It’s already August, which means only a few more months of me having to endure the misery known as the New York Mets, but more importantly, only a few more months until the college hoops season. One person who is ready for college basketball year round is the infamous Dick Vitale. Today, he released his rankings of the top 40 teams for the upcoming season. Villanova fell in at #7, with Vitale saying,
Jay Wright had to be thrilled when Scottie Reynolds said no to the NBA and came back to the Big East. Wright has a super class coming in, plus Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes among the returning talent.
Vitale wasn’t the only ESPN contributor posting rankings today, as Andy Katz came out with his top 25 teams. Katz rated the Wildcats more favorably than Vitale, with a ranking of #4. Katz says,
Corey Fisher and Scottie Reynolds and a highly touted newcomer class means the Wildcats are the pick to win the Big East. Losing Dante Cunningham hurts, but Jay Wright has this program rolling. There won’t be a dip.
Although it may seem far away to you, the college hoops season is drawing nearer and nearer.
Depending on work, I am going to try and get to the “Attitude of a Champion” showing tomorrow night at the Connelly Center. If I do, stay tuned for my reaction. I will try not to spoil anything though.
Billy Jabroni
tom prior
August 5, 2009
Dickie having Duke so high is ridiculous. I think after that whipping that we put on them, they should begin the season unranked. They lost Hendo and Williams too. Please.