I’ll be giving out my “way too early” top 25 preseason rankings for College Basketball.
Please note, my rankings are based on who I think will stay and not go pro, recruits/additions are based on information leading up to today before players declare for the NBA Draft or flip their commitment to a different school. My rankings can change based on players leaving.
1. Gonzaga
Key Losses: Admon Gilder, Ryan Wooldridge, Killian Tillie
Key Newcomers: Jalen Suggs, Dominick Harris, Julian Strawther
2. Villanova
Key Losses: None
Key Newcomers: Caleb Daniels (transfer)
3. Baylor
Key Losses: Freddie Gillespie, Devonte Bandoo
Key Newcomers: Dain Dainja, L.J. Cryer, Zach Loveday, Adam Flagler (transfer), Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (transfer)
4. Kansas
Key Losses: Devon Dotson, Ochai Agbaji, Udoka Azubuike, Isaiah Moss
Key Newcomers: Bryce Thompson, Latrell Jossell, Gethro Muscadin, Tyon Grant-Foster (JUCO)
5. Florida State
Key Losses: Trent Forrest, Dominik Olejniczak
Key Newcomers: Scottie Barnes, Sardaar Calhoun
6. Iowa
Key Losses: Bakari Evelyn, Ryan Kreiner
Key Newcomers: Tony Perkins, Ahron Ulis
7. Creighton
Key Losses: Kelvin Jones
Key Newcomers: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Antwann Jones (transfer)
8. Virginia
Key Losses: Braxton Key, Mamadi Diakite
Key Newcomers: Sam Hauser (transfer), Jabri Abdur-Rahim, Reece Beekman, Carson McKorkle
9. Ohio State
Key Losses: Kaleb Wesson, Andre Wesson
Key Newcomers: Eugene Brown, Zed Key, Justice Sueing (transfer)
10. Kentucky
Key Losses: Nate Sestina, Tyrese Maxey, Nick Richards, Ashton Hagans
Key Newcomers: B.J. Boston, Terrence Clarke, Devin Askew, Isaiah Jackson, Lance Ware, Cam’Ron Fletcher
11. Duke
Key Losses: Vernon Carey, Tre Jones, Javin DeLaurier, Jack White, Cassius Stanley
Key Newcomers: Jalen Johnson, Jeremy Roach, D.J. Steward, Jaemyn Brakefield, Mark Williams, Henry Coleman III
12. Wisconsin
Key Losses: Brevin Pritzl
Key Newcomers: Ben Carlson, Lorne Bowman, Johnny Davis, Jordan Davis, Steve Crowl
13. UCLA
Key Losses: Prince Ali, Alex Olesinski
Key Newcomers: Daishen Nix, Jaylen Clark
14. Michigan State
Key Losses: Cassius Winston
Key Newcomers: Joey Hauser (transfer), Mady Sissoko, A.J. Hoggard
15. Tennessee
Key Losses: Jordan Bowden, Lamonte Turner
Key Newcomers: Jaden Springer, Keon Johnson, Corey Walker, Victor Bailey (transfer), Malachi Wideman
16. San Diego State
Key Losses: Yanni Wetzell, KJ Feagin
Key Newcomers: Lamont Butler, Che Evans, Keith Dinwiddie
17. Texas Tech
Key Losses: Jahmi’us Ramsey, Chris Clarke, TJ Holyfield
Key Newcomers: Joel Ntambwe (transfer), Nimari Burnett, Micah Peavy, Chibuzo Agbo
18. Houston
Key Losses: Chris Harris, DeJon Jarreau
Key Newcomers: Cameron Tyson (transfer), Tramon Mark, Jamal Snead, Kiyron Powell
19. West Virginia
Key Losses: Jermaine Haley, Chase Harler, Logan Routt
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Cottrell, Taj Thweatt
20. Arizona State
Key Losses: Mickey Mitchell, Rob Edwards
Key Newcomers: Marcus Bagley
21. Texas
Key Losses: None
Key Newcomers: None
22. Michigan
Key Losses: Zavier Simpson, Jon Teske
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Todd, Hunter Dickinson, Zeb Jackson, Terrance Williams
23. Indiana
Key Losses: De’Ron Davis, Devonte Green
Key Newcomers: Trey Galloway, Jordan Geronimo, Anthony Leal
24. North Carolina
Key Losses: Cole Anthony, Brandon Robinson
Key Newcomers: Caleb Love, Walker Kessler, Day’Ron Sharpe, R.J. Davis, Donovan Johnson
25. Maryland
Key Losses: Anthony Cowan
Key Newcomers: Marcus Dockery
