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Darian DeVries won 20 games in each of his 6 seasons at Drake, making the NCAA Tourney 3x
Now he looks to rebuild this WVU program⛰️⚡️
We know his son Tucker is a stud, but how good is the supporting cast? Can this group compete in yr 1?
We break it down with
@ethanbock_
Xavier has one of the best rosters in the country...
Sean Miller dominated the portal while also retaining key talent
Offensively, this group will be ELITE, but how will the defense look? And the veteran bigs finally healthy?
We went through it all with
@PaulFritschner
The Kenny Payne nightmare is over, and Louisville basketball is ready to rumble in year one under Pat Kelsey 🟥🟡🐦
Kelsey went to work in the portal bringing in a haul of veteran talent
We broke down this exciting roster with
@CardChronicle
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Friartown has plenty of reasons to be excited in year 2 of the Kim English era
Losing DC/Oduro hurts, but this year's roster is MUCH deeper
Is this one of the most underrated portal classes in the P5? And how is Bryce doing?
We talked all things Friars w/
@KevinMcNamara33
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Seton Hall used their March Madness snub as fuel last season to go and win the NIT 🟦🏴☠️
But Kadary left for SJU, and Shaheen Holloway's roster lacks proven Big East talent
We know this group will GUARD, but how will things look offensively?
We broke it down with
@NJHoopsHaven
How big of a step can Georgetown take in year 2 under Ed Cooley? 🐶⬜️
Malik Mack/Micah Peavy is a super fun punch alongside Jayden Epps, but this is still a very young team with plenty of unknowns
We dove into the Hoyas with
@JohnKurkjian_
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DePaul went 3-29 and 0-20 in the Big East last year 😭
This program has nowhere to go but up!👿🟦
Christ Holtmann is a proven winner, and with an entirely new roster, will look to pull the Blue Devils out from the basement of the Big East
We broke it all down with
@TheDePaud
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Rutgers had the 5th best defense in CBB last season, but the *298th* offense led to a losing record
Enter a couple of 5⭐️ freshman with some solid transfers and returnees... Steve Pikiell's group could be dangerous this year 🛡️⚔️🟥
We break it down with
@aaron_breitman
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Gonzaga brings back everybody but Anton Watson, and added some enticing pieces in the portal 🐶
This might be the year the Zags finally cut down the nets✂️🏆
Pencil Mark Few's group in for a top 5 offense, but can they crack the top 40 on D?
We discuss with
@TheoLawson_SR
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Everything looks to be coming together for Wake Forest in Year 5 for Steve Forbes 🎩🏀🏹
Hunter Sallis and other key returners are ready to lead the Deacs to new heights with the help of a revamped frontcourt and some much needed depth
We broke down WF with
@ConorONeill_DI
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Kelvin Sampson has built a powerhouse program at Houston 🟥🐾
Even though Jamal Shead has moved on to the NBA, there is no reason this team can’t be even better than they were last year
UH is due for some better injury luck as well…
We broke down the Coogs with
@UHfan31
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Coming off a season to forget for Mick Cronin and UCLA, the Bruins are looking MUCH more potent this year with a deep + talented roster 🐻🟡🔵
UCLA will be in the mix at the top of the Big Ten with elite defense and balanced offensive pop
Broke down the Bruins w/
@latbbolch
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Kansas State dominated the portal and is loaded with talent 🟪⬛️😺
But how will all of the new pieces come together? How good of a Markquis Nowell impression can Dug McDaniel do? Will this D be top 25 again? And will Tang ever lose an OT game???
We sat down with
@GPCRyanG
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Thad Matta has another solid roster at Butler here in year 3
But is this Pierre Brooks and Jahmyl Telfort led group capable of doing real damage in a stacked Big East?
