2022-23 Top 144 Previews Men's Basketball

[WuShock Reaper]

Temple Owls
#81 Temple Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #81
Conference Rank: #5 American

2021-22 Record: 17-12, 10-7
2021-22 Postseason: None
Coach: Aaron McKie
Coach Record: 36-40 at Temple, 36-40 overall

Key Departed Players:
Jeremiah Williams, Guard, 9.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.3 apg
Tai Strickland, Guard, 8.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.7 apg
Jake Forrester, Forward, 5.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 0.3 apg
Sage Tolbert III, Forward, 3.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg

Key Returning Players:
Khalif Battle, Junior, Guard, 21.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.0 apg
Damian Dunn, Sophomore, Guard, 14.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.0 apg
Zach Hicks, Sophomore, Forward, 8.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 0.6 apg
Jahlil White, Sophomore, Forward, 7.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.5 apg
Nick Jourdain, Sophomore, Forward, 6.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 0.8 apg
Hysier Miller, Sophomore, Guard, 4.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.7 apg

Key New Players:
Shane Dezonie, Sophomore, Guard, Transfer from Vanderbilt
Kur Jongkuch, Senior, Forward, Transfer from Northern Colorado
Jamille Reynolds, Junior, Forward, Transfer from UCF
Deuce Roberts, Freshman, Forward

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NIT

[shoxlax]

Temple may be sneaky good…lots of firepower.

[WuShock Reaper]

Grand Canyon Lopes
#80 Grand Canyon Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #80
Conference Rank: #1 WAC

2021-22 Record: 23-8, 13-5
2021-22 Postseason: None
Coach: Bryce Drew
Coach Record: 40-15 at Grand Canyon, 205-123 overall

Key Departed Players:
Holland Woods, Guard, 14.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.0 apg
Sean Miller-Moore, Guard, 7.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.3 apg
Taeshon Cherry, Forward, 5.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.1 apg

Key Returning Players:
Jovan Blacksher, Junior, Guard, 15.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.0 apg
Gabe McGlothan, Junior, Forward, 9.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 0.7 apg
Chance McMillian, Sophomore, Guard, 5.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.5 apg
Yvan Ouedraogo, Junior, Forward, 3.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 0.4 apg

Key New Players:
Josh Baker, Junior, Guard, Transfer from JC
Noah Baumann, Senior, Forward, Transfer from San Jose State
Isaiah Carr, Freshman, Forward
Rayshon Harrison, Sophomore, Guard, Transfer from Presbyterian
Kobe Knox, Freshman, Forward
Logan Landers, Sophomore, Forward, Transfer from Kansas State
Isaiah Shaw, Freshman, Guard
Derrick Michael Xzavierro, Freshman, Forward

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NCAA

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Cincinnati Bearcats
#65 Cincinnati Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #65
Conference Rank: #4 American

2021-22 Record: 18-15, 7-11
2021-22 Postseason: None
Coach: Wes Miller
Coach Record: 18-15 at Cincinnati, 203-150 overall

Key Departed Players:
Mike Saunders Jr., Guard, 7.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.7 apg
Mason Madsen, Guard, 3.9 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.7 apg
Hayden Koval, Center, 3.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.3 apg
Abdul Ado, Forward, 2.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.6 apg

Key Returning Players:
David DeJulius, Senior, Guard, 14.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.6 apg
Jeremiah Davenport, Junior, Guard, 13.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.8 apg
Mika Adams-Woods, Junior, Guard, 8.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.1 apg
John Newman III, Senior, Guard, 6.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.7 apg
Ody Oguama, Junior, Forward, 4.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.4 apg
Viktor Lakhin, Sophomore, Forward, 4.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.2 apg

Key New Players:
Kalu Ezikpe, Senior, Forward, Transfer from Old Dominion
Landers Nolley II, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Memphis
Rob Phinisee, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Indiana
Josh Reed, Freshman, Guard
Daniel Skillings, Freshman, Guard
Sage Tolentino, Freshman, Forward

