What NCAA basketball team is the team to beat this season?
The Ex:
Year after year, UCLA loses talent, and yet, they are still one of the most successful teams in the NCAA. This year, they will do it again, despite losing impact freshman Kevin Love. They still have the core of that team intact in guard Darren Collison, and they should still get rebounds from Josh Shipp. This team plays defense well, along with being a strong offensive team. Plus, something in the back of my mind says the PAC-10 may be a down conference this year. UCLA stays a strong team out west.
Guru:
I would have to say UCONN. They have the depth necessary to win games. UNC is the obviously pick in this question, but I can see them falling to an opponent easily. There are questions with Hansborough’s health this season, and if he isn’t playing 100%, this team will suffer. With UCONN, you have Thabeet inside, powerful and a high-riser, and then you have Dyson bringing the ball down the floor. He’s a great shooter and can work the ball around to where it needs to go. I’m saying UCONN, at least until the tournament.