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tcf15 said:
Sporting News putting Marcus Paige ahead of Kris Dunn as the best point guard in the country. Think they'll regret that by season's end.

http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4659273-ranking-best-point-guards-college-basketball/slide/369370

10. Cat Barber
9. Frank Mason
8. Ty Wallace
7. Tyler Ulis
6. Melo Trimble
5. Yogi Ferrell
4. Demetrius Jackson
3. Fred VanVleet
2. Kris Dunn
1. Marcus Paige
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It's rare that I say something positive about PC but I'd take Kris Dunn over Paige every time and I don't think it's close.
 
I've been so unimpressed by Marcus Paige.
 
That's a pretty ridiculous list. I wouldn't have put Barber, Jackson, or Mason on the list at all. Jackson over Ferrell and Trimble is utter lunacy. No Nic Moore or Gibbs is a mistake. And Paige at #1 is pretty bizarre, too.
 
UConnSwag11 said:
You think if his conditioning is up by our game, that you'll see miller at the 5 a lot to tire him out and bring him away from the basket?
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If Amida doesn't improve his D on back-to-the-basket bigs with size/weight it may be Enoch if his feet are fast enough. I know that's a stretch but AB proved unworthy vs many good bigs who could drop step and score around the basket - too thin. Miller may be a bit too small but you could see him on someone like Stone with AB off the ball looking to help on the rim.
 
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Paige had a tough year, no question about that. With that said, he is a stud and put up real nice #s the year before. IMO it will come down to Dunn and him for the top PG spot.
 
NBC Sports has been doing a countdown of the top 100 CBB players today on Twitter (here's the list so far: http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/10/26/rankings-the-cbttop100-players-in-the-country/). They're at 71 right now and no mention of any UConn players yet, but here are some familiar names, and future opponents:

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 7h7 hours ago
No. 99 Justin Sears, Yale: Even w/ recent success of Harvard, Sears was Ivy's best player last two years #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 6h6 hours ago
No. 96 Abdul-Malik Abu, N.C. State: We're expecting a breakout season from Abu headlining the Wolfpack #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 6h6 hours ago
No. 94 Robert Carter Jr, Maryland: GT transfer is an overlooked but difference-making piece for Terps. #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 5h5 hours ago
No. 91 Maodo Lo, Columbia: Lo starred for Germany this summer, biggest reason Lions are Ivy contenders. #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 5h5 hours ago
No. 90 Isaac Copeland, Georgetown: Major breakout potential. Inconsistent, six 14+ pt gms v. league foes #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 2h2 hours ago
No. 79 Markus Kennedy, SMU: He missed the first half of last season so folks forgot just how good he is. #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 2h2 hours ago
No. 77 Zak Irvin, Michigan: Efficiency numbers should be much improved with LeVert and Walton healthy. #CBTtop100

CollegeBasketbllTalk ‏@CBTonNBC 14m14 minutes ago
No. 71 Ryan Arcidiacono, Villanova: He's flying under the radar this year due to freshman Jalen Brunson. #CBTtop100
 
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 2h2 hours ago
Texas is an experienced, talented group with size & depth. Three top 75 recruits in Roach, Davis,& Mack will all contribute right away

Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 4m4 minutes ago Austin, TX
The freshmen add firepower to this team. Texas

re: Jordan Barnett (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3133627/jordan-barnett)
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 1m1 minute ago Austin, TX
Stronger & coachable.Still trying to figure it out. Streaky shooter who is coming along . Just a Soph

Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 1m1 minute ago Austin, TX
Senior Demarcus Holland could be the teams best perimeter defender. Brings a consistency to the court on both ends of the floor.

Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 44s44 seconds ago Austin, TX
Former Espn top 50 - Kerwin Roach is known for his world class athleticism. What people don't realize is that his jumper is underrated
 
tcf15 said:
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 2h2 hours ago
Texas is an experienced, talented group with size & depth. Three top 75 recruits in Roach, Davis,& Mack will all contribute right away

Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 4m4 minutes ago Austin, TX
The freshmen add firepower to this team. Texas

re: Jordan Barnett (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3133627/jordan-barnett)
Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 1m1 minute ago Austin, TX
Stronger & coachable.Still trying to figure it out. Streaky shooter who is coming along . Just a Soph

Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 1m1 minute ago Austin, TX
Senior Demarcus Holland could be the teams best perimeter defender. Brings a consistency to the court on both ends of the floor.

Paul Biancardi ‏@PaulBiancardi 44s44 seconds ago Austin, TX
Former Espn top 50 - Kerwin Roach is known for his world class athleticism. What people don't realize is that his jumper is underrated
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I want to embarrass them on their home court. I'm still so bitter about Holmes' shot.
 
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aceboon said:
I think Cincy is being underrated
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I don't. They're always a tough and experienced team, always play good defense, and will turn every game into a rockfight, making them able to beat a lot of teams on a given night. They're "underrated" every year.

But when your team in the last 15 years has gotten to two Sweet Sixteens (2001, 2012) and have won two conference tournaments (2002, 2004), I see no reason to see them making much noise when it matters.
 
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This will probably be it for UConn on this list. 3 in the top 100 ain't bad. I think Purvis and Adams will be top 100 players by season's end too.
 

Ranking the nation's top backcourt but it really is the whole perimeter to include wing players. We fall outside of the top 10...seems like more locker room bulletin board material.

Also two scheduled opponents in Michigan and Maryland ranked higher here. Looking forward to proving these rankings wrong on the hardwood in those games.
 
It's hard to like Nic Moore, but it's easy to respect him as a competitor. He is fun to watch and fun to hate so it's really a shame that he's had so much go wrong during his career.
 
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Ah preseason rankings. The most fluff filled fluff since fluff.
 
Remember him as a freshman in the tourney game against St. Joe's
 
Here is Borges' AP Top 25: http://borgesblognhr.blogspot.com/

1. Maryland
2. North Carolina
3. Kansas
4. Virginia
5. Kentucky
6. Iowa State
7. Oklahoma
8. Duke
9. Gonzaga
10. Arizona
11. Wichita State
12. California
13. UConn
14. Villanova
15. Michigan State
16. Indiana
17. Utah
18. LSU
19. SMU
20. Cincinnati
21. Butler
22. Wisconsin
23. Notre Dame
24. Vanderbilt
25. Texas A&M
 
tcf15 said:
Remember him as a freshman in the tourney game against St. Joe's
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Yea him and his hair did an admirable job on Bazz for MOST of that game.
 
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