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Rothstein Files: Atlantic 10 Offseason Notebook

ATLANTIC 10 PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS

1. SAINT LOUIS
THE SKINNY: The Billikens will miss Rick Majerus but they’ve still got all the pieces.

2. ST. JOSEPH’S
THE SKINNY: This will be Phil Martelli’s best team since 2004.

3. TEMPLE
THE SKINNY: There are three constants in life — death, taxes, and Fran Dunphy.

4. VCU
THE SKINNY: “HAVOC” hits the Atlantic 10.

5. UMASS
THE SKINNY: Minutemen could reach NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade.

6. LA SALLE
THE SKINNY: Dr. John Giannini has all the requisites for a big time year.

7. BUTLER
THE SKINNY: A deep front court should help the Bulldogs transition to a new conference.

8. RICHMOND
THE SKINNY: Chris Mooney returns his four top scorers from last season.

9. CHARLOTTE
THE SKINNY: Virginia Tech transfer J.T. Thompson is the 49ers’ X-Factor.

10. XAVIER
THE SKINNY: Chris Mack will have five new starters after reaching the Sweet 16.

11. DAYTON
THE SKINNY: Point guard Kevin Dillard is terrific — but who will be his running mate?

12. FORDHAM
THE SKINNY: Tom Pecora finally has a legitimate Atlantic 10 roster.

13. ST. BONAVENTURE
THE SKINNY: The Bonnies are in full transition mode after losing Andrew Nicholson.

14. RHODE ISLAND
THE SKINNY: Danny Hurley will get the Rams to do what his teams always do — overachieve.

15. GEORGE WASHINGTON
THE SKINNY: Villanova transfer Isaiah Armwood should have a big role.

16. DUQUESNE
THE SKINNY: It’s a complete rebuild in year one for Jim Ferry

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