Kansas Jayhawks clearly the class of the Big 12

Kansas Jayhawks clearly the class of the Big 12

Holler all you want, Rick Barnes, but everyone in the Big 12 - even your talented Longhorns - is chasing the Kansas Jayhawks this season.  For that matter, everyone in the nation will be chasing KU at least to start the campaign with Bill Self's crew the clear No. 1 pick in both preseason polls, and the squads that Self and Barnes will put on the court are just two of the reasons the Big 12 conference is the best in the country.

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Villanova Wildcats lead the Big East pack for 2009-10

Villanova Wildcats lead the Big East pack for 2009-10

Villanova's last two seasons have come to an end at Ford Field against the eventual champs, falling to Kansas in the Sweet 16 in 2008 and North Carolina in the Final Four last year.

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California Golden Bears the best of a weak Pac-10

California Golden Bears the best of a weak Pac-10

With a solid backcourt and four starters returning, Mike Montgomery and the California Golden Bears will be the team to beat in what should be a down year for the Pac-10.