
It’s never too early to start looking ahead to next season!
Below please find a breakdown of the Preseason Edition of the ROTHSTEIN 45 for the 22-23 season.
1. North Carolina
Projected Starting 5:
G R.J. Davis
G Caleb Love
G Leaky Black
F Pete Nance
C Armando Bacot
Projected Bench: D’Marco Dunn, Dontrez Styles, Seth Trimble, Jalen Washington, Tyler Nickel, Justin McKoy, Puff Johnson
Key Losses: Brady Manek, Dawson Garcia, Anthony Harris, Kerwin Walton
Key Newcomers: Seth Trimble, Jalen Washington, Tyler Nickel, Will Shaver, Pete Nance (Northwestern)
2. Gonzaga
Projected Starting 5:
G Nolan Hickman
G Rasir Bolton
G Julian Strawther
F Anton Watson
C Drew Timme
Projected Bench: Efton Reid, Braden Huff, Ben Gregg, Kaden Perry, Dom Harris, Hunter Sallis, Malachi Smith
Key Losses: Andrew Nembhard, Chet Holmgren
Key Newcomers: Braden Huff, Efton Reid (LSU), Malachi Smith (Chattanooga)
3. Creighton
Projected Starting 5:
G Ryan Nembhard
G Trey Alexander
G Baylor Scheierman
F Arthur Kaluma
C Ryan Kalkbrenner
Projected Bench: John Christofilis, Devin Davis, Shereef Mitchell, Jasen Green, Ben Shtolzberg, Mason Miller, Frederick King, Francisco Farabello
Key Losses: Ryan Hawkins, Keyshawn Feazell, Alex O’Connell
Key Newcomers: Jasen Green, Ben Shtolzberg, Francisco Farabello (TCU), Frederick King, Baylor Scheierman (South Dakota State)
4. Houston
Projected Starting 5:
G Jamal Shead
G Marcus Sasser
G Tramon Mark
F Jarace Walker
C Reggie Chaney
Projected Bench: Terrance Arcenaux, J’Wan Roberts, Kiyron Powell, Ja’Vier Francis, Ramon Walker, Mylik Wilson, Emanuel Sharp, Darius Bowser
Key Losses: Fabian White, Josh Carlton, Kyler Edwards, Taze Moore
Key Newcomers: Jarace Walker, Terrance Arcenaux, Emanuel Sharp, Mylik Wilson (Texas Tech), Darius Bowser (Charleston Southern)
5. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Sahvir Wheeler
G Cason Wallace
G Chris Livingston
F Jacob Toppin
C Oscar Tshiebwe
Projected Bench: CJ Fredrick, Daimion Collins, Lance Ware, Antonio Reeves, Ugonna Kingsley
Key Losses: TyTy Washington, Kellan Grady, Davion Mintz, Bryce Hopkins, Keion Brooks
Key Newcomers: Chris Livingston, Cason Wallace, Antonio Reeves (Illinois State), Ugonna Kingsley
6. UCLA
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyger Campbell
G Amari Bailey
G Jaylen Clark
G Jaime Jaquez
C Adem Bona
Projected Bench: Dylan Andrews, Kenneth Nwuba, Mac Etienne, Will McClendon, David Singleton, Abramo Canka
Key Losses: Cody Riley, Myles Johnson, Jules Bernard, Jake Kyman, Peyton Watson, Johnny Juzang
Key Newcomers: Amari Bailey, Adem Bona, Dylan Andrews, Abramo Canka
7. Duke
Projected Starting 5:
G Jeremy Roach
G Dariq Whitehead
G Jacob Grandison
F Kyle Filipowski
C Dereck Liveley
Projected Bench: Jaden Schutt, Christian Reeves, Jaylen Blakes, Kale Catchings, Ryan Young, Mark Mitchell, Tyrese Proctor
Key Losses: Theo John, Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams, Trevor Keels, Wendell Moore, A.J. Griffin, Joey Baker
Key Newcomers: Dereck Liveley, Dariq Whitehead, Kyle Filipowski, Jaden Schutt, Mark Mitchell, Christian Reeves, Kale Catchings (Harvard), Ryan Young (Northwestern), Tyrese Proctor, Jacob Grandison (Illinois)
8. Baylor
Projected Starting 5:
G LJ Cryer
G Adam Flagler
G Keyonte George
F Jalen Bridges
C Flo Thamba
Projected Bench: Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (injured), Jordan Turner, Dale Bonner, Joshua Ojianwuna, Zach Loveday, Dantwan Grimes, Langston Love, Caleb Lohner
Key Losses: James Akinjo, Matthew Mayer, Kendall Brown, Jeremy Sochan
Key Newcomers: Keyonte George, Joshua Ojianwuna, Jalen Bridges (West Virginia), Caleb Lohner (BYU), Dantwan Grimes (JUCO)
9. Kansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Dajuan Harris
G Gradey Dick
F Jalen Wilson
F Kevin McCullar
C Zach Clemence
Projected Bench: KJ Adams, MJ Rice, Ernest Udeh, Bobby Pettiford, Zuby Ejiofor, Cam Martin, Joseph Yesufu, Kyle Cuffe Jr.
