Early thoughts about the PAC 12:
Oregon, Colorado, USC and Arizona have been the best teams early on. I think it's extremely likely that one of those 4 teams will win the PAC but I wouldn't expect any of them to run away with it. Oregon, CU and USC should easily make the tournament (With Zona on probation).
- USC probably has the best combo of size and athleticism but they aren't efficient enough offensively yet.
- Oregon lacks a true 5 without Dante but they are very long and athletic and will be a problem with Richardson back.
- Ted Boyle is the most underrated coach in the country. Buffs are always put in a good position with him. Wright is one of the best guards in the PAC 12.
- Arizona doesn't have the kind of talent they had before the NCAA investigations but it's still a very solid team and Miller, despite all the shit I like to give him, it still a solid coach.
UCLA and Stanford are bubble teams right now IMO. Both of them have the talent to improve and make the tournament with ease. Stanford has to find a way to improve offensively and UCLA has to improve defensively. It's weird saying that for a Mick Cronin coached team but that makes me believe it will get turned around before it's too late.
Arizona State has squandered more talent than anyone in America. They play selfish basketball and play little defense. The talent is there for them to play spoiler or turn it around. We'll see what Hurley can do.
Washington State has a very nice record but it has largely been against a weak schedule. Kyle Smith is a great coach and I think he will put Wazzu in the best position he can but their roster doesn't belong with the top half of the league.
Utah is always well coached but they are going to finish in the bottom half of the league, possibly closer to the middle.
OSU, Cal and UW are all struggling to find consistency. UW is probably going to be looking for a new coach for 2021-2022