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