Key Losses: Remy Martin, Jalen Coleman-Lands, Mitch Lightfoot, Ochai Agbaji, David McCormack, Christian Braun
Key Newcomers: MJ Rice, Ernest Udeh, Gradey Dick, Zuby Ejiofor, Cam Martin (redshirt), Kevin McCullar (Texas Tech)
10. TCU
Projected Starting 5:
G Mike Miles
G Damian Baugh
F Chuck O’Bannon Jr.
F Emmanuel Miller
C Eddie Lampkin
Projected Bench: Xavier Cork, Micah Peavy, Darius Ford, Shahada Wells, Souleymane Doumbia, PJ Haggerty, Rondel Walker
Key Losses: Maxwell Evans, Francisco Farabello
Key Newcomers: PJ Haggerty, Rondel Walker (Oklahoma State)
11. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyreke Key
G Santiago Vescovi
F Julian Phillips
F Josiah-Jordan James
C Olivier Nkamhoua
Projected Bench: Jonas Aidoo, BJ Edwards, Zakai Zeigler, Uros Plavsic, DJ Jefferson
Key Losses: Kennedy Chandler, John Fulkerson, Victor Bailey, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Justin Powell
Key Newcomers: BJ Edwards, Tyreke Key (Indiana State), Julian Phillips, DJ Jefferson, BJ Edwards
12. Texas
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyrese Hunter
G Marcus Carr
F Dillon Mitchell
F Timmy Allen
C Christian Bishop
Projected Bench: Brock Cunningham, Rowan Brumbaugh, Dylan Disu, Sir’Jabari Rice, Arterio Morris
Key Losses: Avery Benson, Jase Febres, Courtney Ramey, Marcus Carr, Andrew Jones, Tre Mitchell, Devin Askew
Key Newcomers: Arterio Morris, Rowan Brumbaugh, Sir’Jabari Rice (New Mexico State), Dillon Mitchell, Tyrese Hunter (Iowa State)
13. Indiana
Projected Starting 5:
G Xavier Johnson
G Jalen Hood-Schifino
F Miller Kopp
F Race Thompson
C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Projected Bench: Trey Galloway, Jordan Geronimo, Malik Reneau, Tamar Bates, Anthony Leal, Logan Duncomb, Kaleb Banks, CJ Gunn
Key Losses: Rob Phinisee, Michael Durr, Parker Stewart, Khristian Lander
Key Newcomers: Jalen Hood-Schifino, Kaleb Banks, CJ Gunn, Malik Reneau
14. Villanova
Projected Starting 5:
G Mark Armstrong
G Caleb Daniels
G Brandon Slater
F Cam Whitmore
C Eric Dixon
Projected Bench: Chris Arcidiacono, Nnanna Njoku, Angelo Brizzi, Trey Patterson, Brendan Hausen, Jordan Longino, Justin Moore (injured)
Key Losses: Collin Gillespie, Jermaine Samuels, Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, Bryan Antoine
Key Newcomers: Cam Whitmore, Brendan Hausen, Mark Armstrong
15. San Diego State
Projected Starting 5:
G Lamont Butler
G Darrion Trammell
G Matt Bradley
F Jaedon Ledee
C Nathan Mensah
Projected Bench: Keshad Johnson, Cade Alger, Adam Seiko, Aguek Arop, Micah Parrish
Key Losses: Tahirou Diabate, Trey Pulliam, Joshua Tomaic, Chad Baker-Mazara
