Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 |
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Plenty of experience returning, mixed with new talent. If it meshes, this team could be awesome. |
2 |
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A really good chance for a return trip to the Final Four. |
3 |
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Top 5 team last year, with a lot returning and a great recruiting class. |
4 |
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Maybe too high, maybe too low. Another intriguing mix of young players with a few veterans. |
5 |
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2/3 top picks in the 2014 draft... and still favorites for the Big 12. |
6 |
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Paige will lead them to great things. |
7 |
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Still a great team even without Smith or Hancock |
8 |
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Can they repeat last years success? |
9 |
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Talent is there, but who will help Frazier III score? |
10 |
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Lost Early, but still plenty of upperclassmen leadership. |
11 |
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Solid on paper... |
12 |
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All aboard the Niang train. |
13 |
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Most of the team returns. Could have done better last year if they didn't run into the UConn buzz saw. |
14 |
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Can't wait to see what Wiltjer can do this year. |
15 |
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Boatright has some big shoes to fill. |
16 |
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Smart is ready to lead his team to another solid season. |
17 |
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Hopefully Izzo can compensate for all the talent lost from last year. |
18 |
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Craft is finally gone. |
19 |
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I'm sure they still feel shafted from last year. |
20 |
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Lots of veterans, can they stand up to the pressure? |
21 |
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Another team returning a lot of players, looking to repeat last year's success. |
22 |
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Potential is there despite scoring worries. |
23 |
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Not sure if they will be ranked throughout the season, but again could be interesting matchup in March. |
24 |
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Could end up much higher than this ranking. |
25 |
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Maybe a stretch to rank them. Kansas St. is my #26. |