2025 SEC Basketball Projections, Rankings Updates

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Joe Lunardi
@ESPNLunardi

Men's Bracketology: 2025 NCAA Tournament https://espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2025-march-madness-men-field-predictions. 🏀🏀 Barely a week has elapsed since UConn's dominant NCAA tournament performance led to a repeat national championship, but the unfettered movement of players from one school to another had already begun. And it will continue well past the May 1 deadline to enter this year's transfer portal, making a moving target of any serious attempt at Bracketology. Yet we begin our off-season projections with a familiar name at the top. Duke, led by generational recruit Cooper Flagg, starts our 2024-25 bracket cycle as the No. 1 overall seed. The Blue Devils' high-end returnees -- led by guards Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor -- combine with Flagg and three other ESPN Top 100 freshmen to make Duke a fairly clear choice at this point. Also worth noting are a few updates to our off-season methodology. First, this projection includes all portal activity through close of business on April 15. Second, it excludes all players that are consensus NBA first- or early second-round picks as well as other underclassmen who have renounced their college eligibility. Finally, it assumes the return of the last class of COVID-year players unless announced otherwise. Remember this is a very early snapshot and we are a long, long way from November.

There is no longer an off-season in college basketball. With more than 1,500 Division I players changing teams, the majority of programs are dependent on the transfer portal to stock and re-stock their rosters each spring. The resulting tumult creates wide swings in projected performance for the following year, and we're here to track it for you with monthly bracket updates until opening night on November 4.

 1 UA-aq
 3 AU
 4 TX
 5 TN
 6 UF
 8 MS
 9 A&M
10 USC
11 MU

SEC
9
Big Ten
9
Big 12
8
ACC
7
Big East
6

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Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard to forgo eligibility, enter 2024 NBA Draft

by: Andrew Graham
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Kentucky legacy and star freshman Reed Sheppard will pass on his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2024 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Sheppard was considered a potential lean to stay at Kentucky for a sophomore season.

Instead, Sheppard, a McDonald's All-American and a bit of a surprise star in Kentucky's loaded 2023 signing class, will leave for the NBA, where he's projected to be a potential lottery pick. Various mock drafts throughout the season have projected him as a potential Top 5 pick, though his stock has cooled.

This story will be updated.

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Jon Rothstein@JonRothstein

The ROTHSTEIN 45 is changing HOURLY.

Some recent updates:

*UConn enters Top 10.
*Florida moves to 17.
*Xavier holds strong at 19.
*Indiana enters Top 20.
*UCLA jumps to 22 with addition of Tyler Bilodeau.

CC: @FDSportsbook, @FanDuelResearch.



This list will be updated DAILY as its tracks every single piece of player movement during the offseason.

All players who have an additional year of eligibility will be penciled in to return unless they're projected to be first-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft.

If those players announce other plans, their status will be updated accordingly.

All college basketball odds come from FanDuel Sportsbook.

3. Alabama (+1600)
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G Mark Sears
G Latrell Wrightsell
F Jarin Stevenson
F Grant Nelson
Projected Bench: Derrion Reid, Mouhamed Dioubate, Mohamed Wague, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood
Key Newcomers: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (South Florida), Aden Holloway (Auburn)
Key Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Mark Sears, Latrell Wrightsell, Grant Nelson
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Mark Sears

11. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G JP Pegues
G Denver Jones
G Chris Moore
F Chad Baker-Mazara
F Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Jahki Howard, Tahaad Pettiford, Dylan Cardwell, CJ Williams, Chaney Johnson
Key Newcomers: Tahaad Pettiford, Jahki Howard, JP Pegues (Furman)
Key Losses: Jaylin Williams, Lior Berman, K.D. Johnson, Tre Donaldson, Aden Holloway
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Chris Moore

15. A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor
G Manny Obaseki
F Andersson Garcia
F Solomon Washington
F Henry Coleman
Projected Bench: Hayden Hefner, Tyler Ringgold, Jaelyn Lee, Brandon White, Andre Mills, George Turkson, Jace Carter
Key Newcomers: Andre Mills, George Turkson
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford, Wildens Leveque, Eli Lawrence

17. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Walter Clayton
G Will Richard
G Alijah Martin
F Alex Condon
C Micah Handlogten (if back from injury)
Projected Bench: Thomas Haugh, Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis, Reuben Chinyelu, Denzel Aberdeen
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State), Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic)
Key Losses: Zyon Pullin, Tyrese Samuel, Julian Rishwain, Riley Kugel
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Walter Clayton

25. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Zakai Zeigler
G Jordan Gainey
G Jahmai Mashack
G Darlinstone Dubar
C JP Estrella
Projected Bench: Cade Phillips, Bishop Boswell, Cameron Carr
Key Newcomers: Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra)
Key Losses: Dalton Knecht, Josiah-Jordan James, Santiago Vescovi, Freddie Dillione, Tobe Awaka, Jonas Aidoo

38. State
Projected Starting 5:
G Ye
G Josh Hubbard
G Claudell Harris
F Cam Matthews
C Michael Nwoko
Projected Bench: Adrian Myers, Martavious Russell, Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Eric Paymon, Gai Chol, Shawn Jones
Key Newcomers: Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Kanye Clary, Eric Paymon, Michael Nwoko (Miami), Claudell Harris (Boston College)
Key Losses: DJ Jeffries, Tolu Smith, Jimmy Bell, Dashawn Davis

42. Georgia
Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demery
G Blue Cain
F RJ Melendez
F Dylan James
F Asa Newell
Projected Bench: Dylan James, Frank Anselem, De'Shayne Montgomery
Key Newcomers: Asa Newell, De'Shayne Montgomery (Mount St. Mary's)
Key Losses: RJ Sunahara, Russel Tchewa, Jalen Deloach, Justin Hill, Jabri Abdur-Rahim
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Frank Anselem

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2024-25 Top 25 college basketball rankings 4.0:

NBA Draft entry deadline passes

by: James Fletcher III
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Here are the guidelines you need to know:

All NBA Draft decisions will not be made for the player, despite the early entry deadline. They are considered back unless they have been listed in the latest On3 Mock Draft. Any other decisions will be accounted for when the player announced their plan moving forward. In addition, this is the final year of COVID eligibility rules, and each roster has been traced the best it can to determine which players hold additional eligibility. Waivers and senior decisions will shape the final roster.

