1. UConn finishes top 3 in the American regular season standings?
True - Don't see UCF being as much of a threat for the 3 spot as most do. That leaves Wichita and Cinci ahead of us.
2. UConn either wins Player of the year or Rookie of the year honors
in conference?
True - I think Alterique will win rookie. Optimistically, Jalen could win POY
3. The second leading scorer on the team for average is Terry Larrier?
True - I believe Jalen will really step up to the plate. Also, an ACL injury is a tough thing to come off and Terry may start a little slow.
4. The top rebounder on the team for RPG will be Cobb?
False - Don't think Cobb has the ups. Really hope he proves us wrong, but we've recently had guards and wings be our better rebounders by the numbers (DHam, Shabazz, Larrier in limited minutes last year). Believe it'll be Larrier or Diarra.
5. Our team 3pt fg% is going to be worse than last year?
False - We were 146th in the nation last year shooting the three. Our only defection that'll hurt that percentage will be Jackson, but he shot 39% while the team average was 35% so it shouldn't hurt too bad. Believe Vital should improve some, Jalen will continue to improve, Alterique will contribute, Anderson shot 41% and 46% each of the last two years, and Polley should be a decent three point force. The Larrier for Jackson sub may pull the percentage down, but not below what it was.
6. Polley averages more points per game than Carlton by seasons end?
True - Polley is being slept on a little bit. An athletic slasher with a decent shot at a position of need if he slides over to SF (which he should). He may end up seeing more minutes than Carlton due to bigs being by committee and us having such a log jam there. Ollie and Carlton himself hinted at his skills being raw and needing to develop at the college level, but I love what I have watched from him and believe he'll be a contributor in a big way down the line.
7. Vital will challenge the school 3 pt record?
False - I think this is meant by the season 3 point record. Doubt he'll come close next year. He made 52 last year, but was playing 28.5 mpg. Bet his mpg numbers go down next year with Alterique and Antwoine in the mix.
8. Jalen's play propels himself into most NBA draft boards?
True - Kid is ready for a breakout season.
9. UConn plays in the finals of the PK tourney?
False - This will still be very early in the season, and running through both Oregon and the Preseason #1 in Michigan State might be a little too much for a new, meshing team. Let's hope they prove this wrong.
10. A Gilbert will come off the bench as conference play begins?
False - So long as Gilbert comes back healthy, he is insanely talented. Would be a nice complement to Adams, and could split his minutes with CV while still starting. Doubt we play small with three guards, but seeing Adams and Gilbert as a Bazz and Boat type deal.
11. Kwintin throws down a 360 dunk during a game this season?
True - Only saying this because I really hope he does. At the same time Ollie seems like the type that would be less than pleased with this, but this team needs some excitement. Not really sure how many minutes Kwintin will see, however, considering he is still raw. If he is seeing more garbage time than anything, makes this even less likely due to showboating and all that. Would like to see the kid get some burn though.
12. The American sends 4 teams to the tourney this year?
False - The committee continually refuses to respect this conference. I'll go with 3 tourney bids: Wichita, Cinci and the Good Guys.