Around the AAC

[cincrulz11]

Was reading their fans message board and the hope is they get out of this league. The concern is who can they get to coach them.

hilarious they want out when they can't even compete here

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

hilarious they want out when they can't even compete here

Their feeling is league affiliation is a major obstacle. Should be a interesting follow to see who they can get in a non P-5 conference.

 

[cincrulz11]

Their feeling is league affiliation is a major obstacle. Should be a interesting follow to see who they can get in a non P-5 conference.

can't use that excuse when other teams in your same conference are doing just fine. 3 teams in the top 18 on kenpom.

 

[GarradJ21]

Wow Dan Hurley to UCONN over more money at Pitt.

AAC could possibly be a 6 bid league in the near future with 3 more in contention:
Cincy
SMU
UCONN
Memphis
Houston
WSU


Temple
UCF
Tulsa

Bottom 3 still not very good, but Tulane has showed signs:
ECU
USF
Tulane

 

[Queens_NYC]

Wow Dan Hurley to UCONN over more money at Pitt.

AAC could possibly be a 6 bid league in the near future with 3 more in contention:
Cincy
SMU
UCONN
Memphis
Houston
WSU


Temple
UCF
Tulsa

Bottom 3 still not very good, but Tulane has showed signs:
ECU
USF
Tulane

Hurley is a home run hire for UConn.

I agree that the expectation for the minimum # of NCAA bids next year has certainly risen.

I think UCF should firmly go into the top group (for next season at least) if Tacko returns and everyone can stay healthy.

Temple didn't lose too much either and should have the talent to compete with the top teams again next year.

Tulsa will be an NIT team at best.

 

[GarradJ21]

Hurley is a home run hire for UConn.

I agree that the expectation for the minimum # of NCAA bids next year has certainly risen.

I think UCF should firmly go into the top group (for next season at least) if Tacko returns and everyone can stay healthy.

Temple didn't lose too much either and should have the talent to compete with the top teams again next year.

Tulsa will be an NIT team at best.

I mean this league is actually legit. The bottom teams are still going to be very bad but still, that's some big time teams with big time coaches.

 

[waterhead]

Hurley is a home run hire for UConn.

I agree that the expectation for the minimum # of NCAA bids next year has certainly risen.

I think UCF should firmly go into the top group (for next season at least) if Tacko returns and everyone can stay healthy.

Temple didn't lose too much either and should have the talent to compete with the top teams again next year.

Tulsa will be an NIT team at best.

If UCF has Taylor, Fall, and Dawkins they will be a contender for the league title. They have a very good coach. WSU is losing a lot and Marshall needs to bail while he can.

 

[GarradJ21]

Can Hub or anyone give us breakdown of each team next year. Roster, incoming recruits, etc. WSU seems like they are losing a lot. SMU doesn't seem to have the same talent obviously. What can we really expect the league to be next year? I don't know how quick Hurley and Hardaway can turn things around?

We have our own questions I know but we are going to make the tourney.

 

[Bcatfollower]

Any Cronin to pitt rumors yet? If not, can I start one?

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Wow Dan Hurley to UCONN over more money at Pitt.

AAC could possibly be a 6 bid league in the near future with 3 more in contention:
Cincy
SMU
UCONN
Memphis
Houston
WSU


Temple
UCF
Tulsa

Bottom 3 still not very good, but Tulane has showed signs:
ECU
USF
Tulane

UCF will be Top 3 in the league I think. They have everyone back except Davis.

I'd guess that Houston, UCF, and us are the top teams.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

If UCF has Taylor, Fall, and Dawkins they will be a contender for the league title. They have a very good coach. WSU is losing a lot and Marshall needs to bail while he can.

Wichita will build back up. They have like 6 or 7 players coming in.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Danny Hurley turned down a P5 league!?!?!?!?!? WHHHAAAAAAATTTT???????

 

[Queens_NYC]

Can Hub or anyone give us breakdown of each team next year. Roster, incoming recruits, etc.

I'm working on something to this degree right now in Google Drive for fun. If there's enough interest I'll share the folder when its complete.

 

[TheRealUC]

Danny Hurley turned down a P5 league!?!?!?!?!? WHHHAAAAAAATTTT???????

I hate that Uconn fans are excited now. It was a nice quiet last 2 years here in CT.

 

[crimedogg27]

I hate that Uconn fans are excited now. It was a nice quiet last 2 years here in CT.

I’m really happy UCONN got a good coach. The cats need to be tested as much as possible in league play.

 

[TheRealUC]

I’m really happy UCONN got a good coach. The cats need to be tested as much as possible in league play.

You'd feel differently if you lived here....but I hear you, haha

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Austin Reaves leaving Wichita State. Whoa!

McDuffie and a bunch of new guys left. Damn.

 

[Queens_NYC]

Austin Reaves leaving Wichita State. Whoa!

McDuffie and a bunch of new guys left. Damn.

Biggest news of the young offseason (aside from Penny's hire) for the AAC.

Wichita just went from a team that was expected to be "competitive" with the AAC's best next season, to a team that will struggle to keep its head above water in conference play.

 

[mdchick]

All the aac teams are winning except for Wichita state, I’m watching there game and it’s making me feel a lot better about us they are not good.

 

[Queens_NYC]

One good win for the league after Week 1:

Wichita over Providence 83-80 on a neutral court.

A couple disappointing losses:

Wichita, SMU, and UCF all lose to C-USA teams at home.