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Big East Player Rankings - Power Forward
The task of ranking power forwards is complicated by
the fact that some teams do not have a legitimate center and play a
combination of two guards and three forwards or three guards and two
forwards. Either way, it becomes necessary to determine which forward would
most likely be designated as a 5 and which would be viewed as a 4.
Big East Player Rankings - Small Forward
Two factors
complicate efforts to rank the returning small forwards in the Big East. One is
that some teams use a three-guard lineup in which one of the three guards has to
be considered a “3” even if he doesn’t fit the classic image of a small forward
and would normally be considered a shooting guard. Another consideration is
that it is sometimes difficult to determine whether certain players would be
more accurately designated as a “3” or a “4.”
Additionally, there is also the question that hounds every ranking by position, which is, “Will that individual play that position this season?” For example, at Notre Dame, will Tory Jackson be good enough to earn the starting point guard position? If so, then Kyle McAlarney would likely play the “2,” Colin Falls the “3,” and Russell Carter the “4.” If not, then McAlarney would man the point, Falls would start at off guard, and Carter would start at small forward.
Big East Player Rankings - Shooting Guard
This is the second
installment in a series ranking returning players by position. One challenge is
that on some teams which individuals will start at what positions are not
givens. Consider Louisville. Brandon Jenkins could start at the 1 or the 2
after he recovers from a broken leg. Although last year he played primarily at
the point, this year he’ll probably play the 2 as I’m betting that Coach Rick
Pitino will go with experience in the starting lineup, meaning Andre McGee will
get the nod over freshman Edgar Sosa at point and Jenkins will start at off
guard over two talented incoming freshmen. This installment focuses on 11
returnees who will likely start at off guard in the 2006-2007 season. Big East Player Rankings - Point Guard
I have taken on the unenviable task of ranking
returning players by position. One challenge is that on some teams which
individuals will start at what positions are not givens. Consider
Louisville. Brandon Jenkins might start at the 1 or the 2 after he recovers
from a broken leg. Although last year he played primarily at the point, this
year he’ll probably play the 2 as I’m betting that Coach Rick Pitino will go
with experience in the starting lineup, meaning Andre McGee will get the nod
over freshman Edgar Sosa.at point and Jenkins will play off guard over two
incoming freshmen. This first installment focuses on 11 returnees who will
likely start at point guard in the 2006-2007 season. 2006-07 Big East Preview
Think you know the Big East? Think again. Eric Silver, CHN's Big East expert, breaks down the conference's 16 rosters from All-Americans down to the last man off the bench.. Click on each team for their preview.
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