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2012-2013 Early Rankings

  • Laley23
    Watford 60-40 leaving
    Zeller 90-10 staying.
  • Heretic
    Big Gain;1135746 wrote:I would think that Thomas and Sullinger know if they both come back Ohio State has a better shot at winning it all next year as opposed to what their chances were this year. If that has a bearing on their decisions I do not know.
    Yeah. It's one of those things where you get the idea both of them generally enjoy college and want to be at Ohio State...but when it comes to this time of the year where people are talking about big money, that doesn't really matter all that often. So, it's a big crapshoot where it gets tough to tell if they'll really stay...or if the thought of them staying is just us fans being wishful because they come off as good kids who want to stay and win a title.
  • vball10set
    Big Gain;1135730 wrote:Ohio State could easily finish 5th in the Big Ten next year
    As could any number of teams in the B1G...they could also finish in 1st ;)
  • centralbucksfan
    Laley23;1135624 wrote:As crazy as it is for me to say, because Ive been adamant that Sully will leave and Thomas as 50-50. But I think there is a chance both come back. Im like 80% Thomas will be back, and I was 95% Sully would go...but now Im about 50-50 on him. Dont know what it is, but Id still say he bolts if a gun was to my head.
    Read today that Thomas just had a kid recently. That would play a big part in his decision to leave.
  • vball10set
    centralbucksfan;1135872 wrote:Read today that Thomas just had a kid recently. That would play a big part in his decision to leave.
    cbf, where'd you read that at? I just tried to look it up, but can't find a link-do you have one?
  • Laley23
    Here is an early one from CBSSportsnet (Gary Parrish and John Goodman).
    http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/18274517/ridiculously-early-top-25-and-one-calipari-kentucky-reload-are-no-1

    1. UK
    2. Indiana
    3. Louisville
    4. Kansas
    5. Michigan
    8. MSU
    10. UNC
    14. Wisconsin
    18. Duke
    22. Minnesota
    24. Ohio St.

    Move OSU up about 7 spots, and this is basically what I agree with.

    Jon Rothstein is releasing his tomorrow (per Twitter). Also CBSsportsnet guy.
  • wildcats20
    I still don't see Carolina as a top 15 team.

    Even IF James Michael stays for next year. They won't be good.
  • Laley23
    wildcats20;1136271 wrote:I still don't see Carolina as a top 15 team.

    Even IF James Michael stays for next year. They won't be good.
    I think you are over reacting to losing players. Like Ewok with Cuse. They are still loaded in college basketball terms and have a lot coming in.

    That Joel James kid is a beast and Paige is the 2nd best PG in the class. McDonald and Strickland healthy. McAdoo and James on inside. Hairston and Bullock to stretch the D. That is a top 15 team, imo.
  • gorocks99
    Another stupendously early top 25, Ohio State #24:

    http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/18274517/ridiculously-early-top-25-and-one-calipari-kentucky-reload-are-no-1
  • Laley23
    Post 30.
  • Laley23
    Chicago Tribune:
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-spt-0404-top-10-ncaa-basketball--20120404,0,2471724.story

    1. Lville
    2. Indiana
    3. Duke
    4. Georgetown
    5. MSU
    6. Kansas
    7. Kentucky
    8. NCST
    9. Wisconsin
    10. Michigan

    -Ohio St. among others considered.
  • Azubuike24
    Georgetown, no.

    Henry Sims is gone
    Jason Clark is gone
    Hollis Thompson is going pro
    Otto Porter may be going pro

    They are not a top 10 team...
  • Laley23
    Jon Rothstein.

    1. Louisville
    2. Indiana
    4. Kentucky
    5. Michigan State
    10. Ohio St.
    13. UNC
    15. Michigan
    23. Wisconsin
    25. Minny

    From memory, so a few may be wrong. But B1G are all correct, Im 99% sure.
  • wildcats20
    Are these assuming Siva and the other guy stay?

