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In an article titled "Difficult league slate awaits Tigers in first year in American Athletic Conference," the Memphis Tigers beat reporter says AAC will be at least a four bid league (Louisville, Cincy, UConn and Memphis), with SMU a possible fifth invitation. He also mentioned SMU getting votes in the AP poll.

Here's the nut graph:

"SMU, depending on how it fares in conference play, could earn a fifth NCAA tournament bid from the American with a Hall of Fame coach in Larry Brown and a new-look roster that includes a McDonald’s All-American (in freshman guard Keith Frazier), a pair of high-level transfers (in sophomore guard Nic Moore and sophomore forward Markus Kennedy) and a former junior-college All-American (in junior center Yanick Moreira)."

The story is behind a paywall, but they theoretically allow you to see 10 stories per month. Doesn't always work, but if it does, here's the link:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/20 ... -first-in/

Interesting series of tweets from Jon Rothstein (very telling on the direction of the program):

From old to new.

@JonRothstein: Watched SMU today on tape. Amazing how well Markus Kennedy passes the ball. Great high post player. Has dramatically changed his body.

@JonRothstein: SMU isn't playing today but the Mustangs are incredibly impressive on tape. Give you NOTHING at the rim. Elite interior defense.

@JonRothstein: Many wonder about future of AAC post Louisville - league will be fine. Growth of SMU is HUGE. Mustangs could be Top 15 next yr w E Mudiay.

@JonRothstein: Wednesday vs. SMU is HUGE @NickJefferys: @JonRothstein How do you see the #Bearcats finishing in the #American?


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He kept on going (also from old to new)

@JonRothstein: Will be in the hunt. Very deep @Begstasy: @JonRothstein what is your take on smu chances to make NCAA tourney?

@JonRothstein: Virginia's best win - vs. SMU - comes with an asterisk. Cavs made 10 three-point shots and only beat Mustangs by 3. Struggling now vs. UT.

Thanks missed those. It is interesting looking at the replays as well. You get a feel the thoughts of random hoop fans


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