VCU exceeded expectations last season and now look to be prime contenders for a second straight A-10 crown and trip to the Big Dance. A solid core of upperclassmen and a promising recruiting class lead the way.
Read more#34 Houston 2019-20 Preview
Houston loses its entire starting backcourt trio, but Kelvin Sampson’s defensive teachings remain, along with some talented pieces. Can Houston defend its American crown?
Read more#35 Tennessee 2019-20 Preview
A heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss ended the Grant Williams/Admiral Schofield era in Knoxville, leaving a team with an abundance of question marks. Rick Barnes has talent remaining, but can the Vols overcome their youth and inexperience to stay in the NCAA Tournament picture?
Read more#36 Auburn 2019-20 Preview
After an undefeated run through the month of March and reaching the program’s first ever Final Four, Auburn hopes to reload despite losing several key contributors. Can Bruce Pearl do it again?
Read more#37 Colorado 2019-20 Preview
With zero roster attrition this summer, the expectations are Rocky Mountain high in Boulder. Can floor general McKinley Wright lift the Buffs into Pac-12 title contention?
Read more#38 Illinois 2019-20 Preview
Illinois is ripe with talent in Brad Underwood’s third season at the helm. Can the highly touted coach silence the critics and bring the Illini back to the NCAA Tournament?
Read more#39 West Virginia 2019-20 Preview
After a disastrous season in 2018-19, we’re expecting a bounceback this year for Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers. They’ll be anchored by a terrifying front court, but the potential hinges on the guards…
Read more#40 Davidson 2019-20 Preview
Davidson brings back everyone from a 24-10 squad a year ago. Featuring one of the best backcourt tandems in the country and two rising sophomore studs, Bob McKillop appears to have his best team since the days of Steph Curry.
Read moreBuried Treasure: How Much Improvement Lies Within the Pirates?
Can a team like Seton Hall really go from "decent” to top 15? How hard is it for a team to bank on internal improvement to make that leap?
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