Teams without a full rotation of returning and incoming players at the time of ranking were not considered.

3. Alabama
Key returns: Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Latrell Wrightsell, Jarin Stevenson
Key additions: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood, Naas Cunningham, Aden Holloway, Labaron Philon (may get Onyenso)
Key departures: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle, Sam Walters

9. Auburn
Key returns: Johni Broome, Chad Baker-Mazara, Denver Jones, Dylan Cardwell
Key additions: Tahaad Pettiford, JP Pegues
Key departures: Jaylin Williams, Aden Holloway, KD Johnson, Tre Donaldson

Auburn got a transfer portal commitment from JP Pegues over the past week, adding to their collection of backcourt talent heading into next season beside Pettiford.

12. Texas
Key returns: Kadin Shedrick, Chendall Weaver
Key additions: Tre Johnson, Tramon Mark, Julian Larry, Jayson Kent, Jordan Pope
Key departures: Max Abmas, Dylan Disu, Tyrese Hunter, Dillon Mitchell

17. Florida
Key returns: Walter Clayton, Will Richard, Alex Condon, Micah Handlogten
Key additions: Sam Alexis, Rueben Chinyelu, Alijah Martin
Key departures: Zyon Pullin, Riley Kugel, Tyrese Samuel

20. Tennessee
Key returns: Zakai Zeigler, Jordan Gainey
Key additions: Darlinstone Dubar, Felix Okpara (, Igor Milicic, Jr.)
Key departures: Dalton Knecht, Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James, Jonas Aidoo, Tobe Awaka

22. A&M
Key returns: Wade Taylor, Andersson Garcia, Henry Coleman, Solomon Washington, Jace Carter, Manny Obaseki, Hayden Hefner
Key additions: CJ Wilcher, Pharrel Payne
Key departures: Tyrece Radford

23. Ole Miss
Key returns: Matthew Murrell, Jaemyn Brakefield, Jaylen Murray, TJ Caldwell
Key additions: John Bol, Mikeal Brown-Jones, Malik Dia, Davon Barnes, Dre Davis, Sean Pedulla
Key departures: Allen Flanigan

So Flanigan and Jaylin Williams are no longer in the SEC

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Casagrande: Time to Crank up preseason hype machine for Alabama, Auburn

Ms. Sears little boy

We're a day away from May and there's a real preseason buzz in the state of Alabama.

Top recruiting classes are merging with high-profile transfers while big-name returnees are grabbing headlines.

We're talking basketball here.

The news Monday of Grant Nelson's return to Alabama for one final collegiate season just added to the momentum of these two as they rise in the preseason projections.

Almost two weeks earlier, it was Auburn All-American Johni Broome's return that gave a jolt to the Tigers offseason.

Sandwiched in the middle was the transfer of former 5-star Aden Holloway from Auburn to Alabama which served as a lightning rod.

What an ending for a month of April that began with the Crimson Tide's surprising run to the program's first Final Four.

Now, anything short of a repeat would feel like a failure.

Just look at the rankings.

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@JonRothstein
John Calipari and Arkansas have had a big couple of days with the additions of both Johnell Davis (FAU) and Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee).

The Razorbacks have jumped to 31st in the ROTHSTEIN 45.



31. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Boogie Fland
G Billy Richmond
G Johnell Davis
F Karter Knox
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Newcomers: Johnell Davis (Florida Atlantic), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (Kentucky), Boogie Fland, Billy Richmond, Karter Knox
Key Losses: Tramon Mark, Khalif Battle
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Johnell Davis

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MEN'S BRACKETOLOGY: 2025 NCAA TOURNAMENT
BY JOE LUNARDI
UPDATED: 5/2/2024 AT 10 A.M. ET

The fault lines of college basketball are on full display in this special post-portal update.

2 Bama-aq
3 AU
4 UT
4 UT
5 A&M
6 UF
7 OM
8 UK
9 MS
10 Arkansas



Big Ten
12
SEC
10
Big 12
7
ACC
7
Big East
5

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Jeff Borzello
@jeffborzello
By far the most useful thing I put together each year.

I outlined roster changes for every team in the top five leagues, plus some others -- departures, players in limbo, returnees, newcomers.

Updated through this AM. Bookmark to keep up all offseason.



