Vandy has one of the most talented teams in the nation

No. 16: Vanderbilt

This year, Vanderbilt can expect to return to the NCAA Tournament. The Commodores welcome back all but one player from last season’s 19–12 team and add John Jenkins, the most decorated recruit at the school in more than 30 years. more

Vandy has one of the most talented teams in the nation

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Washington is coming off its first Pac-10 title in 56 years

2009 Washington Huskies Hoops Preview

The Huskies have a guard-oriented team led by Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Isaiah Thomas that should entertain their fans. And even with the loss of Jon Brockman up front, a second consecutive league title is definitely within reach.

Duke is dangerously thin on the perimeter this season

2009 Duke Blue Devils Hoops Preview

Since a Johnny Dawkins-led trip to the 1986 NCAA championship game, Duke has enjoyed brilliant guard play under coach Mike Krzyzewski. That orientation may change this season as the Blue Devils make a switch to a bigger lineup.

Louisville will still have a strong team in 2009-10

2009 Louisville Cardinals Hoops Preview

Rick Pitino knows that his Louisville basketball team won’t be as fearsome as the squad that he coached to the overall top seed for the 2009 NCAA Tournament — but it won’t have to be. Like several other Big East heavyweights, the Cardinals lost critical components but remain an intriguing basketball team that can be dangerous in March.

BYU has won three consecutive MWC crowns

2009 BYU Cougars Hoops Preview

For three years in a row, the Cougars have won a Mountain West Conference championship and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Dave Rose is determined to extend one streak and break the other this season, while welcoming back four starters and continuing his own recovery from cancer surgery.

The Hoyas are back in the mix again in 2009-10

2009 Georgetown Hoyas Hoops Preview

The Hoyas were seemingly on the cusp of being a great team last year, but things fell apart and the team's chemistry soured. After falling off in statistical categories where the Hoyas are traditionally strong, John Thompson III hopes for a return to Georgetown basketball this year.

Maryland has legitimate ACC title aspirations

2009 Maryland Terrapins Hoops Preview

For the first time in recent years, Maryland enters a season with realistic hopes of challenging for the ACC title. The Terrapins bring back every significant contributor except one, address a notable weakness with the addition of two frontcourt prospects and once again will feature a premier standout in Greivis Vasquez.

Ohio State's Evan Turner stuffs the stat sheet.

NCAA Fantasy Hoops: Forwards

College Fantasy Basketball is here and Athlon gets fantasy players ready for their 2009-2010 drafts with player rankings. Today, Athlon ranks the Forwards.

Can Michigan challenge the big boys in the Big Ten?

2009 Michigan Wolverines Hoops Preview

With their top five scorers returning and a solid class of newcomers, John Beilein and the Wolverines would like to improve on last year’s seventh-place Big Ten tie, but in a league that returns a lot of talent at the top, any significant conference growth may be tough.

Clemson eyes its third consecutive trip to the NCAAs

2009 Clemson Tigers Hoops Preview

The Tigers have surpassed 20 wins three years in a row, but Oliver Purnell is by no means content with those accomplishments. Armed with a recruiting class that could be the best in school history, the Tigers appear well positioned to take it a step further and eliminate their propensity for late-season slides.

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