2014-15 NCAA BB Preseason Top 25

[extremehoops]

I was just thinking of next year with everyone coming back from a 4th place finish in the Bigten conference and we got some votes and were just outside the top 25 after the Wisconsin win.

 

Could Nebraska basketball be a preseason top 25 team this fall?

[Huskerpapa]

Holy cow...

[HuskerCager]

Actually, I hope not.  This program took a step forward, but it's not there yet.  We still have work to do.

[hhcmatt]

I'd be surprised if we're picked to finish in the top 6 of the B1G.

[doc1394]

I'd be surprised if we're picked to finish in the top 6 of the B1G.

Agreed. 

[GATA]

We're a nice story this season, but preseason top 25 teams are based on deep tournament runs, elite recruiting classes and brand names.

[hhcmatt]

I'd be surprised if we're picked to finish in the top 6 of the B1G.

 

I'd also be surprised if we didn't exceed anyone's expectations again

[HuskerCager]

 

I'd be surprised if we're picked to finish in the top 6 of the B1G.

 

I'd also be surprised if we didn't exceed anyone's expectations again

 

I'm a little scared about next year.  I don't expect a nose-dive, but I could see us falling back into the NIT.  The surprise element won't be there anymore.  Nathan and Tai have to develop that 3.

 

[aphilso1]

As good as the B1G was this year, it could be even deeper next year.  Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Northwestern and Minnesota are all likely expecting to take a step forward.  I know Rutgers is a joke, but Maryland always has a ton of talent and now they're in the mix.  Including us, 11 of the 14 teams in the league will enter the year with a shot at dancing.  More than one talented team will be eaten alive, there just aren't enough conference wins to go around.  I expect us to have a better team next season, but would be very happy to duplicate our 11-7 record in conference.