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NIT

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Missouri Tigers (Shockers Non-conference Opponent)
#62 Missouri Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #62
Conference Rank: #9 SEC

2021-22 Record: 12-21, 5-13
2021-22 Postseason: None
Coach: Dennis Gates
Coach Record: 0-0 at Missouri, 50-40 overall

Key Departed Players:
Javon Pickett, Guard, 11.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.9 apg
Amari Davis, Guard, 9.0 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.1 apg
Jarron Coleman, Guard, 8.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.8 apg
DeJuan Gordon, Guard, 8.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 apg
Trevon Brazile, Forward, 6.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 0.8 apg

Key Returning Players:
Kobe Brown, Senior, Forward, 12.5 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.5 apg
Ronnie DeGray III, Junior, Forward, 8.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.0 apg
Kaleb Brown, Sophomore, Guard, 0.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.1 apg

Key New Players:
Noah Carter, Junior, Forward, Transfer from Northern Iowa
Mohamed Diarra, Junior, Forward, Transfer from JC
Sean East II, Junior, Guard, Transfer from JC
Jackson Francois, Freshman, Guard
DeAndre Gholston, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Milwaukee
Tre Gomillion, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Cleveland State
D’Moi Hodge, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Cleveland State
Nick Honor, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Clemson
Mabor Maja, Junior, Center, Transfer from Cleveland State
Isiaih Mosley, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Missouri State
Aidan Shaw, Freshman, Forward
Ben Sternberg, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Cleveland State

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NIT

[pogo]

If I was Cleveland State I would be a little perturbed

[WuShock16]

If I was Cleveland State I would be a little perturbed

Guys followed their coach. I think it sucks, but they didn’t ask me.

[WuShock Reaper]

Kansas State Wildcats
#61 Kansas State Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #61
Conference Rank: #9 Big 12

2021-22 Record: 14-17, 6-12
2021-22 Postseason: None
Coach: Jerome Tang
Coach Record: 0-0 at Kansas State, 0-0 overall

Key Departed Players:
Nijel Pack, Guard, 17.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.2 apg
Mark Smith, Guard, 12.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.7 apg
Mike McGuirl, Guard, 7.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.5 apg
Selton Miguel, Guard, 7.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.5 apg
Kaosi Ezeagu, Forward, 4.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.2 apg
Davion Bradford, Forward, 3.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.2 apg
Luke Kasubke, Guard, 1.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.5 apg

Key Returning Players:
Markquis Nowell, Senior, Guard, 12.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.0 apg
Ismael Massoud, Junior, Forward, 6.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 0.3 apg

Key New Players:
Cam Carter, Sophomore, Guard, Transfer from Mississippi State
Jerrell Colbert, Sophomore, Center, Transfer from LSU
Dorian Finister, Freshman, Guard
Tykei Greene, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Stony Brook
Abayomi Iyiola, Senior, Center, Transfer from Hofstra
Keyontae Johnson, Senior, Forward, Transfer from Florida
Taj Manning, Freshman, Forward
David N’Guessan, Junior, Forward, Transfer from Virginia Tech
Desi Sills, Senior, Guard, Transfer from Arkansas State
Anthony Thomas, Sophomore, Guard, Transfer from JC
Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Junior, Forward, Transfer from JC

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NIT

[WuDrWu]

Probably belongs elsewhere, but couldn't pass up this nugget from PantherNation:


Is this the first time in several years that we aren’t playing for an at large bid right from the start? Instead, playing to get better and win the Valley Tourney? Meaning we can get young guys minutes and not burn out starters. If you make a mistake, you get another chance? I think this team could be tough to beat at the end of the season. If Austin gets rolling…. Watch out.


Gold Jerry....gold I tell you!

