Early last season, Rhode Island appeared to be a lock for a NCAA Tournament bid. Unfortunately, the squad struggled mightily down the stretch and landed in the NIT. In order for the Rams to earn a spot in the field of 65, Dawan Robinson will have to be outstanding as expected and get some help from his supporting cast. A combination guard, Robinson averaged 15.1 ppg last year to go along with 3.5 apg. He can shoot, penetrate and dish, making the process of defending him a monumental chore. Forward Scott Hazelton is expected to be a solid second scoring option for the club, and fellow forward Jamaal Wise has proven capable of scoring and rebounding a bit as well. The most promising freshman is Will Daniels, an explosive scorer who could earn immediate minutes.