I only ranked the teams JRitt listed. I missed Averett. Do over.
I also have a son but will stay anonymous for his sake. We are excited about the start of the season!
Predictions:
1 - Christopher Newport - dominant last year and will be dominant again this year. The CNU and Maryville games should be classic. I think they lose only once (to Maryville) in the conference this year and play in the NCAA Tournament again. Two USA South teams in the field of 64? Yes!
2- Maryville - Coach Lambert has them in the NCAA Tournament year after year. I think both CNU and Maryville will play in March Madness again this year. Tons of talent. Young talent but outstanding. I see 2 losses in league play for Maryville but still make the NCAA Tournament.
3 - NC Wesleyan. I am putting them here simply based on coaching. Graduated some outstanding players but have more in the wings waiting for their chance this year. This team always seems to be good.
4 - Greensboro - return 2 of their top 3 scorers from an 18 win season. Look for The Pride to be very good this year.
5 - Methodist - a lot of returning talent and they are big, strong, and athletic. However, that talent only won 9 games last year. They have to take a big step this year to get in the top half of the league.
6 - LaGrange - The Panthers have 5 transfers and 8 freshmen added to their team that went 6-2 in the Great South last year. They could make some noise and challenge for the top half of the league.
7 - Ferrum - the Panthers went 13-13 a year ago and have the ability to surprise some of the teams picked 3 through 6 in league play. They dont seem to have enough depth and talent to compete at the top of the league this year.
8 - Averett - a tough year last year but they will be improved this year. They are very similar to LaGrange and Ferrum and could work their way up to 6th in the league if all goes well.
9 - Piedmont - an easy pick for the cellar. The Lions have a new coach. Piedmont had very little talent on a team that won only 7 games last year. It will be worse this year. I see the Lions winning no more than 2 conference games, if they are lucky.
I also have a son but will stay anonymous for his sake. We are excited about the start of the season!
Predictions:
1 - Christopher Newport - dominant last year and will be dominant again this year. The CNU and Maryville games should be classic. I think they lose only once (to Maryville) in the conference this year and play in the NCAA Tournament again. Two USA South teams in the field of 64? Yes!
2- Maryville - Coach Lambert has them in the NCAA Tournament year after year. I think both CNU and Maryville will play in March Madness again this year. Tons of talent. Young talent but outstanding. I see 2 losses in league play for Maryville but still make the NCAA Tournament.
3 - NC Wesleyan. I am putting them here simply based on coaching. Graduated some outstanding players but have more in the wings waiting for their chance this year. This team always seems to be good.
4 - Greensboro - return 2 of their top 3 scorers from an 18 win season. Look for The Pride to be very good this year.
5 - Methodist - a lot of returning talent and they are big, strong, and athletic. However, that talent only won 9 games last year. They have to take a big step this year to get in the top half of the league.
6 - LaGrange - The Panthers have 5 transfers and 8 freshmen added to their team that went 6-2 in the Great South last year. They could make some noise and challenge for the top half of the league.
7 - Ferrum - the Panthers went 13-13 a year ago and have the ability to surprise some of the teams picked 3 through 6 in league play. They dont seem to have enough depth and talent to compete at the top of the league this year.
8 - Averett - a tough year last year but they will be improved this year. They are very similar to LaGrange and Ferrum and could work their way up to 6th in the league if all goes well.
9 - Piedmont - an easy pick for the cellar. The Lions have a new coach. Piedmont had very little talent on a team that won only 7 games last year. It will be worse this year. I see the Lions winning no more than 2 conference games, if they are lucky.