With the college basketball season just over two weeks away, we wanted to release our initial rankings. Considering returning starters, incoming recruits, and potential upside, we ranked the 25 best for the upcoming season.
1. Duke
2. Arizona
3. Kentucky
4. Wisconsin
5. Florida
6. Louisville
7. Kansas
8. Virginia
9. VCU
10. North Carolina
11. UConn
12. Iowa State
13. UCLA
14. Michigan
15. Villanova
16. Michigan State
17. Syracuse
18. Ohio State
19. Texas
20. Nebraska
21. Oklahoma State
22. Memphis
23. Georgetown
24. Harvard
25. Baylor
Kenpom also came out with his initial rankings. Here are the top 15:
1. Duke
2. Kentucky
3. Louisville
4. Kansas
5. Arizona
6. Wisconsin
7. Florida
8. Virginia
9. Villanova
10. Wichita State
11. Syracuse
12. Michigan State
13.UCLA
14. Ohio State
15. Michigan