Now that most teams have an exhibition game under their belt, let's rank the WAC teams. Here's mine:

1) Rice-Harris is a monster and his supporting cast of McCreith (sp?) and Gillespi is pretty solid too.

2) UTEP-Thomas is an ubelievable scorer and Rivera is a great leader. Wish I could watch both Rice-UTEP games this year.

3) LaTech-Milsap and Powell are great and sounds like their backcourt will be improved

4) Nevada-The frontcourt is unmatched but the backcourt is unproven

5) SMU-could finish much higher. Hopkins makes this team a darkhorse to win the whole WAC Tourney come March.

6) Hawaii-Hawaii lost a lot but it seems like they always do. Great recruiting class and could also finish higher (basically picks 3-6 are a crapshoot, could end in any order)

7) Boise-I had them ranked much higher before the exhibition game. A few of last year's seniors may have been more important to this team than i originally thought.

8) Tulsa-They were young last year and Tulsa fans seem to think the loss of Parker is addition by subtraction. I'll believe it when i see it.

9) SJSU-Finally climbs out of the cellar

10) Fresno-Too many freshman. Could be a long long year.

I think Tulsa will finish in the top 5 of the WAC but I also think the 3-7 spots will be a dogfight with lots of shifting throughout the season. You, and Tulsa fans, will know a lot more this time next week. If TU loses to Wright State then it will be a long season, if TU beats Wright State and plays Arizona tough then I think a top 5 finish in the WAC will be very realistic, if TU beats Wright State and pulls the upset on Thursday then who knows how the season will pan out.

1. UTEP
2. Rice
3. Nevada
4. Hawaii
5. LaTech
6. SMU
7. Boise State
8. Tulsa
9. SJSU
10. Fresno State

I agree, I wouldn't be surprised to see 3-7 in any order. Almost everyone will be capable of winning the WAC tourney this year.

1. UTEP - champs until they get beat

2. Rice - came thisclose to picking them #1 tho

3. LaTech - breakout year

4. Tulsa - hope you haters had your fun last year

5. Nevada - lost too much firepower

6. SMU - talented, might finish higher

7. Hawaii - might regret this pick, but they lost a lot

8. Boise State - sorry Broncos, but that exhibition game... :eek2:

9. Fresno State - too many freshmen, but they'll beat somebody they're not supposed to

10. SJSU - *sigh*

1. UTEP - 4 starters coming back from an NCAA tourney team, floor coach back as well
2. Rice - Very solid team with a great inside presence and good coaching
3. LaTech - Will surprise a few people
4. Hawaii - Should win all 2nd night games on the islands
5. Nevada - Lost too much from last year...Coaching being the biggest factor
6. Boise State - Tell me that loss was a fluke!
7. SMU - Start the long road back...they have a good coach now
8. Tulsa - Just don't have the warm fuzzy about Tulsa
9. Fresno State - Rebuilding year for FSU
10. SJSU - Always a rebuilding year for SJSU

Nevadanatural Wrote:If TU loses to Wright State then it will be a long season,

Will it be a long season? Luckily it's still early. I hope Tulsa can pull it together and finish the rest of the OOC schedule in a strong fashion.

1. UTEP
2. Rice
3. Nevada
4. Hawaii
5. LaTech
6. SMU
7. Fresno State
8. Boise State
9. Tulsa
10. SJSU

1-3 can win this conference
4-6 I think are a step behind
7-10 only Boise State has a shot to shoot up.

Another down year for the Canes