    Louisville won't sniff the top 5 without them.
  • sportswizuhrd
    Laley23;1136269 wrote:Here is an early one from CBSSportsnet (Gary Parrish and John Goodman).
    http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/18274517/ridiculously-early-top-25-and-one-calipari-kentucky-reload-are-no-1

    1. UK
    2. Indiana
    3. Louisville
    4. Kansas
    5. Michigan
    8. MSU
    10. UNC
    14. Wisconsin
    18. Duke
    22. Minnesota
    24. Ohio St.

    Move OSU up about 7 spots, and this is basically what I agree with.

    Jon Rothstein is releasing his tomorrow (per Twitter). Also CBSsportsnet guy.
    Roseanne give her opinion too? :) (Its Jeff Goodman. I know that because I listen to their podcast a lot. These guys are ALOT better than the ESPN guys. Goodman said on the SVP show that while on the way to Columbus for the 2nd/3rd round games he went to the Schott instead of Nationwide, so he had to hurry over to NA and ended up getting a speeding ticket out of it!)

    I do like this one because they list who they think will go and stay.
  • Laley23
    sportswizuhrd;1136568 wrote:Roseanne give her opinion too? :)

    I do like this one because they list who they think will go and stay.
    GFY. Yes she did. IU #1, UCONN #312
  • Laley23
    wildcats20;1136554 wrote:Are these assuming Siva and the other guy stay?

    Louisville won't sniff the top 5 without them.
    Behannan? I assume so yes, and their run to the Final Four. Dieng is a player though, so if they come back I agree.

    I said about 3 weeks ago that I thought LVille, UK, and IU were top 3 in no order (pending UK getting Noel and Bazz).
  • sportswizuhrd
    Laley23;1136578 wrote:GFY. Yes she did. IU #1, UCONN #312
    I hear she wants to sing the National Anthem before every Hoosier home game! :)
  • Laley23
    sportswizuhrd;1136594 wrote:I hear she wants to sing the National Anthem before every Hoosier home game! :)
    Good. Now Ill know where to find her, to put a bullet in her head.
  • Heretic
    sportswizuhrd;1136594 wrote:I hear she wants to sing the National Anthem before every Hoosier home game! :)
    Well, that'll drop the Hoosiers about 20 spots. Hard to call plays when her screeching has driven everyone deaf!
  • sportswizuhrd
    Laley23;1136598 wrote:Good. Now Ill know where to find her, to put a bullet in her head.
    Carl Lewis and The Fray will be fill-ins. Please don't shoot them.
  • Laley23
    Sports Illustrated: I read they knocked MSU down because of Nix, but it isnt stated for sure in the article.

    http://ncaa-tournament.si.com/2012/04/04/after-the-confetti-top-32-for-2012-13/

    1. Indiana
    2. Louisville
    3. Kentucky
    5. Michigan
    8. UNC
    12. Duke
    17. Kansas
    18. Wisconsin
    19. Ohio State
    21. Michigan State
    27. Minnesota
  • sportswizuhrd
    Read over UNC's story for next year, did not realize they got Oriakhi. I still think they are not a top 10 team though. Too guard heavy.
  • sportswizuhrd
    Laley23;1136659 wrote:Sports Illustrated: I read they knocked MSU down because of Nix, but it isnt stated for sure in the article.

    http://ncaa-tournament.si.com/2012/04/04/after-the-confetti-top-32-for-2012-13/

    1. Indiana
    2. Louisville
    3. Kentucky
    5. Michigan
    8. UNC
    12. Duke
    17. Kansas
    18. Wisconsin
    19. Ohio State
    21. Michigan State
    27. Minnesota
    Read over why he had UNC at 8 and its due to the possibility that McAdoo could go there and the possibility that Alex Oriakhi could go there. Dumb.
  • sportswizuhrd
    I actually wouldn't be surprised if AO went to Missouri. He was AAU teammates with the Pressey brothers and that could be a huge factor.