Preseason top 25: FIrst Edition
Kansas Jayhawks
Key Returners: Hunter Dickinson, DaJuan Harris, KJ Adams, Elmarko Jackson
Key Losses: Kevin McCullar Jr., Johnny Furphy
Key Newcomers: Rylan Griffen (Alabama), AJ Storr (Wisconsin), Riley Kugel (Florida), Zeke Mayo (South Dakota State), Flory Bidunga (#17 ESPN 100), Rakease Passmore (#32 ESPN 100)
2. Alabama Crimson Tide
Key Returners: Grant Nelson, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Jarin Stevenson
Key Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Mohamed Wague, Nick Pringle, Sam Walters
Key Newcomers: Aden Holloway (Auburn), Chris Youngblood (USF), Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers), Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Derrion Reid (#11 ESPN 100), Aidan Sherrell (#21 ESPN 100), Labaron Philon (#30 ESPN 100), Naasir Cunningham (#62 ESPN 100)
Unknown: Mark Sears
3. UConn Huskies
Key Returners: Hassan Diarra, Samson Johnson, Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart
Key Losses: Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle
Key Newcomers: Aidan Mahaney (Saint Mary’s), Tarris Reed Jr. (Michigan), Liam McNeeley (#9 ESPN 100), Ahmad Nowell (#34 ESPN 100), Isaiah Abraham (#58 ESPN 100)
Unknown: Alex Karaban
4. Houston Cougars
Key Returners: LJ Cryer, Emmanuel Sharp, J’wan Roberts, Ja’Vier Francis, Joseph Tugler, Terrance Arceneaux
Key Losses: Jamal Shead
Key Newcomers: Milos Uzan (Oklahoma), Mercy Miller (#68 ESPN 100)
5. Baylor Bears
Key Returners: Langston Love, Jayden Nunn, Josh Ojianwuna
Key Losses: Ja’Kobe Walter, RayJ Dennis, Jalen Bridges, Yves Missi
Key Newcomers: Jeremy Roach (Duke), Norchad Omier (Miami), VJ Edgecombe (#3 ESPN 100), Robert Wright III (#23 ESPN 100), Jason Asemota (#48 ESPN 100)
6. Iowa State Cyclones
Key Returners: Keshon Gilbert, Tamin Lipsey, Curtis Jones, Milan Momcilovic
Key Losses: Robert Jones, Tre King, Hason Ward
Key Newcomers: Joshua Jefferson (Saint Mary’s), Dishon Jackson (Charlotte), Nojus Indrusaitis (#67 ESPN 100)
7. North Carolina Tar Heels
Key Returners: RJ Davis, Elliot Cadeau, Seth Trimble, Jalen Washington, Jae’Lyn Withers
Key Losses: Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, Cormac Ryan
Key Newcomers: Cade Tyson (Belmont), Ian Jackson (#7 ESPN 100), Drake Powell (#13 ESPN 100), James Brown (#66 ESPN 100)
8. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Key Returners: Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, Braden Huff, Dusty Stromer
Key Losses: Anton Watson
Key Newcomers: Michael Ajayi (Pepperdine), Khalif Battle (Arkansas),
9. Duke Blue Devils
Key Returners: Tyrese Proctor, Caleb Foster
Key Losses: Kyle Filipowski, Jared McCain, Jeremy Roach, Mark Mitchell, Ryan Young, Sean Stewart
Key Newcomers: Mason Gillis (Purdue), Maliq Brown (Syracuse), Cooper Flagg (#1 ESPN 100), Isaiah Evans (#14 ESPN 100), Kon Knueppel (#18 ESPN 100), Pat Ngongba (#25 ESPN 100), Darren Harris (#29 ESPN 100)
10. Arizona Wildcats
Key Returners: Jaden Bradley, KJ Lewis, Motiejus Krivas
Key Losses: Oumar Ballo, Pelle Larsson, Keshad Johnson
Key Newcomers: Tobe Awaka (Tennessee), Trey Townsend (Oakland), Carter Bryant (#17 ESPN 100), Joson Sanon (#22 ESPN 100), Jamari Phillips (#44 ESPN 100)
Unknown: Caleb Love
11. Purdue Boilermakers
Key Returners: Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Myles Colvin
Key Losses: Zach Edey, Mason Gillis, Lance Jones
Key Newcomers: Kanon Catchings (#35 ESPN 100), Gicarri Harris (#88 ESPN 100)
12. Indiana Hoosiers
Key Returners: Mackenzie Mgbako, Malik Reneau, Trey Galloway, Gabe Cupps
Key Losses: Kel’el Ware, Xavier Johnson, Anthony Walker
Key Newcomers: Kanaan Carlyle (Stanford), Myles Rice (Washington State), Luke Goode (Illinois), Oumar Ballo (Arizona), Bryson Tucker (#20 ESPN 100)
13. Ohio State Buckeyes
Key Returners: Bruce Thornton, Evan Mahaffey
Key Losses: Roddy Gayle, Zed Key, Scotty Middleton, Jamison Battle, Felix Okpara, Dale Bonner
Key Newcomers: Sean Stewart (Duke), Aaron Bradshaw (Kentucky), Meechie Johnson (South Carolina), Micah Parrish (San Diego State), John Mobley (#41 ESPN 100)
14. Texas Longhorns
Key Returners: Kadin Shedrick, Chendall Weaver
Key Losses: Max Abmas, Tyrese Hunter, Dylan Disu, Dillon Mitchell
Key Newcomers: Jordan Pope (Oregon State), Tramon Mark (Arkansas), Jayson Kent (Indiana State), Julian Larry (Indiana State), Malik Presley (Vanderbilt), Tre Johnson (#5 ESPN 100)
15. Michigan Wolverines
Key Returners: Nimari Burnett, Will Tschetter, Jace Howard
Key Losses: Dug McDaniel, Olivier Nkamhoua, Terrance Williams II, Tarris Reed Jr.
Key Newcomers: Sam Walters (Alabama), Roddy Gayle (Ohio State), Tre Donaldson (Auburn), Vlad Goldin (FAU), Danny Wolf (Yale), Justin Pippen (#73 ESPN 100)
16. Ole Miss Rebels
Key Returners: Matthew Murrell, Jaylen Murray, Jaemyn Brakefield, Jamarion Sharp
Key Losses: Allen Flanigan, Moussa Cisse, Brandon Murray
Key Newcomers: Dre Davis (Seton Hall), Sean Pedulla (Virginia Tech), Mikeal Brown-Jones (UNC Greensboro), Malik Dia (Belmont)
17. Creighton Bluejays
Key Returners: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Steven Ashworth, Mason Miller
Key Losses: Baylor Scheierman, Trey Alexander
Key Newcomers: Pop Isaacs (Texas Tech), Jackson McAndrew (#36 ESPN 100)
18. Marquette Golden Eagles
Key Returners: Kam Jones, David Joplin, Stevie Mitchell, Chase Ross, Sean Jones, Ben Gold
Key Losses: Tyler Kolek, Oso Ighodaro
Key Newcomers: Damarius Owens (#81 ESPN 100)
19. Arkansas Razorbacks
Key Returners: El Ellis
Key Losses: Khalif Battle, Tramon Mark, Keyon Menifield, Baye Fall, Layden Blocker, Devo Davis, Trevo Brazile, Jalen Graham, Jeremiah Davenport
Key Newcomers: Johnell Davis (FAU), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (Kentucky), Adou Thiero (Kentucky), Johnuel Fland (#15 ESPN 100), Karter Knox (#26 ESPN 100), Billy Richmond (#38 ESPN 100)
20. St. John’s Red Storm
Key Returners: Simeon Wilcher, RJ Luis, Zuby Ejiofor
Key Losses: Daniss Jenkins, Chris Ledlum, Glenn Taylor Jr., Joel Soriano, Nahiem Alleyne
Key Newcomers: Kadary Richmond (Seton Hall), Deivon Smith (Utah), Vincent
Iwuchukwu (USC), Aaron Scott (North Texas), Jaide Glover (#72 ESPN 100)
21. Tennessee Volunteers
Key Returners: Zakai Zeigler, Jahmai Mashack, Jordan Gainey, JP Estrella
Key Losses: Santiago Vescovi, Tobe Awaka, Jonas Aidoo, Dalton Knecht, Josiah Jordan-James
Key Newcomers: Felix Okpara (Ohio State), Igor Milicic Jr. (Charlotte), Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra), Bishop Boswell (#61 ESPN 100)
22. Texas A&M Aggies
Key Returners: Wade Taylor IV, Henry Coleman III, Manny Obaseki, Solomon
Washington, Jace Carter
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford
Key Newcomers: CJ Wilcher (Nebraska), Zurich Phelps (SMU), Pharrel Payne (Minnesota)
23. Florida Gators
Key Returners: Zyon Pullin, Alex Condon, Micah Handlogten
Key Losses: Tyrese Samuel, Riley Kugel
Key Newcomers: Alijah Martin (FAU), Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State)
Unknown: Will Richard, Walter Clayton Jr.
24. Kentucky Wildcats
Key Returners: None
Key Losses: Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, Antonio Reeves, Ugonna Onyenso, Adou Thiero, Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards, DJ Wagner, Zvonimir Ivisic, Tre Mitchell
Key Newcomers: Lamont Butler Jr. (San Diego State), Kerr Kriisa (West Virginia), Otega Oweh (Oklahoma), Koby Brea (Dayton), Andrew Carr (Wake Forest), Amari Williams (Drexel), Brandon Garrison (Oklahoma State), Travis Perry (#74 ESPN 100)
25. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Key Returners: Josh Hubbard, Cameron Matthews
Key Losses: Tolu Smith, Shakeel Moore, DJ Jeffries, Jimmy Bell Jr.
Key Newcomers: RJ Melendez (Georgia), Claudell Harris Jr. (Boston College), Michael Nwoko (Miami), Kanye Clary (Penn State)
