College Basketball 2005 Season
Thank god college basketball is here! Just when I thought I would have to buy a hockey blocker for my TV, I was saved. The 2005 College bball season is here and it's going to be a great one. 
The reigning national champions, the UNC Tar Heels, were picked cleaned by the No Ballin Assocation. It is going to be almost impossible for the Heels to repeat. Roy is a talented coach, but the youth on the team will make it an incredible challenge to remain competitive.
There are some solid teams this year and the chance to win it all has never been so even. There is dook, who has remained a favorite the past few years. They will most likely win the redefined ACC, but a championship for coach K is unlikely. UConn is another preseason favorite and with good reason. UConn Only loss was Villanueva, however off the court problems are a major concern. Marcus Williams was suspended for his involvment with a theft and won't be available till January. That's still plenty of time, however team chemistry might become an issue. A favorite of mine to win it this year is Texas. The Longhorns have, in my mind, the most complete roster in the NCAA. Sophomore Daniel Gibson looks to improve on his 14 ppg freshman year. The Achilles heel for the Longhorns is turnovers. Texas averaged 14 per game. It will be a shaky season if that number doesn't improve.
Other teams to consider in the 2005 College Basketball Season:
Gonzaga Bulldogs: This once cinderella team is now a tourney favorite. Adam Morrison is in line for National Player of the Year (2004 winner Andrew Bogut from Utah).
Louisville Cardinals: Juan Diego Palacios is a stud and you can never count out Rick Pitino.
Kentucky Wildcats: Tubby Smith is poised to win a pretty weak SEC this year. Momentum is crucial come tourney time and the Wildcats should have a big does of it.
Oklahoma Sooneers: The Big 12 is pretty strong this year thanks to Oklahoma. Oklahoma has the oldest team with 3 Seniors and 2 Juniors starting. Taj Gray and Terrell Everett will have to perform if they want to help Coach Kelvin Sampson win the title.
Although I'll most likely be cussing and screaming at my television this year as the Heels experience probably the biggest loss of players in the history of college basketball. It will, however, not be a runaway by any team. I fully expect a ton of upsets, cinderellas, and coach k whining.
To college basketball, may you keep Hockey off ESPN!
The reigning national champions, the UNC Tar Heels, were picked cleaned by the No Ballin Assocation. It is going to be almost impossible for the Heels to repeat. Roy is a talented coach, but the youth on the team will make it an incredible challenge to remain competitive.There are some solid teams this year and the chance to win it all has never been so even. There is dook, who has remained a favorite the past few years. They will most likely win the redefined ACC, but a championship for coach K is unlikely. UConn is another preseason favorite and with good reason. UConn Only loss was Villanueva, however off the court problems are a major concern. Marcus Williams was suspended for his involvment with a theft and won't be available till January. That's still plenty of time, however team chemistry might become an issue. A favorite of mine to win it this year is Texas. The Longhorns have, in my mind, the most complete roster in the NCAA. Sophomore Daniel Gibson looks to improve on his 14 ppg freshman year. The Achilles heel for the Longhorns is turnovers. Texas averaged 14 per game. It will be a shaky season if that number doesn't improve.
Other teams to consider in the 2005 College Basketball Season:
Gonzaga Bulldogs: This once cinderella team is now a tourney favorite. Adam Morrison is in line for National Player of the Year (2004 winner Andrew Bogut from Utah).
Louisville Cardinals: Juan Diego Palacios is a stud and you can never count out Rick Pitino.
Kentucky Wildcats: Tubby Smith is poised to win a pretty weak SEC this year. Momentum is crucial come tourney time and the Wildcats should have a big does of it.
Oklahoma Sooneers: The Big 12 is pretty strong this year thanks to Oklahoma. Oklahoma has the oldest team with 3 Seniors and 2 Juniors starting. Taj Gray and Terrell Everett will have to perform if they want to help Coach Kelvin Sampson win the title.
Although I'll most likely be cussing and screaming at my television this year as the Heels experience probably the biggest loss of players in the history of college basketball. It will, however, not be a runaway by any team. I fully expect a ton of upsets, cinderellas, and coach k whining.
To college basketball, may you keep Hockey off ESPN!
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