Stephney is a quick ball handler and a sticky defender in search of a more efficient season in his second year in Asheville. From freshman to junior year Fleming’s 3P% has decreased from 37.4% to 30.3% to 25.9% last season – that needs to improve this season for CSU to really make a run up the Big South standings. Hodge is a talented combo guard and the only freshman on the Dickerson’s roster. Outlook: How many times in college basketball history has a team returned all five starters from a squad that started only one lineup all season long? Last year was a marked improvement; the Bulldogs jumped 45 spots in KenPom and finished with a more respectable 15-16 (8-10) record. Dickens ranked 8th in the country in block rate two years ago and would have ranked similarly in 2019-20 had he played the entire season. Our experts crunch the numbers, betting trends, injury reports, and much more to produce the best free college basketball picks and predictions every day. They are the best team in the conference shooting from distance and only really struggle with defensive rebounding. The Runnin’ Bulldogs lost their two best players in Jose Perez and Nate Johnson to the Big East this offseason, but don’t even think about betting against Craft to finish below .500 in Big South play. This team should be capable of competing in the middle of a crowded Big South, though challenging near the top is a bridge (or two) too far. The 2020–21 American Athletic Conference men's basketball season is scheduled to begin with practices in October 2020, followed by the start of the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November 2020. His team attacks the rim in an effort to get easy looks near the cup or earn trips to the free throw line – shooting was a struggle all season long in 2019-20. On 329 career attempts Jude is a sizzling 38.9% from three. Cornwall vastly improved from his sophomore season, buckling down on past turnover woes and shooting a scorching 45.4% from outside the arc. ET: 10/7/2 winner vs. 11/6/3 winner, 1 p.m. Price (back) and Porter (MCL tear) both had their seasons cut short by injury last year – Price can run point off the pine while Porter brings skill and length to the frontcourt. Look for Ty Jones and Sadarius Bowser to man the starting forward spots this season after Duncan LeXander’s later offseason transfer. He was a top-25 recruit from the state of Texas (aka huge get for a program like Longwood) and is one of the most athletic players on the roster. Hill is a future star, full stop. Hammond was a minutes workhorse last season, a high-usage wing who got to the free throw line at a high rate and provided consistent scoring for the Spartans on a nightly basis. The Highlanders won’t lose to the Presbyterian/CharSo winner, but Hampton has a solid offense that gets to the line a ton and has played better in the second half of the season. The best defensive team in the conference is probably the biggest name in the Winthrop Eagles. Pat Kelsey has himself an experienced roster packed to the brim with talent; the Eagles should be one of the better mid-majors in all of college basketball in 2020-21. So while the Bulldogs may be one of the more exciting mid-major teams to watch on offense, that doesn’t mean we should expect them to compete in the same stratosphere as Winthrop. Dufeal is a skinny, mobile big who ranked 1st in the league in block rate (16th nationally) and 2nd in OR%. Like several others on the roster Thorpe vastly improved his outside shooting last year, taking a dreadful 27% clip from his freshman season to a robust 39% in 2019-20. Defensively expect the Camels to be similar to their 2019-20 selves. Game Results. Outlook: Griff Aldrich has been a godsend to the Longwood program. ET: 11/6 winner vs. 3 Gardner-Webb, 6 p.m. How many of those teams’ five returning starters all averaged double figures in scoring? and can stretch the floor on offense. McGeehan has at his disposal two rising sophomores in Joshua Lusane and Jesus Carralero that are set to take MAJOR jumps this season. Mason is an athletic, lanky 3-star wing out of North Carolina. The Bulldogs have also won six of seven to close out the regular season. Emorie Knox is a high-level athlete at the point guard position and a surefire future starter. Sanchez is an inside-out big man, a skilled forward who can stretch the floor. Sophomore PG Zeb Graham should key the offense the season; he ranked 8th in the Big South in assist rate last year but also turned the ball over way too much. Lliteras, a big wing and knockdown shooter, took a redshirt year last season, but Aldrich is very high on him as a contributor in 2020-21. Presbyterian ranked 31st nationally in FGA near the rim, but outside shooting was poor, as was ball security – no team in the Big South turned the ball over at a higher rate than the Hose last season. He doesn’t really rebound or block shots, but he does shoot the crap out of the ball. Freshmen point guards Mick Lynott and Jordan Sears could also garner serious consideration for major minutes. Ali is a compact PG who plays in