Preseason: Ten teams that could surprise in ’17-18

Every year a few surprise teams emerge during the college hoops season:  squads that burst on the scene and find themselves in the mix for a bid to the NCAA tournament.  Who might those teams be in 2017-18?  Here are ten candidates.  You may have others.  Note: Teams are listed in alphabetical order, not by rank.

Central Florida – If you’re a hoops junkie, the Golden Knights may already be on your radar.  In addition to massive 7’6″ center Tacko Fall, UCF returns B.J. Taylor and A.J. Davis. They also inherit the services of Aubrey Dawkins, coach Johnny Dawkins’ son, who sat out last year after transferring from Michigan.  If the Knights continue to be a stout defense group, a bid is more than attainable.