1. Pennsylvania
Though cut by the Celtics in his inaugural NBA campaign, Jordan keyed an unstoppable Quaker team which rampaged the Ivy League last season, finishing the season undefeated in the league.
However, in addition to Ivy League Player of the Year Jordan, the Quakers also lose starters Matt Langel and Frank Brown, who combined for 34 points per game last season.
Fortunately, Penn received a huge boost during the off-season, as fifth year senior center Geoff Owens received an extra year of eligibility. Owens' inside presence, having finished last year with 54 blocks, along with the return of Ivy Rookie of the Year Ugonna Onyekwe, should turn the Quakers of last year into a dominating frontcourt team this year.
Sophomore Dave Klatsky, who saw significant playing time behind Jordan last season, should step in to guide the offense. The biggest question mark will be the shooting guard position, where three relatively untested reserves battle for the starting role.
Regardless of these changes, 12-year Coach Fran Dunphy remains confident that the championship banner shall remain at The Palestra and that there will be another March Madness appearance for the Quakers.
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