control and low to the ground; he’ll add steady ball handling and shooting behind QMR. Thrash is an undersized forward at just 6’3”; he’s incredibly tough and does a little bit of everything when on the court. The Bulldogs extend pressure the length of the floor and look to trap once the ball crosses the timeline. Here’s a scary truth: Winthrop will be even better in 2020-21. Big South Schedule - Mar 7, 2021 - Mar 13, 2021. Key Returners: Devon Baker, LJ Thorpe, Lavar Batts Jr., Tajion Jones, Coty Jude, Trent Stephney, Jamon BattleKey Losses: Jeremy Peck, Jax LevitchKey Newcomers: Evan Clayborne (NC Central), Silas Mason, BJ Marable, Raquan Brown (New Orleans)***, ***Brown is awaiting a waiver to become immediately eligible. Jones started showing off his range last season, canning 14/33 of his 3PA in 2019-20 – his versatility on the offensive end allows him to take advantage of mismatches when the opposing team is laser-focused on Fleming. Terry will compete for a starting spot with a slew of talented newcomers. Team Statistics Campbell Charleston Southern Gardner-Webb Hampton High Point Longwood Presbyterian Radford UNC Asheville USC Upstate Winthrop. Both players were regular starters for the Monarchs last year prior to transferring at semester. Only four players who saw the floor last season return, two of which were regular starters and one of which was a top-five freshman in the conference in 2019-20. Outlook: Winthrop was one of the few teams to officially punch their ticket to the Big Dance that never happened. The one area of Fleming’s game that doesn’t seem to be blossoming is his outside shooting. With that type of pedigree Winthrop had high expectations for the 6’9” big man, but he outperformed those by capturing the league’s Freshman of the Year award and earning 2nd Team All-Big South honors. McGeehan has some question marks at the point guard spot, but sophomore Messiah Thompson, a 5’8” dynamo, proved he could protect the rock in spot minutes last season. Aldrich likes his team to spread the floor offensively, play four shooters at one time, and play off drive-and-kicks. Ahmil Flowers has “future Big South star” written all over him and will almost assuredly see starting opportunities in his first collegiate season. That stat is likely due for some regression – Tubby’s Panthers were the Big South’s BEST defensive team in 2018-19, so we should expect a more competent defensive unit in 2020-21. UNCA’s star-studded four guard lineup features Devon Baker, LJ Thorpe, Lavar Batts Jr., and Tajion Jones. 7 South Carolina Upstate Spartans (13-19) in the quarterfinals of the 2020 Big South Tournament on Thursday. He’ll pair with one of Owen McCormack or Will Ferguson in the starting frontcourt. If Aldrich goes small, Hill could start alongside Munoz and Wade – he’s a strong, quick driver with the ball in his hands and promises to lead this team for years to come. Ferrell played for PC back before it transitioned to Division I and then bounced around benches, most recently serving under Earl Grant at Charleston for the five seasons prior to 2019-20. This will be a better defensive team than last season. Point guard Jaheam Cornwall will ascend to undisputed alpha status in his senior season fresh off an Honorable Mention All-Big South nod. Perhaps the most impressive stat of Lusane’s freshman season, though, was that he led the Camels in assist rate. Bligen could blossom in his second season; he’s solid both offensively and defensively, able to do multiple things on both ends of the floor. 6’7” sophomore Leslie Nkereuwem should start at the 5 this season. Here is the schedule for the 2020 Big South Tournament: (first round campus; quarters & semis at Radford), 7 p.m. Baker will remain a high usage scorer in the Asheville attack – he especially excels off ball screens where he scored 1.007 PPP last year (94th percentile nationally, per Synergy) and in isolation where he’s able to cook just about anyone off the bounce. Burton is an excellent shooter and scorer, evidenced by his 32.1 PPG average in high school. The Blue Hose were actually respectable on this end in 2019-20, ranking 6th in the Big South in adjusted efficiency driven by the league’s highest FT rate and an ability to get the ball near the bucket. The Big South Conference has some pretty good offensive teams. This should be one of his deeper teams at the helm of CSU and also one of his most experienced. Henderson especially should see a major uptick in usage – he was very efficient last season after coming over from JUCO, knocking down 43.7% of his 3PA and ranking 15th in the country in TS%. Oregon, Baylor, Louisville and South Carolina are No. Fleming has two capable shooters flanking him in the backcourt this season in Travis Anderson and Deontaye Buskey. Drewey brings athleticism and shooting to the fold; he played a key role for one of the best JUCO programs in the country last season. What Aldrich has done in two years is nothing short of impressive. McCormack is a stretch forward who Ferrell appears to be quite high on as a potential offensive fulcrum. Lusane