-My Tarheels were definitely the best team in college basketball this year, and they proved it throughout this tournament. Michigan State didn't stand a chance lastnight, but should be commended on defeating some VERY GOOD teams in Louisville and UConn. That says a lot! I would expect Lawson and Ellington to jump for the draft along with the two seniors Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green. I personally believe Ty Lawson will be the best "NBA Player" out of the 4. We shall see.
-Georgetown was one of my biggest dissapointments this year. This was a horrible season for a team of that stature and I would expect A LOT more from JT3 and crew next season.
-Steph Curry, in my opinion, had a drop in stock this season. He'll DEFINITELY still go first round, but last year may have even been a lottery pick. I think he'll do well in the NBA for one particular reason: he's a shooter. Shooters can shoot, nomatter where you put them. On an NBA roster he'll no longer have to score 30 points with 3 players on the opposing team guarding him. He'll do well minus the attention.
-I was not very shocked at all when it was reported that Seth Curry would leave Liberty (Big South) and test his game at a higher level. I was very shocked that it wasn't Virginia Tech! Tech missed out on a kid that should have fell directly in their hands the 2nd time around. HIS DAD PLAYED FOR YOU! Now he'll wear the jersey of another ACC team...and Duke at that! Gotta be kidding me.
-VCU loses a lot with star point guard Maynor and Head Coach Grant both exiting the premises. Don't be shocked if they are not in the tournament next year, and also don't be shocked if Maynor turns out the be a pretty good NBA player. He just has a certain poise about his game that will transition well at the next level. If he works on his shooting a little more, he'll be a stud!
-LSU will have some rebuilding to do with the losses of Marcus Thornton, Garrett Temple, Chris Johnson, and possibly even Tasmin Mitchell. These guys gave Carolina the biggest challenge throughout the entire tournament and had Lawson not come back the way he did, Carolina may not be National Champs today. Think about it...
-Both Memphis and Xavier lose great coaches. That has to be a horrible feeling (as a program) to desire a great amount of success, only to know that once its achieved, you'll have to let go of the key asset of your success, and start back at 1. Not a shot to the two coaches involved (chase your legacy), I just feel for the programs they left behind.
-Blake Griffin was, without a doubt, the best player in college basketball this year. He will be a star wherever he lands in the NBA this summer and I look for him to only get better. He seems like a good kid, with a strong family, and a solid head on his shoulders. That character usually results in a very coachable athlete.
-My team to watch out for next year would have to be Syracuse. They're returning everyone in their starting lineup with the FUTURE BIG EAST PLAYER OF THE YEAR, Jonny Flynn, once again leading the show! Devendorf and Andy Rautins can flat out shoot it. Onuaku, Paul Harris, and Rick Jackson are very physical inside. And they have some highly touted freshman commits coming in as well. Look for Jim Boeheim and his 2-3 zone to wreak havoc next year, and for the Orangemen to deliver. They definitely have the recipe for success. Barely takes a genius to know that!
UPDATE: Jonny Flynn will test the waters in the 2009 NBA Draft but will not hire an agent. The fate of this Syracuse team relies HEAVILY on his decision! Stick around one more season Jonny...i'm sure your stock will do nothing but RISE!
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