Jon Rothstein’s Atlantic 10 Offseason Notebook
Power Rankings, Players To Watch & More
July 1, 2013 7:09 AM


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ATLANTIC 10 PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS

1. VCU

THE SKINNY: This could be Shaka Smart’s most complete team.

2. SAINT LOUIS

THE SKINNY: The Billikens return a starting five that is a good enough to win the conference for the second consecutive year.

3. LA SALLE

THE SKINNY: Don’t be surprised if Tyrone Garland leads the Atlantic 10 in scoring.

4. UMASS

THE SKINNY: The back court of Chaz Williams and Derrick Gordon will be must-see TV.

5. DAYTON

THE SKINNY: Archie Miller’s squad has all the requisites to make a jump.

6. RHODE ISLAND

THE SKINNY: The Rams will win 20 games. Book it.


7. SAINT JOSEPH’S

THE SKINNY: Hawks will have plenty of talent, but what about the chemistry?

8. GEORGE WASHINGTON

THE SKINNY: The addition of Indiana transfer Maurice Creek gives Mike Lonergan a formidable starting five.

9. GEORGE MASON

THE SKINNY: Paul Hewitt’s team has the size and depth to adjust quickly to Atlantic 10 play.

10. RICHMOND

THE SKINNY: Chris Mooney returns three of his top four scorers, but who replaces Darien Brothers?

11. FORDHAM

THE SKINNY: Freshman guard Jon Severe is the Rams’ most fabled recruit in a quarter century.

12. DUQUESNE

THE SKINNY: Jim Ferry is quietly building a capable Atlantic 10 program.

13. ST. BONAVENTURE

THE SKINNY: Andrew Nicholson is not walking through that door.