Four teams with dynamic duos should top the standings this year, but don't count out Ron Hunter and Georgia State either. The Sun Belt race should come down to the wire this year...
Read moreMAC Preview 2017-18
The MAC enters 2017-18 sans a lot of last year's talent, but there are still some dangerous squads lurking here. Western Michigan, Ball State, and Buffalo seem to be the frontrunners, but in an unpredictable league, anything can happen.
Read moreMountain West Preview 2017-18
After peaking in 2012-13 with 5 of the conference's 9 teams making the Big Dance, only 1 of 11 squads have qualified for the Tournament in each of the past two years. I'm not sure that will change this year, despite the presence of several high-potential squads...
Read moreSEC Preview 2017-18
After years of being the ugly stepchild of power conference hoops, the SEC brings in a glut of new talent this season and looks to be back on par with the ACC/Big Ten/etc. But how many NCAA bids will that lead to? And can anyone unseat the Kentucky Kid Crew?
Read moreACC Preview 2017-18
Always one of the best conferences in the country, the ACC appears to have relatively clear top and bottom halves this season. Will any teams significantly surprise and upset the expectations?
Read more#1 Duke Preview 2017-18
With arch-villain Grayson Allen back and another elite crop of freshmen coming to Durham, Coach K once again has the Blue Devils squarely in the national spotlight. Will the pieces fit together more smoothly than last year's stacked squad?
Read more#8 Kentucky Preview 2017-18
The Bluegrass Cats will have an insanely young group featuring 8 freshmen and 2 sophomores, but the roster's limitless athleticism means John Calipari has Kentucky right back in the country's elite.
Read more#9 Florida Preview 2017-18
Florida brings a formidable combination of returning talent, touted freshmen, and productive transfers to the table, all under the careful direction of rising coaching star Mike White. Can the Gators unseat the Blue Blood Empire from Kentucky at the top of the SEC?
Read more#10 Louisville Preview 2017-18
Anchored by what should be another top-10 defense in the country, Louisville should be right back in ACC and national title contention. With the NCAA finally having doled out (soft) punishment for the program's escort scandal, will the Cards take advantage of their postseason eligibility this year?
Read more#14 Miami (FL) Preview 2017-18
Despite prized recruit Lonnie Walker's torn meniscus in the offseason, Jim Larranaga's Hurricanes have some potent offensive firepower down in Miami. Can Bruce Brown lead them to ACC title contention?
Read more#15 North Carolina Preview 2017-18
The reigning national champions have a loaded backcourt, but graduation and the NBA hit the frontcourt hard. Can Roy Williams play his preferred 2-big style with this roster? Or will he need to adjust to his personnel to optimize this team's potential?
Read more#18 Texas A&M Preview 2017-18
After a tumultuous season that ended in disappointment, Texas A&M returns a roster full of talent and adds some crucial pieces that could vault the Aggies up the SEC and national standings. We're obviously buying into the hype here at 3MW - time to find out why.
Read more#21 Notre Dame Preview 2017-18
The Irish have some significant losses, but pillars at point guard and in the post give them a foundation on which to build another successful campaign. Mike Brey's efficient offense and tie-less suits should have Notre Dame battling the ACC powers once again - will the D keep up?
Read more#25 Virginia Tech Preview 2017-18
After some offseason drama, Buzz Williams has returned to Blacksburg for another season, and he has another classic Buzz team - a lot of guards and wings, very little size. The return of Chris Clarke and Kerry Blackshear from injuries will be a major factor in the Hokies' paint production and overall success.
Read more#26 Alabama Preview 2017-18
One of the many SEC teams rising with a strong group of newcomers (led my 3MW favorite Collin Sexton), the Crimson Tide look to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012 (and second since 2006). Avery Johnson's squad has the talent, but will it be derailed by youth?
Read more#31 Virginia Preview 2017-18
Another decorated senior guard is gone from UVA (fare thee well, London), and Tony Bennett's squad surprisingly had a few players transfer as well. But the team's outrageous defense and a strong youth movement should keep the Cavs competitive in the ACC.
Read more#35 Vanderbilt Preview 2017-18
Bryce Drew's squad rode a late-season tear (and strange dominance over Florida) to overcome a 12-13 start to the season and become the first at-large team with 15 losses. With 5 of the team's top 7 players back and Drew finding his SEC sea legs (SE-SEA legs), will the Commodores start stronger this year?
Read more#40 Missouri Preview 2017-18
Raised from the dregs of college basketball by Cuonzo Martin (ok, and the Porter family) after three horrendous years under Kim Anderson, Mizzou looks to regain its footing as a Tournament-caliber program. Will #1 stud MPJ lead them back to the Big Dance? Or will the Tiger rebuild take more than one quick infusion of newcomers?
Read moreExtended NBA Draft Board + Thoughts
Here they are, the rest of Jim's NBA Draft rankings! Which players will make him look smart or stupid in the future? Can't wait to find out...
Read more3MW Offseason Top 25: Post-Draft Decisions
Now that rosters are looking far more settled, how do the 3 Men of Weave see the Top 25?
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