1. The Houston Cougars are expected to be a dominant force in the Big 12 with the return of eight of their top 10 scorers from a successful previous season.
2. North Carolina’s Tar Heels are in a strong position to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament with key returning players and a standout recruiting class.
3. Iowa State is poised for success with their top scorers returning and the potential to make a historic trip to the Final Four.
4. Kansas looks to build on their previous success with returning players and talented additions from the transfer portal.
5. UConn faces some challenges following their NCAA Tournament win, but they have a strong program under Dan Hurley that can overcome any obstacles.
6. Gonzaga remains a powerhouse in college basketball with nearly their entire rotation returning for another successful season.
7. Duke is set for success with returning scorers and a standout recruiting class headlined by the top prospect in the Class of 2024.
8. Auburn has the potential to make a run at another Final Four appearance with key returners and talented additions to their roster.
9. Purdue is a consistent force in college basketball and looks to continue their success with returning players and a strong history of top rankings.
10. Creighton looks to be a contender in the Big East with returning rotation players and a strong core group of players.
11. Arizona is transitioning smoothly into the Big 12 with returning top scorers and a promising recruiting class.
12. Alabama is gearing up for another successful season with key returners and talented newcomers to their roster.
13. Texas A&M looks to continue their success with returning key scorers and a potential standout player in Wade Taylor.
14. Clemson has a strong returning lineup and a promising transfer addition that could make them a factor in the ACC.
15. Marquette is set for another competitive season with returning players and a standout guard leading the team.
16. Tennessee faces some departures but still looks to easily make the NCAA Tournament with key returners and additions to their roster.
17. Ohio State looks to bounce back with returning players and impactful transfers to strengthen their lineup.
18. Baylor has a strong foundation with returning scorers and a talented recruiting class to maintain their NCAA Tournament streak.
19. Rutgers is bolstered by the addition of top prospects and a standout player to lead them into the new season.
20. Miami is poised for a strong comeback season with returning top scorers and a standout recruiting class headlined by a five-star guard.
