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NCAA Basketball: 10 Preseason Mid-majors to watch for 2018-19

By Tristan Freeman

BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: The Gonzaga Bulldogs bench reacts during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: The Gonzaga Bulldogs bench reacts during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 31: Cameron Krutwig
SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 31: Cameron Krutwig /

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers

2017-18 results: 32-6 (15-3) – Final Four

Key losses: Donte Ingram (11.0 ppg 6.4 rpg) – Aundre Jackson (11.0 ppg) – Ben Richardson (6.9 ppg and 3.8 apg)

Key returnees: SR Clayton Custer (13.2 ppg and 4.1 apg – both led team) – SR Marques Townes (11.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg, and 2.4 apg) – SO Cameron Krutwig (10.5 ppg and 6.1 rpg)

Key incoming players: SO Aher Uguak (1.2 ppg at New Mexico)

The Cinderella of 2018 NCAA Tournament, Loyola-Chicago used an incredible defense combined with balanced scoring to make the Final Four. And based on who’s returning – they have a good shot at making another run.

The top two scorers for the Ramblers will return, including the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Clayton Custer. He along with Marques Townes will be relied on to score more this season, because of the losing talent.

One player who could be the best post player in the Missouri Valley is Cameron Krutwig, who played well in every game in the team’s Final Four run. The experience and confidence gained will only make him a better player in the long run.

But is Loyola-Chicago the prohibited favorite to win the league this season? Not exactly. They will have the biggest target on their backs, and there is another team who has the players to beat them.

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