From: dwarner@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (David J.)
Subject: Re: Sport Magazine's Sweet Sixteen
Organization: Indiana University
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1992 20:04:32 GMT

In article <BvJ62t.EJM@news.cso.uiuc.edu> Jazzy J writes:
>trradrx@canctr.mc.duke.edu (R.CLOUGH) writes:
>
>
>>For what it's worth, Sport just put out its Sweet Sixteen for next year.
>> Here are the teams, and a summary of their reasons (or what passed for them).
>
>	Here are my opinions...

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>>2. Michigan-- How can anyone pick against the Wolverines? With Howard, Rose
>>   and Webber, it's unwise to bet against them. 
>
>	However, I do think -- while talent-laden -- Michigan is going to
>	fumble around in the Big-10.  The guys are still only sophomores,
>	remember.  I think the key may lie in the play of the 2 seniors,
>	Talley and Riley.  They're going to be the top reserves.

If Fisher were smart, he'd throw the gimmick out all together and start Talley
and Riley alongside Webber, Rose and either King or Howard (assuming all of
them will be eligible, and I think they'll lose that threesome for a couple
of cupcake games and move on).  I think some of those players are going to
suffer a big sophomore jinx, in that they've set themselves up for a huge fall.
If they don't win the Big Ten and the NCAAs this year (and they won't) people
will be disappointed.  They shouldn't be.

>>3. Duke-- Hurley, G.Hill, T.Hill.  That's what their blabbing boils down to.
>
>	While in all probability they'll make the Final 4 again, it won't
>	be a cakewalk like last year.  This season Hurley should break the
>	NCAA assist record & become a 1st team All-American -- while drawing
>	endless comparisons to John Stockton.  Grant Hill will finally start
>	to shine.  Cherokee Parks will assert himself at center, and Thomas
>	Hill should be a force.  Give Duke another 30 win season.

Funny, I've been comparing Hurley to Marc Price. On a personal note, I hope he
breaks the record at N.C. State. -- and don't let me catch you up here in
Hoosier country, Avie, or my basketball staff and I will kick your ass! :)

[more zapped]

>>6. Indiana-- Sport hates Bobby Knight, but he has a pretty good team.
>
>	Indiana should be very solid.  The main nucleus of the team is back
>	(minus Anderson & Meeks) -- and most of these guys have played at
>	least 2 years together.  The return of Pat Graham will improve the
>	already good outside game.  Probably a safer bet to win the Big-10
>	than Michigan, IMHO.

Sounds good to me. :)

>>7. Memphis State-- Anfernee Hardaway, David Vaughn.
>
>	Another young team that perhaps need a bit more seasoning.  Not
>	as high as #7, however!  They should win the Great Midwest -- and
>	don't expect Anfernee to stay longer than this season...

I say this will be Hardaway's big breakthrough year in the press, and with that
he will go pro.  His finances could use the boost from this year.

>>8. UNC-- Talent is maturing.
>
>	The great recruiting class before the Fab 5 is really gelling, and
>	they should give Duke a real good run for the ACC title this season.
>	It's too easy to pencil in another Sweet 16 performance.

But much too painful. :( :)

>>9. California-- Jason Kidd, K.J. Roberts, Alfred Grigsby.
>
>	Young & led by Brian Hendrick, Cal should be tough in the Pac-10,
>	but I wouldn't consider them the favorites.  Relying too much on
>	young players can get U into trouble.  Should be a good, yet up
>	and down season.

>>15. Georgetown-- Othella Harrington will carry the team.
>
>	Still an inconsistent team w/ no real scorers.  Harrington is really
>	going to have to carry a load.  Better outside shooting is vital.

>>16. Arizona State-- ?????????????????????????????????????????????
>
>	No way.  Losses of Bennett and Faulkner -- there's no way.  

None of these three teams should receive enough votes for the Top 25 by
February - especially Arizona State (just another reason I put no faith in
anything Sport mag rag says).
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