Key Newcomers: Elijah Saunders, Miles Byrd, Jaedon Ledee, Darrion Trammell (Seattle), Micah Parrish (Oakland)
16. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Anthony Black
G Nick Smith
G Ricky Council IV
F Jordan Walsh
F Trevon Brazile
Projected Bench: Kamani Johnson, Derrian Ford, Barry Dunning, Joseph Pinion, Makhel Mitchell, Makhi Mitchell, Davonte Davis, Jalen Graham
Key Losses: Chris Lykes, Au’Diese Toney, Trey Wade, JD Notae, Stanley Umude, Trey Wade, Khalen Robinson, Connor Vanover, Jaxon Robinson, Jaylin Williams
Key Newcomers: Nick Smith, Anthony Black, Jordan Walsh, Barry Dunning, Joseph Pinion, Trevon Brazile (Missouri), Jalen Graham (Arizona State), Makhel Mitchell (Rhode Island), Makhi Mitchell (Rhode Island), Ricky Council (Wichita State)
17. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G Wendell Green
G K.D. Johnson
F Allen Flanigan
F Johni Broome
C Yohan Traore
Projected Bench: Zep Jasper, Dylan Cardwell, Jaylin Williams, Chris Moore, Lior Berman, Babatunde Akingbola, Chris Moore, Chance Westry, Tre Donaldson
Key Losses: Jabari Smith, Walker Kessler, Devan Cambridge
Key Newcomers: Chance Westry, Tre Donaldson, Yohan Traore, Johni Broome (Morehead State)
18. Oregon
Projected Starting 5:
G Will Richardson
G Jermaine Couisnard
F Quincy Guerrier
F Kel’el Ware
C N’Faly Dante
Projected Bench: Nate Bittle, Kel’el Ware, Rivaldo Soares, Lok Wur, Tyrone Williams, Keeshawn Barthelemy
Key Losses: Eric Williams, Jacob Young, Franck Kepnang, Isaac Johnson, De’Vion Harmon
Key Newcomers: Tyrone Williams (JUCO), Kel’el Ware, Keeshawn Barthelemy (Colorado), Jermaine Couisnard (South Carolina)
19. Purdue
Projected Starting 5:
G David Jenkins
G Brandon Newman
G Ethan Morton
F Mason Gillis
C Zach Edey
Projected Bench: Caleb Furst, Brian Waddell, Trey Kauffman-Renn, Camden Heide, Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith
Key Losses: Jaden Ivey, Eric Hunter, Sasha Stefanovic, Isaiah Thompson, Trevion Williams
Key Newcomers: Camden Heide, Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith, Brian Waddell (redshirt), Trey Kauffman-Renn (redshirt), David Jenkins (Utah)
20. Xavier
Projected Starting 5:
G Souley Boum
G Adam Kunkel
F Colby Jones
F Zach Freemantle
C Jack Nunge
Projected Bench: Jerome Hunter, Cesare Edwards, Kam Craft, Dieonte Miles, KyKy Tandy, Elijah Tucker, Desmond Claude
Key Losses: Paul Scruggs, Dwon Odom, Nate Johnson, Ben Stanley
Key Newcomers: Desmond Claude, Kam Craft, Souley Boum (UTEP)
21. Texas A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor IV
G Dexter Dennis
G Tyrece Radford
