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Good morning. Today’s Field of 68 Daily is written by Sean Paul (follow him at @SeanPaulCBB).

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1. Making sense of the Big Sky contenders

The Big West and the WCC are two mid-major conference that usually cause a late-night stir on social media. But don’t overlook the Big Sky, which could have a wide-open race for its regular-season title.

Take Portland State. The Vikings return three vital pieces: electric guard Jaylin Henderson (13 ppg) plus the frontcourt duo of Terri Miller Jr. (12.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg) and reigning Big Sky DPOY, Tre-Vaughn Minott (7.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.7 bpg).

The Vikings needed a point guard to replace Qiant Myers, and a shooter. They grabbed Brycen Long (Arizona State), who shot 41% from 3 while at Houston Christian three seasons ago. And they took a shot on Mozae Downing-Rivers (Missouri State) at point guard. Downing-Rivers averaged 6 ppg and 5.7 apg at JUCO, is 6-6, 215, and can really pass. That’ll be a real mismatch.

Idaho is another contender.

The Vandals' last winning season came in 2017-18, but coach Alex Pribble has the weaponry to change that.

The team’s top six scorers return: Kristian Gonzalez (11.4 ppg), Kolton Mitchell (11.1 ppg), Jack Payne (10.8 ppg, 5.0 RPG), and forward Tyler Linhardt (8.8 ppg).

Incoming transfer Brody Rowbury (8.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg at SE Louisiana) should fit nicely on the interior. He’ll have to replace Julius Mims, who brought athleticism and defense. Rowbury, at 6-11, 255, is more of a bruising scorer, but he’ll be impactful.

Defense is what could hold Idaho back. The backcourt is smaller, and the frontcourt lacks athleticism. But the Vandals have no shortage of scorers.

As for the usual suspects, Montana will be in the mix to defend its tourney title.

Can Money Williams make a leap? He shot just 39% from the field, though it wasn't all bad. He improved his 3-point shooting from 29% to 34%. If he shoots just a little better, he’ll be the league’s best player. He's at his absolute best when driving to either draw a foul or dish to a shooter.

The other key is big man Te'Jon Sawyer (9.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg). He led the Grizzlies with 15 points and eight rebounds in their tournament loss to Wisconsin. He's big and shot 40% from deep last year.

Those shooters will be different this year. D-II transfer Grant Kepley (14.7 ppg, 45% from 3) should fill the Kai Johnson role. Also keep an eye on Courtney Anderson Jr. (Colorado) and Brooklyn Hicks (4.2 ppg at UNLV), who could ease the scoring burden on Williams. Also? Montana’s the team that power conference schools don’t want to play.

And of course, we have to mention Northern Colorado. The season will prove to be the biggest test yet for coach Steve Smiley. The Bears lost three double-digit scorers (Langston Reynolds, Jaron Rillie, and Isaiah Hawthorne) and return one (Brock Wisne).

The player most likely to make a jump is Quinn Denker, while big man Brock Wisne (10.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg) will be a reliable.

If Portland transfer Vincent Delano (5.3 ppg) and Louisiana transfer Chancellor White (2.9 ppg) develop, Northern Colorado could contend for a title.

2. Tamin Lipsey may miss start of the season

This news must have sent shivers down the spine of every Iowa State fan.

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