2006 Mid Major Basketball Preview

2006 Mid Major Preview

There are plenty of competitive programs found in various conferences throughout the country. We’ve selected 20 of the best mid major basketball schools, all of which have the potential to make a post-season appearance. The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) is well represented with four teams, while Conference USA (C-USA) and the Mountain West Conference (MWC) have contributed three teams each. Other leagues with clubs in our list include the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10), Big South Conference, Colonial Conference, Mid-American Conference (MAC), Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and West Coast Conference (WCC).

What’s the outlook for the Wichita State Shockers? Will the Gonzaga Bulldogs continue their dominance in the WCC? Were the George Mason Patriots simply a blimp on last season’s playoff screen? How will the George Washington Colonials deal with key loses? What players will make a difference this year and what teams have the juice to go all the way?

Take a look at these twenty mid major programs; they’re certainly in this year’s NCAA Tournament picture and could be this years George Mason.

2006 Mid Major Predictions

List of twenty standout basketball teams from the smaller conferences, alphabetically ordered. Click on Team Name for Individual Team Preview:

1) Air Force Falcons
2) Akron Zips
3) BYU Cougars
4) Creighton Bluejays
5) George Mason Patriots
6) George Washington Colonials
7) Gonzaga Bulldogs
8) Hofstra Pride
9) Houston Cougars
10) Memphis Tigers
11) Missouri State Bears
12) Nevada Wolfpack
13) New Mexico State Aggies
14) San Diego State Aztecs
15) Southern Illinois Salukis
16) Toledo Rockets
17) UAB Blazers
18) Wichita State Shockers
19) Winthrop Eagles
20) Xavier Musketeers