Jon Rothstein

It’s never too early to start looking ahead! Check below for our list of 5 teams that should be vastly improved during the 2024-25 college basketball season. In no particular order: UCLA: Last season was the first time since 2010 that Mick Cronin didn't take his team to March Madness. Prediction: History won't repeat itself in 2025. Following a 16-17 season a year ago, … [Read more...] about 5 teams that should be vastly improved during the 2024-25 season

Check below for our list of 10 non-power conference teams to watch during the 2024-25 season. This list does not include Gonzaga or Memphis. In no particular order: McNeese: The facts are the facts: Will Wade's second roster with the Cowboys is significantly more talented than his first and his first roster won 30 games last season and reached the NCAA Tournament. Wade … [Read more...] about 10 non-power conference teams to watch during the 2024-25 season

It’s never too early to start looking ahead! Check below for our list of 20 breakout players for the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that someone cannot be considered a “breakout player” if he was a double-figure scorer the previous year. In no particular order: Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: With Zach Edey no longer in West Lafayette, Kaufman-Renn's … [Read more...] about 20 breakout players for the 2024-25 season

It’s never too early to start looking ahead! Check below for our list of 5 dark horse candidates that could reach the 2025 Final Four. In no particular order: Iowa State: The Cyclones are currently ranked fifth in the ROTHSTEIN 45, but they're not universally viewed as a Final Four contender. That shouldn't be the case. Iowa State returns four double-figure scorers --- … [Read more...] about 5 dark horse candidates for the 2025 Final Four