The quest for going undefeated is still on.
After years of playing an entirely too difficult non-conference schedule, Frank Martin has finally got the schedule thing figured out. They have solid wins over Hofstra (RPI 29) and Tulsa (RPI 46). Do I expect them to stay this high? No, but this could be the year the Gamecocks go dancing again.
Another team that should go back to the NCAA Tournament this season after a hiatus. They lost to Kanas 70-63 in the championship game of the Maui Invitational, after defeating St. John's and Wake Forest to get there.