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Way Too Early Top 25 (2021-2022)

Jbirdp5 said:
Borzello had some strange ones, cuse at 14 I found insane, but maybe that’s my bias showing.
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HUH?!? A Joe Girard led backcourt will never sniff the top 15
 
lavuuk153 said:
My initial thought is that UConn is another year away from being a real threat. While I like the depth, I'm just not sure where the scoring will come from or who will be the top dog.
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It’s good for recruiting that we are now mentioned consistently as a top 25 team. Its been said about 1,000 times, we are on the rise, but we still have a long way to go to be a Final Four or NC contender. Since Hurley took over, our D had been real solid. We just need to improve offensively.
 
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aburks41 said:
HUH?!? A Joe Girard led backcourt will never sniff the top 15
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I was surprised but then Goodman had them at 13 in his. Something I must be missing
 
Kevin Sweeney has UConn at 16

Even with the pro departure of James Bouknight, the UConn program is on a clear upward trajectory under Dan Hurley. The Husky defense in 2021–22 should be terrific thanks to the rim-protecting presence of Akok Akok and Adama Sanogo down low. Expect Sanogo’s offensive game to expand in his sophomore campaign after flashes of stardom as a freshman in the post. The big need for the Huskies is consistent scoring in the backcourt, with junior Jalen Gaffney expected to take on a larger role. Freshmen Rahsool Diggins and Jordan Hawkins are exciting young talents joining the fray as well.

Way-Too-Early Men's Top 25 for 2021-22
 
Storrs South said:
Kevin Sweeney has UConn at 16

Even with the pro departure of James Bouknight, the UConn program is on a clear upward trajectory under Dan Hurley. The Husky defense in 2021–22 should be terrific thanks to the rim-protecting presence of Akok Akok and Adama Sanogo down low. Expect Sanogo’s offensive game to expand in his sophomore campaign after flashes of stardom as a freshman in the post. The big need for the Huskies is consistent scoring in the backcourt, with junior Jalen Gaffney expected to take on a larger role. Freshmen Rahsool Diggins and Jordan Hawkins are exciting young talents joining the fray as well.

Way-Too-Early Men's Top 25 for 2021-22
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It’s kind of funny seeing these made with so many transfers out there and rosters being far from complete. It’s good to see some national recognition tho.

Well see what happens with the seniors, but a good thing is the continuity within the roster. Tons of teams are overhauling their rosters, takes time to implement that. They’ve got a nice core and have ways to add to it still, it’s a good spot to be in I think. Very curious to see how the roster shakes out.
 
Not going to link it because screw that guy but Andy Katz doesn't even have UConn in top 36 next year, has them and a bunch others as contenders.
 
Storrs South said:
Kevin Sweeney has UConn at 16

Even with the pro departure of James Bouknight, the UConn program is on a clear upward trajectory under Dan Hurley. The Husky defense in 2021–22 should be terrific thanks to the rim-protecting presence of Akok Akok and Adama Sanogo down low. Expect Sanogo’s offensive game to expand in his sophomore campaign after flashes of stardom as a freshman in the post. The big need for the Huskies is consistent scoring in the backcourt, with junior Jalen Gaffney expected to take on a larger role. Freshmen Rahsool Diggins and Jordan Hawkins are exciting young talents joining the fray as well.

Way-Too-Early Men's Top 25 for 2021-22
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UConn isn’t a top 25 imo rn. Really depends on transfer market. Whaley and locke? Top 20. None and some ok shooters? Top 36. None? Contender. Feels kinda like 19-20 before 20-21 except 21-22 will be a little better than 19-20. But 22-23 will be better than 21-22
 
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I just dont understand how we will score points next year. I feel like this year hindered guys offensive development because we relied too heavily on Bouk to score, and we saw what happened to the offense when Bouk wasnt in the lineup. Danny slowed the pace and tried to get in rock fights.
 
I think one thing people are forgetting with these rankings is that we're returning most of the team compared to other teams getting killed by transfers. So every team on these lists has holes to fill
 
Gaffney and Cole will need to become the two headed monster. And the incoming freshman will provide some lift offensively. And let’s not forget Adama can score too. Depending on who stays and who transfers in, this will be a solid team.
 
No offense to our friends from Canada, but Syracuse seems a bit high on this list, along with a couple others teams. These prognosticators need to rein it in until all the transfers shake out.

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navery12 said:
I think one thing people are forgetting with these rankings is that we're returning most of the team compared to other teams getting killed by transfers. So every team on these lists has holes to fill
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The good teams, with good, desirable cultures (20-ish teams) will use the portal to fill in the gaps with quality players. While we have a decent foundation and some potentially exciting freshmen, our scoring chasm needs to be addressed big time. I would not count Hurley out since he and his team seem to be Zoom Masters.

Before the voids are filled, however, I have a hard time thinking this team is a Top 25 team.
 
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ClifSpliffy said:
houston at 13? hmmmm... who did they get as a transfer? anybody good?
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Yea Houston is 13th because of Carlton lmaoo. Lets say Carlton is as good as you say. This trip youre on is equivalent to lamenting the warriors for not signing Kyrie Irving when they have Steph Curry. Houston and UConn have different roster constructions which means they have different needs. We didn't need Carlton as much as Houston does which is why he's transferring there. For playing time. He wasn't kicked off the team. If he wanted to come back he could've. Let this idiotic point go
 
AntG168 said:
Yea Houston is 13th because of Carlton lmaoo. Lets say Carlton is as good as you say. This trip youre on is equivalent to lamenting the warriors for not signing Kyrie Irving when they have Steph Curry. Houston and UConn have different roster constructions which means they have different needs. We didn't need Carlton as much as Houston does which is why he's transferring there. For playing time. He wasn't kicked off the team. If he wanted to come back he could've. Let this idiotic point go
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have i ever, even once, dissed coach dan's plan? answer, 'no.'
have i ever, even once, argued against josh's leaving? answer, 'no.'
have i always believed that josh was gonna get paid? answer, 'yes.'
what's ur problem with me being very happy for him?
u seem to be having a 2 sided discussion in ur own head.
 
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Never too early when you think about the positive effect it can have on potential transfers into the program.
 
This guy with the Seattle Times has UConn at #7 as his "top sleeper pick"... Don't think we've done anything to merit THAT much optimism but I love that there are people on the outside looking in that can see the potential we've all been seeing recently

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Analysis: Here’s a way-too-early guess at next year’s top-25 men’s college basketball rankings

While a lot can still change with transfers and the ever-present lure of the NBA draft, Jon Wilner picks the top-25 men's college basketball teams for 2022.
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lavuuk153 said:
My initial thought is that UConn is another year away from being a real threat. While I like the depth, I'm just not sure where the scoring will come from or who will be the top dog.
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Nope. I though this would be the year where we turned things around and next year would be the year where we really become a player nationally. Of course that was assuming Bouk being back but im going to stick with it. Next season a first round exit is back to being completely unacceptable.
 
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