Holla at a preview when you see it in the street.
You know, I can't get enough of these Big Sky basketball previews like I can't get enough of my girlfriend making me watch Gray's Anatomy instead of the recent Big East clashes on Thursday nights. Even with the Seattle love, it's still a pretty awful show.
The previews are all the same, the Griz are picked to finish in the top 3, usually two with EWU or NAU in the top spot. Then the preview will start with how LK is gone but the respected and established Tinks has stepped in and taken over a good deal of talent.
The next step in the preview process is laying down Strait's stat line, then following it up with a little information on Jordo Hasquet. Next is always Cris. Every preview says the loss of the Grizzlies' backcourt, Kevin Criswell and Virgil Matthews, will really hurt and Tinks will be looking for Matt Martin and/or BE to step in. Depending on the length of the preview, JC transfer Gus Chase may or may not be mentioned.
Even so, there's another one after the jump; this courtesy of MontersandCritics.com.
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: 1. Northern Arizona, 2. Montana, 3. Eastern Washington, 4. Portland State, 5. Idaho State, 6. Sacramento State, 7. Weber State, 8. Montana State, 9. Northern ColoradoMONTANA - The Grizzlies have really turned a corner the last few years, winning the conference tournament title in each of the past two seasons. Montana is searching for its third straight invite to the NCAA Tournament after upsetting Nevada in the first round last year. Over the summer, coach Larry Krystkowiak decided to try his hand at the NBA level. In his place steps Wayne Tinkle, a former Grizzly who is well respected by the Montana community and has also spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach. As for the make-up of the team, 6-8, 245-pound forward Andrew Strait draws the most attention. Last year, he shot an impressive 61.4 percent (11th in the nation) while averaging 16.6 ppg and 6.4 rpg. He will team with Jordan Hasquet (6-9, 245 pounds) to form a rather imposing front line. Matt Martin, who led the team in assists and steals, returns to the backcourt along with 6-6 swingman Matt Dlouhy (7.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg).