College Basketball: Early Season Shocks and Disappointments
The season is young, but the vibrations felt from a month of college basketball are already impossible to ignore. Some surprises (the good kind) and (the painful kind) dealt with a new. Let’s dive into who’s exceeded expectations and who hasn’t quite hit the mark.
The Unexpected Winners:
- Marquette
Nobody expected Marquette, missing two of their star players, to waltz into the Top 20. The Golden Eagles, led by the burgeoning star Kam Jones, who’s become a bonafide star, look. Marquette, with a stifling defense andebaran offense, are poised for a Big East title run. Right now, coach Shaka Smart has his
- Oklahoma:
Oklahoma’s preseason boos have transformed into cheers. The Sooners, generating
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Ohio State:
The Buckeyes are surging, and it’s mostly due to Jchitis伢
The Big Disappointments:
- Arizona:
Asking to be made
- Arkansas:
It’s only for
- Connecticut:
Despite starting the season ranked in the top 25
North Carolina:
The Tar Heels have a retro-feeling roster if not for one critical change — they lack the kind of dominant big men they’re known for.
Conclusion:
The college basketball landscape is never predictable. But after the first month, it’s clear a few programs are exceeding preseason expectations, while others are struggling to meet the hype. It’s a marathon, not a sprint – will be fascinating to see how
