Category Archives: Conference Preview

Hoops HD Report: American Athletic Conference Preview

Posted on November 1, 2017 by David Griggs

The American welcomes Wichita State, which is a HUGE addition to their basketball lineup! It’s a major step up for Wichita State as well. They are starting off ranked in the top ten and are the unanimous pick to win … Continue reading →

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Conference Preview: WAC

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Chad

WAC The wait is over. After four seasons in NCAA-transitional purgatory, head coach Thunder Dan Majerle’s Grand Canyon Antelopes are finally eligible for the NCAA Tournament. They also enter this season as the favorites to win the league’s bid to … Continue reading →

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Conference Preview: SWAC

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Chad

SWAC The Southwestern Athletic Conference has been dominated over the past few seasons by Mike Davis’ Texas Southern Tigers. Last season, his team won both the regular season and conference tournament championships before losing as a 16 seed to eventual … Continue reading →

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Hoops HD Report: SEC Conference Preview

Posted on October 29, 2017 by John Stalica

Today, the HoopsHD panel rounds out the power conference previews as the SEC is discussed. Kentucky is once again the odds-on favorite as another cast of freshmen descends upon Big Blue Nation. Florida is not far behind as the Gators … Continue reading →

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Conference Preview: Summit League

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Chad

SUMMIT LEAGUE Now that IUPUI has moved over to the Horizon League, the Summit League is down to eight members (though it will be back to nine next year when North Dakota joins). Amongst those eight, cases can be made … Continue reading →

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Conference Preview: Southland

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Chad

SOUTHLAND The Southland Conference for four consecutive seasons was dominated by Stephen F. Austin. When Brad Underwood left for Oklahoma State (and now Illinois) prior to last season, there was a chance the Lumberjacks would take a step back, and … Continue reading →

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