2018-19 Top 144 Previews Men's Basketball

[AZ Shocker]

I knew I should've guessed (predicted) somewhere in the upper 30's to lower 40's. Again why I don't Vegas. Lol

And of course a bit of a Missery Valley hangover.......

[WuShock Reaper]

Getting very close to the "cutline" for the in/out for inclusion into the NCAA tournament.

[Mr. Obvious]

#46

[WichitaStateGuy]

Wichita State Shockers
2018-2019 Overall Rank: #46
Conference Rank: #4 American

Wichita State was sitting at 24-5 at one point last season. Then they lost three of their last four games, including a first round NCAA Tournament defeat against 13 seed Marshall. That was the first time since 2013 that the Shockers failed to win a game in the NCAA Tournament. This year could be even tougher with all five starters gone. Coach Gregg Marshall has brought in some talented players to fill the void, but replacing players like Landry Shamet, Conner Frankamp and Shaquille Morris will not be easy.

2017-18 Record: 25-8, 14-4
2017-18 Postseason: NCAA
Coach: Gregg Marshall
Coach Record: 286-97 at Wichita State, 480-180 overall

Key Departed Players:
Landry Shamet, Guard, 14.9 ppg
Shaquille Morris, Center, 14.0 ppg
Conner Frankamp, Guard, 10.6 ppg
Rashard Kelly, Forward, 7.6 ppg
Zach Brown, Forward, 4.6 ppg
Darral Willis Jr, Forward, 10.5 ppg
Austin Reaves, Guard, 8.1 ppg
Rauno Nurger, Center, 4.4 ppg

Key Returning Players:
Markis McDuffie, Senior, Forward, 8.5 ppg
Samajae Haynes-Jones, Senior, Guard, 5.3 ppg
Asbjorn Mitgaard, Sophomore, Center, 1.2 ppg
Brycen Bush, Sophomore, Guard
Jacob Herrs, Sophomore, Guard

Key New Players:
Rod Brown, RS Freshman, Forward
Jamarius Burton, Freshman, Guard
Tate Busse, Freshman, Guard
Dexter Dennis, Freshman, Guard
Jaime Echenique, Junior, Forward/Center, JC Transfer
Chance Moore, Freshman, Forward
Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, Freshman, Forward/Center
Erik Stevenson, Freshman, Guard
Ricky Torres, Junior, Guard, JC Transfer
Morris Udeze, Freshman, Forward/Center
Teddy Allen Sophomore, Forward, Transfer from West Virginia, not eligible

Projection:
Samajae Haynes-Jones may take over the point guard duties, but he will have competition from junior college All-American Ricky Torres. The freshmen trio of Jamarius Burton, Erik Stevenson and Dexter Dennis should provide options on the perimeter. The frontcourt returns Markis McDuffie and he should be the team’s top scorer. The 6-8 senior missed the beginning of last season with an injury and never really got going after that. But two years ago McDuffie averaged a team high 11.5 points and 5.7 rebounds. If he can get back to that form, the Shockers will have a quality big man to work the offense through. Joining McDuffie in the frontcourt is sophomore Asbjorn Mitgaard. He barely saw the floor as a freshman, but the seven-footer does have a little bit of experience. The rest of the frontcourt will be inexperienced. Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, Morris Udeze and Rod Brown are talented freshmen who will be asked to do a lot right out of the gate. Junior college transfer Jaime Echenique should emerge as the team’s top shot blocker. He could be a pretty good scorer too. If all of these new pieces fit together, Coach Marshall has the talent to take Wichita State to their eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament.

