Harmonious NCAA Hoops Fri

[CuseFan10]

This is the first real day of the season for me, and with the early upsets it looks like it's going to be a pretty fun year again. Favorite sport for me by far, as I can never get enough of college hoops. Best of luck to everyone this season.

1 UNIT
Massachusetts (-5). Coach Ford has to switch the offense from big to small with the losses of Freeman and Lasme, and I think Forbes will flourish into a 20ppg type scorer. Lowe is very underrated PG too, but they need Harris and Milligan to step up. Frosh Max Groebe can rip the nets from deep. Should be a high scoring game.

More later

[wsox08]

GL today and this year cuse.

[NittanyLions94]

GL Cuse, can't wait for these pre-season tournies to get towards the end and then get some good games going

[CuseFan10]

So much for dipping my toes into the water to test things out. I think I could play 25 games today if I wanted to (and I might, haha). I didn't play Ohio U (-3.5) or Columbia (+5) so I'm sure they will both win easily.

1 UNIT
Butler (-10.5). Ball State program is in disarray, Graves and Green should play well.
South Florida (-8). Sun Dome homecourt, and Gransberry teams with improved Verdejo and Bozeman.
Tennessee (-17). My national champ pick, DOMINANT at home, and Temple stuggled mightily on D last year.
Cal Santa Barbara (-4). Long trip fro NW St to Maples, plus 4 starters back and Alex Harris is very good.
Tennessee Tech (+8). Experienced Tech team getting a bunch of points.
Wake Forest (-14). Win one for the Skipper!!! Fairfield is a bad offensive team.
DePaul (+3). Two stud frosh from the Demons add to Draelon Burns and Karron Clarke. Creighton in flux.
Alabama (-17). Hendrix is a man amongst boys, reminds me of Horford. Steele back also. Troy lost 7 seniors and 4 starters.
Belmont (+8). Good, disciplined squad. If 3ball is falling, they could win outright.

[NittanyLions94]

Cuse, quick question, what web sites do you use to gather your info. Always looking for new angles.

[CuseFan10]

1 UNIT
Auburn (+2.5). 5 starters back led by Josh Dollard and Korvotney Barber. A little unsettled it's road game cause they usually struggle but playing away from home, but they should take the next step this season, possibly make the Big Dance.



Nitts- Honestly, I just read anything and everything I can get my hands on via internet or print media. I have a couple mags, use stats from last year, home and way records (although I'm still playing Auburn despite that)and in season watch everything I can. Nothing eye opening really I can provide you with, wish I could. GL man!

[FultonStreetBlues]

Originally Posted by CuseFan10

1 UNIT
Auburn (+2.5). 5 starters back led by Josh Dollard and Korvotney Barber. A little unsettled it's road game cause they usually struggle but playing away from home, but they should take the next step this season, possibly make the Big Dance.



Nitts- Honestly, I just read anything and everything I can get my hands on via internet or print media. I have a couple mags, use stats from last year, home and way records (although I'm still playing Auburn despite that)and in season watch everything I can. Nothing eye opening really I can provide you with, wish I could. GL man!

And three of my guys on Tulane. Go Auburn

[NittanyLions94]

Thanks, just wondering if you looked at team sites, conference sites, etc. to gather info on some teams. Like I said, I'm always looking to get better and more resources can only help

[HiPockets]

I like many of your picks. Great to be back in hoops season. GL tonight

[CuseFan10]

UMass

Nitts - I do all those (team sites for injuries, conf sites, etc) but I honestly don't go to anything that anyone doesn't know about. I use rivals.com info for recruits and stuff too. Pretty generic stuff. I try to read as many preseason mags as possible and take notes and such too. Nothing earth-shattering, haha...

fultonstreet - what do you mean "your guys"? you book? i'm honestly not very comfy with auburn cause they stink on the road, but their talent i think moves to the next level this season and that's how they get it done tonight starting the season off with a nice road victory over a decent tulane squad.

[Underdog88]

GL with the rest Cuse

[NittanyLions94]

And wait, you didn't tease anything? Does this card truly count without a tease?

[CuseFan10]

Originally Posted by NittanyLions94

And wait, you didn't tease anything? Does this card truly count without a tease?

Don't tempt me!!!! I looked at doing it but didn't pull the trigger. I loved NC Greensboro too even before I see now that Dickey and Peacock are out, and they will win easy. Oh well.

[FlyersFan]

dailyteaserguy- GL!...this season....see you in here once conference play begins in late December......will have the SCRF system back up and running this year...

[CuseFan10]

Originally Posted by FlyersFan

.will have the SCRF system back up and running this year...

Is it actually going to work this season?

Two years ago it was cash, last year...... not so much. Or was that the Mizz Valley system thing and I'm mistaken?

One of them I met with moderate results at best.. I'm thinking the Mizz Valley system probably.