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Figured we could use a thread specifically for preseason rankings. Pretty good analysis by 247 sports... (though I disagree with Wisconsin). https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/College-basketball-Updated-Big-Ten-power-rankings-headlined-by-Illinois-Iowa-189417440/#189417440_1

Interesting read here. Jay Bilas did some research into Nike Sibande's waiver claim, and it appears that Miami (OH) is not exactly cooperating. Ironically, this player is transferring to Pitt, who stood in the way of Marcus Carr's waiver claim two years ago. Totally agree with his comment that...

1. Obi Toppin, Dayton Flyers 2. Myles Powell, Seton Hall Pirates 3. Vernon Carey, Duke Blue Devils 4. Daniel Oturu, Minnesota Golden Gophers The most underrated stat for post players might be minutes, and that's where Oturu really shines. It's all well and good that his numbers look...

Some of you might be wondering why I posted this. Quentin Grimes was a freshman starter on Kansas last year. He put his name in the draft, but then pulled out and decided to transfer to Houston. Paperwork was submitted to the NCAA for immediately eligibility, with the reasoning being he wanted...

Here's a good article about the changing college landscape. Norlander mentions Amir. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-is-losing-more-underclassmen-every-year-to-the-nba-draft-but-can-the-ncaa-reverse-the-trend/

Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota was already eager for Marcus Carr to be eligible, and Isaiah Washington's outgoing transfer has only intensified the excitement. Washington's departure coincides with Dupree McBrayer graduating, so the Golden Gophers are losing 5.8 assists per game in the...

Norlander is all-in on the Gophers this year... 8. Minnesota Last NCAA appearance: 2017 Key nonconference opponents: vs. Washington (Nov. 21 in Vancouver), at Boston College (Nov. 26), vs. Oklahoma State (Nov. 30) The Athletic posted a 28-voter panel of Big Ten beat writers who...

From Jon Rothstein: Eric Curry, Minnesota People from the periphery may point to Reggie Lynch’s dismissal and Amir Coffey’s shoulder injury as a reason for the Gophers’ struggles last season after a strong start, but losing Curry was also a major blow. Minnesota earned a five seed in the NCAA...

CBS released their annual rankings of all 351 college basketball teams. I know there have been other previous threads about our non-conference basketball schedule, but here's where CBS ranks all of them for 2017: South Carolina Upstate - 263 Providence - 26 Niagara - 146 Western Carolina - 318...

It's official... http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/20834710/louisville-head-coach-rich-pitino-athletic-director-tom-jurich-out