1 through 40 Ranked

There's been a little movement in the first 30 so I've decided to post the complete top 40 with comments only for the new additions. The first semester will be over in a couple of weeks so the frequency of games will slow until Christmas is over. I hope to have at least one more posting, taking you through the nifty 50, before Dec. 25.

1. Dave Odom (South Carolina)
2. Jay John (Oregon St.)
3. Norm Roberts (St. John's)
4. Bill Carmody (Northwestern)
5. Bobby Lutz (Charlotte)
6. Ed DeChellis (Penn St.)
7. Tim Welsh (Providence)
8. Bret Campbell (Tennessee-Martin)
9. Dennis Felton (Georgia)
10. Robert Moreland (Texas Southern)
11. Paul Hewitt (Georgia Tech)
12. John Brady (LSU)
13. Mike LaPlante (Jacksonville St.)
14. Ben Braun (California)
15. Trent Johnson (Stanford)
16. Mark Gottfried (Alabama)
17. Kelvin Sampson (Indiana)
18. Bobby Jones (St. Francis PA)
19. Dean Keener (James Madison)
20. Frank Haith (Miami FL)
21. Derek Waugh (Stetson)
22. Rodney Tention (Loyola Marymount)
23. Jeff Lebo (Auburn)
24. George Nessman (San Jose St.)
25. Greg Graham (Boise St.)
26. Rick Stansbury (Mississippi St.)
27. Neil Dougherty (TCU)
28. Bill Herrion (New Hampshire)
29. Scott Drew (Baylor)
30. Frank Martin (Kansas St.)
31. Jerry Wainwright (DePaul) - Needs a NCAA bid soon or the wolves will be at the door.
32. Reggie Witherspoon (Buffalo) - If can contend for MAC championship this year or next, his stock will increase.
33. Rob Jeter (Wisc.-Milwaukee) - Could be headed to Selection Sunday soon enough.
34. John Giannini (La Salle) - Incoming signees and returning last year's nucleus should buy him at least another season.
35. Jim Boylen (Utah) - Instilling toughness and being in contention for conference crown in his first season or two will be a telling factor.
36. Matt Doherty (SMU) - A winning season is the first accomplishment to achieve.
37. Billy Kennedy (Murray St.) - If they don't win 20-22 this year, doubts will begin to creep in.
38. Fred Hill (Rutgers) - Knack for recruiting will be key to getting to post-season anytime soon.
39. Mick Cronin (Cincinnati) - Faces chore of rebuilding but he should be given at least 2-3 more years to show progress.
40. Oliver Purnell (Clemson) - Needs to make the big dance this season or his days may very well be numbered.