Sunday and the WAC

Shawn Harrison leads us off with an overall look at Utah State come 2010-2011. What's very interesting in the piece is Stew Morrill talking about departing players who leave looking for playing time elsewhere. It's comprehensive and just the fix necessary to get the hoops juices flowing. When's the season begin?

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Anthony Ray at Arizona Preps offers a feature on the new Fresno State Bulldog. Go here to access it and a Rivals sub is required. Here is Rays closing assessment:

"Arizona Preps Scouting Report: What makes Crump such an interesting prospect is the fact of him being a solid 6-foot-7, 215-pounds, while having an ability to stretch the defense with his range from the outside. In addition, he is strong physically and absorbs contact well, because of his man-like body. He is also very versatile because of his size and strength. He has the ability to play 3 positions on the floor and possesses a high basketball IQ and mature mechanics and fundamentals. He is also a strong rebounder that gains good position for rebounds, and is also a good interior defender. Still needs improved lateral quickness defensively and a more consistent handle in the open floor to reach his full potential as a player."

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Andy Katz takes a very early preview of next year's NBA draft vis-à-vis the U.S. college ranks and only one WAC player is listed:

"...Adrian Oliver, San Jose State: Oliver is a big-time scorer in what has become a prospect-filled league. Look at Paul George of Fresno State and Luke Babbitt and Armon Johnson of Nevada. Oliver will be next on the radar..."

The Gillen-meister will certainly be in the mix if his grades hold up. Our take: he has to come out next season because his age is creeping up there.

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