Conference-USA Preview
2. Memphis: Without four starters and head coach John Calipari, the Tigers likely won't repeat. New coach Josh Pastner does still have some talent on his roster, though. Prediction: NCAA
3. Houston: The Cougars are going to be a threat to win every night because of their outstanding wing combo of Aubrey Coleman and Kelvin Lewis. Prediction: NIT
4. UTEP: The Miners lose Stefon Jackson, but Randy Culpepper and Arnett Moultrie return and Louisville transfer Derrick Caracter will be eligible. Prediction: NIT
5. Marshall: The Thundering Herd struggled with injuries last season, but they return a talented starting lineup, led by forward Tyler Wilkerson. Prediction: No Postseason
6. SMU: The Mustangs finished in last-place a year ago, but guards Paul McCoy and Derek Williams and big man Mouhammad Faye will lead a turnaround. Prediction: No Postseason
7. UAB: The third-place Blazers lose Robert Vaden and three other starters, but transfers Kenny Cooper, George Drake and Elijah Millsap will slow the decline. Prediction: No Postseason
9. Tulane: The Green Wave have a very solid backcourt in Kevin Sims and Kris Richard, and JC transfer Aaron Holmes will make an impact. Prediction: No Postseason
10. Southern Miss: The Golden Eagles were a disappointment last season, but USC transfer Angelo Johnson and R.L. Horton are a talented backcourt. Prediction: No Postseason
11. Rice: Although the Owls return four starters from last season, they were only 4-12 in the conference last season and need to improve in a hurry. Prediction: No Postseason
12. UCF: Star Jermaine Taylor is gone, and the freshmen duo of Marcus Jordan and Nik Garcia will have to carry the load from opening day. Prediction: No Postseason
Player of the Year: Jerome Jordan, C, Tulsa
All-Conference Team:
G- Ben Uzoh, Tulsa
G- Randy Culpepper, UTEP
G- Kelvin Lewis, Houston
G/F- Aubrey Coleman, Houston
C- Jerome Jordan, Tulsa
Second Team:
G- Elliot Williams, Memphis
G- Paul McCoy, SMU
G- Brock Young, East Carolina
F- Tyler Wilkerson, Marshall
F- Arnett Moultrie, UTEP
2 Comments:
In your prediction of the UTEP Miners, you omitted the names of Julyan Stone, third year starter, and newcomer Jeremy Williams. Not to mention Christian Polk, transfer from Arizona State, as well as JC transfer Myron Strong. Although the Miners are picked to finish third behind Tulsa and Memphis, don't be surprised if they win the conference and make it to the big dance. Games at Oklahoma, Mississippi, Texas Tech, and at home against BYU will be telling signs of a possible invite.
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