So it’s time for the pre-season top-25 poll! Nope not college football, but in the ultimate spirit of pushing the seasons here is Andy Katz’ top-25 for next year’s college hoops. (Ok, he had a point, now that we know who is returning — and lots of guys are coming back — he produced a ranking based on that info. But still, it’s baseball season.)
June 16th, 2009
Scottie Reynolds (Villanova) and Luke Harangody (Notre Dame) probably pushed the Orange out of the mix in the pre-season Big East race, but even despite losing Flynn, 8-Mile, and Paul Harris, Syracuse has a good returning core and some sick incoming players. Top 25 for the Orange? Bank on it in ‘09/’10.
June 19th, 2009
Yet another stud early defection (Gerald Henderson) to the NBA demotes Duke from elite, National Title contender (top-5) to merely good (#10). MEH.