2010-11 Preseason Predictions
PROVO -- Several magazines and websites have released their predictions for the 2010-11 season. Jimmer Fredette has been named to several preseason All-America teams and the Cougars are ranked in the top 25 by two publications. This list will be updated as more predications and preseason honors are released.
Team
-Ranked No. 25 nationally – Lindy’s
-Picked second in the MWC – Lindy’s
-Nation’s 10-best backcourt (Jimmer Freddette and Jackson Emery) – Lindy’s
-Ranked No. 20 nationally – Athlon Sports
-Projected No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament (Two and out) – Athlon Sports
-Picked first in the MWC– Athlon Sports
-Projected No. 8 seed in NCAA Tournament – Sporting News
-Picked second in the MWC – Sporting News
-Best homecourt advantage in the MWC – Sporting News
-Nation’s Top Point Guard – Lindy’s
-All-MWC First Team – Lindy’s
-MWC Player of the Year – Lindy’s
-MWC’s Top Shooter – Lindy’s
-MWC’s Most Entertaining – Lindy’s
-All-American First Team – Athlon Sports
-All-MWC First Team – Athlon Sports
-All-America First Team – Sporting News
-Nation’s best point guard – Sporting News
-All-MWC First Team – Sporting News
-MWC’s best shooter – Sporting News
-Nation’s third-best point guard – Jay Williams, ESPN.com
-Dickie V’s Preseason All-America First Team
-Rivals.com All-Senior Team
-Rivals.com Most Explosive Player
-All-MWC Second Team – Lindy’s
-Freshman of the Year Contender – Lindy’s
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