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good season preview in The Athletic by Seth Davis -- no major revelations. would still like more coverage or a UD beat writer. need a few more top 25 seasons and sweet 16's for that. Jablo's UD coverage remains the gold standard. Glad it's free to the public on ddn.com.

https://theathletic.com/2133044/2020...-a-o-after-obi

Excerpts:

Ceiling -- Yes, Dayton is green in the frontcourt, but there are enough options to believe Grant will be able to cobble together a full rotation. Tshimanga is the X factor. He doesn’t have to be Toppin, but if he can make himself into a reliable post scorer, that will really open things up for the guards. If that’s the case, this team is headed for the NCAA Tournament.

Floor -- As for the lack of depth, it’s not uncommon for teams to win with a short bench. The challenge that presents is when it comes to injuries and foul trouble. The late invite to the newfangled Battle 4 Atlantis presents a great opportunity, but one the Flyers might not be so prepared for out of the gate. If they lose two or three games in that event, their climb into the NCAA Tournament will get a lot steeper.

Final report -- The good news/bad news is that the Atlantic 10 will be tough, with Richmond and Saint Louis heading for unusually strong seasons. That means wins will be harder to come by, but they’ll also help more when they happen. The cupboard here is far from bare. As long as the Flyers stay healthy, they’ve got enough in their arsenal to get into the NCAA Tournament. They won’t be a No. 1 seed, but it would still feel like a win.