Sunday, December 2, 2007

Basketball Looking Good

James Madison has two strong basketball teams this year, instead of just one. Maybe it's too early to call the men's team "strong," but after a Colonial Athletic Association win on the road, speculation is sure to begin.

The men (5-1 overall, 1-0 in the conference) don't play any more CAA games until January, and the women (6-0 overall, 0-0 in the conference) play their first conference games in the same month. The win over George Washington validated their success so far, though.

When the NCAA makes its selections for the Big Dance, early season success often has less influence than quality of play down the stretch. Should it be that way?

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