#2 in college basketball pre-season poll?
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the north carolina tar heels definately after their new recruiting class
890873
PAC-10\nthe Big East is getting better though
261231
The first two guys have essentially covered it (and yes, there are actually 65 for the men's bracket now), but this year's tournament could have a little bit more meaning for the mid-majors. I don't think it'll happen, but *six* Missouri Valley teams have been talked about as potential NCAA teams as well as *three* from.....hold on to your hats.....the Colonial Athletic Conference. Here's a basic reason why:\n\nMissouri Valley - Conf - All\nWichita St.  14-4 24-8 \nMissouri State  12-6 20-8  \nSouthern Ill.  12-6 22-10 (won conference tourney) \nCreighton  12-6 19-9  \nNorthern Iowa  11-7 23-9  \nBradley  11-7 20-10  \n\nColonial Athletic - Conf - All  \nN.C. Wilmington  15-3 25-7 (won conference tourney)\nGeorge Mason  15-3 23-7  \nHofstra  14-4 24-6 \n\nAll those teams have pretty good records, the MVC has always been a solid conference, and George Mason was ranked in the Top 25 for a week or so. Link 1 shows the rest of the teams receiving votes from the USA Today/ESPN poll, while link 2 shows the same from the AP poll.\n\nUSA Today/ESPN: >>Others Receiving Votes: Bucknell 40, Michigan St. 36, Marquette 21, Arkansas 10, San Diego St. 9, Air Force 8, Southern Ill. 7, Wisconsin 7, N.C. Wilmington 6, Wichita St. 6, George Mason 6, Hofstra 4, Alabama 2, Colorado 2, Murray St. 2, Texas A&M 2, West. Kentucky 1, Florida St. 1<<\n\nAP: >>Others Receiving Votes: Arkansas 109, Bucknell 83, Michigan St. 67, Marquette 58, Southern Ill. 33, Texas A&M 17, San Diego St. 10, Florida St. 9, Wichita St. 8, California 7, Hofstra 7, Air Force 5, Wisconsin 4, George Mason 3, West. Kentucky 2, Cincinnati 1, Missouri State 1<<\n\nThere will be a tremendous and justified uproar if a lot of the mid-major teams listed here are snubbed, but I doubt the MVC gets more than 4 teams (meaning, "Sorry Bradley/Creighton.") The selection committee has too often favored the big conferences (ACC, SEC, Big 10, Big East, and also the Big 12 and Pac 10) in past years, though I have no problem with this season's Big East sending 8-9 teams.
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Based on just pure talent, the Tarheels gotta rank in the top 10 in the nation just on talent alone.  As far as March Madness is concerned, anything can happen but I would anticipate that UNC will make it to at least the regional final if not farther.  But it's tough to say since March is far away.
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I've got Gonzaga.  I originally picked them because I believe that Morrison is one of the top two players in the nation this year.  After seeing him struggle and Gonzaga win anyway, I'm a bit more confident in my pick.  UCLA is good, but I think Gonzaga is slightly better.
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Penn State by heart.  Auburn should be up there somewhere too.
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most likely Duke, but who knows in NCAA basketball.\nIt isn't called March Madness for nothing
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Its good to lose before going into the ncaa tournament. That way you aren't too relaxed and cocky and get caught sleeping. Now they have the hunger and desire to win again so yes they should be in the top 5. No more pressure on Reddick to break records so watch out for Duke! I hate Duke by the way......Go Illinois!!!!!!!!!!
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Before I make my pick, I just have to say how funny I think it is that the ACC Championship game will not have Miami, Florida St. or Virginia Tech.  I love this.  Rutgers, Wake Forest, and Hawaii are all ranked, but Miami and Florida St. are not.  Man this is a great year.\n\nOh yeah, my pick.  I gotta go with the Terps.  It's gonna be a close game, but in the end, Maryland should get the job done. \n\nMaryland 33, Wake Forest 30
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I think it's JJ Redick of Duke.  He's going to win Player of the Year over Morrison of Gonzaga by a couple votes.
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Kentucky lost to South Carolina today, so they'll be lucky to get an at-large berth (though I bet they will get in). Whether or not they'll get put in Duke's bracket is anyone's guess, though that matchup may not be as compelling this season. But Kentucky is 21-12 out of the SEC, and I doubt they'd get put at #8 or #9 - more like a #7. A 21-12 SEC team with a lesser rep would get the 8-9 game.\n\nTwo teams to watch in the early rounds: BC and Syracuse. BC looked great against UNC today - highly physical and they made shots. I see them making an Elite Eight run. Syracuse is riding a wave and could go to the Sweet 16, but they'll eventually peter out. McNamara can't hit clutch shots every game, so someone else will have to step up if he falters.
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UCLA.  Gonzaga always chokes at this point in the tournament and this year will be no different.
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It's definetely the UCONN Huskies. They are the most dominant college hoops team in the country.
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Champion:Duke\nRunner-up:Michigan\n3rd:Cincinnati\n4th:Indiana
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My money is on Duke, JJ Redick is ready to lead this team to a championship. He's got the back-up as well in Williams. Also you got the coach K factor on their side. Although UCONN is looking good.
801731
haha\n\nOhio State is a hell of a team this year.  On paper OSU should be a favorite.  Michigan is going to stop them though, their Dline is dominance at work.  Michigan is going to make Smith look average.
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First of all...whoever says Pac-10 should be SLAPPED. Aside from USC...there is NOTHING, Oregon?,Arizona St?,UCLA? are you Kidding(LOL). Although I was raised Big 10. The SEC is top Dog...Floria,Georgia,Auburn,Alabama,LSU,Tennesse and with the return a Mr.Spurrier, So.Carolina..NO DOUBT. The Big 10 and Big 12, Tie for second.