UAB

We handpick the best performances of the day, whether it be stat lines that make you drool, or clutch performances.  Either way, its our way of showing the love:

 

Continuing with the best players in the high-major conferences, I move on to the CUSA. There was a danger of this becoming simply a copy of Memphis' roster, but there are underrated players scattered across the league.

Conference USA

1. Chris Douglas-Roberts, G, Memphis
2. Derrick Rose, G, Memphis
3. Rob McKiver, G, Houston
4. Jeremy Wise, G, Southern Miss
5. Robert Vaden, F, UAB
6. Joey Dorsey, F, Memphis
7. Stefon Jackson, F, UTEP
8. Robert Dozier, F, Memphis
9. Paul Delaney, G, UAB
10. David Gomez, F, Tulane

Next In Line

Houston (18-15, 10-6)

Memphis (33-4, 16-0)

Southern Miss (20-11, 9-7)

UAB (15-16, 7-9)

Other (Tulsa, Tulane, etc)

UAB Blazers

 

Overall Rank: #57

The NBA Draft is finally behind us, where half of this year’s top dozen picks were freshmen. 2008 looks to be no different, with the likes of one-and-doners Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo and Michael Beasley in all likelihood hearing their names called early.

But of course, not all incoming freshmen are already fielding calls from would-be agents. In fact, not every member of the stellar Class of 2007 is even going to the so-called “Big Six” power conferences. Many are going to be thrilling fans at the mid-major level as well.

We released our all-freshman teams today.. and I thought it would be interesting to see how our preseason predictions compared to the now. Below are our

Preseason Predictions:

Preseason National Rookie of the Year
Kevin Durant - SF, Texas, 6-10

Preseason First Team CHN All-Freshman

Paul Harris - PG, Syracuse, 6-4
Chase Budinger - G/F, Arizona, 6-7
Kevin Durant - SF, Texas, 6-10
Spencer Hawes - C, Washington, 6-11
Greg Oden - C, Ohio State, 7-0

Preseason Second Team CHN All-Freshman

Tywon Lawson - PG, UNC, 5-11
DJ Augustin - PG, Tennessee, 5-11

Former Indiana coach Mike Davis takes over for a team that won 24 games last year.