Most college hoops experts are picking the Dragons to finish first in the CAA this year, and with good reason. Drexel's returning most of its important players from last year's gritty team and look to be the most complete squad heading into the season. Then again, the season has yet to start so all these predictions should be taken for what they are. Here's what ESPN's Andy Katz had to say:
Drexel was picked to win the Colonial Athletic Association, a surprise to head coach Bruiser Flint and probably most everyone who follows the league. George Mason, even with a coaching change, was a fringe Top 25 team and yet the Patriots were selected second. Could Drexel come from America East and become the first team not from the state of Virginia or UNC Wilmington to win the CAA? Yes. Flint said the Dragons are more competitive in practice then he’s seen recently. But the Dragons will start the season without leading scorer, guard Chris Fouch, recovering from offseason knee surgery. Flint said he’s hopeful Fouch will be back by December. That puts pressure on the Dragons to avoid stumbling in the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas so as not to hurt a possible at-large berth.Some fair points, and really encouraging stuff for Drexel fans. Get your coffee ready, because the Dragons kick off the season this coming Tuesday at 6 AM against Rider on ESPN.
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