Projected Postseason Tournament: NIT

By the Numbers:
Scoring Offense: 82.8 (16th in nation, 1st in conference)
Scoring Defense: 71.6 (152, 9)
Field-Goal Percentage: 47.6 (35, 1)
Field-Goal Defense: 42.1 (68, 5)
Three-Point Field Goals Per Game: 9.1 (55, 1)
Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage: 38.1 (45, 2)
Free-Throw Percentage: 73.9 (80, 2)
Rebound Margin: 9.9 (2, 1)
Assists Per Game: 18.5 (3, 1)
Turnovers Per Game: 11.7 (66, 4)

Madness 2018 Men’s Basketball Recruit Rankings:
#44 Markis McDuffie

[rrshock]

The Shocks were 2 and in the country in rebounding margin and 3rd in apg last year? I guess I didnt realize that.

[Bluzrover]

If all of these new pieces fit together, Coach Marshall has the talent to take Wichita State to their eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament.

Therein lies the rub. 3G has gathered the talent and the rest of the country, especially our foes in the American, are about to find out why he gets paid the really BIG bucks.

[WuShock Reaper]

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/16607

#45 - Arizona Wildcats

Projected Postseason Tournament: NCAA Tourney (11-seed)

So we now know where the cut line was.

[WSUwatcher]

In the usual place, Reaper -- i.e., wherever it needs to be for WSU to be just on the wrong side. Marshall won't have to work too hard to have this bunch playing with enough chips on their shoulders to start a high-stakes poker game.

[Stickboy46]

Doubt they will even be #2 now ...

https://www.midmajormadness.com/2018/9/12/17850678/illinois-state-redbirds-milik-yarbrough-suspended-indefinitely-mvc-missouri-valley

Who am i kidding .. he wont miss a minute of game time

I was wrong .. didn't even miss a minute of PRACTICE!

[SHOCKvalue]

Should we laugh or cry? I’m so conflicted.

Dude’s been arrested and/or charged with a crime 4 times now in his career as a menstrual bird.

[ShockerFever]

As long as you're good enough to make the NIT, Muller will happily take any murderer, rapist, thug off the streets and let them run the asylum.

Is anybody really shocked? Thugborough owns Muller. He can do whatever the **** he wants, whenever he wants, without repercussions. Muller is his *****.

Thug program, thug coach, thug fans, thug everything. They deserve the NIT every year. 21 years and counting.

[AZ Shocker]

Guess he doesn't ever desire a better job than what he has in Normal. Perhaps he'll be a lifer there. Really...really enjoyed that Dan Mueller play our coach designed for Cotton. Think I'm gonna go watch it again!!!

[Walker]

Following another disappointing Redturd season...

[WuShock Reaper]

#42 HOUSTON MEN'S BASKETBALL 2018-2019 PREVIEW - (Conference Rank: #3 American)

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/16613

Projection:
Corey Davis should emerge as the team’s top scorer after averaging 13.1 points per game as a junior. He hit 103 three-pointers last season at a 42.9 percent clip and if he can keep that up Davis will have no problem approaching the 20 point per game mark. Fellow senior Galen Robinson will again run the point. He is not much of a scoring threat, but Robinson does a great job facilitating the offense and setting up his teammates. Armoni Brooks could step into a starting role this season after averaging 9.3 points as the team’s sixth man a year ago. Like Davis, Brooks is an extremely consistent and prolific outside shooter. With the addition of top recruit Nate Hinson and transfers Landon Goesling and Dejon Jarreau, Houston is loaded on the perimeter. The frontcourt may have a few more questions. Breaon Brady should return to his starting spot after averaging 4.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Fabian White has the most upside though. As a freshman last year he averaged 5.4 points and 3.9 rebounds and emerged as the team’s top shot blocker. Do not be surprised if Coach Sampson plays small some of the time. With big, tough and versatile guards like Hinton and Jarreau, Houston should be able to basically run a four guard lineup without losing much in the rebounding department.

Projected Postseason Tournament: NCAA

[WSUwatcher]

Well, there you go -- the Madness crew thinks there should be three AAC teams in the tournament this year. Let's see if the Shocks expand that number or just take someone's place.

[shock-it-to-me]

Pretty amazing respect for Marshall/WSU for them to basically have us in the field of 64 at a minimum considering how young/unproven we will be.

[Jhook89]

UCF #37