took over starting duties from Milos Stajcic at the end of the year and averaged 7.0 PPG / 7.6 RPG / 4.1 APG / 1.6 BPG over Campbell’s final seven contests. After a strong first season at HPU, Tubby’s Panthers tanked in the national rankings finishing a woeful 341st per the almighty KenPom. Fellow freshman Zack Austin, a very long and very athletic undersized 4, should be a contributor on the defensive end once he fully recovers from a hand injury suffered this summer. The Pirates didn’t force turnovers, they didn’t rebound, and they showed a general lack of interest in stopping anybody on this end. This is the 10th time since 2006 that the Lady Bears have been atop the preseason ledger. Jones is a BEEFY 6’6” 250-pound forward who is the all-time leader in FT% in CSU history (that’s wild for a big man). Rounding out Joyner’s returners are Chris Shelton, Saheem Anthony, and Daniel Banister. Outlook: 35-year old head coach Quinton Ferrell embarks on his second season at the helm of the fantastically named Blue Hose of Presbyterian. Look for him to blossom in his second season. I do think that the winner of Gardner-Webb and Winthrop wins the conference, even with the title game on the road. Marrow and Stanley led the Pirates to the Big South’s 3rd best adjusted offensive efficiency, good for the 135th overall mark on the national level. He adds more of a post-scoring touch to the lineup. Pat Kelsey, as he’s done time and time again, proved he was one of the top mid-major coaches in the country by leading his Eagles to their fourth top three Big South finish in the last five seasons. The late game of that equation is a 7 p.m. Joyner has historically had relatively strong defensive squads – his Pirates will need to vastly improve on this end to be competitive within the Big South due to the departures of Marrow and Stanley. Perhaps the most intriguing young talent on Jones’s squad this season is 5’8” point guard Quinton Morton-Robertson, a local high school legend who will finally get his chance to shine outside of Carlik Jones and Travis Fields’s shadows. Lipscomb, a player with two DI college names, is a broad-shouldered lead guard sure to see the floor in some capacity this season. Each team's predicted overall record is also shown. GWU ranked in the top four on both offense and defense in the Big South last season. We've done the ACC, Big 12 and Big … Lynott redshirted last year with injury; he’s a strong and athletic guard with a nice-looking jumper. Bottom Line: USC Upstate should improve this season, the question will be to what degree. Bottom Line: It’s not easy losing two transcendent scorers like Marrow and Stanley. Marable is a well-regarded recruit out of Tennessee; he adds even more size and athleticism to the frontline. The 6’8” Spaniard is a versatile player who runs the floor, shoots from the outside, and even handles the ball at the top of the key. Too many turnovers, an inability to get to the free throw line, and a lack of rebounding presence tanked what was otherwise a very good shooting squad. He’ll be behind Watson this season, as will 6’10” senior Ilija Stefanovic. Ball-line defense is similar to the pack-line (though not quite as “lax” on the perimeter) in that it’s designed to take away layups and force contested perimeter shots. Baylor has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 women’s basketball regular-season title in 2020-21, in a vote by the league’s head coaches. Elmore will be a boost to HPU’s post scoring and rebounding, and brings with him four years of collegiate experience. - Page 5 JUCO transfer Jacob Falko and freshman D’Maurian Williams appear to be in line for starting gigs at some point this year. Jones is a backup PG who should be a starter and leader for this program next season – he’s lightning-quick and can change directions on a dime. He’ll continue to play mostly off the ball and function as a deadly spot-up threat. Standings Members Feed. Radebaugh has the best player in the Big South on his roster and SEVEN other players returning with starting experience. He brings value as a floor spacer on offense, but he isn’t in the same stratosphere as the pair of sophomores on the defensive end. Shooting improvement might come with age – four key players are now sophomores this season, and two more enter their junior year. The lack of returners is a bit of a concern, but Cornwall shores up the most important position on the floor and Craft’s big man duo is among the best in the league. With the Tigers, Moore’s career never quite got off the ground, but he did start four games and showed flashes of his burgeoning potential. 