Gary Parrish Count Down to Season Opener

Because NCAA basketball teams can now officially practice without fear of reprisal, the college basketball buzz has taken a shot of monster and vodka- everybody’s talking and making wild predictions about how the season will turn out. Well, Gary Parrish, one of the sports writers at CBSSports.com, has added his two cents with a countdown listing the top 24 things that he’d like to see this season. Some of the things he writes down make sense, so we’re going to give you a little sneak preview of a few of Gary’s best reasons to watch the season.

6. If the deeper 3-point line makes any real difference in how the game is played.

13. If Kansas can avoid a Florida-like drop, post-national title.

17. If any freshmen are as good as Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Love, Jerryd Bayless and Eric Gordon were last season.

19. If Gonzaga can represent the West Coast Conference in the Final Four.

23. If UCLA can make a fourth consecutive Final Four.

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