Cincinnati's John Brannen learned a lot in his first year as the Bearcats' head coach. What are the goals for year two? What was behind the strong second half finish to the season? Coaching in tight, overtime, games. Who steps up to fill the void left by Jarron Cumberland and Tre Scott? His impressions of coaching in the American. And the biggest keys to being back in a position to again reach the NCAA tournament. Plus, a full American Athletic Conference preseason preview! Houston the clear favorite? The pressure is on for Penny Hardaway and Memphis. And why the ceiling of the league could depend on waivers from the NCAA on transfers...