Shooting Threes: Big Ten predictions

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Three more: Paul Klee's crystal ball is spinning. Here's his take on the 2009-10 season:

3 Best teams
1. Michigan State
2. Purdue
3. Ohio State

3 Next-best teams
1. Minnesota
2. Illinois
3. Michigan

3 Best players
1. Evan Turner, Ohio State
2. Robbie Hummel, Purdue
3. Talor Battle, Penn State

3 Breakout players
1. Andrew Jones, Penn State
2. Ralph Sampson III, Minnesota
3. John Shurna, Northwestern

3 Best NBA prospects
1. William Buford, Ohio State
2. Evan Turner, Ohio State
3. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue

3 Top Coach of the Year candidates
1. Tom Izzo
2. Bruce Weber
3. Tubby Smith

3 Most intimidating arenas
1. Breslin Center
2. Mackey Arena
3. Williams Arena

3 Biggest-impact freshmen
1. D.J. Richardson, Illinois
2. Royce White, Minnesota
3. Maurice Creek, Indiana

3 Best seniors
1. DeShawn Sims, Michigan
2. Kevin Coble, Northwestern
3. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State

3 Names to remember
1. Tim Frazier, Fr., Penn State
2. Jared Berggren, R-Fr., Wisconsin
3. Darius Morris, Fr., Michigan

3 Best defenders
1. Damian Johnson, Minnesota (wing)
2. Chris Kramer, Purdue (guard)
3. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue (center)

3 Best shooters
1. Jon Diebler, Ohio State
2. Durrell Summers, Michigan State
3. Jason Bohannon, Wisconsin

3 Quotes to note (at Big Ten media day)
1. "To be better than last year." - Bruce Weber's goal
2. "I think Ohio State could make a huge jump." - Tom Izzo
3. "Phillies in five." - Bo Ryan

3 Best games
1. Michigan State at Texas, Dec. 22 (ESPN)
2. Ohio State vs. Butler, Dec. 12 (ESPN)
3. Michigan at Kansas, Dec. 19 (ESPN)

3 Best games (ACC/Big Ten Challenge)
1. Michigan State at North Carolina, Dec. 1 (ESPN)
2. Illinois at Clemson, Dec. 2 (ESPN)
3. Duke at Wisconsin, Dec. 2 (ESPN)

3 Predictions
1. Six Big Ten teams will make the NCAA tournament, three will reach Sweet 16
2. Big Ten finally will win the Challenge... and ACC will blame matchups
3. Demetri McCamey will represent Illinois on the All-Big Ten first team

3 Best recruits
1. Jared Sullinger, Ohio State (2010)
2. Deshaun Thomas, Ohio State (2010)
3A. Jereme Richmond, Illinois (2010)
3B. Adreian Payne, Michigan State (2010)

3 Best NBA players
1. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
2. Devin Harris, New Jersey Nets
3. Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks

3 Sharpest media guide covers
1. Illinois
2. Penn State
3. Michigan State

3 Transfers playing elsewhere
1. Jordan Crawford (Indiana), Xavier
2. Tony Freeman (Iowa), Southern Illinois
3. Brian Carlwell (Illinois), San Diego State

3 Former players coaching elsewhere
1. Isiah Thomas, Florida International
2. Steve Alford, New Mexico
3. Deon Thomas, Lewis & Clark Community College

 

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