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general manager Chris Wallace, it is currently compiled by a team of college basketball writers led by

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. The 384-page publication has been described as the "Bible" of college basketball, and its preseason rankings and awards predictions are widely reported in the press.Berkowitz, Steve. "National Men's Preview". ''The Washington Post''. 31 October 1997. Since 2000, Blue Ribbon Publications has also produced an annual

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yearbook.

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