Who will be this year's Surprise Team in the Valley?

[SFP]

I'd be surprised if BU were a top 3 team, but since usual powers (Creighton, NIU) are a little weaker now, I would not be shocked.

CU should be pretty good next year. I have no idea what NIU brings to the table though. I'd have to bet that WSU, CU, InSU will be voted the top 3 teams preseason.

[it's boogie time]

Indiana State is my #3 pick. They bring back most of their rebounding. I like Carl Richard and Dwayne Latham.

[tornado]

I really think all you guys downplaying how good WSU will be......will be very surprised.

They will be hands down better than everyone else.

seems someone said that about them each of the last two seasons -- and despite 25 wins like ISU got in Janks first 3 seasons....when I was watching the NCAA Tourney I never noticed them...what happened??

[45otseoj]

My heart tells me BU but my gut tells me ISU red. I have said it before on here and I will say it again. I love the guards they brought in and lord knows they needed them.

http://www.centralillinoisnewscenter.com/sports/ISU-Redbirds--Changing-of-the-Guards-126281163.html?vid=a

[tornado]

wow - Nic is 4 inches shorter than Jim Mattson and Jank!

[45otseoj]

wow - Nic is 4 inches shorter than Jim Mattson and Jank!

5'8 on his best day...

[Future Walk-On]

seems someone said that about them each of the last two seasons -- and despite 25 wins like ISU got in Janks first 3 seasons....when I was watching the NCAA Tourney I never noticed them...what happened??

They won the NIT? which is better than being a 14 seed and getting blown out IMO IMO IMO

return 62% of scoring and have 5 senior starters. just a prediction.

[tornado]

Eight new players, tho - they'd better hope the seniors stay healthy

[Future Walk-On]

Maybe we should make a new poll that doesn't have BU as an option. That would make the poll interesting.