We discuss the Butler Bulldogs with our man
@MDtheDream
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Clemson looks to continue the momentum from their Elite Eight run in March 🐅🐅🐅
This is once again a physical team loaded with vets
We discussed Clemson with
@chapelfowler
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Andy Enfield scrapped together a talented roster through the portal entering year 1 at SMU 🟦🐎🟥
The Ponies have some wildcard guys on this team... and a wide range of outcomes for how they'll finish in the ACC
We discussed how the pieces fit with
@BillyEmbody
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Bill Self surrounded his returning core and addressed the depth issues from last season with some big time portal moves this summer 💰🐦🟦🟨
AJ Storr and Rylan Griffen are the headline additions, but don't sleep on Zeke Mayo 💤
We broke down the Jayhawks with
@M_Vernon
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Owen Freeman and the Iowa Hawkeyes are poised to get back to the NCAA Tournament this year 🐦⬛🟡
Check out our Iowa team preview with
@EliotClough
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BYU impressed in yr 1 in the Big 12... but Mark Pope bolted for UK
No sweat! The Cougs should be even BETTER this season 🟦⬜️
Enter an enticing freshman class, key vet returnees, defensive minded transfers, AND a top NBA assistant as HC
We broke down BYU with
@Mitch_Harper
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Alabama went on an impressive Final Four run last year, the szn after having the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tourney 🐘
Nate Oats has things ROLLING down in Tuscaloosa
This team could be ridiculously good this year... on both ends too
We broke down Bama w/
@blakebyler45
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TJ Otzelberger is building a powerhouse Big 12 program at Iowa State 🟥🌪️🟨
3 seasons as head coach, 3 seasons with a top 8 defense
Four key perimeter players are back, and ISU added some nice transfers too
Will the Cyclones be top 5 good this yr?
We discuss with
@alec_busse
Can Kyle Neptune get Villanova back to the NCAA Tournament?😼
The Cats could guard last season, but the offense was clunky and inconsistent
Will the pieces fit better this year? And was the most important offseason addition... an assistant coach?
We discussed w/
@tommygodinjr
Auburn was dominant for most of last season, finishing 4th in KenPom, but a March Madness loss to Yale tainted an otherwise great year
With Johni Broome back and with a more polished backcourt, will Auburn be even more dangerous this year? 🐯
We discuss with
@NathanKing247
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The Muss Bus has arrived in LA 🚌☀️
Muss did a fantastic job at Arkansas until a disastrous final szn. Now he'll look to regroup with a clean slate at USC.
This USC team is OLD and BIG... Can Des Claude and Saint Thomas become ⭐️s in the Big Ten?
We discuss with
@C_Morrissette
John Calipari shocked the CBB world by making the move to SEC rival Arkansas this spring, and he brought 6 UK guys with him
Cal has a deep group with a nice balance of young talent and vets
But how much success can we expect in yr 1?
We broke down the Hogs with
@JacksonCollier
Mike Rhoades turned in a solid year 1 at Penn St finishing 16-17 (9-11) 🦁
His guy Ace Baldwin is back to lead the way ♣️♦️
This team should be really sharp on D, but do they have enough juice on offense to be a real factor in the league?
We discuss with
@Austin_Cree
The post Zach Edey era is underway for Matt Painter and Purdue
Are Braden Smith and co up for the challenge?
We broke down the Boilers with
@joejacksonCBB
Check it out! Links below ⬇️
Even though Minnesota went a respectable 19-15 (9-11) last season, the Gophers are projected dead last in the Big Ten preseason poll...
Will Ben Johnson, Dawson Garcia and co. surprise people this year? 🦫🟨
We discussed the Gophers with
@TonyLiebert
Mark Pope is bringing a fun style of basketball to Lexington 🔵⚪️
This UK roste is old, balanced and loaded with shooters
How good can the Wildcats be this year?
We broke down the Cats with
@BenRobertsHL
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Wisconsin lost a lot of dudes from last year's No. 5 seeded group
But Crowl and Klesmit are back, and John Blackwell is ready to break out 🔴🦡
And don't sleep on a healthy John Tonje!
We broke down the Badgers with our guy
@TheRealNickOsen
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Nebrasketball went dancing for the first time in a decade last season
Fred Hoiberg enters year 6 with real momentum. This is a deep, old, physical team that will once again be in the mix at the top of the Big Ten
We broke down the Huskers with
@Steve_Marik
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Florida St was one of the best programs in CBB during the late 2010s. But the last three years have been a mix of average and flat out bad.
Can Leonard Hamilton recreate his winning formula? Or will this be his last season at FSU?
We discuss the Noles with
@EasyVeazeyNG
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Things are lining up for Wes Miller and Cincy to take a big step forward this season ⚫️🔴
The Bearcats bring a ton of guys back, the defense should be elite again, and the breakout hype for Dan Skillings and Jizzle James is REAL
We discuss with
@sspringersports
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It's a new era for Washington Basketball 🟪🐶
UW brings in Danny Sprinkle after a 1 year stop at Utah State, and once again his guy Great Osobor is coming with him
Can this duo make the NCAA Tournament for a 4th year in a row?
