Yes, there will.

Yes, there will.

I hope Crean gives a good hard look at what he figures to be his “usual” rotation. I'd like to see what some of these guys can do with extended minutes. Obviously if Dumes is still out/hobbled that will alter things. Plus you know Crean is going to have to give Bawa some real minutes that he might not get in other situations this year.

With guys like Watford and Elston, we have more versatility with our lineup. Our guards have good size (Jones, Rivers). I think we actually match up pretty well with a lot of teams this season.

So the poll has “finish about .500″ listed. I was so torn because I really think 15-15 is the high water mark this season prior to Big Ten Tournament play. I don't see any reason we can't go 8-4 in the preseason. Winning 7 games in the Big Ten will be the big question mark.

My guess is we at least double our wins from last year and maybe sneak a few more in there.

I hope Crean gives a good hard look at what he figures to be his “usual” rotation. I'd like to see what some of these guys can do with extended minutes. Obviously if Dumes is still out/hobbled that will alter things. Plus you know Crean is going to have to give Bawa some real minutes that he might not get in other situations this year.

With guys like Watford and Elston, we have more versatility with our lineup. Our guards have good size (Jones, Rivers). I think we actually match up pretty well with a lot of teams this season.

So the poll has “finish about .500″ listed. I was so torn because I really think 15-15 is the high water mark this season prior to Big Ten Tournament play. I don't see any reason we can't go 8-4 in the preseason. Winning 7 games in the Big Ten will be the big question mark.

My guess is we at least double our wins from last year and maybe sneak a few more in there.

I hope Crean gives a good hard look at what he figures to be his “usual” rotation. I'd like to see what some of these guys can do with extended minutes. Obviously if Dumes is still out/hobbled that will alter things. Plus you know Crean is going to have to give Bawa some real minutes that he might not get in other situations this year.

With guys like Watford and Elston, we have more versatility with our lineup. Our guards have good size (Jones, Rivers). I think we actually match up pretty well with a lot of teams this season.

So the poll has “finish about .500″ listed. I was so torn because I really think 15-15 is the high water mark this season prior to Big Ten Tournament play. I don't see any reason we can't go 8-4 in the preseason. Winning 7 games in the Big Ten will be the big question mark.

My guess is we at least double our wins from last year and maybe sneak a few more in there.

Ok Smitty. Just to pump you up. I looked at last year's scores and added 12 pts to the differential , then adjusted for the schedule ( ie PSU only once for example and PU twice ).

I used 12 ppts because I estimated Rivers defense and lower TO's would account for 6pts difference. More experience from Jones,TP, Dumes would be worth 4 pts and the more firepower from Creek, Watfrord Elston worth 2 pts.

This results in a winning season . But we need to beat Minn twice

Ok Smitty. Just to pump you up. I looked at last year's scores and added 12 pts to the differential , then adjusted for the schedule ( ie PSU only once for example and PU twice ).

I used 12 ppts because I estimated Rivers defense and lower TO's would account for 6pts difference. More experience from Jones,TP, Dumes would be worth 4 pts and the more firepower from Creek, Watfrord Elston worth 2 pts.

This results in a winning season . But we need to beat Minn twice

Alex, just noticed David Williams' name no longer appears under 2010 recruits on the right. Did my page not refresh correctly, or…….?

Alex, just noticed David Williams' name no longer appears under 2010 recruits on the right. Did my page not refresh correctly, or…….?

Alex, just noticed David Williams' name no longer appears under 2010 recruits on the right. Did my page not refresh correctly, or…….?

Yes, it is coming on Tuesday at 1pm and 11:30 pm

Yes, it is coming on Tuesday at 1pm and 11:30 pm

pretty sure he will not play based on the Crean interview from yesterday.

pretty sure he will not play based on the Crean interview from yesterday.

pretty sure he will not play based on the Crean interview from yesterday.

I vote for Verdell Jones as the player of most impact tonight.(: Forget the official word for this, but I think you get the general idea of what I mean.(:

I vote for Verdell Jones as the player of most impact tonight.(: Forget the official word for this, but I think you get the general idea of what I mean.(:

Will David Williams sign tomorrow?

Will David Williams sign tomorrow?

Will David Williams sign tomorrow?

The early signing period begins Wednesday. I only expect Oladipo to sign a Letter of Intent and potentially Sheehey if he decided to commit before the 18th.

The early signing period begins Wednesday. I only expect Oladipo to sign a Letter of Intent and potentially Sheehey if he decided to commit before the 18th.

Lineup: Rivers, Jones, Creek, Watford and Jobe.

Lineup: Rivers, Jones, Creek, Watford and Jobe.

Lineup: Rivers, Jones, Creek, Watford and Jobe.