G Manny Obaseki
F Henry Coleman
Projected Bench: Julius Marble, Ethan Henderson, Javonte Brown, Hayden Hefner, Solomon Washington, Erik Pratt, Jordan Williams, Jalen Johnson, Andersson Garcia, KK Robinson, Andre Gordon
Key Losses: Quenton Jackson, Aaron Cash, Hassan Diarra
Key Newcomers: Solomon Washington, Erik Pratt, Jordan Williams, Jalen Johnson (injury), Julius Marble (Michigan State), Andersson Garcia (Mississippi State), KK Robinson (Arkansas), Dexter Dennis (Wichita State)
22. Arizona
Projected Starting 5:
G Kerr Kriisa
G Courtney Ramey
G Pelle Larsson
F Azuolas Tubelis
C Oumar Ballo
Projected Bench: Tautvilas Tubelis, Dylan Anderson, Filip Borovicanin, Henri Veesaar, Cedric Henderson Jr., Adama Bal, Kylan Boswell
Key Losses: Bennedict Mathurin, Justin Kier, Christian Koloko, Dalen Terry
Key Newcomers: Dylan Anderson, Filip Borovicanin, Henri Veesaar, Cedric Henderson Jr. (Campbell), Courtney Ramey (Texas), Kylan Boswell
23. Virginia
Projected Starting 5:
G Kihei Clark
G Reece Beekman
G Armaan Franklin
F Jayden Gardner
C Kadin Shedrick
Projected Bench: Francisco Caffaro, Isaac McNeely, Leon Bond, Ryan Dunn, Isaac Traudt, Taine Murray, Ben Vander Plas
Key Losses: Igor Milicic
Key Newcomers: Isaac Traudt, Isaac McNeely, Leon Bond, Ryan Dunn, Ben Vander Plas (Ohio)
24. UConn
Projected Starting 5:
G Tristen Newton
G Jordan Hawkins
G Andre Jackson
F Samson Johnson
C Adama Sanogo
Projected Bench: Richie Springs, Donovan Clingan, Alex Karaban, Hassan Diarra, Joey Calcaterra, Naheim Alleyne
Key Losses: Isaiah Whaley, Tyler Polley, R.J. Cole, Tyrese Martin, Rahsool Diggins, Jalen Gaffney, Akok Akok
Key Newcomers: Donovan Clingan, Alex Karaban, Tristen Newton (East Carolina), Nahiem Alleyne (Virginia Tech), Hassan Diarra (Texas A&M), Joey Calcaterra (San Diego)
25. Florida State
Projected Starting 5:
G Jalen Warley
G Caleb Mills
G Matthew Cleveland
F Baba Miller
C Naheem McLeod
Projected Bench: Cam Fletcher, Cameron Corhen, Chandler Jackson, De’Ante Green, Tom House, Jeremiah Bembry, Alaaeddine Boutayeb, Darin Green, Jaylen Gainey (injured)
Key Losses: Wyatt Wilkes, Malik Osborne, Anthony Polite, RayQuan Evans, Tanor Ngom, John Butler
Key Newcomers: Cameron Corhen, Chandler Jackson, De’Ante Green, Tom House, Jeremiah Bembry, Alaaeddine Boutayeb, Jaylen Gainey (Brown), Darin Green Jr. (UCF), Baba Miller
26. Michigan
Projected Starting 5:
G Jaelin Llewellyn
G Kobe Bufkin
F Jett Howard
F Terrance Williams
C Hunter Dickinson
Projected Bench: Jace Howard, Kobe Bufkin, Isaiah Barnes, Tarris Reed, Dug McDaniel, Gregg Glenn, Joey Baker, Youssef Khayat
