by Gabe DeArmond of Rivals.com College Football
With more than 30 new players in action on Monday, there were plenty of storylines at Missouri's first practice. But none of the fresh faces brought more fanfare than Brian Coulter. PowerMizzou.com talked to the mid-summer surprise recruit about his adjustment to the Tiger program.[more]

Early West Projections
by Joe Schaller
Amongst the Western elite the Rockets made the major moves.... Depth will determine who's at the top.  [more]
Offseason Team Grades: Part I
by Joe Schaller
July 12.. There have been major moves and some overlooked ones also. I expected it to happen last year however my power ratings reveal THIS will be the season which the East rises.  [more]

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My top four from the regular season made my first team for the playoffs.[more]

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    by Joe Schaller
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    Indiana Pacers TPR
    by Joe Schaller
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    by Joe Schaller
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    by Joe Schaller
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    San Antonio Spurs TPR
    by Joe Schaller
    Despite their recent doldrums I think we all know the Spurs will be top tier in April.[more]

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    by Joe Schaller
    Two players' improvement have made up for Gilbert's absence.[more]

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    by Joe Schaller
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    Phoenix Suns TPR
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    New York Knicks TPR
    by Joe Schaller
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    Houston Rockets TPR
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    When Yao Ming described the disappointing Rockets as soft I think he may have had Coach Adelman at the top of his list.[more]

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