Some guys are too far in the forest to see the trees. I got you
1. Kansas
KU lacked real offense talents and had no depth to have any defense. KU added Storr the best transfer in the portal imo, elite shooter and nba talent Griffen. And mid major star Zeke Mayo to a group returning Dickinson, Adams and Harris
2. Gonzaga
Love them or hate them, an elite team in a easy conference still. Nembhard, Hickman and Ike are joined by mid major star Ajayi , and the zags have depth.
3. Baylor
I think Edgecomb will be the 2nd best freshman after Cooper Flagg. They will have an elite backcourt with Nunn and Roach. And they added stud Norchad Omier..
4. Duke
One and done doesn't work anymore. Well until cooper flagg and muluach decided to team up. I love the vet trio of transfers that add much needed maturity to a great class.
5. Iowa state
B12 may be one of the most dominant ever at the top this year. They return 4 starters from a S16 2 seed run.
6. Tennessee
I love the addition of Chaz Lanier , they have other good transfers for their system. With vet Zeigler back. Rick Barnes will always have a great regular season team
7. Creighton
I think Creighton is the top team in the big east this year. And their isn't much competition top to bottom in the BE. Ashworth, Isaacs and Kalkbrenner are a great trio .
8. Houston
I think losing Shead is a bigger blow than the "experts" seem to think. Offense is meh but the defense will be intense as always.
9. Alabama
I have bama lower than most and that's mostly because I don't see overwhelming athleticism. I think Wrightsell and Youngblood are ok. I was way underwhelmed with Holloway with auburn last year. They do have mighty might Sears back with Nelson and add big cliff who isn't a offense player but can rebound and play d.
10. Auburn
I really like the tigers off season returners and transfers. love him or hate him PEarl elevates talent too.
11. Purdue
I think the B10 is majorly mid. Someone will rise to the top and Purdue always has chemistry with always retaining main guys.
12. Uconn
The 2 main anchors in back to back titles to me were Clingan and newton. Diarra and , ball and Johnson do very little for me. If Mahaney, Karaban and McNeeley are your 3 best players then I smell a 4 seed. Still very good but not elite.
13. Kentucky
This may seem high to some but if Mark pope can even remotely coach he has a good blend. Oweh, Butler and Garrison are here for defense and Brea , Robinson and Krissa are here for offense.
14. Marquette
They still have Kam jones who should be an AA. Plenty of other guys looking to take the next step
15. Florida
16. North Carolina
17. Indiana
18. Texas A&M
19. UCLA
20. Indiana
21. Arkansas
22. Ohio state
23. Arizona
24. Xavier
25. Virginia