Key Losses: Brandon Johns, Eli Brooks, DeVante Jones, Adrian Nunez, Frankie Collins, Moussa Diabate, Caleb Houstan
Key Newcomers: Jett Howard, Tarris Reed, Dug McDaniel, Gregg Glenn, Jaelin Llewellyn (Princeton), Joey Baker (Duke), Youssef Khayat
27. USC
Projected Starting 5:
G Boogie Ellis
G Reese Dixon-Waters
G Tre White
G Drew Peterson
C Joshua Morgan
Projected Bench: Harrison Hornery, Kijani Wright, Kobe Johnson, Malik Thomas, Trey White, Oziyah Sellers, Iaroslav Niagu, Vince Iwuchukwu (injured)
Key Losses: Chevez Goodwin, Isaiah White, Ethan Anderson, Max Agbonkopolo, Isaiah Mobley
Key Newcomers: Vince Iwuchukwu, Kijani Wright, Tre White, Oziyah Sellers, Iaroslav Niagu
28. Western Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Dayvion McKnight
G Emmanuel Akot
G Luke Frampton
F Jairus Hamilton
C Jamarion Sharp
Projected Bench: Dontaie Allen, Khristian Lander, Jordan Rawls, Tyrone Marshall, Fallou Diagne, Darrius Miles, Elijah Hughey
Key Losses: Camron Justice, Josh Anderson
Key Newcomers: Dontaie Allen (Kentucky), Khristian Lander (Indiana), Emmanuel Akot (Boise State), Tyrone Marshall, Fallou Diagne
29. Miami
Projected Starting 5:
G Nijel Pack
G Isaiah Wong
G Jordan Miller
F Norchad Omier
C Anthony Walker
Projected Bench: Wooga Poplar, Bensley Joseph, Harlond Beverly, AJ Casey, Favour Aire, Christian Watson, Danilo Jovanovich
Key Losses: Charlie Moore, Kameron McGusty, Sam Waardenburg, Deng Gak, Rodney Miller Jr.
Key Newcomers: Nijel Pack (Kansas State), Norchad Omier (Arkansas State), AJ Casey, Favour Aire, Christian Watson, Danilo Jovanovich
30. Seton Hall
Projected Starting 5:
G Kadary Richmond
G Al-Amir Dawes
G Femi Odukale
F Tray Jackson
C Alexis Yetna
Projected Bench: Jamir Harris, Femi Odukale, Jaquan Sanders, Jaquan Harris, Dre Davis, Tae Davis, KC Ndefo, Abdou Ndiaye, Tyrese Samuel
Key Losses: Bryce Aiken, Myles Cale, Ikey Obiagu, Jared Rhoden
Key Newcomers: Jaquan Sanders, Jaquan Harris, Femi Odukale (Pitt), Al-Amir Dawes (Clemson), Dre Davis (Louisville), Tae Davis, KC Ndefo (St. Peter’s), Abdou Ndiaye (Illinois State)
31. Wyoming
Projected Starting 5:
G Ethan Anderson
G Xavier DuSell
G Hunter Maldonado
F Max Agbonkpolo
C Graham Ike
Projected Bench: Jeremiah Oden, Brendan Wenzel, Jake Kyman, Kenny Foster, Noah Reynolds, Caden Powell, Hunter Thompson
Key Losses: Drake Jeffries
Key Newcomers: Caden Powell, Ethan Anderson (USC), Max Agbonkpolo (USC), Jake Kyman (UCLA)
32. Saint Louis
Projected Starting 5:
G Yuri Collins
G Javon Pickett
G Gibson Jimerson
G Javonte Perkins
C Francis Okoro
