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I'll try to keep these updated every few weeks. Here's my first attempt:
With each team rounding up their OOC schedules, I figured it’s a good time to figure out where each team stands in comparison with each other:
1) Houston 8-0
Consistent great guard play led by Brooks, Davis and Robinson. Good wins vs. Oregon and BYU, but aside from that, the OOC has been underwhelming. Good OOC tests ahead with LSU and Saint Louis.
2) Cincinnati 9-1
Cumberland is still their lead guard and Jenifer has the best A/TO ratio in the country. Tre Scott, Keith Williams and Nysier Brooks were needed to improve their game and they have not disappointed. Pretty easy OOC so far, but good challenge coming up with Mississippi State.
3) UCF 7-2
Easy OOC so far, but gotta give credit for losing both games by a combined 3 points. Pretty vanilla team, but have a nice trio in Taylor, Fall and newcomer Dawkins.
4) UConn 7-3
Aside from the Iowa game, they’ve been competitive in every game. So far, my preseason expectations have been exceeded. Their new coach is pretty good too.
5) Temple 7-2
My favorite “other” AAC team. Quinton Rose is the man and Shizz is a great lead guard. Pierre-Louis developing in a good player and will be a leader next year. Good blend of front court depth.
6) Tulsa 7-3
Kinda clunky team, but has been exceeding expectations. This team can’t shoot so I doubt the success will last, but I wish them well. Their only potential OOC challenge is Dayton, so there’s a realistic chance they enter AAC conference games at 10-3.
7) Memphis 5-4
Here’s the KenPom for the four teams they’ve lost to: 12, 49, 64, 118. C’mon Jeremiah Martin, step it up! Tyler Harris is for real and has ONIONS!
8) SMU 6-4
The team is 3-1 with Foster back but Chargois, Mike/Hunt (haha) are the future. The Lipscomb loss doesn’t look so bad after they beat TCU and almost beat Belmont. Wouldn’t be surprised if they leapfrog Tulsa and Memphis in a few weeks.
9) Wichita State 4-4
I didn’t expect Wichita State to be good this year, but aside from the Oklahoma thrashing and the opener loss to La Tech, they’ve been OK. Good to see Gregg Marshall to continue to give freshmen Erik Stevenson, Dexter Dennis and Jamarius Burton good minutes and getting in Udeze when he can. They’ll be exciting to watch next year and they have a good ’19 class.
10) South Florida 6-2
Props to Brian Gregory for having me watch the entire Georgetown/USF game. Honestly, that was the first USF OOC game I’ve watched maybe ever? I really like David Collins and five of their top seven scorers are sophomores or younger. Should be somewhat decent next year.
11) East Carolina 6-4
Their OOC is cupcake city (350 KenPom) but lovely to see Jayden Gardner explode onto the scene.
12) Tulane 3-6
Caleb Daniels, Shakwon and Monteverde’s own (hello, Precious) Kevin Zhang are the future. I knew they’d be in the bottom-third of the league, but they are worse than expected.
With each team rounding up their OOC schedules, I figured it’s a good time to figure out where each team stands in comparison with each other:
1) Houston 8-0
Consistent great guard play led by Brooks, Davis and Robinson. Good wins vs. Oregon and BYU, but aside from that, the OOC has been underwhelming. Good OOC tests ahead with LSU and Saint Louis.
2) Cincinnati 9-1
Cumberland is still their lead guard and Jenifer has the best A/TO ratio in the country. Tre Scott, Keith Williams and Nysier Brooks were needed to improve their game and they have not disappointed. Pretty easy OOC so far, but good challenge coming up with Mississippi State.
3) UCF 7-2
Easy OOC so far, but gotta give credit for losing both games by a combined 3 points. Pretty vanilla team, but have a nice trio in Taylor, Fall and newcomer Dawkins.
4) UConn 7-3
Aside from the Iowa game, they’ve been competitive in every game. So far, my preseason expectations have been exceeded. Their new coach is pretty good too.
5) Temple 7-2
My favorite “other” AAC team. Quinton Rose is the man and Shizz is a great lead guard. Pierre-Louis developing in a good player and will be a leader next year. Good blend of front court depth.
6) Tulsa 7-3
Kinda clunky team, but has been exceeding expectations. This team can’t shoot so I doubt the success will last, but I wish them well. Their only potential OOC challenge is Dayton, so there’s a realistic chance they enter AAC conference games at 10-3.
7) Memphis 5-4
Here’s the KenPom for the four teams they’ve lost to: 12, 49, 64, 118. C’mon Jeremiah Martin, step it up! Tyler Harris is for real and has ONIONS!
8) SMU 6-4
The team is 3-1 with Foster back but Chargois, Mike/Hunt (haha) are the future. The Lipscomb loss doesn’t look so bad after they beat TCU and almost beat Belmont. Wouldn’t be surprised if they leapfrog Tulsa and Memphis in a few weeks.
9) Wichita State 4-4
I didn’t expect Wichita State to be good this year, but aside from the Oklahoma thrashing and the opener loss to La Tech, they’ve been OK. Good to see Gregg Marshall to continue to give freshmen Erik Stevenson, Dexter Dennis and Jamarius Burton good minutes and getting in Udeze when he can. They’ll be exciting to watch next year and they have a good ’19 class.
10) South Florida 6-2
Props to Brian Gregory for having me watch the entire Georgetown/USF game. Honestly, that was the first USF OOC game I’ve watched maybe ever? I really like David Collins and five of their top seven scorers are sophomores or younger. Should be somewhat decent next year.
11) East Carolina 6-4
Their OOC is cupcake city (350 KenPom) but lovely to see Jayden Gardner explode onto the scene.
12) Tulane 3-6
Caleb Daniels, Shakwon and Monteverde’s own (hello, Precious) Kevin Zhang are the future. I knew they’d be in the bottom-third of the league, but they are worse than expected.
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