Stags Selected Number 1 in MAAC, 83rd in Country

In the collegehoopsnet season preview, they have ranked the Stags as the probable winner of the MAAC and the 83rd best team in the country. The Stags have been getting recogniztion from many different college previews this year.

It is interesting to note that they put alot of emphasis on Yorel Hawkins. "This is a team that lacks size." They also argue that if Hawkins gets hurt than they will not have the depth to recover like they did last year.

They also expect Edney to start from the beginning of the year and even have them in the projected 5. Earlier in the year, Cooley admitted that he felt that Edney will never be fully recovered from his Achilles heel injury.

Also of note, it doesn't seem like they like the status of Greg Nero. "Anything they can get out of Nero is a bonus- a big bonus." After hearing reports like this, it makes you wonder how effective he can be this year.