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Is
UNC #1? Florida's dynasty done? Who is the best freshman?
CHN ranks and
previews the Top 144 teams and releases one per day leading up to the opening
of the 2007-08 college basketball season.
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Teams 41 to 60 |
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#41: Dayton
Flyers
The Flyers
hopes of an Atlantic 10 title rest on senior Brian Roberts (19 ppg). |
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#42: Georgia
Bulldogs
Georgia hopes
to rebound from a disappointing finish that kept them out of the Big
Dance. |
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#43: New
Mexico State Aggies
Despite losing
Reggie Theus to the NBA, the Aggies are primed to keep the momentum
going.
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#44: Bradley
Braves
Daniel Ruffin
and Jeremy Crouch form the MVC's top backcourt.
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#45: Alabama
Crimson Tide
Even without
Ronald Steele, 'Bama should be in line for a return to the Big Dance.
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#46: San Diego
State Aztecs
2nd place in
the MWC should be good enough for SDSU to squeeze into the Big Dance.
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#47: Maryland
Terrapins
Despite losing
a few starters, Gary Williams will have the Terps fighting for a Tourney
bid once again. |
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#48: Houston
Cougars
An explosive
backcourt gives Houston a chance to sneak into the NCAA Tournament. |
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#49: Utah
State Aggies
Do everything
star Jaycee Carroll returns for his final chance to make the Big Dance. |
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#50: Purdue
Boilermakers
Purdue's hopes
rest on the shoulder of a loaded recruiting class. |
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#51: Texas A&M
Aggies
Losing Acie
Law was a big blow, but the departure of Billy Gillispie hurts even more.
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#52: Georgia
Tech Yellow Jackets
Even after the
early departures of Young & Crittenton, Tech is still is on the Tourney
bubble.
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#53:
Washington Huskies
The Huskies
try to rebound from a surprising season without a postseason trip.
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#54: VCU Rams
Arguably the best player in the CAA,
Eric Maynor, returns to lead the Rams. |
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#55: Rhode
Island Rams
The upstart
Rams wont be able to sneak up on anybody again.
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#56:
Vanderbilt Commodores
After a
surprise Sweet Sixteen run, Vandy will be dependant on Shan Foster to
score the ball. |
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#57: UAB
Blazers
With a handful
of transfers and newcomers, UAB is a trendy surprise pick. |
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#58:
Pittsburgh Panthers
Potential
off-court issues for Levance Fields could be a major blow to Pitt's
hopes. |
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#59: Oklahoma
Sooners
Jeff Capel is
relying on a solid frontcourt to turn things around in his second year.
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#60: Creighton
Bluejays
Funk and
Tolliver depart, taking the Bluejays tournament hopes with them. |
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