Season 106 for the Black Knights in 90 minutes. I fully expect to see as balanced and physical a team that we have seen in many years. Team chemistry should not be an issue with so many returning players. Looking forward to seeing how deep the rotation is this season. I believe up to 10 Cadets will see extensive action with lots of movable pieces.
Also like the fact that in pre-season poll we were picked 7th of year in the Patriot League. Though last year's balance in the league was literally unbelievable ( take a look at last year's standings) we could have easily been anywhere from 2nd to 8th finishing 5th in the end - our team really lost less than just about anyone. Jarrell Brown was a terrific player throughout his Army career but as the season progressed to March, he became less and less the only scoring threat we had. Coach Crews has been laying low but look for this team to win 15-17 contests in the '08-'09 season. Success will be defined by a top 4 seed in the league at season's end with a home game to start off the league tournament ( would be a first for Army) and an appearance in the league championship game. Anything beyond that ( NCAA appearance !!!!) would be icing on the cake.
American appears to be the team to beat, expect Holy Cross to re-emerge after last season's debacle. Defense will again be THE strength and is much needed to earn some easy baskets. Beat the Big Green !!
Also like the fact that in pre-season poll we were picked 7th of year in the Patriot League. Though last year's balance in the league was literally unbelievable ( take a look at last year's standings) we could have easily been anywhere from 2nd to 8th finishing 5th in the end - our team really lost less than just about anyone. Jarrell Brown was a terrific player throughout his Army career but as the season progressed to March, he became less and less the only scoring threat we had. Coach Crews has been laying low but look for this team to win 15-17 contests in the '08-'09 season. Success will be defined by a top 4 seed in the league at season's end with a home game to start off the league tournament ( would be a first for Army) and an appearance in the league championship game. Anything beyond that ( NCAA appearance !!!!) would be icing on the cake.
American appears to be the team to beat, expect Holy Cross to re-emerge after last season's debacle. Defense will again be THE strength and is much needed to earn some easy baskets. Beat the Big Green !!
