The word around the block this week has been surrounding the superiority of the Big East Conference this year. Some analysts have even gone as far as to say that this is the greatest conference at any point during the era of a 64 team bracket. Under no circumstances can I agree with these statements and a majority of that has to do with the amount of NBA talent created by teams in particular conference. Other than Thabeet and Flynn, the Big East is hardly a place frequented by NBA scouts on their travels around the country. A few good potential role players lie in the midst (Wes Matthews and Terrence Williams) but the true talent lies in a somewhat weak freshman class spread evenly throughout the country. Quite often, the Pac-10 is able to pile up on "1 and done" talent, but this year proved to be somewhat disappointing. And with the continual coaching problems at Arizona, it doesn't look good in future years for McDonald's talent out west. Back to the Big East, we see that coaches have worked on recruiting middle class talent that won't bolt for the NBA after freshman seasons. While these experienced players provide a solid foundation for tournament success, we don't see the type of supreme talent found during the era of Patrick Ewing or Zo Mourning staying for at least 3 seasons. Personally, I find the "1 and done" teams much more entertaining in that we are able to watch the best basketball talent offered in our country. More athletes, better shooters, NBA bodies etc... I'll even follow players to Europe if I have to (Brandon Jennings) see NBA quality material. Until they are able to garnish teams with the nation's top high schoolers, this Big East butt-licking needs to stop folks. On a somewhat unrelated note, look out for Memphis next year. The inevitable loss of Tyreke Evans to the league will be cured by 4 incoming freshman. Three of them are ranked in the Top 10 and McDonald's All-Americans and the other is ranked in the Top 25. Possible Fab Four?
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Poot... well said. The big east may be the deepest due to its massive 16 team line-up but certainly not the best. You guys better get ready to turn your seeds upside down cause this year, we're looking at a Mizzou Duke finals baby! (i hate duke Poot and never have them going past the 2nd round but Kyle Singler provides the essence of what they have been lacking the last 3 years to do it big.)
poot, read the dagger article on yahoo sports about filling out only 1 bracket. you are a wiener, and i wish i had an empty cylinder of animal crackers to put under your pillow...
oh christ, like any of those brackets are going to pose any sort of threat of winning anything in any of the pools i enter.
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