-Memphis (Derrick Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts will make a sick backcourt next year)-UNC (Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough will be the best inside-outside threat in the country)-USC (OJ Mayo and Taj Gibson could be the best inside-outside threat in the country)-Indiana (Eric Gordon and DJ White...yup)Watch out for Michigan State. I don't like State, but they will be scary next year.
Watchout for Tennessee. They were nearly there last year, but they blew a 20 point lead to Ohio St. in the Sweet 16. Had they beat Ohio St., I think they would have gotten through Memphis and been in the Final 4, and that is where I had them in my brackets. They have every player except for Dane Bradshaw, who I will miss, coming back.
I would do this..but I honestly dont know enough about college ball. Ive only kept up with C-USA up to a couple seasons ago and I really dont get into all the colleges reruits or players until the season starts. BUT, I for one agree with Memphis. Memphis is very experienced, most of our players next year have only been around winning as far as getting to Elite 8. We are very close to be very good(championship good), I like our chances at the Finals Four.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ May 29 2007, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>-Memphis (Derrick Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts will make a sick backcourt next year)-UNC (Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough will be the best inside-outside threat in the country)-USC (OJ Mayo and Taj Gibson could be the best inside-outside threat in the country)-Indiana (Eric Gordon and DJ White...yup)</div>Thats my 4 too..
North Carolina Tar Heels - Brandan Wright will be missed, but Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson made the right decision and returned to school. They should be one of the deadliest inside-outside combo's in the country.Memphis Tigers - Chris Douglas-Roberts is back, as is Joey Dorsey. And they have a solid class of freshmen coming in, led by Derrick Rose.UCLA Bruins - Losing Arron Afflalo really hurt, but Darren Collison and Josh Shipp are returning to school, along with the glue that holds them together, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute.Indiana Hoosiers - They had a great recruiting class, led by Eric Gordon, the number two overall prospect in the country. As well as DJ White returning, Indiana could have a big year.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Truth @ Jun 19 2007, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>DJ White = most overrated player in the country</div>Totally agreed. I have never seen what is so good about him. I'm not going to make one for the sole reason that it always turns up completely wrong.
I dunno why I'm arguing with the village idiot (the truth), but.....D.J. White singlehandly led IU to the tournament last year. He is a 6'9" power house of athleticsm who can play 3 posistions and is one of the top defensive players in the big 10. He can score too, although he does need to work on that. D.J. White is very good
Way too early to predict. What if they're in the same brackets?No Jayhawks love? Brandon Rush is coming back. They're gonna be dangerous.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Jun 20 2007, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Way too early to predict. What if they're in the same brackets?No Jayhawks love? Brandon Rush is coming back. They're gonna be dangerous.</div>Rush tore his ACL, even though he will back by probably November it is still a big hit. I would have them in anyways.
Hes built just like Dwight Howard. HUGE shoulders, athletic like a 6'6 guard...naturaly strong as a beast. Too bad he doesn't have much of an offensive game except pumping the dunks all over people. The key factor for Memphis is Robert Dozier. Im promise you, before he leaves Memphis hes going to be a 1st rnd pick...if not lottery. I expect him to breakout next season...hes a horrible matchup for anybody waiting to happen.
Dorsey is good, but he has to be more consistent. He lets his mouth do too much talking and doesn't back it up. He called Oden out and got dominated. He also consistently stays in foul trouble, which doesn't help Memphis. He gets fouled a lot too, which is good, but he can't make a free throw.
UNC - Hansbrough will likely win POY, and the Heels might have the best backcourt in the nation in Lawson and Ellington. I think Ellington's gonna explode this year. Also, they're not gonna miss Wright as much as people think - mainly his versatility. His scoring and rebounding will be replaced quite easily with the depth they have.</p> Kansas - I like the job Self is going in Lawrence. He's got a good group together, and while they probably won't be a #1 seed, I think they'll make noise in March.</p> Georgetown - Hibbert's in his last year playing for Thompson, and I think people are going to see a lot of him this year. Many havecompared him to Deke, but with Jeff Green gone, I think Roy'll have a great chance to polish his offensive game.</p> NC State - Sleeper City. This is the cinderella story for 2008, trust me. They've got a lively, motivating coach who'll have them believing every step of the way, tons of young talent, and enough of a chip on their shoulders from playing in Carolina and Duke's shadows that they'll surprise a lot of people.</p> Elite Eight: These teams are good, but this isn't their year - Memphis, USC, Indiana, Louisville</p>