We broke down Washington with
@rtomashoff34
Creighton has reached at least a second weekend in three of the last four NCAA Tournaments
Can Ryan Kalkbrenner win a 4th Big East DPOY? Will Pop Isaacs be a good fit? What's up with this European pro Fedor Zugic?
We previewed the Jays with
@CThedinga
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Jeff Capel's tenure at Pitt started off rough, but the Panthers have played really good ball the last two seasons😼
Jaland Lowe is capable of a huge sophomore leap, and Ish Leggett and Damian Dunn alongside him forms quite the backcourt
We talked through Pitt w/
@hoopsnut351
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Penny Hardaway has won 20+ games in each of his 6 seasons at Memphis, but program drama and bad March run outs have tainted his tenure
Can Tyrese Hunter, Dain Dainja and the rest of this group take Memphis to new heights? 🐯🟦⬛️
We discussed with our guy
@JohnMartin929
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Micah Shrewsberry has been making waves on the recruiting trail, and the future is looking bright in South Bend
But don't sleep on the Irish this year 🍀💤
Markus Burton is a ⭐️, Alloco/mini Shrews are snipers, and ND will be strong defensively too
We discuss with
@jacksoble56
Miami missed the Tournament last season after impressive Elite 8 and Final 4 runs the two years prior 🟩🟧
Coach L brought in a ton of talent that addressed size /depth/defensive needs, while keeping a few key guys and bringing in a 5⭐️
We break it all down with
@lukechaney247
NC State got HOT last March - going on a historically great run through the ACC and NCAA Tournaments
Can Kevin Keatts and the Pack keep that momentum rolling into this season without the DJs? 🐺🟥
We discussed NCSU with
@fleischman_noah
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New era for Michigan hoops with Dusty May coming to town 〽️
How will the transfer twin towers Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf look alongside each other?
Does May have enough guards at his disposal to play the way FAU did?
Check out our Michigan preview with
@gwizzy12
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Scott Drew has built a powerhouse program at Baylor, but the Bears haven't been to the second weekend since the 2021 Natty 🏆🐻
But here comes 5⭐️ VJ Edgecombe and All-ACC 5th-year transfers Jeremey Roach+Norchad Omier
We break down this loaded Baylor team with
@kendallkaut
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Ohio State is rolling with Jake Diebler after a strong finish to last season 🔴⚫️
Bruce Thornton is ready to lead this team alongside Meechie Johnson, Micah Parrish and some other exciting new pieces
We discussed the Buckeyes with
@andybackstrom
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Brad Underwood got Illinois to the Elite 8 last season, but other than Ty Rodgers this is a brand new roster
Are Kylan Boswell and/or Kasparas Jakucionis ready to become stars? Will Brad look to recreate Domask booty ball? 🍑🏀
We broke down the Illini with
@srrichey
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In both of his first two seasons as the head coach of Georgia, Mike White went 6-12 in SEC play
With 5⭐️ Asa Newell and some under the radar transfers coming to town, will the Dawgs take a step forward this year? 🐶🟥⬛️
We discuss with
@JordanDavisHill
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Maryland had the 14th best defense in the country last season, but an offense outside the top 150 led to Kevin Willard's first losing record in over a decade
Can Julian Reese and a nice crop of newcomers get the Terps back to dancing? 🐢
We broke it down with
@ghafirtheturtle
Mike Woodson has a loaded roster... it's go time in Bloomington 🔴⚪️
The Hoosiers can play bully ball on the inside with Ballo and Reneau, plus this team finally has some guards and 3pt shooting
Will IU get a nice ROI on their NIL spend?
We discuss with
@michaelniziolek
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Rick Pitino's Johnnies were playing really good ball down the stretch last szn, but it wasn't enough to go dancing
Now with a more athletic group and Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith leading the way, will Pitino get SJU to new heights? ⚡️🟥
We broke it down w/
@KevinConnelly24
Cal could be a frisky team in the ACC this year 🐻☀️
Blackshear is an experienced lead guard, Andrej Stojakovic is a bucket getter ready for an expanded role, and don’t sleep on Joshua Ola-Joseph 💤
We’re joined by Don Shennum of
@WriteForCal
to talk Berkeley hoops
#Calgorithm
Back in March, Colorado was a few bounces away from wearing home jerseys in the Sweet 16
But a lot has changed since then...
KJ/Cody/Tristan are in the NBA, oh and CU is back in the Big 12
Will Tad Boyle's group be relevant this season?
We break it down with
@RalphieReport
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