Pac 12 Basketball

Not to get ahead of ourselves, like Christmas does Thanksgiving, but it is now time to take a look at Pac 12 basketball.

I think the Pac 12 could be destined for a disappointing season after losing so much talent to the NBA, where they are now sitting on their hands. No team looks poised to earn the national spotlight for a third consecutive season. The conference favorites even hold severe flaws.

Speaking of the conference favorites... I like Cal and UCLA. Jorge Gutierrez and Allen Crabbe are looking to be leaders and game winners this year. However, the Golden Bears may have trouble matching up with UCLA's front line of Joshua Smith, Reeves Nelson and David Wear. Cal needs to contain those boys if they wish to be the top dog.