12-year head coach Ed Joyner Jr. is left with a handful of unproven returning players and a couple of promising impact newcomers. A Joyner-coached team had never ranked higher than 243rd in offense prior to 2018, per KenPom, but scoring has come easy the past two years for Hampton. He’ll be one of Winthrop’s most important defenders and glass cleaners in 2020-21. Anderson was a Big South All-Freshman Team honoree and a 38.1% three-point shooter as a redshirt freshman. Djonkam is a viable paint defender and offensive rebounder, but his finishing on the block could use some work. Bottom Line: There’s no excuse for CSU this season. Anumba is a highly efficient wing who shot 44.1% from deep last year, and he’s a valuable perimeter defender on the other end due to his versatility. This gamble can result in a lot of buckets going the opposite way, but it’s also susceptible to being burned often by good ball handlers and smart-passing teams. Off-ball minutes behind Whitfield and Henderson will be occupied by senior Austin McCullough and a combination of junior Ricky Clemons (no relation to Chris – well his Dad’s name is Chris, but he’s not related to “THE” Chris) and freshmen PJ Carter and Gediminas Mokseckas. Juniors Brandon Martin and Josh Aldrich and sophomores Khydarius Smith and Jatayveous Watson round out a crowded frontcourt rotation. Bottom Line: It’s easy to see all the returners on UNCA’s roster page and get carried away. Baker is the returning leading scorer and a 2nd Team All-Big South honoree last season. Conference play will begin in December and conclude with the 2021 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Abraham Deng somehow started 12 games for this team last year despite doing nothing of consequence besides grab the occasional board. He added NC Central transfer Evan Clayborne to sure-up the frontline immediately and freshmen Silas Mason and BJ Marable, two high-upside forwards. Jaden House will be another high-scoring athletic option Tubby can turn to off the pine, as will 5’8” PG Bryson Childress, a super quick lead guard with an even quicker shooting release. Overall Statistics Leaders Standings and Schedules Single-Game Highs/Lows Conference-Only Stats Leaders. At Upstate Moore could be one of the best players in the Big South this season. UNCA ranked 302nd in KenPom’s overall metrics and finished just 8-10 in the worst iteration of the Big South in recent memory. Moore was a top 50 recruit coming out of high school and began his collegiate career at Texas Tech prior to transferring to Clemson. This year's Big Ten Women's Basketball Preview is expected to feature the most robust collection of content in the event's five-year history, focusing on all 14 Big Ten women's basketball programs, from interviews and highlights to feature stories, creative digital and social media offerings and unique behind-the-scenes access as the 2020-21 women's basketball season gets started later … He led the Big South in 3P% last year shooting a scorching 46.5% from deep. That could be an issue having to go through both Winthrop and Radford, who rank first and second, respectively, in ORB%. Davion Warren is Hampton’s returning leading scorer; he’s a do-everything wing who ranked 10th in the league in OR%, DR%, and FT rate, and 6th in 3P% last year. In Big South play CSU took Radford to the wire on the road and upended GWU on their home floor but also got swept by Longwood and beat by Presbyterian. It wouldn’t shock me to see Carralero’s name on an All-Conference squad at season’s end. Rayshon Harrison seems the most likely to make an immediate impact – he’s an athletic wing who can flat-out score. Without Marrow and Stanley in the mix, it’s a near certainty the Pirates fall back down the offensive rankings. Moore is a combo forward who missed all of last season due to injury. 2021 Big South tournament site: Campus Sites 2021 Big South tournament dates: February 27th, March 1st, 4th & 7th, 2021 When the page first loads, this table shows advancement odds calculated before the Championship Game. Key Returners: Lewis Djonkam, Chyree Walker, Josiah Jeffers, Quinton Morton-RobertsonKey Losses: Carlik Jones, Travis Fields, Devine Eke, Devonnte Holland, Donald Hicks, Cle’von Greene, Devin Hutchinson, Leroy ButtsKey Newcomers: Dante Moses (JUCO), Jamal Burke (JUCO), Dravon Mangum (Charlotte), Fah’Mir Ali, Keishon Porter, Xavier Lipscomb, Joshua Walker, Bryan Hart (DII), Jordan Hemphill (DII). Wilson was Longwood’s top sub last season and likely starts at the 4 in 2020-21. Ja’Quavian Florence brings size to the perimeter and promises to contribute on both ends of the floor down the road. This year the Lancers will do battle without three of their key starters from 2019-20: JaShaun Smith and Shabooty Phillips graduated, and Jordan Cintron transferred to Niagara. Wright will play both on and off the ball and rarely leave the court; he’s an extremely talented player, a gifted scorer, and good outside shooter. Radford will be completely reliant on unproven former role players and newcomers, but that doesn’t mean the Highlanders are destined to finish near the bottom of the league. Warren’s usage should skyrocket this season, enough for him to warrant All-Conference buzz. Flanking Reid and Dufeal in the frontcourt will be JUCO transfer Christian Alexander and redshirt freshman Sammy Itodo. Gardner-Webb was right there in both of them. Also, in true McGeehan fashion, ball movement reigned supreme over the offense – McGeehan’s Camels always rank among the nation’s best in