Four bids out of this conference seems like a stretch save a run from someone ala, the Bonnies in 2012. Brian nailed the five faves plus St. Joe's.
St. Louis also loses SR. G, Milwaukee native Kwamain Mitchell for the beginning of the season to injury. It's a shame Majerus doesn't have the opportunity to coach this team. They'd be an intriguing team to watch next spring and maybe they still will be.
It's hard to believe the A-10 discussion this year doesn't include Sweet 16 regular, Xavier. The Musketeers have made the Sweet 16, 4 of the last 5 years but lost a good chunk of their talent from last year's team. Despite a Sweet 16 run, some thought maybe they underachieved last year following the Crosstown Shootout brawl. I'm not sleeping on them. They may start slow but let's see how they're playing in February.
St. Bonaventure and LaSalle will also be capable of a A-10 tournament run. The team to keep an eye on will be Rhode Island. The Rams tabbed Dan Hurley to take over the program and he brought along brother Bobby. They're short of manpower, only 8 players currently eligible but they have a player from Michigan named Jordan Hare (How he didn't end up at Auburn) who at one point was a top-50 player. The Hurley brothers have been snagging some solid recruits and have some good transfers ready to play next year. Again, they might be ugly this year but look for a much improved team as the season moves along. They'll be contenders sooner than later
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