Despite losing three seniors in their starting lineup, Duke is still the top ranked college basketball team according to USA Today. Former captain Jon Sheyer is expected to be enter the NBA draft, along with power forward Lance Thomas. Behind the experience of Kyle Shingler and Nolan Smith, Coach Krzyzewski has plenty of proven talent to work with. The obvious favorites coming into this season would have been Kentucky, but freshmen sensations John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins both entered the NBA draft. Kentucky has five players currently hoping to make the leap to the NBA, but they're still ranked fifth in the pre-season polls. Other expected contenders include Purdue, lead by Bobby Hummel and E'Twaun Moore, as well as Michigan State if Kalin Lucas returns.
As a member of the Atlantic Ten conference, Umass has a relatively easy schedule. The toughest opponent we play will be either Xavier or Saint Joseph's. Unfortunately, both teams are expected to be in the top twenty in the nation. Temple was ranked 13th in the nation at the end of last season, but dropped out of the preseason rankings due to the loss of senior forward Lavoy Allen.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/usatpoll.htm
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