The Cornell Basketball Blog's 2009-2010 Season Preview Index

Find out what the prognosticators are saying about Cornell Basketball during the preseason by visiting The Cornell Basketball Blog's 2009-2010 Season Preview Index. Above, Cornell's "Mr. Hustle"-- senior, Alex Tyler.

"Fueled by three star seniors (Louis Dale, Ryan Wittman and Jeff Foote), the reigning Ivy League rookie of the year (Chris Wrobleski), and two major transfers (Mark Coury from Kentucky and Max Groebe from UMass), Cornell is coming into the 2009-10 season as the heavy favorite to capture its third straight conference crown — and perhaps win a game or two in the NCAA tournament." --RushTheCourt.net

"A new Ivy League team is ready to make a national impact because of un-Ivy League like talent and a daunting schedule. Cornell's starting line up is so head-and-shoulders above the rest of the league, an all-league team made up of the best players from the rest of the Ivy League may not be able to beat the Big Red this season. It's bold, but a statement tough to argue against. Cornell will practically monopolize the league's All-Conference team as at least three members of the Big Red are practically shoe-ins. Cornell's next three best players could all start and either be the top contributor or second most important player on almost every other Ancient Eight school. Plus, the Big Red bring in two transfers from higher profile schools that add depth." --James Flemming, The BleacherReport.com

"The Big Red has captured back-to-back Ivy League titles and consecutive bids to the NCAA Tournament."-- Sporting News College Basketball 2009-2010 Preview

"Cornell looks good for three straight."-- Lindy's College Basketball 2009-2010 Preview

"The Big Red ran away with the Ivy League title...The Big Red should cruise to another bid." --Rivals.com

This might be the Ivy League's best team in more than a decade." --Athlon Sports' College Basketball Preview, '09-'10.

"Cornell is entering this season as the favorite to win its third consecutive Ivy League title and with good reason." --George Barnette, BleacherReport.com.

"With everybody back, Cornell has the weapons to be a tough match-up in March... Two years ago Cornell went 14-0 in conference play. Do not be surprised if that record is seen again this year. While some teams in the Ivy League are getting better, this is clearly the best team in the conference."-- CollegeHoopsNet.com.

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