(01-21-2021 01:48 AM)pono Wrote:  so I'd rank the league like this

Toledo-most consistent, best offense
Akron-best MAC wins, most depth
BG-solid but the double digit losses starting to make you wonder a bit
Kent-no bad losses, good balance, a relatively healthy consistent Danny Pippin is crucial
Buffalo-right there talent wise but not enough shooting and the defense has lost its edge since oats left
Ohio-Preston's ability to control a game makes them a favorite in the mac tourney but with the NCAA bid likely to go to the reg season champ that may lose relevance
Ball St-veteran team that will compete but hasn't really found an identity
Miami-sneaky and showing the ability to be better than the sum of their parts
CMU-finding their identity lately, Broadway should be in the conversation for all-MAC
NIU-terrible start but got hot for a minute after the coaching change, roster isn't bad
EMU-guard play isn't bad but lack of size makes the that zone less imposing
WMU-decent start but fading, guard play too inconsistent to be a factor

Akron has the best wins, but also the worst losses. I'm still trying to get a feel for where they stack up. They obviously can play at a high level, but it's to be seen if they can do it consistently.