Syracuse vaults to No. 11 in Power 24

The latest Power 24 is now updated here at Bracketville.  Welcome to the Syracuse Orangemen who vault to No. 11 after a stellar run through Madison Square Garden – beating Ohio State and North Carolina.  We also welcome Gonzaga (No. 21) after a tough showing in East Lansing.  This week, they’re in Maui.  Not a lot of changes at the top … Kansas remains No. 1, followed by Michigan State and Texas.  The two teams just missing this week: Mississippi State (after losing at home to Rider – and some overall uncertainty) and Oklahoma (losing at VCU).   As a side note, UNC falls only a little – to No. 7.  As the new guards learn how to take advantage of Carolina’s front line, look for the Heels to be a force.  Let’s  don’t overreact to a single win or loss.

Obviously, the Power 24 becomes more accurate as the season progresses.  There will also be less manuevering.  Check back for weekly updates.  And as always, send a rebound!

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.