SEC

Crimson Tide
Departed or expected to depart: Aaron Estrada (13.4 PPG), Rylan Griffen (11.2 PPG), Nick Pringle (6.8 PPG), Davin Cosby (3.6 PPG), Sam Walters (5.4 PPG), Mohamed Wague (3.1 PPG), Kris Parker (redshirt)
In limbo: Mark Sears (21.5 PPG)
Expected to return: Grant Nelson (11.9 PPG), Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (8.9 PPG), Jarin Stevenson (5.3 PPG), Mouhamed Dioubate (2.9 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Houston Mallette (14.7 PPG at Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (15.3 PPG at South Florida), Aden Holloway (7.3 PPG at Auburn)
Incoming freshmen: Derrion Reid (No. 11 in ESPN 100), Aiden Sherrell (No. 21 in ESPN 100), Labaron Philon (No. 30 in ESPN 100), Naasir Cunningham (No. 62 in ESPN 100)

Head coach: Nate Oats

Arkansas Razorbacks
Departed or expected to depart: Tramon Mark (16.2 PPG), Khalif Battle (14.8 PPG), Makhi Mitchell (8.6 PPG), Trevon Brazile (8.6 PPG), Keyon Menifield Jr. (7.9 PPG), Jalen Graham (7.6 PPG), El Ellis (6.5 PPG), Davonte Davis (5.9 PPG), Jeremiah Davenport (5.0 PPG), Layden Blocker (3.7 PPG), Chandler Lawson (3.7 PPG), Joseph Pinion (2.4 PPG), Baye Fall (0.8 PPG), Denijay Harris (0.6 PPG)
In limbo: Johnell Davis (18.2 PPG at Florida Atlantic)
Expected to return: None
Incoming transfers: Jonas Aidoo (11.4 PPG at Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (5.5 PPG at Kentucky)
Incoming freshmen: Johnuel Fland (No. 14 in ESPN 100), Karter Knox (No. 26 in ESPN 100), Billy Richmond (No. 38 in ESPN 100)

Head coach: John Calipari

Auburn Tigers
Departed or expected to depart: Jaylin Williams (12.4 PPG), K.D. Johnson (7.1 PPG), Aden Holloway (7.3 PPG), Lior Berman (1.7 PPG), Tre Donaldson (6.7 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Johni Broome (16.5 PPG), Chad Baker-Mazara (10.0 PPG), Denver Jones (9.1 PPG), Dylan Cardwell (5.3 PPG), Chaney Johnson (4.7 PPG), Chris Moore (2.5 PPG), Addarin Scott (0.4 PPG)
Incoming transfers: JP Pegues (18.4 PPG at Furman)
Incoming freshmen: Tahaad Pettiford (No. 33 in ESPN 100), Jahki Howard (No. 60 in ESPN 100)

Head coach: Bruce Pearl

Florida Gators
Departed or expected to depart: Tyrese Samuel (13.9 PPG), Zyon Pullin (15.5 PPG), Riley Kugel (9.2 PPG), Julian Rishwain (1.6 PPG), Aleks Szymczyk
In limbo: Walter Clayton Jr. (17.6 PPG)
Expected to return: Will Richard (11.4 PPG), Alex Condon (7.7 PPG), Micah Handlogten (5.3 PPG), Thomas Haugh (3.9 PPG), Denzel Aberdeen (3.3 PPG), Kajus Kublickas (0.8 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Sam Alexis (10.8 PPG at Chattanooga), Alijah Martin (13.1 PPG at Florida Atlantic), Rueben Chinyelu (4.7 PPG at Washington State)
Incoming freshmen: Isaiah Brown (four-star), Olivier Rioux (NR)

Head coach: Todd Golden

Georgia Bulldogs
Departed or expected to depart: Noah Thomasson (13.1 PPG), Jabri Abdur-Rahim (12.2 PPG), RJ Melendez (9.6 PPG), Justin Hill (9.5 PPG), Russel Tchewa (7.4 PPG), Jalen DeLoach (3.6 PPG), Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (1.1 PPG), Frank Anselem-Ibe (2.6 PPG), RJ Sunahara (2.0 PPG), Lamariyon Jordan (redshirt)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Silas Demary Jr. (9.7 PPG), Blue Cain (7.4 PPG), Dylan James (4.0 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Dakota Leffew (17.6 PPG at Mount St. Mary's), De'Shayne Montgomery (13.2 PPG at Mount St. Mary's), Justin Abson (7.9 PPG at Appalachian State), RJ Godfrey (6.1 PPG at Clemson)
Incoming freshmen: Asa Newell (No. 12 in ESPN 100), Somto Cyril (No. 49 in ESPN 100)

Head coach: Mike White

Kentucky Wildcats
Departed or expected to depart: Rob Dillingham (15.2 PPG), Antonio Reeves (20.2 PPG), Reed Sheppard (12.5 PPG), Justin Edwards (8.8 PPG), Tre Mitchell (10.7 PPG), D.J. Wagner (9.9 PPG), Adou Thiero (7.2 PPG), Aaron Bradshaw (4.9 PPG), Zvonimir Ivisic (5.5 PPG), Ugonna Onyenso (3.6 PPG), Jordan Burks (1.9 PPG), Joey Hart (1.9 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: None
Incoming transfers: Amari Williams (12.2 PPG at Drexel), Koby Brea (11.1 PPG at Dayton), Kerr Kriisa (11.0 PPG at West Virginia), Lamont Butler (9.4 PPG at San Diego State), Otega Oweh (11.4 PPG at Oklahoma), Andrew Carr (13.5 PPG at Wake Forest), Brandon Garrison (7.5 PPG at Oklahoma State)
Incoming freshmen: Travis Perry (No. 74 in ESPN 100), Collin Chandler (No. 32 in 2022 ESPN 100)

Head coach: Mark Pope

LSU Tigers
Departed or expected to depart: Jalen Cook (15.6 PPG), Jordan Wright (15.1 PPG), Will Baker (11.0 PPG), Trae Hannibal (7.0 PPG), Carlos Stewart (4.7 PPG), Hunter Dean (4.2 PPG), Mwani Wilkinson (2.1 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Tyrell Ward (9.1 PPG), Jalen Reed (7.9 PPG), Mike Williams III (7.2 PPG), Derek Fountain (5.3 PPG), Daimion Collins (4.3 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Jordan Sears (21.6 PPG at UT Martin), Cam Carter (14.6 PPG at Kansas State), Dji Bailey (10.2 PPG at Richmond)
Incoming freshmen: Curtis Givens (No. 39 in ESPN 100), Vyctorius Miller (No. 42 in ESPN 100), Robert Miller (No. 86 in ESPN 100), Corey Chest (redshirt)

