Another decorated senior guard is gone from UVA (fare thee well, London), and Tony Bennett's squad surprisingly had a few players transfer as well. But the team's outrageous defense and a strong youth movement should keep the Cavs competitive in the ACC.
Read more#32 TCU Preview 2017-18
TCU, the 2017 NIT champs, prepare to wreak havoc on the Big 12 this season. All five starters return for Jamie Dixon, as the Frogs eye their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998.
Read more#33 Oklahoma Preview 2017-18
Lon Kruger looks to lead his Sooners back to another NCAA Tournament after breaking his four-year streak a season ago. Oklahoma was one of the nation's youngest teams last year and the now-battle tested vets look ready to contend in the blood bath that is the Big 12.
Read more#34 Rhode Island Preview 2017-18
If not for two devastating daggers from Tyler Dorsey in URI's 2nd round matchup with Oregon, there's no telling where Rhody's late-season magic would've ended last year. Now, with a loaded backcourt returning this season, can Dan Hurley lead the Rams back to the Sweet-16 for the first time since 1998?
Read more#35 Vanderbilt Preview 2017-18
Bryce Drew's squad rode a late-season tear (and strange dominance over Florida) to overcome a 12-13 start to the season and become the first at-large team with 15 losses. With 5 of the team's top 7 players back and Drew finding his SEC sea legs (SE-SEA legs), will the Commodores start stronger this year?
Read more#36 SMU Preview 2017-18
Now in his 2nd season at the helm, Tim Jankovich looks to maintain last year's momentum with an injection of new talent via the transfer wire, along with a hyper-talented playmaker in Shake Milton back to lead the "Pony Show" in Dallas.
Read more#37 Butler Preview 2017-18
A new coach, along with a handful of fresh new faces will test just how strongly fortified "the Butler Way" persists in the Bulldogs this year. Can senior Kelan Martin lead a young nucleus back to the Big Dance for a fourth straight season? Or will LaVall Jordan's inaugural campaign as head coach be remembered as a rebuilding stepping stone for a new era of Butler basketball?
Read more#38 Maryland Preview 2017-18
No Trimble? No problem! The Terps bring back a Smorgasbord of talent and feature a roster deep enough to make a serious run at the Big Ten title.
Read more#39 Creighton Preview 2017-18
Without their primary point guard/maestro, Mo Watson, and paint protector, Justin Patton, no longer in the fold, the Jays have some major shoes to fill in 2017-18. Can a talented incoming freshman class, coupled with the return of two all-conference performers in Marcus Foster and Khryi Thomas keep Creighton in the thick of the Big East standings?
Read more#40 Missouri Preview 2017-18
Raised from the dregs of college basketball by Cuonzo Martin (ok, and the Porter family) after three horrendous years under Kim Anderson, Mizzou looks to regain its footing as a Tournament-caliber program. Will #1 stud MPJ lead them back to the Big Dance? Or will the Tiger rebuild take more than one quick infusion of newcomers?
Read moreExtended NBA Draft Board + Thoughts
Here they are, the rest of Jim's NBA Draft rankings! Which players will make him look smart or stupid in the future? Can't wait to find out...
Read more3MW Offseason Top 25: Post-Draft Decisions
Now that rosters are looking far more settled, how do the 3 Men of Weave see the Top 25?
Read moreLottery Ranks & Thoughts - NBA Draft Big Board
Finally, the NBA Draft order is final. How does one member of the 3MW see the rankings at the top of the draft?
Read moreSuper Early & Unnecessary Offseason Bracketology
It's early May, so let's predict what the 2018 NCAA Tournament will look like!
Read moreCoaching Hire Rankings - The Definitive List (of 16)
This offseason has been a busy one for the coaching carousel. We look at 16 of the most prominent coaching moves in the country, and rank the hires based on very scientific criteria.
Read moreCollege Basketball Offseason Survival Guide
After two amazing semifinals and a clunker of a title game, we've come to it at last: the long, dark, college basketball offseason. How can we cope? Where should we turn to satiate our appetites for collegiate hoops??
Read moreChampionship Game 2016-17 Preview
There's no shortage of storylines for Monday night's national championship showdown between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Gonzaga Bulldogs. Will the Tar Heels find redemption from last year's heartbreaker against Villanova? Or will Mark Few and the Zags break down the barrier many thought would never be breached...
Read moreFinal Four 2016-17 Preview: Game 2
North Carolina and Oregon square off in the second Final Four game of Saturday. The Tar Heels look to avenge their Championship loss to Villanova a year ago, and are the favorites to take home the National Title. The Ducks are one of the best shooting teams in the country, and feature one of the best defenses as well. Can Jordan Bell hold off the UNC big man juggernaut? Who wins in the battle of Justin Jackson vs. Dillon Brooks? We try to answer those questions and more in this comprehensive preview.
Read moreFinal Four 2016-17 Preview: Game 1
With the lights shining brightest in the desert, will the Zags continue to show out for "mid-majors" everywhere? Or will South Carolina continue their amazing 7-seed run?
Read moreElite 8 2016-17 Preview: South Region
North Carolina and Kentucky square off for the second time this season, promising to provide us with another can't-miss television affair. These squads are two of the nation's very best and should give us one hell of an Elite Eight show.
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