The0nlyIS's preseason final four:
Becker (WIS #15)
+ Becker has the most athletic team in the country, and Tied for 3rd in Def, combined with 8 upperclassmen, Carlbuzz looks to lead his team to great heights. Becker will be lead by RS Sr. SG Russell Hallum who looks to be in the running for POY with ratings of 60 ath 85 spd 99 per 79 bh, Hallum will be an offensive force, already averaging 23.5 ppg last season.
- One downside to Becker is the running of a zone with most coaches in agreement that it is the weakest of the defenses, however Becker has success running it, and with a talented roster, it shouldn't be a big hinder, as teams can win with zone's. The only other downside is no true LP threats, however with a flex offense and Hallum handling the scoring load, this is only a problem after nitpicking the team, and shouldn't be considered a big detriment to Becker's postseason success.
* Becker has lost 1 regular season conf game in the past 13 seasons(last season), and only 2 teams look actually capable of facing Becker and pulling out a victory(Cal Tech, Piedmont)
Expected record before post-season. 26-0 (16-0), projected 1 seed.
Drew (WIS #17)
+Dtm is one of the best coaches in the game at this level, and looks to return Drew back to the final four for the second season in a row. Led by 2 high ath/spd guards in Laub and Jones, the flex should produce a very efficient offense for dtm. Followed by some 60 ath 75 reb big men, this is an elite team this year. Roster includes a high rebounding SF which should help balance with big men on the lower end of the rebounding spectrum.
-No true C, best rebounder is 56 ath 78 reb, and only looks to gain a few points there. Press could cause a problem against higher athletic teams, but again nitpicking.
Expected regularseason record: 22-4 (14-2) projected 1 seed
New York University (WIS #22)
+Back to back F4's shows TJ is a top coach atm, elite guard play, excellent rebounding, and two star offensive players in the triangle offense.
-Lack of ath in big men could cause a problem.(only 1 true high ath/reb center), very tough non-conf schedule, and weak conf could result in a lower seed than what talent dictates.
Projected record 22-4(15-1) Projected 2 seed
Cal Tech (WIS #1) (Didn't want to put myself but felt deserved)
+4th highest team ath and T3rd highest team def, highest overall average team rating, probably the highest starting ath lineup. Fernburg and Henely are elite level players. Great guard depth.
-no true elite scoring threat, yet. no elite ath/reb big men. Only 1 distributer. Big men depth is not the greatest. Questionable coaching ability.
Projected record: 21-5 (13-3) 3 seed.
Conf RPI winner: Heartland.
Quick guesses for the 4 teams getting knocked out in the Elite 8:
Hanover
Franklin
U of New England.
Texas Lutheran
Surprise teams:
CNU
Blackburn
Unknown coaches who could suprise:
Wisconsin Eau Claire
Wartburg
Hopefully you enjoyed this, might did an update after non-conf.
4/8/2015 7:56 PM (edited)