Power 24

Welcome to Bracketville’s Power 24.  It’s a look at teams based on performance and potential. This way, a team’s full profile is more inclusive, including strength of schedule, wins against top teams, and evalation against the RPI.  Just as important, teams are put through the “eye test.” 

Updated November 7: Our preseason look at how we begin the Road to Indy in March.

Next Update: November 23

BRACKETVille  Power 24
1	Kansas	Jawhawks stay in place as preseason favorite.
2	Michigan State	Spartans are a small step behind.
3	Texas	Longhorns will push KU and the nation.
4	North Carolina	It’s possible this year’s team might be more talented.
5	Kentucky	No questions about talent.  How do the pieces fit together?
6	Purdue	If healthy, the Boilers are a threat to reach Indy.
7	Villanova	Still like the Wildcats as Big East favorites.
8	Washington	Huskies are our pick as Pac-10 favorite.
9	Duke	Some questions, but there’s still talent in Durham.
10	West Virginia	Should challenge ‘Nova.  Consistency is a question mark.
11	California	Bears have one of the best shooting teams in the country.
12	Tennessee	Vols are a step behind UK.  Good talent in place, though.
13	Clemson	The real question is how do the Tigers play in March?
14	Michigan	Another year should prove helpful for the Wolverines.
15	Butler	One could argue higher.  Strong Horizon favorite.
16	Connecticut	Rocky offseason has solidified for the  Huskies.
17	Mississippi State	Bulldogs should be the best in the SEC West.
18	Oklahoma	Sooners fall some, but plenty of talent remains in Norman.
19	Georgetown	With pieces in place, you have to figure the Hoyas will rebound.
20	Ohio State	Further review: Buckeyes should be in Big 10’s top tier.
21	Louisville	Coach Pitino’s teams tend to improve a lot by New Year’s.
22	Maryland	Will Terps build on last year’s NCAA team.
23	Oklahoma State	Quickness and tenacity.  Can build on last year’s late run.
24	Minnesota	Gophers should prove even more pesky this year.

 

Also considered: Dayton, Gonzaga, Illinois, Siena, Syracuse, Mississippi, LSU, Xavier, Tulsa, UCLA, Cincinnati, BYU.

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