Projected Bench: Terrance Hargrove, Nick Kramer, Kellan Thames, Sincere Parker, Fred Thatch, Jake Forrester, Mouhamadou Cisse
Key Losses: Deandre Jones, Martin Linssen
Key Newcomers: Sincere Parker, Nick Kramer, Kellan Thames, Javon Pickett (Missouri), Jake Forrester (Temple), Mouhamadou Cisse
33. Dayton
Projected Starting 5:
G Malachi Smith
G Kobe Elvis
G R.J. Blakney
F Toumani Camara
C Daron Holmes
Projected Bench: Mustapha Amzil, Koby Brea, Zimi Nwokeji, Kaleb Washington, Mike Sharavjamts
Key Losses: Moulaye Sissoko, Elijah Weaver
Key Newcomers: Mike Sharavjamts
34. Ohio State
Projected Starting 5:
G Bruce Thornton
G Isaac Likekele
G Sean McNeil
F Justice Sueing
C Zed Key
Projected Bench: Eugene Brown, Felix Okpara, Roddy Gayle Jr., Brice Sensabaugh, Bowen Hardman, Tanner Holden
Key Losses: E.J. Liddell, Kyle Young, Cedric Russell, Jamari Wheeler, Malaki Branham, Justin Ahrens, Joey Brunk, Jimmy Sotos, Meechie Johnson
Key Newcomers: Tanner Holden (Wright State), Sean McNeil (West Virginia), Bruce Thornton, Felix Okpara, Roddy Gayle Jr., Brice Sensabaugh, Bowen Hardman, Isaac Likekele (Oklahoma State)
35. Michigan State
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyson Walker
G A.J. Hoggard
G Jaden Akins
F Malik Hall
C Joey Hauser
Projected Bench: Mady Sissoko, Pierre Brooks, Jaxon Kohler, Tre Holloman, Carson Cooper
Key Losses: Gabe Brown, Marcus Bingham, Julius Marble, Max Christie
Key Newcomers: Jaxon Kohler, Tre Holloman, Carson Cooper
36. Alabama
Projected Starting 5:
G Jaden Bradley
G Mark Sears
F Dominick Welch
F Brandon Miller
C Charles Bediako
Projected Bench: Noah Gurley. Darius Miles, Rylan Griffen, Noah Clowney, Nick Pringle, Nimari Burnett, Jahvon Quinerly (injured)
Key Losses: Keon Ellis, JD Davison, James Rojas, Alex Tchikou, Juwan Gary
Key Newcomers: Brandon Miller, Jaden Bradley, Rylan Griffen, Noah Clowney, Nick Pringle (JUCO), Nimari Burnett (injury), Mark Sears (Ohio), Dom Welch (St. Bonaventure)
37. Texas Tech
Projected Starting 5:
G De’Vion Harmon
G Elijah Fisher
G Jaylon Tyson
F Kevin Obanor
C Fardaws Aimaq
Projected Bench: KJ Allen, Robert Jennings, Lamar Washington, D’Maurian Williams, Richard Isaacs, Daniel Batcho, CKerwin Walton
Key Losses: Davion Warren, Bryson Williams, Marcus Santos-Silva, Adonis Arms, Terrence Shannon Jr., Chibuzo Agbo, Kevin McCullar, Mylik Wilson, Clarence Nadolny
Key Newcomers: Richard Isaacs, Robert Jennings, Lamar Washington, Jaylon Tyson (Texas), D’Maurian Williams (Gardner Webb), Fardaws Aimaq (Utah Valley), De’Vion Harmon (Oregon), Elijah Fisher, Kerwin Walton (North Carolina)
38. Illinois
Projected Starting 5:
G Skyy Clark
G Terrence Shannon Jr.
