2018 Charleston Classic

[WuShock Reaper]

A couple of teams we might face in the 2018 Charleston Classic:

"...Top college basketball preseason power rankings" - ESPN

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/24992844/college-basketball-preseason-power-rankings

14. Virginia Tech Hokies: This could be the season Buzz Williams puts it together in Blacksburg and reaches the second weekend after getting bounced in Round 1 each of the past two seasons. Four starters are back as well as one of the most versatile players in the ACC in Chris Clarke. The Hokies have to improve defensively after giving up more than one point per possession in 14 of their final 17 games.

24. Alabama Crimson Tide: Even with Collin Sexton at the point of attack, Avery Johnson's team ranked outside the top 100 nationally in offensive efficiency. That will need to improve without Sexton, but Johnson brought in some reinforcements in ESPN 100 prospect Kira Lewis and Texas transfer Tevin Mack. Returnees John Petty and Herbert Jones are poised for steps forward.

[WuShock Reaper]

This year's Charleston Classic has a much better field then the two previous years, as we have 7 teams in the top 100 of the "Top 144" rankings.

2018 Teams	Top 144	Kenpom
Purdue	30	18
Virginia Tech	18	22
Alabama	56	51
Wichita State	46	72
Davidson	57	83
Northeastern	69	78
Ball State	96	109
Appalachian State	145	178
Averages	64.6	76.4

2017 Teams
There were 3 top 100 teams in the “Top 144” with an overall “KenPom” average of 112.

2016 Teams
There were 3 top 100 teams in the “Top 144” with an overall “KenPom” average of 143.

[bunck]

Thanks, good research.

[Shocker1976]

Thanks for the information; I have a Shocker friend visiting South Carolina to watch the Shockers play in the tournament. Charleston is a great city to visit and the tournament should produce some excellent basketball.

[kcshocker]

Which hotel will the team be staying?

[UCONN_Husky]

We headed there next year with Florida, Xavier, and Miami (FL). Let's make the AAC back-to-back Champs.

[MemTGRS]

I will be there on that Thu & Fri to cheer on the Shockers. I'm taking a swing to Charleston from here (VA Beach) to head home for Thanksgiving. I went to the A-10 tournament in March --- Davidson has a rising sophomore (Kellen Grady) who is a player for sure.

[Dan]

I’ll be there for the Sunday game only.

[SHOXAAC]

I will be there for all three...in spirit!!!

[im4wsu]

That's somewhat haunting

[atlwsu]

I had planned on going, but just came home from 8 days in the hospital with 4 procedures to go. My wife and I have hit 3/4 road games a year for the last several years, but it looks like we will be miss this year. Hope to make USF Jan 22.

[WuShock Reaper]

"ESPN's preseason college basketball All-America team" - ESPN

By Jeff Borzello, Staff Writer
Posted: Oct 30, 2018

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/25075864/college-basketball-espn-preseason-all-america-team

Might face this guy, if we can get by Davidson in the first game.

"Carsen Edwards, Purdue
There might not be a bigger shoo-in for the preseason All-America team than Purdue's Carsen Edwards. He was one of the biggest breakout stars in college basketball last season, going from a player who split his time between the bench and the starting lineup to among the nation's best playmakers.

Heading into the 2017-18 season, Edwards was essentially the biggest factor in whether Purdue was going to have a successful season. Four starters returned from the prior season, with All-American Caleb Swanigan the lone departure. So Edwards had some pretty big shoes to fill. Of course, the 6-foot-1 Edwards had very little in common with the 6-foot-9 Swanigan -- but Edwards slotted into his spot in the starting lineup and everyone slid up a position...."

[Shocker Mama]

I have a couple of all-session tickets that we are not going to be able to use. Premium sideline general admission. Paid $253 for them. Will sell for $150. Anyone interested?

[Shocker1976]

I will PM you; I will need two tickets.

[Shocknroll33]

Didn't see if anyshockfans had posted this, but seems like the Charleston favorites lost a key cog.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/no-15-virginia-tech-suspends-chris-clarke-indefinitely-and-has-already-removed-him-from-the-hokies-roster/

[WuShock Reaper]

First week's results of teams that are in the Charleston Classic:

2018 Teams	Wins	Losses
Purdue	2	0
Virginia Tech	1	0
Alabama	2	0
Wichita State	1	1
Davidson	2	0
Northeastern	1	1
Ball State	1	1
Appalachian State	0	1
Totals	10	4

Ball State lost to Purdue and Appalachian State lost to Alabama in pre-tournament games.

[Shocker1976]

Getting ready to attend the tournament (thank you Mama Shocker) with a life long friend and am becoming more confident regards the Shockers chances for an outstanding tournament. Pick him up at the Charleston airport tomorrow, tour the city and treat him to wonderful dining in a great Southern City; then on to an exciting basketball tournament.

IMO due to excellent coaching and increasing game experience the Shockers have begun to turn the corner and could win the tournament; have an excellent chance to finish 3rd; or maybe a woeful 5th Place.

Virginia Tech is not the same team without Clarke; 7 of 10 shooting in 27 minutes off the bench by a freshman guard enabled them to beat Gardner Webb at home.

Purdue beat Ball State (V-Tech's opening opponent) by 9 due to a 24-4 second half run when leading 48-45

Applachian State lost to Alabama 81-73 in game played at Tuscaloosa

Davidson (Shockers opening round opponent) beat Dartmouth 79-76 due to second half rally when down 76-68 with 3 minutes to play.

[Jhook89]

Getting ready to attend the tournament (thank you Mama Shocker) with a life long friend and am becoming more confident regards the Shockers chances for an outstanding tournament. Pick him up at the Charleston airport tomorrow, tour the city and treat him to wonderful dining in a great Southern City; then on to an exciting basketball tournament.

IMO due to excellent coaching and increasing game experience the Shockers have begun to turn the corner and could win the tournament; have an excellent chance to finish 3rd; or maybe a woeful 5th Place.

Virginia Tech is not the same team without Clarke; 7 of 10 shooting in 27 minutes off the bench by a freshman guard enabled them to beat Gardner Webb at home.

Purdue beat Ball State (V-Tech's opening opponent) by 9 due to a 24-4 second half run when leading 48-45

Applachian State lost to Alabama 81-73 in game played at Tuscaloosa

Davidson (Shockers opening round opponent) beat Dartmouth 79-76 due to second half rally when down 76-68 with 3 minutes to play.

And we got smacked by Louisiana Tech.

[Kberre0673]

The dream would be to beat Davidson, Purdue and Va Tech

[WstateU]

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