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“@JonRothstein: Chasson Randle, Justin Martin, + why San Diego State's PG situation is still a mystery. Observations @CBSSports http://cbsprt.co/SAXuAw”

2. Adding Justin Martin enhances SMU potential: Hall-of-game coach? Check. Potential 2015 lottery pick? Check. Depth to rival any college team in America? Check. SMU was primed for a memorable run next season before Larry Brown & Co. added Xavier's Justin Martin this week as an immediately eligible transfer.

The 6-6 Martin averaged 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds last season for the Musketeers while shooting 37.3 percent from three-point range. Martin's addition adds spacing for blue-chip freshman Emmanuel Mudiay to operate. The 6-5 point guard will be the best first-year perimeter player in America next season and shooters like Martin and Nic Moore force opposing defenses because teams are going to be forced to pick their poison. The 5-9 Moore was SMU's primary point guard last season and he's likely to spend more time off the ball next year with Mudiay's arrival. A terrific shooter, Moore made 72 three-pointer last season and that was while he was running the Mustangs' offense. With Mudiay and Martin, Moore's open looks from deep should increase next season.

I never thought I'd be writing this, but that triumvirate along with Glue Guy Sterling Brown (4.4 points, 3.8 rebounds last season) and former McDonald's All-American Keith Frazier (41 made three-point shots last season) gives SMU a perimeter that can match up with any team in America. The Mustangs were a top-10 team before they added Martin earlier this week. With him, they're capable of trading blows with any team in college basketball.

Im giddy

GiddyUp wrote:Im giddy

Me too, but not quite as up.

Jon Rothstein loves us.

This season is going to be FUN.

I want to beat the "big" schools. Soundly. In THEIR houses (or anywhere really). For once. Before I die. Michigan. Texas. Arky. NC State! This is what I want above all else (except a national championship of course).

ojaipony wrote:I want to beat the "big" schools. Soundly. In THEIR houses (or anywhere really). For once. Before I die. Michigan. Texas. Arky. NC State! This is what I want above all else (except a national championship of course).

That's happening very soon, Ojai, very soon.

LA_Mustang wrote:

ojaipony wrote:I want to beat the "big" schools. Soundly. In THEIR houses (or anywhere really). For once. Before I die. Michigan. Texas. Arky. NC State! This is what I want above all else (except a national championship of course).

That's happening very soon, Ojai, very soon.

Slaughter the cows in Austin

They are not going to let us play in Austin.

We all need to enjoy next year as much as possible. Damnit it's going to be so much fun.

November can't come soon enough.