Head coach: Matt McMahon

Mississippi State Bulldogs
Departed or expected to depart: Tolu Smith (15.0 PPG), Jimmy Bell Jr. (5.0 PPG), Dashawn Davis (6.6 PPG), Shakeel Moore (7.9 PPG), D.J. Jeffries (6.5 PPG), Trey Fort (5.0 PPG), Jaquan Scott (1.2 PPG), Andrew Taylor (3.9 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Josh Hubbard (17.1 PPG), Cameron Matthews (9.4 PPG), KeShawn Murphy (4.7 PPG), Shawn Jones Jr. (4.5 PPG), Gai Chol (2.1 PPG), Adrian Myers (1.0 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Kanye Clary (16.7 PPG at Penn State), Michael Nwoko (2.7 PPG at Miami), Claudell Harris Jr. (13.7 PPG at Boston College)
Incoming freshmen: Dellquan Warren (No. 78 in ESPN 100), Chol Machot (NR), Eric Paymon (four-star)

Head coach: Chris Jans

Missouri Tigers
Departed or expected to depart: Sean East II (17.6 PPG), Noah Carter (11.0 PPG), Nick Honor (11.1 PPG), Connor Vanover (4.2 PPG), Jordan Butler (2.0 PPG), John Tonje (2.6 PPG), Jesus Carralero Martin (2.1 PPG), Curt Lewis (2.0 PPG), Kaleb Brown (1.0 PPG), Mabor Majak (0.5 PPG), Caleb Grill (8.4 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Tamar Bates (13.5 PPG), Anthony Robinson (3.9 PPG), Aidan Shaw (3.6 PPG), Trent Pierce (1.8 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Mark Mitchell (11.6 PPG at Duke), Tony Perkins (14.0 PPG at Iowa), Marques Warrick (19.9 PPG at Northern Kentucky), Jacob Crews (19.1 PPG at UT Martin)
Incoming freshmen: K. Annor Boateng (No. 31 in ESPN 100), Marcus Allen (No. 71 in ESPN 100), Peyton Marshall (four-star), T.O. Barrett (four-star), Trent Burns (four-star)

Head coach: Dennis Gates

Oklahoma Sooners
Departed or expected to depart: Javian McCollum (13.3 PPG), Otega Oweh (11.4 PPG), Rivaldo Soares (9.4 PPG), Milos Uzan (9.0 PPG), John Hugley IV (8.4 PPG), Le'Tre Darthard (6.7 PPG), Maks Klanjscek (2.0 PPG), Kaden Cooper (1.5 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Jalon Moore (11.2 PPG), Sam Godwin (6.7 PPG), Luke Northweather (2.0 PPG), Yaya Keita (0.8 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Kobe Elvis (9.4 PPG at Dayton), Brycen Goodine (13.9 PPG at Fairfield), Jadon Jones (12.1 PPG at Long Beach State)
Incoming freshmen: Kuol Atak (four-star), Dayton Forsythe (three-star), Jacob Cole (redshirt)

Head coach: Porter Moser

Ole Miss Rebels
Departed or expected to depart: Allen Flanigan (14.8 PPG), Brandon Murray (4.3 PPG), Moussa Cisse (4.5 PPG), Jamarion Sharp (3.3 PPG), Rashaud Marshall (1.4 PPG), Austin Nunez (0.7 PPG), Cameron Barnes, Jacob Gazzo
In limbo: Matthew Murrell (16.2 PPG)
Expected to return: Jaylen Murray (13.8 PPG), Jaemyn Brakefield (12.9 PPG), TJ Caldwell (5.5 PPG), Robert Cowherd (1.0 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Dre Davis (15.0 PPG at Seton Hall), Sean Pedulla (16.4 PPG at Virginia Tech), Mikeal Brown-Jones (18.9 PPG at UNC Greensboro), Malik Dia (16.9 PPG at Belmont), Davon Barnes (13.5 PPG at Sam Houston State)
Incoming freshmen: John Bol (No. 54 in ESPN 100), Eduardo Klafke (three-star)

Head coach: Chris Beard

South Carolina Gamecocks
Departed or expected to depart: Meechie Johnson (14.1 PPG), BJ Mack (13.6 PPG), Ta'Lon Cooper (9.9 PPG), Josh Gray (3.2 PPG), Stephen Clark (2.2 PPG), Ebrima Dibba
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Collin Murray-Boyles (10.4 PPG), Myles Stute (8.3 PPG), Jacobi Wright (5.9 PPG), Zachary Davis (5.9 PPG), Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (2.5 PPG), Morris Ugusuk (2.2 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Nick Pringle (6.8 PPG at Alabama), Jordan Butler (2.0 PPG at Missouri)
Incoming freshmen: Cameron Scott (No. 37 in ESPN 100), Trent Noah (NR), Okku Federiko (NR), Arden Conyers (redshirt)

Head coach: Lamont Paris

Tennessee Volunteers
Departed or expected to depart: Dalton Knecht (21.7 PPG), Josiah-Jordan James (8.4 PPG), Santiago Vescovi (6.3 PPG), Jonas Aidoo (11.4 PPG), Tobe Awaka (5.1 PPG), Freddie Dilione V (1.7 PPG), D.J. Jefferson
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Zakai Zeigler (11.8 PPG), Jordan Gainey (6.8 PPG), Jahmai Mashack (4.5 PPG), J.P. Estrella (1.6 PPG), Cade Phillips (0.9 PPG), Cameron Carr (1.6 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Darlinstone Dubar (17.8 PPG at Hofstra), Felix Okpara (6.6 PPG at Ohio State), Igor Milicic Jr. (12.8 PPG at Charlotte)
Incoming freshmen: Bishop Boswell (No. 61 in ESPN 100)

