Best of luck to the teams competing in the MIAC tournament. Obviously, UST is the odds-on favorite and my prediction to win and advance to the National tourney. GAC can compete for the title if they play solid. Watch out for well-coached Concordia team though, if they get hot they can make a run as well. On the other hand, this is an incredible burst to the enormous bubble on Durbin's shoulders...is there a more arrogant coach in MIAC Women's Basketball? Both Sheley and Young would make for great representation for the MIAC. Sheley gets it narrowly, not because she's a senior, but what would Bethel be without her this year?

Has Durbin lost his touch at CSB? I mean, after a collossal failure last season with a talented, senior-laden team...now this! It's not like he doesn't have talent to work with this season. I view Durbin as a relic in the MIAC. Perhaps he was a good coach back in the day, but it appears as though the rest of the league has evolved their programs while it seems Mike is still hoping his computer doesn't crash in the new millennia. The ties and sport coats still work though . UST, GAC, Olaf, Concordia and, yes even St. Mary's appear to have the upper hand, with very impressive, young and energetic coaches. The MIAC is not what it used to be, in any sport...recruiting, strategy, player development and motivation are now on a completely different level.