F R.J. Melendez
F Matthew Mayer
C Coleman Hawkins
Projected Bench: Luke Goode, Ty Rodgers, Jayden Epps, Sencire Harris, Brandon Lieb, Dain Dainja
Key Losses: Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier, Jacob Grandison, Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk, Andre Curbelo, Da’Monte Williams
Key Newcomers: Skyy Clark, Ty Rodgers, Jayden Epps, Sencire Harris, Dain Dainja (Baylor), Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech), Matthew Mayer (Baylor)
39. Oklahoma State
Projected Starting 5:
G Avery Anderson
G John Wright
G Bryce Thompson
F Tyreek Smith
C Moussa Cisse
Projected Bench: Kalib Boone, John Wright, Chris Harris, Woody Newton, Bernard Kouma, Quion Williams, Russell Harrison, Caleb Asberry
Key Losses: Isaac Likekele, Bryce Williams, Keylan Boone, Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe, Rondel Walker, Donovan Williams
Key Newcomers: Quion Williams, John Wright (High Point), Russell Harrison (Louisiana Monroe), Caleb Asberry (Texas State)
40. Notre Dame
Projected Starting 5:
G JJ Starling
G Cormac Ryan
G Dane Goodwin
F Nate Laszewski
C Ven-Allen Lubin
Projected Bench: Dom Campbell, Marcus Hammond, Trey Wertz, J.R. Konieczny, Alex Wade, Elijah Morgan, Matt Zona
Key Losses: Prentiss Hubb, Paul Atkinson, Blake Wesley
Key Newcomers: JJ Starling, Ven-Allen Lubin, Dom Campbell, Marcus Hammond (Niagara)
41. St. John’s
Projected Starting 5:
G Andre Curbelo
G Posh Alexander
G Dylan Addae-Wusu
F David Jones
C Joel Soriano
Projected Bench: Rafael Pinzon, AJ Storr, Montez Mathis, O’Mar Stanley, Esahia Nyiwe, Drissa Traore, Kolby King, Mohamed Keita
Key Losses: Julian Champagnie, Aaron Wheeler, Tareq Coburn, Stef Smith
Key Newcomers: Andre Curbelo (Illinois), David Jones (DePaul), AJ Storr, Kolby King, Mohamed Keita
42. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Kyle Lofton
G Will Richard
G Kowacie Reeves
F Alex Fudge
C Colin Castelton
Projected Bench: Myreon Jones, Denzel Aberdeen, Alex Klatsky, Niels Lane, Jason Jitohboh, CJ Felder, Riley Kugel
Key Losses: Phlan Fleming, Brandon McKissic, Anthony Duruji, Tyree Appleby
Key Newcomers: Denzel Aberdeen, Alex Fudge (LSU), Will Richard (Belmont), Trey Bonham (VMI), Kyle Lofton (St. Bonaventure), Riley Kugel
43. Virginia Tech
Projected Starting 5:
G Sean Pedulla
G Hunter Cattoor
G Darius Maddox
F Justyn Mutts
C Grant Basile
Projected Bench: Rodney Rice, Patrick Wessler, MJ Collins, Darren Buchanan, Mylyjael Poteat, John Camden,
Key Losses: Keve Aluma, Nahiem Alleyne, Storm Murphy, John Ojiako, David N’Guessan, Jalen Haynes
Key Newcomers: Rodney Rice, Patrick Wessler, MJ Collins, Grant Basile (Wright State), Darren Buchanan, Mylyjael Poteat (Rice), John Camden (Memphis)
44. Providence
Projected Starting 5:
G Jared Bynum
G Devin Carter
G Noah Locke
F Bryce Hopkins
C Ed Croswell
Projected Bench: Alyn Breed, Jayden Pierre, Quante Berry, Corey Floyd Jr., Clifton Moore, Rafael Castro
Key Losses: Nate Watson, Justin Minaya, Noah Horchler, A.J. Reeves, Al Durham
Key Newcomers: Jayden Pierre, Quante Berry, Noah Locke (Louisville), Clifton Moore (La Salle), Devin Carter (South Carolina), Corey Floyd Jr. (UConn), Bryce Hopkins (Providence)
45. UAB
Projected Starting 5:
G Jordan “Jelly” Walker
G Eric Gaines
F Tavin Lovan
F KJ Buffen
C Trey Jemison
Projected Bench: Javian Davis, Tyron Brewer, Ladarius Brewer, Tyler Bertram, Tony Toney, Jon Coleman, Seth Sigmon, Efrem Johnson, Rongie Gordon, Ryan Donohoo
Key Losses: Michael Ertel, Quan Jackson
Key Newcomers: Eric Gaines (LSU), Javian Davis (Mississippi State), Tyron Brewer (East Tennessee State), Ladarius Brewer (East Tennessee State), Tyler Bertram (Binghamton)
Leftovers
- Duke, Michigan finalizing agreement to play in Washington D.C. in February of 2026
- Saint Louis to participate in 2025 Acrisure Series
- List of early season tournaments for the 2025-26 college basketball season
- TCU set to replace Kansas as 4th team in 2025 Rady Children’s Invitational
- Colorado, Providence to begin home-and-home series in Boulder