C I N C I N N A T I Bearcats’ front line deep, talented
How many teams are deep enough to consider redshirting a skilled freshman center who was a top-100 recruit? Not many, except of course UC.
X A V I E R Young Musketeers will be tested
This team might have better overall chemistry than last year’s. Even with only one senior returning to a major role.
K E N T U C K Y Young ’Cats boast depth in post
Jamaal Magloire has never averaged more than 7.0 points a game. His five career technical fouls are believed a record by a UK player. He has been suspended three times. And yet: He is this season’s most likely savior.
O H I O S T A T E ’99 Bucks know how to win
Coming off a 27-9 season and their first Final Four appearance in 30 years, the Buckeyes, who opened against Notre Dame Tuesday night, are expected to be one of the nation’s best teams this season.
M I A M I RedHawks getting back to basics
The backcourt is the strength of the team. Rob Mestas is a three-year starter at point guard. Mestas is one of the quickest players in the Mid-American Conference and one of the best defenders.
