I challenge you to find a league more up in the air entering 2020-21 than the CAA. Every team suffered notable roster losses, be it via graduation or the transfer portal. An excellent group of coaches means this should be a season-long battle for supremacy - how do we see that playing out?
Read more#13 Wisconsin 2020-21 Preview
Following a scorching February that led to a share of the Big Ten title, is Wisconsin the Big Ten favorite? Can the Badgers sustain that torrid performance, or was it more of a flash in the pan?
Read more#20 Florida State 2020-21 Preview
The Seminoles lose multiple underclassmen to the NBA Draft, but Leonard Hamilton has moved the Florida State program into the “perennial contender” category, meaning the ‘Noles aren’t going anywhere…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 4
Last week saw only two members of the Rankings lose (sorry, Michigan State and Florida State), so we finally have some stability. The Mid-Major Five saw its #1 team take it on the chin twice, though…
Read moreLate January Bracketology - 1/27/20
A month into conference play, the Weave checks in on where the bracket stands, with a particular focus on who has moved up and down over the past month.
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 1
A tumultuous first week of conference play jumbled up the Rankings, with the top spot changing hands and a familiar face in the Big Ten re-emerging as a clear national threat…
Read morePre-Conference Bracketology
As we take a deep breath before diving into the deep abyss of conference season, Jim pauses to examine what his NCAA Tournament field looks like as of today, with some thoughts on the matchups that resulted…
Read moreAtlantic Sun 2019-20 Preview
After a thrilling two-horse race in 2018-19 that culminated with Liberty beating Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament and Lipscomb nearly winning the NIT, the ASUN looks like Liberty’s league now. Can anyone challenge the Flames?
Read more#1 Michigan State 2019-20 Preview
All-American Cassius Winston returns to try to lead the Spartans to a second consecutive Final Four.
Read more#3 Duke 2019-20 Preview
Coach K brings in another top recruiting class to team with quintessential point guard Tre Jones. Can the Dukies capture their first National Title since 2015?
Read more#5 North Carolina 2019-20 Preview
UNC replaces an NBA Lottery Pick with perhaps the best player in the country. Size, speed, and scoring should once again lead the Tar Heels to a top seed in March.
Read more#7 Louisville 2019-20 Preview
Chris Mack has a loaded roster and an All-American candidate in junior Jordan Nwora. College basketball better run for cover.
Read more#9 Virginia 2019-20 Preview
The defending national champs look to reload after four key players depart. Tony Bennett looks to continue to prove his program’s sum is greater than its parts.
Read more#13 Ohio State 2019-20 Preview
Elite coach (check)… Depth (check)… Experience (check)… Talent (check)… Don’t look now, but Ohio State is looking more and more like a Final Four contender…
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