Head coach: Rick Barnes

Texas Longhorns
Departed or expected to depart: Dylan Disu (15.5 PPG), Max Abmas (16.8 PPG), Tyrese Hunter (11.1 PPG), Dillon Mitchell (9.6 PPG), Brock Cunningham (4.4 PPG), Ithiel Horton (5.9 PPG), Chris Johnson (1.1 PPG), Alex Anamekwe
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Kadin Shedrick (7.7 PPG), Chendall Weaver (6.2 PPG), Ze'Rik Onyema (3.3 PPG), Devon Pryor
Incoming transfers: Tramon Mark (16.2 PPG at Arkansas), Jayson Kent (13.5 PPG at Indiana State), Julian Larry (11.0 PPG at Indiana State), Jordan Pope (17.6 PPG at Oregon State), Malik Presley (2.2 PPG at Vanderbilt)
Incoming freshmen: Tre Johnson (No. 5 in ESPN 100), Nic Codie (No. 76 in ESPN 100)

Head coach: Rodney Terry

A&M Aggies
Departed or expected to depart: Tyrece Radford (16.5 PPG), Eli Lawrence (2.1 PPG), Bryce Lindsay (1.8 PPG), Wildens Leveque (1.6 PPG), Julius Marble (9.1 PPG in 2022-23)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: Wade Taylor IV (19.1 PPG), Henry Coleman III (8.8 PPG), Solomon Washington (7.4 PPG), Manny Obaseki (7.0 PPG), Jace Carter (6.9 PPG), Andersson Garcia (6.0 PPG), Hayden Hefner (5.0 PPG)
Incoming transfers: C.J. Wilcher (7.7 PPG at Nebraska), Pharrel Payne (10.0 PPG at Minnesota), Zhuric Phelps (14.7 PPG at SMU)
Incoming freshmen: Andre Mills (four-star), George Turkson (four-star), Rob Dockery (redshirt)

Head coach: Buzz Williams

Vanderbilt Commodores
Departed or expected to depart: Ezra Manjon (14.7 PPG), Tyrin Lawrence (13.8 PPG), Ven-Allen Lubin (12.3 PPG), Evan Taylor (8.0 PPG), Colin Smith (7.1 PPG), Jason Rivera-Torres (6.4 PPG), Paul Lewis (4.4 PPG), Tasos Kamateros (4.5 PPG), Isaiah West (2.8 PPG), Malik Presley (2.2 PPG), Carter Lang (1.8 PPG), Lee Dort (1.0 PPG)
In limbo: None
Expected to return: JaQualon Roberts (2.3 PPG), Jordan Williams (1.5 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Jason Edwards (19.1 PPG at North Texas), Devin McGlockton (10.2 PPG at Boston College), Grant Huffman (12.8 PPG at Davidson), Chris Manon (12.5 PPG at Boston College), MJ Collins (7.4 PPG at Virginia Tech), Tyler Nickel (8.8 PPG at Virginia Tech), Jaylen Carey (7.0 PPG at James Madison)
Incoming freshmen: Karris Bilal (NR), Tyler Tanner (NR)

Head coach: Mark Byington

OTHER NOTABLES

Mountain West

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Joe Lunardi somehow already has a 2025 Bracketology update

by: Zack Geoghegan
•

The transfer portal window hasn't even been closed for 24 hours yet — and hundreds of players remain uncommitted —

And where did he have Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats? Checking in as an 8-seed in the Midwest Region (Indianapolis) with a first-round matchup against 9-seed Clemson and a possible second-round showdown with top-seeded Kansas. Of course, we have to mention that Kentucky has just nine players on the roster right now, with five of them committing over the last five days.

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Rothstein: Weekend Brunch: Why the development of UConn's freshman class may determine if the Huskies can three-peat in 2025

Can UConn be the first program to win three national titles in a row since UCLA from 1971-73 under John Wooden

It's definitely within the realm of possibility, but much of that quest will depend on the growth of the Huskies' three freshmen — Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart, and Jayden Ross —

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@JonRothstein
Ohio State's transfer class now features Sean Stewart (Duke), Aaron Bradshaw (Kentucky), Meechie Johnson (South Carolina), and Micah Parrish (San Diego State).

The Buckeyes are up to 15th in the ROTHSTEIN 45.

CC: @FDSportsbook, @FanDuelResearch.

3. Alabama (+1600)
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G Mark Sears
G Latrell Wrightsell
F Jarin Stevenson
F Grant Nelson
Projected Bench: Derrion Reid, Mouhamed Dioubate, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood, Labaron Philon
Key Newcomers: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (South Florida), Aden Holloway (Auburn), Labaron Philon
Key Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Mark Sears
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Mark Sears

11. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G JP Pegues
G Denver Jones
G Chris Moore
F Chad Baker-Mazara
F Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Jahki Howard, Tahaad Pettiford, Dylan Cardwell, CJ Williams, Chaney Johnson
Key Newcomers: Tahaad Pettiford, Jahki Howard, JP Pegues (Furman)
Key Losses: Jaylin Williams, Lior Berman, K.D. Johnson, Tre Donaldson, Aden Holloway

12. A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor
G Manny Obaseki
F Solomon Washington
F Henry Coleman
C Pharrel Payne
Projected Bench: Andersson Garcia, Hayden Hefner, Tyler Ringgold, Jaelyn Lee, Brandon White, Andre Mills, George Turkson, Jace Carter, CJ Wilcher, Zhuric Phelps
Key Newcomers: Andre Mills, George Turkson, CJ Wilcher (Nebraska), Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M), Zhuric Phelps (SMU)
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford, Wildens Leveque, Eli Lawrence

17. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Walter Clayton
G Will Richard
G Alijah Martin
F Alex Condon
C Reuben Chinyelu
Projected Bench: Thomas Haugh, Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis, Reuben Chinyelu, Denzel Aberdeen, Micah Handlogten (expected to redshirt)
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State), Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic)
Key Losses: Zyon Pullin, Tyrese Samuel, Julian Rishwain, Riley Kugel
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Walter Clayton, Will Richard

18. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Zakai Zeigler
G Jahmai Mashack
G Cameron Carr
F Igor Milicic
C Felix Okpara
Projected Bench: Cade Phillips, Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar, JP Estrella, Jordan Gainey
Key Newcomers: Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra), Felix Okpara (Ohio State), Igor Milicic (Charlotte)
Key Losses: Dalton Knecht, Josiah-Jordan James, Santiago Vescovi, Freddie Dillione, Tobe Awaka, Jonas Aidoo

31. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Boogie Fland
G Billy Richmond
G Johnell Davis
F Karter Knox
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Newcomers: Johnell Davis (Florida Atlantic), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (Kentucky), Boogie Fland, Billy Richmond, Karter Knox
Key Losses: Tramon Mark, Khalif Battle
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Johnell Davis

38. Mississippi State
Projected Starting 5:
G Kanye Clary
G Josh Hubbard
G Claudell Harris
F Cam Matthews
C KeShawn Murphy
Projected Bench: Adrian Myers, Michael Nwoko, Martavious Russell, Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Eric Paymon, Gai Chol, Shawn Jones
Key Newcomers: Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Kanye Clary, Eric Paymon, Michael Nwoko (Miami), Claudell Harris (Boston College)
Key Losses: DJ Jeffries, Tolu Smith, Jimmy Bell, Dashawn Davis

41. Georgia
Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demery
G Blue Cain
F RJ Godfrey
F Asa Newell
C Somto Cyril
Projected Bench: Justin Abson, Dakota Leffew, Dylan James, De'Shayne Montgomery
Key Newcomers: Asa Newell, Justin Abson (Appalachian State), De'Shayne Montgomery (Mount St. Mary's), Dakota Leffew (Mount St. Mary's), Somto Cyril, RJ Godfrey (Clemson)
Key Losses: Russel Tchewa, Jabri Abdur-Rahim, RJ Melendez, Noah Thomasson

42. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Kerr Kriisa
G Koby Brea
G Otega Oweh
F Andrew Carr
C Amari Williams
Projected Bench: Brandon Garrison, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler, Travis Perry
Key Newcomers: Travis Perry, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler (San Diego State), Otega Oweh (Oklahoma), Amari Williams (Drexel), Andrew Carr (Wake Forest), Brandon Garrison (Oklahoma State), Koby Brea (Dayton), Kerr Kriisa (West Virginia)
Key Losses: Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Antonio Reeves, Tre Mitchell, Adou Thiero, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Zvonimir Ivisic, DJ Wagner

43. Ole Miss
Projected Starting 5:
G Sean Pedulla
G Jaylen Murray
G Dre Davis
F Jaemyn Brakefield
F Malik Dia
Projected Bench: TJ Caldwell, Robert Cowherd, John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Davon Barnes, Mikeal Brown-Jones
Key Newcomers: John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Sean Pedulla (Ole Miss), Dre Davis (Seton Hall), Davon Barnes (Sam Houston), Malik Dia (Belmont), Mikeal Brown-Jones (UNCG)
Key Losses: Allen Flanigan, Jamarion Sharp, Brandon Murray, Moussa Cisse

[jbcarol]

Multiple teams climb in latest top 25 and 1 rankings from CBS Sports

by: Grant Grubbs
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no shortage of change has already swept through the college basketball scene. On Friday, CBS Sports' Gary Parrish released his latest Top 25 and 1 rankings.

The list accounts for several standout transfer departures and commitments along with jaw-dropping coaching changes around the nation. From blue-blooded staples to under-the-radar programs, Parrish left stones unturned.

8. Alabama Crimson Tide

9. Auburn Tigers

11. Texas A&M

16. Tennessee

19. Florida

21. Texas

[jbcarol]

@JonRothstein
Alabama is now SECOND in the ROTHSTEIN 45 after adding Rutgers transfer Cliff Omoruyi.

UPDATED TOP 10:

1. Kansas
2. Alabama
3. Houston
4. Iowa State
5. UConn
6. North Carolina
7. Gonzaga
8. Purdue
9. Baylor
10. Duke

CC: @FDSportsbook, @FanDuelResearch.



All players who have an additional year of eligibility will be penciled in to return unless they're projected to be first-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft or proclaim that they plan to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft.