assist rate; drive-and-kick and hitting the roll man off ball screens are featured heavily in his motion attack. Big South Videos. Like Dufeal, Reid is an excellent shot blocker and rebounder – he’s a long, strong post more married to the lane offensively than Dufeal. HPU certainly allowed plenty of perimeter shots last year, the problem is opposing teams hit those shots at a very high clip (38.7% in conference play, the highest among all Big South squads). Round by round advancement odds, including the chance of a team making the Sweet 16 or Final Four, or winning the title. They have plenty of talent but it just has not produced wins at any point. Peterson III will play on the wing – he’s a strong rebounder on both ends and functions mostly as a slasher offensively, ranking 5th in the league in FT rate last season. Injuries and other personnel issues certainly played a factor in this underachievement, but it was an underachievement, nonetheless. Key Returners: Michael Isler, Zeb Graham, Owen McCormack, Sean JenkinsKey Losses: Cory Hightower, Chris Martin, Kody Shubert, JC Younger, Ben Drake, CJ MeltonKey Newcomers: Will Ferguson (JUCO), Rayshon Harrison, Kobe Stewart, Giancarlo Sanchez, Kirshon Thrash, Ambaka Le Gregam. Bottom Line: Jose Perez’s departure should not be a concern. QMR has “breakout city” written all over him – he’s a very quick lead guard with sticky hands defensively and a smooth outside shot. Bottom Line: Radford will take a step back this season, but this is still a team capable of making noise in the Big South. The 6’1” Jernigan needs to improve his turnover issues and shooting numbers from a tough freshman season. He’ll look to improve his shooting splits across the board and continue to provide sticky on-ball defense on the other end of the floor. Bottom Line: Campbell has a shot to surprise people this season. On one hand you have a coach in Jones who has enjoyed consistent success at Radford – the Highlanders are a perennial Big South contender and consistently within the nation’s top 200-250 teams – on the other you have a 2020-21 version of Radford that loses all five starters from its BSC championship squad including POY Carlik Jones. Likewise, Finnish import Granlund brings scoring and shooting to the table. Radebaugh’s four returning role players include Malik Battle, Sean Price, Terence Porter Jr., and Jamir Moore. Curiously Jones isn’t a great rebounder for somebody his size, but he is a fantastic roll-man off ball screens. Offense will be paced by stud sophomore guard John-Michael Wright, an Honorable Mention All-Big South and All-Freshman Team member last season. Batts handled the lion’s share of point guard duties last season and should again in 2020-21. 5 seed Hampton in the Big South tournament championship game 76-68 on Sunday thanks to a balanced scoring effort in which four players scored in … NCAA Tournament Bracket Predictions. Big Sky: Northern Colorado (19-8, 12-4) Behind the efficient play of lead guard Jonah Radebaugh (16.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 6.4 APG), the Bears have won seven of their last eight games. Morrell starts four guards and a forward who has no interest in banging in the paint – if UNCA doesn’t turn a team over early in the shot clock, that team is usually going to score. Conference Members View Members Hide Members. Gensler and Nelson’s departures should result in a bigger role for him offensively. He was one of just two Lancers to post an O-rating above 100.0 and ranked 5th in the league in steal rate on the other end of the floor. Mike Jones will put that theory to the test in 2020-21. Campbell was very reliant on the three-point line last year ranking 4th in the league in 3PA rate and 2nd in 3P%. Per the conference ratings of the great Bart Torvik, the Big South actually rates 25th out of the 32 conferences in adjusted offensive efficiency, which is great for a conference with no big names. Craft has recruited admirably during his time at Gardner-Webb and this year’s class is no different – the Dogs are talented and deep and more than capable of competing for a top three Big South finish. 2020-21 Big Ten Tournament Predictions Round One- Wednesday, March 10 No. Two highly versatile wings in Chyree Walker and Davon Mangum will play large roles in Radford’s improvement defensively. Defensively, Buskey is a menace on the ball with his length, ranking 7th in the Big South in steal rate last year. Key Returners: Everette Hammond, Tommy Bruner, Bryson Mozone, Nevin Zink, Dalvin White, Brandon Martin, Cartier Jernigan, Josh Aldrich, Khydarius Smith, Mysta Goodloe, Jatayveous Watson Key Losses: Thomas BookerKey Newcomers: Khavon Moore (Clemson), Quentin Hodge. Freshmen Fah’Mir Ali, Keishon Porter, and Xavier Lipscomb could all play crucial roles in their first season in Radford. Bowser will need to be a rim protector for the Bucs this season – he didn’t show much interior resistance in limited minutes as a sophomore, but he has the length and size to be a factor on this end in 2020-21.
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