With the decisions of Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels to use their extra years of eligibility, Villanova once again finds itself as a national title contender. The loss of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will hurt, particularly offensively, but Jay Wright's system and the bevy of skilled perimeter players make Nova the clear Big East favorite.
Read more#8 Alabama 2021-22 Preview
After Alabama burst onto the scene and won both the SEC regular season and tournament champioships, what will Nate Oats and the Tide do as an encore? Might we see even more success come March on the shoulders of a frighteningly dynamic perimeter group?
Read more#1 Gonzaga 2020-21 Preview
Mark Few enters 2020-21 with the best recruit in program history (Jalen Suggs) and arguably the best roster he’s ever had, too. Could this be the Zags squad that breaks through and wins Few a national title?
Read more#4 Duke 2020-21 Preview
Another year, another loaded freshman class for Coach K and Duke. This Blue Devils team returns several veterans (and adds an Ivy League grad transfer), giving this roster a potentially deadly combination of experience and talent.
Read more#13 Wisconsin 2020-21 Preview
Following a scorching February that led to a share of the Big Ten title, is Wisconsin the Big Ten favorite? Can the Badgers sustain that torrid performance, or was it more of a flash in the pan?
Read more#14 North Carolina 2020-21 Preview
Flush the nightmares of last season down the toilet, Tar Heel fans. Roy Williams responded by snaring his best recruiting class in years, and UNC may have the best frontcourt in the country. Will the guards and wings raise the level from that disastrous campaign a year ago?
Read more#16 Illinois 2020-21 Preview
Following a major shift in defensive philosophy, Brad Underwood finally turned things around in Champaign. With another strong crop of newcomers coming in, can he maintain the momentum?
Read more#17 Iowa 2020-21 Preview
With a surefire preseason All-American in Luka Garza and a veteran sharpshooter returning from injury in Jordan Bohannon, Iowa’s offensive ceiling is quite high. So why is the Weave lower on the Hawkeyes than everyone else? Can they defend well enough to make us look silly?
Read more#18 Michigan State 2020-21 Preview
Program legend Cassius Winston has sailed off into the sunset, meaning the backcourt at Michigan State is in a state of transition. Tom Izzo has recruited well in recent years, though, so will the Spartans remain near the top of the Big Ten pecking order?
Read more#20 Florida State 2020-21 Preview
The Seminoles lose multiple underclassmen to the NBA Draft, but Leonard Hamilton has moved the Florida State program into the “perennial contender” category, meaning the ‘Noles aren’t going anywhere…
Read more#29 Rutgers 2020-21 Preview
After the program’s best season in 15+ years, can Rutgers put on an encore performance worthy of the team’s first real NCAA Tournament bid since 1991? With plenty of production back and Steve Pikiell at the helm, it seems likely…
Read more#31 Memphis 2020-21 Preview
Talent, experience, and athleticism - Memphis has it all this year. Can Penny finally take his Tigers to the NCAA Tournament?
Read more#3 Duke 2019-20 Preview
Coach K brings in another top recruiting class to team with quintessential point guard Tre Jones. Can the Dukies capture their first National Title since 2015?
Read more#5 North Carolina 2019-20 Preview
UNC replaces an NBA Lottery Pick with perhaps the best player in the country. Size, speed, and scoring should once again lead the Tar Heels to a top seed in March.
Read more#6 Florida 2019-20 Preview
Florida was a sneaky contender before nabbing Kerry Blackshear, but the Gators are now a clear Final Four threat with him in the fold. Mike White’s roster is young but hyper-talented - can he solve the team’s offensive woes from last year?
Read more#7 Louisville 2019-20 Preview
Chris Mack has a loaded roster and an All-American candidate in junior Jordan Nwora. College basketball better run for cover.
Read more#9 Virginia 2019-20 Preview
The defending national champs look to reload after four key players depart. Tony Bennett looks to continue to prove his program’s sum is greater than its parts.
Read more#12 Maryland 2019-20 Preview
Maryland has the talent to win the Big Ten and earn a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. Can Mark Turgeon finally live up to lofty expectations?
Read more#13 Ohio State 2019-20 Preview
Elite coach (check)… Depth (check)… Experience (check)… Talent (check)… Don’t look now, but Ohio State is looking more and more like a Final Four contender…
Read more#14 Baylor 2019-20 Preview
It was a tale of two seasons for the Bears last year, but with an outstanding and deep frontcourt returning plus a potential star guard in Jared Butler, we’re betting on the “good” version of Scott Drew’s team showing up consistently in 2019-20…
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