CollegeHoops.net Top 144 countdown -- 2008-09

[BU_EMT128]

I think you missed out on Mob's sarcasm...

It would not be the first time that has happened.

[Braves4Life]

I'm with those who believe BU may not even be in their top 144...with either UNI or MSU in there instead...

Wow! Now THAT would set off a fire storm on here

I've gotta say "No way, Jose!"

[RedbirdFan21]

Wow! Now THAT would set off a fire storm on here

I've gotta say "No way, Jose!"

I agree that this is probably not the case... but with some of the rankings so far- it wouldn't suprise me that much if it was how it turned out...

[Da Coach]

The lower they go, and more teams they list without getting to Bradley, I am beginning to wonder if Bradley maybe isn't one of the remaining 64, or that there has been some screw up with the supposedly remaining 4 MVC teams. With most preseason magazines and internet sites picking Bradley from 4th to 6th in the MVC, it's hard to believe CHN has Bradley this high.

[VeveJones007]

Maybe they left Bradley off the list because they don't like to support "renegade" programs?

[BradleyBrave]

The lower they go, and more teams they list without getting to Bradley, I am beginning to wonder if Bradley maybe isn't one of the remaining 64, or that there has been some screw up with the supposedly remaining 4 MVC teams. With most preseason magazines and internet sites picking Bradley from 4th to 6th in the MVC, it's hard to believe CHN has Bradley this high.

Yeah...could be. I hope not, but maybe CHN knows something we don't...

[mrcoachdude]

And Tulsa at 106 and 5 in CUSA.



I'm with those who believe BU may not even be in their top 144...with either UNI or MSU in there instead...

I am either goona look real good with my pick...or really dumb......they wouldn't would they?

[Bradleyguy10]

After the rankings broke the 100's I started to wonder.....that sounds bad but it's the truth

I would not be surprised whatsoever if we weren't in this list

and I would be a little surprised if we are this high...w/e "this" may be

[bugregshu]

There are 3 teams they have already listed...
5th - Illinois State
6th - Indiana State
7th - Wichita State

That leaves 4 teams in still to come, and 3 teams left out

Creighton, Southern Illinois, Drake, Bradley, Northern Iowa, Missouri State, Evansville.

I see no possible way for UNI, UE, or MSU to be ranked higher than Bradley at all, so unless the writer made a mistake, I think we'll be slated to come in 4th in the valley somewhere within the next 5-10 teams.

[jasonpeoria911]

Whoo hoo, I had no idea I would be so close lol. Everyone else was guessing high so I figured I would throw out a wacky guess but I suppose it never hurts to go out on a limb.

Jason

[bugregshu]

Drake comes in at #56, and 3rd in the valley, meaning Welser must think pretty highly of the Saluki newcomers.

http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/200809-drake-basketball-preview-56-102206

[DUBulldog]

Anyway, do you get the idea the writer doesn't think that much of the loss of Houston?
I think that's where they'll be hurt the most.

Drake fans agree with you, T

http://www.drakenation.com/Topic27306-8-1.aspx

[Fetz86]

In that debate I think I'd be more drawn to Cox, or Watts from CU.

[Dubl R 1]

From what I saw of Houston last year, I think he was Drakes best all around player and will be the toughest to replace. He could defend, shoot, drive the ball with authority, rebound, and was a stone cold killer in the clutch. He was by far and away their most athletic player and was also left handed(don't underestimate that advantage.)

I think it's pretty silly to have them ranked as the 56th best team or program in the country this year though. I mean they lost a conference POY, and probably their best all around player as well as the National coach of the Year. Josh Young will be good, but I'm not sold on Cox until we see him without Emmenecker and Houston in the lineup. Not to mention that last year came out of nowhere, and was preceeded by several seasons of terrible basketball.(record wise)

I very well could be wrong, but I don't see them finishing in the top 4 of the league this year. I think Creighton, SIU, ISUred, BU will all finish ahead of Drake this year.

[RedbirdFan21]

I dont think there was a more athletic player in the valley last year. Ruffin, Eldridge, P'Allen, etc etc could all jump out of the building... but Houston had some hops that I didnt think were possible. I think it was the Butler game (or another game that was on TV) when he jumped out of nowhere to block a shot. His head was even with the rim...