a couple of losses.

Their game at UTEP on Feb. 26 will also be a game to circle, as the Miners went 15-1 in C-USA last year and were the only team to finish ahead of the Tigers in the conference. Memphis should definitely make an appearance in the NCAA tournament in March, and with such a talented group of young players, should be able to lock down a quality seed.

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2010 UConn Basketball Predictions

The UConn Huskies have dealt with some off the court issues heading into the 2010-11 season, but the season finally gets underway on Wednesday with the first exhibition game against AIC. With the outcome of a pending NCAA Investigation still to be determined, nobody is really sure what to expect out of this very young UConn team.

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The captain and leader of this team is junior point guard Kemba Walker. Walker last season averaged 14.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. I think he’ll improve on those numbers with the reports I’m hearing out of the UConn practices.

Besides Walker, UConn needs another player to draw the defense’s attention. Gone are Jerome Dyson, Stanley Robinson, and Gavin Edwards have all graduated. Highly touted recruit Atar Majok left the University at the end of August.

UConn is young and has very little big game experience. Calhoun wants to make sure everyone knows the first half of the season is going to be a struggle, but that he wants them to peak heading March.

Frontcourt: The inside should be revolving around Center Alex Oriakhi. Last year he averaged 5.5 pts and 6.6 reb a contest. Oriakhi is going to have to get the job done down low, because of the Huskie’s lack of depth. He has the size at 6’9 250 lbs to develop into the type of player that Emeka Okafor and Jeff Adrien were for the dominant Huskies teams of the past.

Charles Okwandu is a senior center who stands over 7’0 tall. Okwandu hasn’t played much in the past, but should have an opportunity to see minutes this season.

This season could depend on how quickly the freshman start contributing. So far everybody is raving about the hometown kid, Tyler Olander, who played at E.O Smith High School just off-campus. Olander has plenty of length at 6’10, has the ability to shoot the ball on the perimeter and is a fiesty rebounder.

Another freshman to keep your eye on is Roscoe Smith. He has played at power forward, but should see more time at the three. The 6’8 swingman from Baltimore is very athletic and is most likely the Huskies’ top recruit of the 2010 group.

Backcourt: Donnell Beverly will join Walker in the backcourt. Beverly has been a decent player for the Huskies and now finally at full-strength he looks to contribute off the bench.

Jammal Coombs-McDaniel has the potential to have a breakout season. He is a solid shooter but could never find a rhythm last season.

The last two players are freshman Shabazz Nappier and Jeremy Lamb. Both these players can shoot it from three, something Calhoun doesn’t count on a lot. The Huskies are going to play a different scheme of basketball and it will have to adjust as the season goes along.

Prediction: A lot of experts believe that the Huskies are going to struggle this season. Look at Jim Calhoun’s record: he hasn’t missed the NCAA tournament in two straight seasons in over two decades. He doesn’t have bad consecutive seasons. These players are embracing the underdog status and will look to knock off the Top teams in conference play.

I see UConn ending hte season in 5th or 6th in the conference winning around 22 or 23 games, and returning to the NCAA tournament!

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2010-2011 North Carolina Basketball Predictions

The North Carolina Tar Heels has a disappointing 2009-2010 campaign, one that saw them go 20-17 overall and 5-11 in ACC play. Instead of playing in the NCAA Tournament with a chance to reach their third straight Final Four, we all saw the Tar Heels playing in the NIT. Roy Williams can’t be happy about having his streak of 20 straight years with at least one NCAA tournament win broken, and he thinks he has to get tougher on his players and slightly mix up his schemes. This squad had a lot of talent inside last year, but leading scorer Deon Thompson graduated and leading rebounder Ed Davis entered the NBA. Plus, twins David Wear and Travis Wear decided to transfer to UCLA. You have to think the Tar Heels will get better this season with the addition of highly touted freshmen Harrison Barnes, Reggie Bullock and Kendall Marshall. They are all loaded with talent offensively, which is important regarding the Tar Heels shot their third-worst field goal percentage since 1960, their worth free throw percentage since 1954 and its worst 3-point percentage all-time last year. Looking at Williams’ history, last season probably left the worst taste in his mouth of any season since he started coaching. So the ACC should get ready to face a Tar Heel squad that plays with not only a lot more drive, but a lot more talent as well.

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Frontcourt:

Once sophomore John Henson moved from small forward to power forward midway through last season, he went on to have a terrific finish to the year. He was lanky last season, but he put on 25 pounds this off-season which should enable him to grab more boards. Junior Tyler Zeller brings a lot of skills and looks great healthy, but he has missed a lot of time due to injury in his first couple of years with the Tar Heels. Also helping the depth inside will be the transfer of senior forward Justin Knox from Alabama. Harrison Barnes was the top recruit in the country, and big things are expected from him right away.

Backcourt:

The Tar Heels have a history of great point guards so it’s easy to see why people are so hard on Larry Drew II. Even if he’s not in the same class as Ty Lawson, he is a pretty good player. Don’t be surprised if he really shines this year after looking so good late in the season, including a tremendous performance in NIT play. Reggie Bullock will give this team the 3-point shooting it needs as a perimeter scorer. Kendall Marshall is a solid backup to Drew at the point. Dexter Strickland and Leslie McDonald are going to have to look better than they did last year or won’t see much time.

Jack’s Prediction: 2nd Place in the ACC – Things couldn’t get much worse for the Tar Heels on offense last year, so improving will not be difficult. Improvement on offense along with getting a few guys back from injury and also big-time motivation after a poor season will have UNC primed to put together a big season. The issue is that they may still be another year away from reaching their full potential, and expectations for Tar Heel fans are for the team to compete for not only conference titles, but national championships. I believe both of those goals will be achievable this year.

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