hipsterdoofus
03-11-2008, 03:06 PM
http://basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=226
Format: All games at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J., March 12-15.
Most likely championship matchup: Xavier vs. Temple (22%)
Wow, take Xavier off the board and the true character of the A-10 comes out. Seeds seemingly mean nothing in a league of evenly matched teams. It wasn't too long ago that this conference was George Washington and a bunch of incredibly slow-paced teams. That has changed with Travis Ford, Jim Baron and Ron Everhart entering the league's coaching ranks. With a lot possessions and the potential for mass chaos, the A-10 should put on an exciting event. I was planning on devoting a few words to Duquesne and their unusual style at some point, but their play never allowed it. Maybe they can get it going on the Boardwalk. Having a one-in-six chance to reach the final game is as good as you'll see for a ten seed.
Format: All games at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J., March 12-15.
Most likely championship matchup: Xavier vs. Temple (22%)
Wow, take Xavier off the board and the true character of the A-10 comes out. Seeds seemingly mean nothing in a league of evenly matched teams. It wasn't too long ago that this conference was George Washington and a bunch of incredibly slow-paced teams. That has changed with Travis Ford, Jim Baron and Ron Everhart entering the league's coaching ranks. With a lot possessions and the potential for mass chaos, the A-10 should put on an exciting event. I was planning on devoting a few words to Duquesne and their unusual style at some point, but their play never allowed it. Maybe they can get it going on the Boardwalk. Having a one-in-six chance to reach the final game is as good as you'll see for a ten seed.