Next Year/USF Hoops

[Nuke]

I just called to make an appointment to purchase men's basketball tickets (going on monday).I am looking at the $99 seats. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. This will be my first time purchasing basketball tickets and I'm thinking section 210 or 211.

[outrunner]

What can Brown do for you?

[charsibb]

I feel the need for some logistics!

[Mama_Bull]

It's difficult for me to say which of the new BB players will end up doing the best. Each one has a very interesting biography leading up to where they are now.

Javontae Hawkins, had two of his brothers killed in Michigan. He got away from there to prep his last year In West Virginia where he played with some of the best baketball players in the nation.

Tweets

5h JaVontae Hawkins â€@J_Hawkins23

“@cryospear RT @JonRothstein: Javontae Hawkins will be in South Florida's rotation. Underrated Big East ... http://tmi.me/ufG3F

26 Jul Jon Rothstein â€@JonRothstein

Javontae Hawkins will be in South Florida's rotation. Underrated Big East freshman. Will be a quality wing for @Coach_Heath.

2:28 PM - 26 Jul 12 via Twitter for BlackBerry® ·

26 Jul Chad Brendel â€@chbrendel

@JonRothstein Coach Heath raved about Hawkins when I talked to him in Indy.

[Vega]

What can Brown do for you?

I have a few things but not sure I am allowed to list them on this board.

[Mama_Bull]

Rothstein picks us 6th.

Rothstein Files: Big East Offseason Notebook, Power Rankings And Players To Watch

July 30, 2012 8:51 AM

BIG EAST PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS

1. LOUISVILLE

THE SKINNY: This could be Rick Pitino’s best Cardinals team yet.

2. SYRACUSE

THE SKINNY: The Orange lost three starters and are still loaded.

3. CINCINNATI

THE SKINNY: The Bearcats will play faster without Yancy Gates.

4. NOTRE DAME

THE SKINNY: It feels weird seeing the Irish this high in the preseason.

5. MARQUETTE

THE SKINNY: Another year, another NCAA bid for Buzz Williams.

6. SOUTH FLORIDA

THE SKINNY: Musa Abdul-Aleem will drastically help the Bulls’ offense.

7. PITT

THE SKINNY: A strong influx of talent will ensure the Panthers return to the NCAA Tournament.

8. GEORGETOWN

THE SKINNY: Lanky forward Greg Whittington will make a major jump as a sophomore.

9. RUTGERS

THE SKINNY: The Scarlet Knights look like an 18-20 win team.

10. ST. JOHN’S

THE SKINNY: Steve Lavin is back and so is the Red Storm’s overall team depth.

11. UCONN

THE SKINNY: The Huskies can’t play in the postseason but their perimeter is still incredibly capable.

12. PROVIDENCE

THE SKINNY: Ricky Ledo could be the top individual talent in the conference.

13. VILLANOVA

THE SKINNY: Jayvaughn Pinkston is primed for a monster season but who’s going to help him?

14. SETON HALL

THE SKINNY: The Pirates’ point guard situation is still a bit of a mystery.

15. DEPAUL

THE SKINNY: The Blue Demons are improving but still have to shore things up defensively.

BIG EAST PRESEASON FIRST TEAM

Vincent Council, Providence

Sean Kilpatrick, Cincinnati

Cleveland Melvin, DePaul

Otto Porter, Georgetown

Gorgui Dieng, Louisville

BIG EAST PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Peyton Siva, Louisville

TEN THAT HAVE WAITED AND WILL MAKE AN INSTANT IMPACT

1. Musa Abdul-Aleem, South Florida (JUCO)

2. Shaquille Thomas, Cincinnati (red shirt)

3. Wally Judge, Rutgers (transfer)

4. Luke Hancock, Louisville (transfer)

5. Brian Oliver, Seton Hall (transfer)

6. Orlando Sanchez, St. John’s (JUCO)

7. Vincent Garrett, Rutgers (JUCO)

8. Garrick Sherman, Notre Dame (transfer)

9. Trevor Cooney, Syracuse (red shirt)

10. Titus Rubles, Cincinnati (JUCO)

TEN BREAKOUT PLAYERS

1. Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse

2. Jerome Seagers, Rutgers

3. Greg Whittington, Georgetown

4. Jamil Wilson, Marquette

5. James Southerland, Syracuse

6. Wayne Blackshear, Louisville

7. Deandre Daniels, UCONN

8. Jayvaughn Pinkston, Villanova

9. Jamee Crockett, DePaul

10. Kevin Ware, Louisville

TEN FRESHMEN TO WATCH

1. JaKarr Sampson, St. John’s

2. Steven Adams, Pitt

3. Omar Calhoun, UCONN

4. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera, Georgetown

5. DaJuan Coleman, Syracuse

6. Ryan Arcidiacono, Villanova

7. Ricky Ledo, Providence

8. James Robinson, Pitt

9. Jerami Grant, Syracuse

10. Montrezl Harrell, Louisville

FIVE UNDER-THE-RADAR FRESHMEN

1. Zach Auguste, Notre Dame

2. Steve Taylor, Marquette

3. Stephen Domingo, Georgetown

4. Christian Jones, St. John’s

5. DeJuan Marrero, DePaul

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/07/30/rothstein-files-big-east-offseason-notebook-louisville-atop-early-power-rankings/

[Vega]

Zach LeDay! â€@ZachLeDay3

Led the team in scoring with 16 but no MVP though it's cool just ready to ball out at USF! 🏀

I believe that All Star game he played in will air this Saturday, looking forward to seeing how he looked.

[Vega]

LeDay might be the sleeper of this class and could get more PT then originally thought.

Edited July 31, 2012 by Vega

[Mama_Bull]

Zach LeDay! â€@ZachLeDay3

Led the team in scoring with 16 but no MVP though it's cool just ready to ball out at USF! ��

I believe that All Star game he played in will air this Saturday, looking forward to seeing how he looked.

I remember he was scheduled to play in the Texas HS all-star game. I wasn't sure if he would actually go. Glad he went and performed well. Without even looking, that Oklahoma State player probably ended up as MVP. LeDay will get a chance to go up against him when we play them.

[Mama_Bull]

LeDay might be the sleeper of this class and could get more PT then originally thought.

He certainly has performed well since giving a verbal to USF.

BTW, here is a link to the (audio) broadcast of the texas All-Star game. They usually archive them.

http://www.tsrnsports.com/Broadcast/Broad-THSCA2011.html