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Like many of you, I'm a college basketball junkie and while my #1 passion in NCAA are the UConn Huskies, each year there are a few off the radar teams that I follow closely and even try to check out their games live. Which teams are on your radar?
Vermont: I graduated from UConn in '08, so Vermont and Tom Brennan always has a warm place in my heart for their defeat of Cuse. This year, they have tons of talent led by Anthony Lamb, but they now have more quality depth with the Duncan bros, point guard Stef Smith and two Big 5 transfers to add to their frontcourt. Planning on seeing them play at St. John's and also possibly at Yale.
Dayton/VCU/Davidson: Overall, the A-10 is looking good this year and VCU, Davidson and Dayton should battle it out for the top team in the conference.
For Dayton, they have a deep, diverse team led by NBA prospect and dunk machine Obi Tobbin while their combo of 6'1 guards Rodney Chatman and Jalen Crutcher bring stability to their team. Plus they are bringing in three transfers from Power 5 conferences.
Always loved VCU's intensity and Marcus Evans is the man. Gotta love Davidson's coach Bob McKIllop and while Kellen Grady is getting NBA scout love, Icelandic slasher Jon Axel Gudmundsson is one of my favorite NCAA players.
Colorado: One of my good buddies and biggest college bball fans I know recently moved to Boulder and since then I've been more aware of the their team. the Pac-12 should be better this year and the team will be led by inside-outside duo of Tyler Bey (my favorite player on the team) and McKinley Wright IV.
East Tennessee State: Top 6 scorers return all of which averaged between 8.8 and 12.2 points a game plus they add a solid transfer in CCSU forward Joe Hugley. They play in the underrated Southern Conference (Wofford, Furman
Conference USA: WKU brings back Charles Bassey, but this team has seven very good players on their roster with returnees Taveion Hollingsworth and Josh Anderson playing key roles while key transfers Carson Williams, Camron Justice and possibly Eli Wright makes this a deep team. UTSA has a fun duo of guards Keaton Wallace and Jhivvan Jackson who combined to average 43 points a game. UTEP stunk last year but bring in three new transfers each averaging 11+ points/game and two others from Power 5 schools.
Other quick hitters:
Siena - would like to see Jalen Pickett live.
Iona - would like to see team play live in their home court. Tons of energy on their offensive game.
South Alabama - trying to build program with transfers. Will bring in three transfers this year who averaged a combined 45 points a game. Nevada ala Musselman vibes.
Montana - love their coach and wife is an alum. Go Griz. Should have a down year this year, but looks like they will have a good squad in 20-21.
CSU-Northridge - Lamine Diane had an insane freshman year averaging 24.8, 11.2 and 2.2 blocks.
Grand Canyon -Learned more about the school now my in-laws live in Phoenix. Dan Majerle is their coach, they are known for their crazy defense and their home fans are incredible. Watch their games: they start with a prayer but then the place goes loco with a rave-like energy.
Vermont: I graduated from UConn in '08, so Vermont and Tom Brennan always has a warm place in my heart for their defeat of Cuse. This year, they have tons of talent led by Anthony Lamb, but they now have more quality depth with the Duncan bros, point guard Stef Smith and two Big 5 transfers to add to their frontcourt. Planning on seeing them play at St. John's and also possibly at Yale.
Dayton/VCU/Davidson: Overall, the A-10 is looking good this year and VCU, Davidson and Dayton should battle it out for the top team in the conference.
For Dayton, they have a deep, diverse team led by NBA prospect and dunk machine Obi Tobbin while their combo of 6'1 guards Rodney Chatman and Jalen Crutcher bring stability to their team. Plus they are bringing in three transfers from Power 5 conferences.
Always loved VCU's intensity and Marcus Evans is the man. Gotta love Davidson's coach Bob McKIllop and while Kellen Grady is getting NBA scout love, Icelandic slasher Jon Axel Gudmundsson is one of my favorite NCAA players.
Colorado: One of my good buddies and biggest college bball fans I know recently moved to Boulder and since then I've been more aware of the their team. the Pac-12 should be better this year and the team will be led by inside-outside duo of Tyler Bey (my favorite player on the team) and McKinley Wright IV.
East Tennessee State: Top 6 scorers return all of which averaged between 8.8 and 12.2 points a game plus they add a solid transfer in CCSU forward Joe Hugley. They play in the underrated Southern Conference (Wofford, Furman
Conference USA: WKU brings back Charles Bassey, but this team has seven very good players on their roster with returnees Taveion Hollingsworth and Josh Anderson playing key roles while key transfers Carson Williams, Camron Justice and possibly Eli Wright makes this a deep team. UTSA has a fun duo of guards Keaton Wallace and Jhivvan Jackson who combined to average 43 points a game. UTEP stunk last year but bring in three new transfers each averaging 11+ points/game and two others from Power 5 schools.
Other quick hitters:
Siena - would like to see Jalen Pickett live.
Iona - would like to see team play live in their home court. Tons of energy on their offensive game.
South Alabama - trying to build program with transfers. Will bring in three transfers this year who averaged a combined 45 points a game. Nevada ala Musselman vibes.
Montana - love their coach and wife is an alum. Go Griz. Should have a down year this year, but looks like they will have a good squad in 20-21.
CSU-Northridge - Lamine Diane had an insane freshman year averaging 24.8, 11.2 and 2.2 blocks.
Grand Canyon -Learned more about the school now my in-laws live in Phoenix. Dan Majerle is their coach, they are known for their crazy defense and their home fans are incredible. Watch their games: they start with a prayer but then the place goes loco with a rave-like energy.