Updated Power 24: Kansas opens at No. 1

     With the 2009-10 men’s college basketball season ready for tip-off, the season-opening Power 24 at Bracketville is all set.   No surprise, the Kansas Jayhawks open the season ranked No. 1.  Competition should be fierce, however.  Close on the Jayhawks’ heels: Michigan State, Texas, North Carolina, and Kentucky round out the top five teams.  Our next update will be Sunday, November 22.  Then, I’ll follow with another after the Thanksgiving tournaments wrap-up.  Should be an exciting November.  As always, if you have thoughts, please share.  Send a rebound – Dave.

Newest Power 24 rankings …

The 2009 NBA Draft is over and we now have an updated picture of our early Power 24 for 2009-10 and the NCAA Tournament.   Here is our latest update at Bracketville.  Next update will be at Midnight Madness in October.

Updated June 27: Our most current look at the 2009-2010 season

2009-10 Power 24

1. Kansas - Jayhawks stay in place as our preseason favorite.
2. Michigan State – Spartans are a small step behind.
3. Texas - With Damion James back, the Longhorns will push KU and the nation.
4. North Carolina – There’s still a lot of talent in Chapel Hill.
5. Villanova - A small drop, but the Wildcats will probably be the Big East favorites.

First look at 2009-10 Power 24

Time for a little fun.  Hey, it’s way too early, but why not get starting on 2009-10 with our first Power 24.  I’ll update it again after the NBA Draft in June.  Then we’ll know for sure which players are going and which are staying.   At first glance, we see Kansas, Michigan State, Villanova and North Carolina in the top four spots …

New Power 24 released May 1

As the NCAA Tournament postlude continues, we’ll post our first Power 24 for the 2009-2010 season on May 1.  Let me know what you think.  I’m still working on some new ideas and upgrades to the site.   Look for lots of new posts and information in October.  I’ll also be working on some feature columns.  Meanwhile, keep track of summer progress – especially after the NBA Draft in June.  Bracketville is your home blog for all things NCAA Tournament.

Buckeyes, Seminoles slip into Power 24 update

After a one-week hiatus, time for an update to our Power 24.  Welcome to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Florida State Seminoles.  Can they stick around?  Of note, we find North Carolina in the No. 2 spot, back within one place of where we anticipated.  Time to see how Connecticut handles the injury to Jerome Dyson.  Can others fill in the gap?

Here’s the updated Power 24 for Valentine’s Day … It’s a look at teams based on performance and potential.  Just as important, teams are put through the “eye test.”