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Preseason All-Americans for the 2023-24 college basketball season

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Check out below for our list of preseason All-Americans for the 2023-24 season:

FIRST TEAM

Zach Edey, Purdue: The reigning National Player of the Year is back for his senior season after a historical campaign as a junior. The 7-4 Edey averaged 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks last season while tallying five games with at least 25 points and 15 rebounds. Edey has a legitimate chance to be the first player to win National Player of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons since Ralph Sampson did it at Virginia in 1982 and 1983. 

Hunter Dickinson, Kansas: Tailor made for Bill Self’s system, the 7-2 Dickinson is set to have his best season yet as a member of the Jayhawks. After three productive years at Michigan, Dickinson should flourish as a focal point for Kansas, who’s currently ranked FIRST in the ROTHSTEIN 45. 

Armando Bacot, North Carolina: A walking double-double, Bacot’s decision to return to North Carolina for his COVID year gives the Tar Heels a chance to bounce back from last season’s 20-13 campaign. The 6-11 Bacot has averaged 16.1 points and 11.8 rebounds during the past two seasons while tallying 50 double-doubles in his last 71 games.

Kyle Filipowski, Duke: Filipowski was really good as a freshman and should be even better as a sophomore. The 7-footer averaged 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds last season in his first year of college basketball, highlighted by a 20-point, 10-rebound performance in the ACC Tournament title game against Virginia. Filipowski’s decision to return to school for his sophomore year is a major reason why the Blue Devils are considered one of the favorites to win the 2024 national title. 

Tyler Kolek, Marquette: The reigning Big East Player of the Year was a revelation last season for the Golden Eagles, leading Marquette to both the Big East regular season and tournament titles for the first time in program history. An elite table setter, Kolek’s passing ability is second-to-none. Don’t be shocked if this guy winds up leading the nation in assists during the 2023-24 season. 

SECOND TEAM

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton: The reigning two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year is back for another tour of duty. The 7-1 Kalkbrenner is known best for his ability to protect the front of the rim on defense, but he’s also capable at the other end of the floor. In four NCAA Tournament games last March, Kalkbrenner averaged 20 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting an impressive 60.1 percent from the floor. 

Bryce Hopkins, Providence: 12 pounds lighter than he was last season, the 6-6 Hopkins seems ready to take the Big East — and maybe the country — by storm. After transferring from Kentucky following his freshman season, Hopkins became one of the best players in college basketball a year ago, tallying averages of 15.8 points and 8.5 rebounds. Expect Hopkins to be an even bigger focal point for the Friars in 2023-24 under new head coach Kim English. 

Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois: If the Illini are going to challenge both Purdue and Michigan State at the top of the Big Ten standings, Shannon will be a major reason why. After three years as an ancillary piece to the puzzle at Texas Tech, the 6-6 wing became a go-to scorer last season for Illinois, averaging 17.2 points. Shannon has the ability to emerge as the top wing in college basketball during the 2023-24 season.

Boogie Ellis, USC: Ellis struggled in the Trojans’ NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan State last March, but before that he was simply outstanding. In the seven games prior to the matchup with the Spartans, the 6-3 Ellis — who will be a fifth-year senior in 2023-24 — averaged 24.3 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from three-point range. This is the early favorite for Pac-12 Player of the Year. 

Wade Taylor IV, Texas A&M: Taylor took a major leap from his freshman to sophomore season and could also do the same as a junior. After making only 44 three-point shots during his first year of college basketball, he made 79 in his second. Taylor also went from averaging 8.2 points as a freshman to 16.3 points as a sophomore. The 6-foot guard is a primary reason why Buzz Williams could have the Aggies firmly in the mix for an SEC regular season title during the 2023-24 season. 

THIRD TEAM

Donovan Clingan, UConn: With Adama Sanogo no longer cemented as the Huskies’ starting center, Clingan is ready to take full advantage. An invaluable part of last season’s national title run as a freshman, the 7-3 Clingan is set to explode as a sophomore. Don’t be shocked if he doubles his first-year averages of 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks as a starter during the 2023-24 season.

Norchad Omier, Miami: Not all mid-major players translate to the power conference level. That hasn’t been the case with Omier. After averaging a double-double during the first two years of his college career at Arkansas State, the 6-7 Omier did the same last season on a Final Four team at Miami, tallying averages of 13.1 points and 10 rebounds. Undersized yet always effective, Omier had six games last season with 14 or more rebounds.

Justin Edwards, Kentucky: Edwards is a joke. Arguably the top player in the 2023 class, this 6-7 lefty seems to excel in every single facet of the game. The most underrated thing about this Philadelphia native? How hard he competes on every possession. There’s no 50/50 plays when Edwards is on the floor — they’re always 90/10 in his favor.

Boo Buie, Northwestern: Buie’s decision to return to college for a fifth season could put the Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back years for the first time in program history. The 6-2 point guard was sensational last year for Northwestern, averaging career highs in points (17.3), assists (4.5), rebounds (3.4), and steals (1.1) all while leading Chris Collins’ squad to 22 wins and a trip to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. This is one of the elite floor generals in the sport.

Isaiah Collier, USC: At 6-5 and over 200 pounds, Collier looks more like a junior than a true freshman. The MVP of last spring’s McDonald’s All-American game, Collier’s decision to attend college in Southern California has put the Trojans in position to be a factor in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. A likely lottery pick in next year’s NBA Draft, Collier has the poise and physical attributes to have a memorable year in what is likely to be his only season in college basketball.

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Oumar Ballo, Arizona
  • Cliff Omoruyi, Rutgers
  • Max Abmas, Texas
  • Kam Jones, Marquette
  • Tyrese Proctor, Duke

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