All-American Cassius Winston returns to try to lead the Spartans to a second consecutive Final Four.
Read more#2 Kansas 2019-20 Preview
The Big 12 regular season title streak ended, but Kansas is intent on starting a new one with potential All-Americans inside and out. Bill Self never stopped building the roster all offseason, and as a result, the Jayhawks look like a loaded championship contender once again.
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#4 Kentucky 2019-20 Preview
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Kentucky has a stable of NBA-level athletes and a couple freshman stars, keeping them firmly in the national title conversation. Do Coach Cal and the Wildcats have enough offensive punch to climb the proverbial mountain?
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#8 Gonzaga 2019-20 Preview
The NBA poached the crux of Gonzaga’s 2018-19 roster core, but there’s no shortage of talent in the pipeline. With Saint Mary’s nipping on their heels, the Zags will need their young guns to grow up in a hurry if they hope to retain the WCC title belt.
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#10 Texas Tech 2019-20 Preview
Fresh off a trip to the national title game, Chris Beard and Texas Tech have largely earned the “stick them in the top 15 and don’t ask questions” reputation in the preseason. Still, this roster has plenty of turnover, so newcomers will need to rise into key roles…
Read more#11 Villanova 2019-20 Preview
You know you got it rolling when a conference championship is labeled as a *down year*. Jay Wright has officially elevated Nova to first class status as he sets out to rule the Big East yet again behind a star-studded crop of freshmen.
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…
Read more#15 Xavier 2019-20 Preview
The Travis Steele era got off to a rocky start, but a sizzling hot finish has the X-Men eyeing a banner year in Cincinnati. Can the Muskies parlay last year’s momentum into a Big East championship run in 2020?
Read more#16 LSU 2019-20 Preview
The Tigers have emerged largely unscathed from the NCAA’s concern around the program, and with plenty of talent back this year, LSU has high hopes of making back-to-back Sweet 16s, so long as the defense holds up…
Read more#17 Arizona 2019-20 Preview
After missing the NCAA Tournament for just the third time in nearly 40 years, it’s time for Sean Miller and the Wildcats to turn the page. Can hometown hero and point guard prodigy Nico Mannion be the savior Arizona needs to return to glory in 2020?
Read more#18 Seton Hall 2019-20 Preview
Myles Powell’s evolution into a human flamethrower helped Kevin Willard notch his fourth straight trip to the dance… With everyone of importance back in the saddle for 2020, the Pirates won’t be sneaking up on anyone as they look to break through for a second weekend run in the NCAA Tournament.
Read more#19 Creighton 2019-20 Preview
2019 was a roller coaster ride for Creighton, but a 5-game win streak to close out the year helped the Jays salvage a respectable season. Can a burgeoning group of guards bring stability to the backcourt and make some noise in the Big East title chase?
Read more#20 Memphis 2019-20 Preview
Penny Hardaway has officially arrived in Memphis. The Tigers and their #1 recruiting class are going to live on ESPN this year, so you might as well get to know them today…
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