Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 | Michigan State | Langford's injury casts some doubt, but they have the talent to weather his absence |
2 | Kansas | If we can finally see the front line free from injury and scandal, the Jayhawks will be fearsome |
3 | Florida | Nembhard and Blackshear are as good a one-two punch as there is in the country |
4 | Louisville | Chris Mack is a great coach, and Nwora is one of the best returning talents anywhere |
5 | Kentucky | Another young Kentucky team has me skeptical, but grad transfer Sestina could be an x-factor |
6 | Gonzaga | There are question marks with so many new pieces, but the "secret" scrimmage suggests early gelling |
7 | Purdue | They lost a lot of talent, but return a good group of veterans |
8 | North Carolina | Anthony and Bacot seem like the real deal, and Pierce could surprise people |
9 | Duke | Getting consistency from AOC and DeLaurier would go a long way |
10 | Virginia | They might be rebuilding, but I expect them to be competitive |
11 | Villanova | I like their freshman class a lot, and extra experience could shrug off major departures |
12 | Oregon | A lot will depend on if Dante is eligible for Pac-12 play, but don't bet against Altman |
13 | Saint Mary's | Trading out Hunter for Menzies and returning everyone else should mean a big year in Moraga |
14 | Maryland | If Turgeon is going to do something, this would be a good year |
15 | Seton Hall | They might have the best pair of Myles' ever |
16 | Memphis | I think Wiseman is great, but I have reservations on their youth movement for this year |
17 | Ohio State | CJ Walker could be a major addition |
18 | Arizona | Elite freshman class, and Hazzard and Gettings are impact transfers |
19 | Utah State | Duos as good as Merrill and Queta seldom return to school these days |
20 | Texas | Andrew Jones is healthy, and there's talent returning |
21 | Texas Tech | Moretti was an underrated part last year, and Holyfield is an intriguing addition |
22 | Washington | Lots of new faces, but two five-star bigs and Quade Green could make noise |
23 | VCU | The Rams return almost everyone from last year's 8 seed |
24 | Florida State | They won't be as physically imposing, but there's still a lot to like |
25 | Colorado | Buffs were hot to end '19, and they get Walton back |