This Legends Basic will happen on the Barclays Middle in New York and will characteristic a couple of Energy Six colleges which may be within the center or close to the highest of their conferences (except for Notre Dame). Nonetheless, this event will give them a possibility to separate themselves and construct momentum earlier than their one-off video games exterior of the convention. The 4 groups taking part on this event embody Auburn, Notre Dame, St. Bonaventure, and Oklahoma State.
Legends Basic
Dates: November sixteenth and 17thLocation: Barclays Middle | Brooklyn, New YorkStream: ESPNU/ESPN 2
Auburn
The Tigers solely introduced in 4 recruits, which incorporates two transfers. Nonetheless, they’re laden with upperclassmen who ought to give them a bonus all through the season. KD Johnson, Dylan Cardwell, and Chris Moore ought to see vital time with tons of transfers additionally discovering their method into the rotation. The lack of Wendell Inexperienced Jr. is a giant one, however coach Bruce Pearl has discovered methods to win after dropping large time gamers like Walker Kessler, Jabari Smith, and others. An early check like this can give the Tigers a greater concept of what sort of group they might be later within the season.
Notre Dame
Notre Dame introduced in six new gamers, three from switch and three freshmen. It will likely be the primary 12 months with out coach Mike Brey so that might show to be a wrestle for the season. This event may both give the group a pleasant confidence increase or a sneak preview of what’s to come back for the season. This group has six underclassmen so expertise is not going to precisely be their sturdy go well with. However they might shock some individuals with their top-50 recruiting class.
Oklahoma State
The Cowboys have been fairly strong below coach Mike Boynton and this 12 months must be no exception. This Cowboys group has a ton of upperclassmen and has a top-10 recruiting class (together with transfers) coming in to bolster the roster. Moussa Cisse transferred to Ole Miss so a giant defensive presence might be gone, however the expertise coming in ought to hopefully make up for that and preserve OSU close to the highest of a a lot bigger Massive 12.
St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure is all the time a tricky out within the Atlantic 10 and this 12 months must be no completely different. They’re well-coached and normally play above their recruiting rankings. That is the Bonnies’ first look on this event and must attempt to take down these different three colleges who’ve all performed on this (whereas some have gained it) earlier than.
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