Fantasy basketball is finally here, and i couldnt be happier. Oh wait, yes i could...I would have drafted Lamarcus Aldridge or Big Al Jefferson in one of my leagues instead of Sammy Dalembert. But we can't win them all...

Since I don't know who reads this blog anymore, I'll just post something for my own enjoyment: Bucuo's Sleeper predictions in Fantasy Basketball.

1. Some Players who will exceed expectations (Bucuo's expected 2007-08 stats in parenthesis):

 Hedo Turkolu ( 14 pts, 2 three pointers, 5 rebounds, 82% FT) 

 John Salmons (12 pts, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 stls) - keep in mind this is until Bibby comes back in late December

 Boris Diaw (11 pts, 8 reb, 4.5 asts, 1 blk, 1 stl)

 Brad Miller (14 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 1 blk)

 Acie Law (10 pts, 7.5 asts, 1.5 stls) - keep in mind this is after the Hawks go on an 8 game losing streak and Claxton gets hurt, prompting a major shake up

 2. The biggest "jump" player will be Andrea Bargnani with 16 pts, 7 rebs, 1.5 blks, 1.5 three pointers per game in consistent minutes at C and PF.

 3. Guys who will meet expectations as "jump" players: Lamarcus Aldridge, Big Al Jefferson, Andrew Bynum. Possibly over hyped; this year they'll live up to hype but don't expect much more.

 4. Guys who will flame out or fail to meet expectations miserably: 

Kevin Durant (18 pts, 6 rebs, 40% FG, less than a BLK per game)

Marvin Williams (13 pts, 5 rebs, less than a BLK or STL per game)

Mike Conley Jr. ( 7 pts, 4 asts, 1 stls)

Marco Bellini (9 pts, 3 asts, 1 three pointer per)

Channing Frye (not really high expectations to begin with)

Zach Randolph (16 pts, 8 rebs, no defensive stats)

Ben Wallace (7 pts, 8 rebs, 1.5 blks, 1 stl)

Let's see if Bucuo is close at the end of this season.