Gators and Buckeyes Could Meet in Atlanta

Now that the madness has begun, it’s time to take a look at two storylines to follow during the 2006-2007 college basketball season.

1. Florida
Can the Gators repeat as national champions? Florida is absolutely loaded, returning its top-six players from a team that steamrolled through the NCAA Tournament. It will be interesting to watch how Florida plays with a bulls-eye on its back and the inevitable complacency that comes with reaching the summit. Billy Donovan and his staff will be challenged to maintain the teams focus and keep everyone satisfied with his touches. If this team demonstrates the selflessness and commitment to defense it displayed during last year’s NCAA Tournament, they should cut down the nets in Atlanta on April 2nd.

2. Ohio State
Will Ohio State make a splash on the national scene? Coming off a conference championship and a 20-win season, the Buckeyes are poised to return to the national conscience and they have just the man to help them get there, national high school player-of-the-year, Greg Oden. This is likely the first and only season Oden will play for free. He’s projected as a potential number one pick in next year’s draft, if he elects to leave after his freshman season. Coach Thad Matta has made basketball matter again in Columbus. He returns just one starter off last year’s team, but has added a top recruiting class, including the ultra-talented Oden. If Oden is as good as advertised and he recovers fully from wrist surgery, expect the Buckeyes to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

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