[ShockerFever]

Probably belongs elsewhere, but couldn't pass up this nugget from PantherNation:


Is this the first time in several years that we aren’t playing for an at large bid right from the start? Instead, playing to get better and win the Valley Tourney? Meaning we can get young guys minutes and not burn out starters. If you make a mistake, you get another chance? I think this team could be tough to beat at the end of the season. If Austin gets rolling…. Watch out.


Gold Jerry....gold I tell you!

What is he smoking? The Fighting Panthers are always in the at large hunt until they eclipse the 10 games under .500 mark. They got so much cache built up from being a powerhouse that they have wiggle room.

That guy must be a troll. Get that garbage outta here!

[SHOCKvalue]

Probably belongs elsewhere, but couldn't pass up this nugget from PantherNation:


Is this the first time in several years that we aren’t playing for an at large bid right from the start? Instead, playing to get better and win the Valley Tourney? Meaning we can get young guys minutes and not burn out starters. If you make a mistake, you get another chance? I think this team could be tough to beat at the end of the season. If Austin gets rolling…. Watch out.


Gold Jerry....gold I tell you!

You know how a reasonably attractive women suddenly looks smoking hot when they're standing next to another girl that is a long ways from such?

Thanks again pAnTHurr NAt10n (and again, and again) for taking that role to make us Shockers feel better about ourselves in our time of need.

[Shocktoberfest]

Shadenfreude is a sucky consolation. I wanna be good!

But that is funny.

[WuShock Reaper]

Richmond Spiders
#79 Richmond Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #79
Conference Rank: #5 Atlantic 10

2021-22 Record: 24-13, 10-8
2021-22 Postseason: NCAA
Coach: Chris Mooney
Coach Record: 312-244 at Richmond, 354-283 overall

Key Departed Players:
Grant Golden, Forward, 13.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.9 apg
Jacob Gilyard, Guard, 13.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.4 apg
Nathan Cayo, Forward, 9.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.8 apg
Nick Sherod, Guard, 6.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.3 apg
Isaiah Wilson, Guard, 2.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.7 apg

Key Returning Players:
Tyler Burton, Senior, Forward, 16.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.0 apg
Andre Gustavson, Senior, Guard, 4.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.1 apg
Matt Grace, Senior, Forward, 4.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.0 apg

Key New Players:
Isaiah Bigelow, Senior, Forward, Transfer from Wofford
Malcolm Dread, Freshman, Guard
Jason Nelson, Freshman, Guard
Aidan Noyes, Freshman, Forward
Neal Quinn, Senior, Center, Transfer from Lafayette
Jason Roche, Sophomore, Guard, Transfer from The Citadel
Mike Walz, Freshman, Center

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NIT

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Tulane Green Wave
#54 Tulane Men's Basketball 2022-2023 Preview
2022-2023 Overall Rank: #54
Conference Rank: #3 American

2021-22 Record: 14-15, 10-8
2021-22 Postseason: None
Coach: Ron Hunter
Coach Record: 36-46 at Tulane, 480-359 overall

Key Departed Players:
DeVon Baker, Guard, 6.2 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.6 apg
Scott Spencer, Guard, 2.0 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.1 apg

Key Returning Players:
Jalen Cook, Sophomore, Guard, 18.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.5 apg
Jaylen Forbes, Junior, Guard, 16.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.4 apg
Kevin Cross, Junior, Forward, 13.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.6 apg
Sion James, Sophomore, Guard, 7.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.6 apg
Jadan Coleman, Sophomore, Guard, 6.3 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.7 apg
R.J. McGee, Sophomore, Guard, 4.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.2 apg
Tylan Pope, Sophomore, Forward, 3.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 0.2 apg
Nobal Days, Sophomore, Forward, 0.9 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.4 apg

Key New Players:
Braelee Albert, Junior, Guard, Transfer from Vanderbilt
Percy Daniels, Freshman, Forward
Collin Holloway, Freshman, Guard
Jake Shapiro, Freshman, Guard
Tre’ Williams, Freshman, Forward

Projected Postseason Tournament:
NIT

[kcshocker]

Eight returning players. that must me nice.