A comprehensive review of my
2004 Surprise College Basketball Teams. These teams
are in no particular order.
Michigan Wolverines
One of only two big school teams in my surprise category,
Michigan stormed to the NIT title one year ago and returns
their corps in tact. Daniel Horton is as good a PG as there
is in the Big Ten, and Dion Harris will give teams fits down
low. Head Coach Tommy Ammaker finally has the troops to get
the Wolverines back in the tournament where they belong.
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University of Mass Minuteman
The Minutemen return all five starters from a team that
struggled somewhat last season. Leading the way for UMASS is
Rashaun Freeman, the 2003-2004 A-10 Rookie of the Year. Look
for the Minutemen to take the A-10 by storm this season.
Other players of note are PG Anthony Anderson and sophomore
Lawrence Carrier. The door appears open for the Minutemen to
step back onto the tournament stage.
Iowa State Cyclones
This team was on the cusp in the Big 12 last season and this
will be the year they return to prominence in hoops. Curtis
Stinson is a stud and I still wonder how he ended up in Ames
from New York City. Jared Horman is very tough down low as
well, while Will Blalock is one of the better point guards
in the Big 12. Iowa State should surprise in what looks like
a down Big 12 beyond Kansas. Look for ISU to get back into
the NCAA tourney this season, and make a run at the top
three positions in the Big 12. They need to play better on
the road this season which should happen due to their
experience.
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Buffalo Bulls
Many of us fell in love with the Bulls last season as they
roared to the finish line, falling up just short in their
conference tournament. Most of their team returns in tact
this season led by PG Turner Battle, and C Mark Bortz.
Bottom line is that the Bulls could win the MAC this season
which would be a major coup for a team that was a perennial
doormat two short seasons ago.
Wichita State Shockers
WSU had another great year last year winning 21 games, but
they fell short of the NCAA tournament. This team returns
four starters from that team led by guard Randy Burns and
senior 6'-5" Jamar Howard. I see the Shockers shocking the
Salukis of Southern Illinois and taking the Missouri Valley
title this season and heading to the Big Dance.
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