Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell
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Teams that are going in
the wrong direction always seem to find themselves a freshman that is looked to
turnaround the program. Sometimes the freshman answers their prayers. However,
there are times where the stakes are too high for the 18-year old.
But in some cases, a
superstar leaves and a reserve has to fill the shoes.
To nobody's surprise,
there will be a lot of players that will have high expectations. Whether or not
if they reach expectations, is up to speculation.
Here are some players
that has high expectations headed into the 2010-11' season.
G William Buford, Ohio
State
Last season, Ohio State
was ruled by Evan Turner. He did just about everything to keep the Buckeyes'
competitive. Now that he is gone, future Junior Buford has to step up big time.
He is expected to lead this Buckeye' team to the winner's circle every night.
Adding Jared Sullinger, help his cause, but a lot of people are going to be
expecting big things from Buford.
G Jimmer Fredette, BYU
Fredette is returning
for his senior season of college basketball. He is going into next year as one
of the better players in college hoops. However, after a poor outing against
Kansas State in the NCAA tournament, people are starting to expect more from Fredette.
Yahoo Rivals is expecting an 'explosive' season, and Dick Vitale posted
"Love Pullen but I feel Fredette will have a big year."
G Jacob Pullen, Kansas
State
Pullen was a part of the
Kansas State backcourt that led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight last season.
However, his running-mate Denis Clemente has graduated. He doesn't stand alone
in the backcourt, but a lot of hoop fans are expecting a lot from the bearded
player in the little apple.
G Kemba Walker, UConn
The Huskies' lost four
major contributors last season to graduation. However, they reserved their
great playmaking guard Walker. Not to mention, they brought in a great deal of
young players that are going to need guidance. Walker will be looked to lead
this group of young players while restoring the program to grace.
F Elias Harris, Gonzaga
Last season, Harris
played beside Matt Bouldin at Gonzaga. Now that Bouldin is gone, Harris has to
step up and be the leader for the 'Zags. He is a 6-foot-7 wing threat and
showed flashes of being a leader last season with Bouldin. This upcoming season
will be based on Harris. We are all expecting Harris to step up big time!
F C.J Leslie, North
Carolina State
Leslie came into NC
State as the most hyped recruit since Julius Hodge. We all know how much he was
able to bring to the Wolfpack. Leslie is going to be looked on to do the same.
He is coming into a team with talented players but he is going to be looked to
step up and be the leader. With the case of Leslie, he is stuck with high expectations
from Wolfpack fans.
F Markieff Morris, Kansas
His twin brother Marcus
has proven he can bang in the post. However, Markieff hasn't gotten the chance
Marcus has. Now with Cole Aldrich in the NBA, Jayhawk fans are looking for
Markieff to step up big time. He hasn't played significant minutes in the past,
just the role of reliever. This season, Markieff is going to have to help the
frontcourt big time!
C Jon Kreft, Florida
State
Kreft is a 7-foot
monster. He is looking to fill the shoes of former-Seminole Soloman Alabi. Now
with Alabi, he was the sure intimidator and rebounder. Kreft will
have to live up to all his expectations and keep the defensive presence alive.
Fans are going to see the tough defense they seen last year without Alabi, from
Kreft.
