Have hit a minor rough patch in college hoops but the New Year is usually when we start rolling with conference play tipping off if it hasn't already -- this is the league opener for both. Holy Cross was picked to finish ninth in the Patriot League ... one spot higher than Loyola. The Crusaders enter having won three straight. Max Green has been one of the best freshmen in the PL, while senior Caleb Kenney is the reigning PL Defensive Player of the Year. Holy Cross has won three straight in the series.