1.   As the college basketball season unfolded, it became apparent this was a monster year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and one of slim pickings for the Big Ten.

2.   But while they might not all turn in monster offensive years, they are solid defensively.

3.   Get ready for a monster year.

4.   It has the makings of monster year.

5.   One player from whom Sinden expects a monster year is center Jason Allison.

6.   There is no doubt he has the game to have another monster year.