By Joel Welser James Madison Dukes Colonial Athletic Association 2008-09: 21-15, 9-9 2008-09 postseason: CIT Coach: Matty Brady (21-15 at James Madison, 94-65 overall) James Madison had not won a postseason game since 1983. Coach Matt…
By Joel Welser Jackson State Tigers Southwestern Athletic Conference 2008-09: 18-15, 15-3 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Tevester Anderson (95-100 at Jackson State, 198-153 overall) Jackson State was the prohibitive favorite to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference…
By Joel Welser Jacksonville Dolphins Atlantic Sun 2008-09: 18-14, 15-5 2008-09 postseason: NIT Coach: Cliff Warren (52-67 at Jacksonville, 52-67 overall) There is little doubt what direction the Jacksonville basketball program is heading. It was not…
By Joel Welser IUPUI Jaguars Summit League 2008-09: 16-14, 9-9 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Ron Hunter (249-194 at IUPUI, 249-194 overall) A 9-9 conference record is not what IUPUI fans have come to expect. Yet, everybody…
By Joel Welser Iowa State Cyclones Big 12 Conference 2008-09: 15-17, 4-12 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Greg McDermott (44-51 at Iowa State, 265-178 overall) Iowa State, or perhaps most of the state of Iowa, breathed a…
By Joel Welser Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten Conference 2008-09: 15-17, 5-13 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Todd Lickliter (28-36 at Iowa, 159-97 overall) If it was not for injuries and academic issues, Iowa could have been a…
By Joel Welser Indiana State Sycamores Missouri Valley Conference 2008-09: 11-21, 7-11 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Kevin McKenna (26-37 at Indiana State, 115-60 overall) Do not pay any attention to the overall record of Indiana State…
By Joel Welser Iona Gaels Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 2008-09: 12-19, 7-11 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Kevin Willard (24-39 at Iona, 24-39 overall) Iona had some good moments during the 2008-2009 campaign, but in the end…
By Joel Welser Indiana Hoosiers Big Ten 2008-09: 6-25, 1-17 2008-09 postseason: none Coach: Tom Crean (6-25 at Indiana, 196-121 overall) Nobody can blame Indiana for winning just six games last year and Coach Tom Crean…
By Joel Welser Illinois State Redbirds Missouri Valley Conference 2008-09: 24-10, 11-7 2008-09 postseason: NIT Coach: Tim Jankovich (49-20 at Illinois State, 102-77 overall) In the end, Illinois State could not help but feel disappointed about…
