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Kansas
This rating is predicated on the Jayhawks returning two starters – Dajuan Harris and Ok.J. Adams – from a crew that gained the Large 12 regular-season title earlier than securing a No. 1 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. Invoice Self has reshaped the roster with a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by former Michigan All-American Hunter Dickinson, former Towson sharpshooter Nick Timberlake, former McDonald’s All-American Arterio Morris and five-star freshman Elmarko Jackson. — 28-8
2
UConn
This rating is predicated on the Huskies returning 4 of the highest six scorers from a crew that gained the 2023 NCAA Match – particularly all people besides Jordan Hawkins and Adama Sanogo, each of whom are anticipated to stay within the 2023 NBA Draft. That core mixed with a top-five recruiting class ought to have UConn as an actual contender to win back-to-back nationwide championships. — 31-8
3
Purdue
This rating is predicated on the Boilermakers returning six of the highest seven scorers – all people besides Brandon Newman – from a crew that gained the Large Ten regular-season title and the Large Ten Match earlier than securing a No. 1 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. CBS Sports activities Nationwide Participant of the Yr Zach Edey has a choice to make, clearly, however for now I am projecting him to return to Purdue. — 29-6
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Marquette
This rating is predicated on the Golden Eagles returning each related participant from a crew that gained the Large East regular-season title and the Large East Match earlier than securing a No. 2 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. Tyler Kolek and Kam Jones ought to present Shaka Sensible with a core able to competing for a nationwide championship. — 29-7
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Duke
This rating is predicated on the Blue Devils returning the highest 4 scorers – Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell – from a crew that completed 10-1 in its ultimate 11 video games and gained the ACC Match. Duke can be enrolling a top-two recruiting class and shall be among the many most gifted groups within the nation, per standard. — 27-9
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FAU
This rating is predicated on the Owls returning all 5 starters from a crew that gained the C-USA regular-season title and the C-USA Match earlier than advancing to the 2023 Last 4. FAU must be the AAC favourite in its first season in its new convention. — 35-4
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Michigan St.
This rating is predicated on the Spartans returning 5 of the highest six scorers – all people besides Joey Hauser — from a crew that superior to the Candy 16 of the 2023 NCAA Match. Michigan State will mix that core with a top-five recruiting class headlined by five-star prospects Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears. 1 21-13
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Houston
This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning 5 of the highest eight scorers – Jamal Shead, J’Wan Roberts, Emanuel Sharp, Ja’Vier Francis and Terrance Arceneaux – from a crew that gained the AAC regular-season title earlier than securing a No. 1 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. The addition of Baylor switch LJ Cryer ought to have Houston competing for a league title in its first season within the Large 12. 1 33-4
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Arkansas
This rating is predicated on the Razorbacks returning 5 of the highest eight scorers – Trevon Brazile, Davonte Davis, Jordan Walsh, Makhi Mitchell and Jalen Graham – from a crew that superior to the Candy 16 of the 2023 NCAA Match. 5-star prospects Baye Fall and Layden Blocker, plus transfers Tramon Mark and Khalif Battle, will mix with that core and provides Eric Musselman an opportunity to make a fourth straight Candy 16. 1 22-14
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Creighton
This rating is predicated on the Bluejays returning all people besides Ryan Nembhard and Arthur Kaluma from a crew that gained 24 video games and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Match. The addition of Steven Ashworth, a switch from Utah State, is important contemplating he is a degree guard who averaged 16.2 factors per recreation for a crew that made the 2023 NCAA Match. 1 24-13
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Miami
This rating is predicated on the Hurricanes returning three starters – Nijel Pack, Norchad Omier and Wooga Poplar – from a crew that shared the ACC regular-season title with Virginia and superior to the 2023 Last 4. The addition of Florida State switch Matthew Cleveland ought to assist offset the lack of Isaiah Wong and Jordan Miller. 1 29-8
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Gonzaga
This rating is predicated on the Zags returning 4 of the highest seven scorers – Anton Watson, Malachi Smith, Nolan Hickman and Ben Gregg – from a crew that shared the West Coast Convention title with Saint Mary’s earlier than making the Elite Eight of the 2023 NCAA Match. Mark Few will mix that core with a recruiting class headlined by transfers Ryan Nembhard (Creighton), Graham Ike (Wyoming) and Steele Venters (Japanese Washington) and have an opportunity to complete within the high 25 at KenPom for the thirteenth straight season. 1 31-6
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USC
This rating is predicated on the Trojans returning 4 of the highest seven scorers – Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson, Joshua Morgan and Vincent Iwuchukwu – from a crew that gained 22 video games and secured a No. 10 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. USC can be enrolling two heralded guards – Isaiah Collier, the No. 1 prospect within the Class of 2023, and Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James. 1 22-11
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Kentucky
This rating is predicated on the Wildcats enrolling the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class that includes 4 five-star prospects – amongst them Justin Edwards, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw — to pair with a returning core headlined by two-time All-American Oscar Tshiebwe. It is a roster that might give John Calipari a practical likelihood to return to the Last 4 for the primary time since 2015. 1 22-12
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San Diego St.