2. Alabama (+1600)
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G Mark Sears
G Latrell Wrightsell
F Grant Nelson
C Cliff Omoruyi
Projected Bench: Derrion Reid, Mo Dioubate, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood, Labaron Philon, Jarin Stevenson
Key Newcomers: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (South Florida), Aden Holloway (Auburn), Labaron Philon, Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers)
Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Mark Sears
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Mark Sears

11. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G JP Pegues
G Denver Jones
G Chris Moore
F Chad Baker-Mazara
F Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Jahki Howard, Tahaad Pettiford, Dylan Cardwell, CJ Williams, Chaney Johnson
Key Newcomers: Tahaad Pettiford, Jahki Howard, JP Pegues (Furman)
Key Losses: Jaylin Williams, Lior Berman, K.D. Johnson, Tre Donaldson, Aden Holloway

12. A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor
G Manny Obaseki
F Solomon Washington
F Henry Coleman
C Pharrel Payne
Projected Bench: Andersson Garcia, Hayden Hefner, Tyler Ringgold, Jaelyn Lee, Brandon White, Andre Mills, George Turkson, Jace Carter, CJ Wilcher, Zhuric Phelps
Key Newcomers: Andre Mills, George Turkson, CJ Wilcher (Nebraska), Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M), Zhuric Phelps (SMU)
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford, Wildens Leveque, Eli Lawrence

17. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Walter Clayton
G Will Richard
G Alijah Martin
F Alex Condon
C Reuben Chinyelu
Projected Bench: Thomas Haugh, Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis, Reuben Chinyelu, Denzel Aberdeen, Micah Handlogten (expected to redshirt)
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State), Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic)
Key Losses: Zyon Pullin, Tyrese Samuel, Julian Rishwain, Riley Kugel
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Walter Clayton, Will Richard

18. Tennessee 
Projected Starting 5:
G Zakai Zeigler
G Jahmai Mashack
G Cameron Carr
F Igor Milicic
C Felix Okpara
Projected Bench: Cade Phillips, Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar, JP Estrella, Jordan Gainey
Key Newcomers: Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra), Felix Okpara (Ohio State), Igor Milicic (Charlotte)
Key Losses: Dalton Knecht, Josiah-Jordan James, Santiago Vescovi, Freddie Dillione, Tobe Awaka, Jonas Aidoo

27. Texas
Projected Starting 5:
G Jordan Pope
G Tre Johnson
G Tramon Mark
F Jayson Kent
C Kadin Shedrick
Projected Bench: Ze'Rik Onyema, Nicholas Codie, Chendall Weaver, Julian Larry, Malik Presley
Key Newcomers: Tre Johnson, Nicholas Codie, Jayson Kent (Indiana State), Julian Larry (Indiana State), Tramon Mark (Arkansas), Jordan Pope (Texas), Malik Presley (Vanderbilt)
Key Losses: Ithiel Horton, Max Abmas, Brock Cunningham, Dylan Disu, Dillon Mitchell, Tyrese Mitchell

31. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Boogie Fland
G Billy Richmond
G Johnell Davis
F Karter Knox
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Newcomers: Johnell Davis (Florida Atlantic), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (Kentucky), Boogie Fland, Billy Richmond, Karter Knox
Key Losses: Tramon Mark, Khalif Battle
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility and arranging individual try-outs while skipping the G League Elite Invite: Johnell Davis

38. State
Projected Starting 5:
G Kanye Clary
G Josh Hubbard
F RJ Melendez
F Cam Matthews
C KeShawn Murphy
Projected Bench: Claudell Harris, Adrian Myers, Michael Nwoko, Martavious Russell, Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Eric Paymon, Gai Chol, Shawn Jones
Key Newcomers: Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Kanye Clary, Eric Paymon, Michael Nwoko (Miami), Claudell Harris (Boston College), RJ Melendez (Georgia)
Key Losses: DJ Jeffries, Tolu Smith, Jimmy Bell, Dashawn Davis

41. Georgia
Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demery
G Blue Cain
G Tyrin Lawrence
F RJ Godfrey
F Asa Newell
Projected Bench: Justin Abson, Dakota Leffew, Dylan James, De'Shayne Montgomery, Somto Cyril
Key Newcomers: Asa Newell, Justin Abson (Appalachian State), De'Shayne Montgomery (Mount St. Mary's), Dakota Leffew (Mount St. Mary's), Somto Cyril, RJ Godfrey (Clemson), Tyrin Lawrence (Vanderbilt)
Key Losses: Russel Tchewa, Jabri Abdur-Rahim, RJ Melendez, Noah Thomasson

42. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Kerr Kriisa
G Koby Brea
G Otega Oweh
F Andrew Carr
C Amari Williams
Projected Bench: Brandon Garrison, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler, Travis Perry
Key Newcomers: Travis Perry, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler (San Diego State), Otega Oweh (Oklahoma), Amari Williams (Drexel), Andrew Carr (Wake Forest), Brandon Garrison (Oklahoma State), Koby Brea (Dayton), Kerr Kriisa (West Virginia)
Key Losses: Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Antonio Reeves, Tre Mitchell, Adou Thiero, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Zvonimir Ivisic, DJ Wagner

43. Ole Miss
Projected Starting 5:
G Sean Pedulla
G Jaylen Murray
G Dre Davis
F Jaemyn Brakefield
F Malik Dia
Projected Bench: TJ Caldwell, Robert Cowherd, John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Davon Barnes, Mikeal Brown-Jones
Key Newcomers: John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Sean Pedulla (Ole Miss), Dre Davis (Seton Hall), Davon Barnes (Sam Houston), Malik Dia (Belmont), Mikeal Brown-Jones (UNCG)
Key Losses: Allen Flanigan, Jamarion Sharp, Brandon Murray, Moussa Cisse

[jbcarol]

2024-25 Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 5.0: Marquee transfers find new homes

by: James Fletcher III
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The picture of what college basketball will look like in 2024-25 is starting to gain clarity, with several top transfers finding new homes after the portal closed. Plenty of other transfer decisions and late movement on the recruiting trail will continue to shape future way-too-early Top 25 updates.

1. Alabama
Key returns: Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Latrell Wrightsell, Jarin Stevenson
Key additions: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood, Naas Cunningham, Aden Holloway, Labaron Philon, Clifford Omoruyi
Key departures: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle, Sam Walters

Alabama made big headlines once again this week by adding former Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi to the starting lineup. The Crimson Tide is now talented and deep at every positions with only two NBA Draft decisions left.

