More love from Jon Rothstein

[LA_Mustang]

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

[LA_Mustang]

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.

[GiddyUp]

Im giddy

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

Im giddy

Me too, but not quite as up.

[East Coast Mustang]

Jon Rothstein loves us.

This season is going to be FUN.

[LA_Mustang]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XxqcmfYb0OI

[ojaipony]

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).

[LA_Mustang]

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.

[Big12Mustang]

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

[gostangs]

They are not going to let us play in Austin.

[Harry0569]

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

[Smerkins]

November can't come soon enough.