Our model, ADJeff ratings, are just a rating of the D1 players and their Adjust Efficiency by strength of schedule.There are other factors we consider in the overall team rankings like coaching, continuity, incoming freshmen, JUCO, team build, fit, etc.
Team ADJeff
1
Samford
1.9
2
Chattanooga
1.8
3
Furman
1.4
4
UNCG
1.6
5
The Citadel
1.8
6
Mercer
1.5
7
Western Carolina
1.3
8
Wofford
1.2
9
East Tennessee St.
1.3
10
VMI
0.8
Quentin Millora-Brown was a pretty incredible get for the Citadel. He’s started 57 games in the SEC the last 2 seasons and was a starter in CUSA prior to that. They also landed a nice post player in Winston Hill as well. With any shooting around those two they could be the surprise team of the league. Rylan Jones and Trey Bonham were also big adds for this conference. Kyler Filewich didn’t play much last season behind more established players like BJ Mack, but he is a former starter in the MVC and should be ready for an expanded role. Samford is our pick to win the league. Furman finally got to an NCAA last season, but the roster takes a big hit and seems to be in rebuild mode. They likely have the best coaching but the talent still matters. It feels like they are to low, but I like what the Citadel added.
