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2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

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With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season.  Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

North Carolina Ties All-Time Record; #1 in AP Poll for 8th Time

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With the release of today's college hoops AP preseason poll, the North Carolina Tar Heels further cemented themselves as one of college basketball's most storied programs. The Tar Heels, returning all five starters from last season's Elite 8 team, were the landslide #1 (62/65 votes) in the Associated Press' preseason poll. It's the eighth time they have been #1 with a bullet … [Read more...] about North Carolina Ties All-Time Record; #1 in AP Poll for 8th Time

99 in 99: #3 Kansas State Wildcats

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Behind the leadership of the always intense Frank Martin, the Kansas State Wildcats stepped onto the national scene in a big way last season.  Even more is expected from K-State this year as the ‘Cats have the potential to contend for the national title. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors for the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #3 Kansas State Wildcats

99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes

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The Ewing Theory will be put to the test this season in Columbus.  The Ohio State Buckeyes lose National Player of the Year, “His Royal Smoothness” Evan Turner but could actually be a better team without him as Thad Matta returns his other four starters and ushers in a highly touted class of freshmen. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes

99 in 99: #5 Pitt Panthers

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The Pitt Panthers received a terrific early season challenge Tuesday night when they tipped off the college basketball season by holding off a feisty Rhode Island team, 83-75.  Jamie Dixon has a deep, versatile, hard working group that enters the season as the team to beat in the Big East. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #5 Pitt Panthers

99 in 99: #6 Syracuse Orange

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The Syracuse Orange season is already off to a better start than last year.  ‘Cuse beat Division II LeMoyne Tuesday night; the same team that upset the Orange a year ago during exhibition play.  Things get real Friday when Jim Boeheim’s bunch tips off their season against Northern Iowa. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #6 Syracuse Orange

99 in 99: #7 Kansas Jayhawks

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The Kansas Jayhawks were supposed to be the unstoppable beast heading into the NCAA Tournament and practically every expert’s pick to bring home the championship.  Instead, KU was upset in the second round by Northern Iowa and saw their title hopes vanish quicker than Bruce Pearl’s recruiting ethics in the past couple of months. Despite losing three starters, the Jayhawks … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #7 Kansas Jayhawks

99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels

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The North Carolina Tar Heels were once again playing for a championship in April.  Unfortunately, it was the NIT title.  UNC is coming off a very uncharacteristic season in which they missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Roy Williams.  The Heels will be a young team this season but do add the top freshman in the country, Harrison Barnes. The Sports Bank’s “99 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels

99 in 99: #9 Florida Gators

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The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” is entering its home stretch as we’ve been ranking the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-major programs for the past three months.  Billy Donovan’s Florida Gators come in at number nine and are the pre-season favorite to win the SEC.  Click here if you missed teams #10-#99. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #9 Florida Gators