Gary Parrish

Someone said what about Missouri??  Missouri lost most of their team this year which is why I was so surprised Mike Anderson stayed instead of taking another job.  But he's got a good job and it's better to rebuild somewhere you're comfortable than being forced to rebuild someone else's program.  

Now why Florida isn't on this list is beyond me.  As Calathes was a good player, he was also the problem in Gainesville.  It was like watching an elementary recreation game where the coach says "Hey Nick is our best player, just give him the ball and let him shoot."  The other guys were not as comfortable taking the shot so they just threw it to Calathes.  First off I see Calathes returning and giving it one more shot because his draft stock is going to drop during workouts.  With the addition of Boynton (another three point shooter and slasher), and the kid from Georgetown becomes eligible (a big man is what they really needed) this Florida team will be one of the best in the SEC next year.  Boynton's ability to score will take a lot of the pressure of Calathes adding some athleticism to the backcourt.  Tyus can move to the four where he seemed much more comfortable last season with Maclin at the 5.  Parsons and Werner will split at the three, and either Calathes or Walker will start at point.  This team is going to be better than Ole Miss, I think Mississippi State will be better than Ole Miss in the west.  The whole SEC is up for grabs next year.

Aminu has already said that he's returning next season.

I'm not saying that's enough to get Wake on the REBSKOFP Top 25 (and one), but I think you can safely take him off the list (despite his potentially high draft position).

As for Wake, if Teague leaves, they'll be less talented, but probably more cohesive. There were fairly obvious chemistry issues during the second half of the season (Teague being forced to a more off-ball role with Smith's return) that won't be present, and there will still be plenty of talent/depth on the front line. Perhaps not as much as the folks in Chapel Hill, but still:

SF: Ari Stewart (Top 50 recruit)

PF: Al-Farouq Aminu, David Weaver

C: Chas McFarland, Tony Woods, Ty Walker

The problem will be the complete lack of three-point shooting yet again, and no, Torgrim Sommerfeldt is probably not the answer. Still, even without Teague returning I'd say that it's arguable whether Wake has the talent to be in the REBSKOFP Top 25 (and one). Thoughts?

No love for Mizzou Gary? 

  I see that you have added Tyreke Evans to your list now Gary.  I was hoping that you knew something that I didn't but I think both Taggart and Evans will return. If so, Memphis is instantly preseason top 25, if not they will be top 25 by January.

  Also, can I get like a proofread fee of like twelve cents per correction?

  Just trying to get paid , Gary.   Plain and simple. 

Man, Memphis gets no respect. 

  So Gary, Shawn Taggart is going to leave but Tyreke Evans is going to come back.  I like Tyreke coming back but Shawn is coming back too.  You better make that a 25(and two) and put Memphis up there.  It will seem as if you are a genius while causing tons of controversy between now and then. Plain and simple, Memphis ain't going out like that.