Last NCAA
Appearance: 2005, First Round
Top Players:
Gerry McNamara,
Sr, G, 17 ppg, 6 apg
Demetris
Nichols, Jr, F, 14 ppg, 6 rpg
Eric Devendorf,
Fr, G, 12 ppg, 2 apg
Terrence
Roberts, Jr, F, 11 ppg, 8 rpg
Gerry McNamara
proved in the Big East tournament that he can get it done when he needs to. Remember West Virginia last year? A team
that was on the outside of the bubble two weeks before Selection Sunday, had
a great run in the Big East Tournament and went on to the Elite Eight.
Syracuse’s Big East Tournament run shouldn’t just upset other bubble teams;
it should upset all of us when we try to fill out our brackets. The Orange
might not even deserve a win in the first round, but they could make a big
run in the tournament. The Syracuse defense, in the areas of blocked shots
and steals, is the main positive. The shooting isn’t that good, the
free-throw percentage is horrible and the turnovers would make any coach go
bald. However, Syracuse has momentum and the kid from Scranton, PA; and
that might just be enough to pull off a surprise or two.
Seed: 5
First Round:
Texas A&M
Joel's Likely
Finish: First Round
CHN's
Official Prediction: Round of 32