This rating is predicated on the Aztecs returning 4 of the highest six scorers – all people besides Matt Bradley and Keshad Johnson – from a crew that gained the Mountain West Convention regular-season title and the Mountain West Match earlier than advancing to the championship recreation of the 2023 NCAA Match. One other MWC title appears probably for San Diego State. 1 32-7
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Tennessee
This rating is predicated on the Vols returning three of the highest 4 scorers – Santiago Vescovi, Zakai Zeigler and Josiah-Jordan James – from a crew that secured a No. 4 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match and made the Candy 16. Chris Ledlum, a switch from Harvard, ought to slide into the beginning lineup and assist the Vols make the NCAA Match for the fourth straight yr. 1 25-11
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Texas A&M
This rating is predicated on the Aggies returning 4 starters – all people besides Dexter Dennis – from a crew that gained 25 video games and secured a No. 7 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. A second straight journey to the NCAA Match is a possible state of affairs for Texas A&M. 1 25-10
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Alabama
This rating is predicated on the Crimson Tide returning three of the highest seven scorers – Mark Sears, Jahvon Quinerly and Rylan Griffen – from a crew that gained the SEC regular-season title and SEC Match earlier than securing the No. 1 general seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. Jaden Bradley and Charles Bediako each following Brandon Miller and Noah Clowney out the door are notable blows. 11 31-6
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Texas
This rating is predicated on the Longhorns returning two of the highest 5 scorers – Tyrese Hunter and Dylan Disu – from a crew that gained the Large 12 Match earlier than securing a No. 2 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. The enrollment of Max Abmas, a switch from Oral Roberts who has scored 2,562 factors in 4 years of school, is a giant addition. — 29-9
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Baylor
This rating is predicated on the Bears returning three of the highest six scorers – Jalen Bridges, Langston Love and Jonathan Tchamwa-Tchatchoua – from a crew that gained 23 video games and secured a No. 3 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. The lack of Adam Flagler (NBA Draft), Keyonte George (NBA Draft) and LJ Cryer (switch portal) shall be powerful to beat however must be considerably offset by the arrival of top-45 freshmen Ja’Kobe Walter, Yves Missi and Miro Little. — 23-11
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Arizona
This rating is predicated on the Wildcats returning two of the highest 4 scorers – Oumar Ballo and Pelle Larsson – from a crew that gained the Pac-12 Match earlier than securing a No. 2 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. If Kylan Boswell and Alabama switch Jaden Bradley have breakthrough sophomore seasons, Arizona ought to compete for the Pac-12 title. — 28-7
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UCLA
This rating is predicated on the Bruins returning three of the highest seven scorers – Jaylen Clark, Adem Bona and Dylan Andrews – from a crew that gained the Pac-12 regular-season title earlier than securing a No. 2 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. That core mixed with a top-15 recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospect Sebastian Mack and Slovenian guard Jan Vide ought to permit UCLA to be a Pac-12 contender once more. — 31-6
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Saint Mary’s
This rating is predicated on the Gaels returning 4 of the highest 5 scorers – all people besides Logan Johnson – from a crew that shared the West Coast Convention title with Gonzaga earlier than securing a No. 5 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. Aidan Mahaney ought to return as among the finest level guards within the nation. — 27-8
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Iowa St.
This rating is predicated on the Cyclones returning 5 of the highest 9 scorers – Tamin Lipsey, Tre King, Robert Jones, Hason Ward and Demarion Watson – from a crew that began 13-2 and secured a No. 6 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. Iowa State can be enrolling a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Omaha Biliew. — 19-14
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Miss. St.
This rating is predicated on the Bulldogs returning the highest 5 scorers – amongst them Shakeel Moore and D.J. Jeffries – from a crew that gained 21 video games and secured a No. 11 seed within the 2023 NCAA Match. Tolu Smith, Mississippi State’s main scorer, has entered the NBA Draft however for now I am projecting him to finally withdraw and return to highschool. — 21-13
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Auburn
This rating is predicated on the Tigers returning 5 of the highest seven scorers – Johni Broome, Jaylin Williams, Ok.D. Johnson, Dylan Cardwell and Chris Moore – from a crew that gained 21 video games and superior to the second spherical of the 2023 NCAA Match. Broome, Williams and Cardwell have all entered the 2023 NBA Draft, however every is predicted to finally withdraw and return to Auburn. — 21-13