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(11-02-2017 08:28 AM)757ODU Wrote:  

(11-02-2017 08:16 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(11-02-2017 07:52 AM)cmett003 Wrote:  

(11-02-2017 07:39 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  Not that I'd be happy with it, but I predict 17-13 (11-7)... similar to last season. Our starting 5 look good, but no depth up front means we'll struggle in games where foul trouble is a factor, especially against bigger teams. OOC I think we lose 2/3 in Charleston, VCU, Richmond, Fairfield and either Towson or W&M.

JJs lowest win total was 18 coming off the worst season in history. You really think this team is worse than that?

I don't think "worse" is the correct term. This team is more talented, but aside from the core 4, not very experienced. Down low, we are pretty similarly thin (Nik Biberaj would see significant minutes on this team as well).

I also think the top half of the conference is better than it has been since JJ started. Perhaps we could win 12 or 13 instead of 11.

I would also normally predict a Richmond win at home, but I can't remember the last time we beat them 2 years in a row. Perhaps VCU may suck and we could win that one, but it is on the road. Fairfield on the road is a total trap. 20+ wins is certainly possible, just tempering expectations. The difference between 17 and 20 wins is nothing but a handfull of FTs.

It is ok to have low expectations for this team. I completely understand your thought process. However, if Brandan and Trey stay healthy, this is going to be a really good year.

As I said, I may alter my predictions for the better after the Towson game. I like what I am hearing from you, but would like to see them in a real game that counts against a decent team and in person before I start getting my hopes up too high.