Irvine with a strong northern California contingent

College Sports Madness is already looking at next season and predicts UC Irvine as the Big West frontrunner. Here's the projected Anteater starting five:

* Alex Young, Sophomore, Guard, 9.2 points per game
* Chris McNealy, Senior, Guard, 9.2 points per game
* Travis Souza, Junior, Forward, 3.5 points per game
* Will Davis II, Junior, Center, 6.8 points per game
* Conor Clifford, Sophomore, Center, 2.5 points per game