9. Auburn
Key returns: Johni Broome, Chad Baker-Mazara, Denver Jones, Dylan Cardwell
Key additions: Tahaad Pettiford, JP Pegues
Key departures: Jaylin Williams, Aden Holloway, KD Johnson, Tre Donaldson

Auburn got a transfer portal commitment from JP Pegues, adding to their collection of backcourt talent heading into next season beside Tahaad Pettiford. The Tigers remain in a close race for the final spots inside the Top 10 of the way-too-early rankings.


12. Texas
Key returns: Kadin Shedrick, Chendall Weaver
Key additions: Tre Johnson, Tramon Mark, Julian Larry, Jayson Kent, Jordan Pope
Key departures: Max Abmas, Dylan Disu, Tyrese Hunter, Dillon Mitchell

17. Florida
Key returns: Walter Clayton, Will Richard, Alex Condon, Micah Handlogten
Key additions: Sam Alexis, Rueben Chinyelu, Alijah Martin
Key departures: Zyon Pullin, Riley Kugel, Tyrese Samuel

20. Tennessee
Key returns: Zakai Zeigler, Jordan Gainey
Key additions: Darlinstone Dubar, Felix Okpara, Igor Milicic
Key departures: Dalton Knecht, Santiago Vescovi, Josiah-Jordan James, Jonas Aidoo, Tobe Awaka

22. A&M
Key returns: Wade Taylor, Andersson Garcia, Henry Coleman, Solomon Washington, Jace Carter, Manny Obaseki, Hayden Hefner
Key additions: CJ Wilcher, Pharrel Payne, Zhuric Phelps
Key departures: Tyrece Radford

24. Ole Miss
Key returns: Matthew Murrell, Jaemyn Brakefield, Jaylen Murray, TJ Caldwell
Key additions: John Bol, Mikeal Brown-Jones, Malik Dia, Davon Barnes, Dre Davis, Sean Pedulla
Key departures: Allen Flanigan


Miami transfer Norchad Omier commits to Baylor

[jbcarol]

@JonRothstein
Baylor added an All-American in Miami transfer Norchad Omier.

The Bears are now 4th in the ROTHSTEIN 45.

TOP 10:

1. Kansas
2. Alabama
3. Houston
4. Baylor
5. Iowa State
6. UConn
7. UNC
8. Gonzaga
9. Purdue
10. Duke



All players who have an additional year of eligibility will be penciled in to return unless they're projected to be first-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft or proclaim that they plan to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft.

2. Alabama (+1600)
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G Mark Sears
G Latrell Wrightsell
F Grant Nelson
C Cliff Omoruyi
Projected Bench: Derrion Reid, Mouhamed Dioubate, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood, Labaron Philon, Jarin Stevenson
Key Newcomers: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (South Florida), Aden Holloway (Auburn), Labaron Philon, Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers)
Key Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Mark Sears
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Mark Sears

11. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G JP Pegues
G Denver Jones
G Chris Moore
F Chad Baker-Mazara
F Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Jahki Howard, Tahaad Pettiford, Dylan Cardwell, CJ Williams, Chaney Johnson
Key Newcomers: Tahaad Pettiford, Jahki Howard, JP Pegues (Furman)
Key Losses: Jaylin Williams, Lior Berman, K.D. Johnson, Tre Donaldson, Aden Holloway

12. Texas A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor
G Manny Obaseki
F Solomon Washington
F Henry Coleman
C Pharrel Payne
Projected Bench: Andersson Garcia, Hayden Hefner, Tyler Ringgold, Jaelyn Lee, Brandon White, Andre Mills, George Turkson, Jace Carter, CJ Wilcher, Zhuric Phelps
Key Newcomers: Andre Mills, George Turkson, CJ Wilcher (Nebraska), Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M), Zhuric Phelps (SMU)
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford, Wildens Leveque, Eli Lawrence

17. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Walter Clayton
G Will Richard
G Alijah Martin
F Alex Condon
C Reuben Chinyelu
Projected Bench: Thomas Haugh, Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis, Reuben Chinyelu, Denzel Aberdeen, Micah Handlogten (expected to redshirt)
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State), Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic)
Key Losses: Zyon Pullin, Tyrese Samuel, Julian Rishwain, Riley Kugel
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Walter Clayton, Will Richard

18. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Zakai Zeigler
G Jahmai Mashack
G Cameron Carr
F Igor Milicic
C Felix Okpara
Projected Bench: Cade Phillips, Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar, JP Estrella, Jordan Gainey
Key Newcomers: Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra), Felix Okpara (Ohio State), Igor Milicic (Charlotte)
Key Losses: Dalton Knecht, Josiah-Jordan James, Santiago Vescovi, Freddie Dillione, Tobe Awaka, Jonas Aidoo

27. Texas
Projected Starting 5:
G Jordan Pope
G Tre Johnson
G Tramon Mark
F Jayson Kent
C Kadin Shedrick
Projected Bench: Ze'Rik Onyema, Nicholas Codie, Chendall Weaver, Julian Larry, Malik Presley
Key Newcomers: Tre Johnson, Nicholas Codie, Jayson Kent (Indiana State), Julian Larry (Indiana State), Tramon Mark (Arkansas), Jordan Pope (Texas), Malik Presley (Vanderbilt)
Key Losses: Ithiel Horton, Max Abmas, Brock Cunningham, Dylan Disu, Dillon Mitchell, Tyrese Mitchell

31. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Boogie Fland
G Billy Richmond
G Johnell Davis
F Karter Knox
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Newcomers: Johnell Davis (Florida Atlantic), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (Kentucky), Boogie Fland, Billy Richmond, Karter Knox
Key Losses: Tramon Mark, Khalif Battle
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Johnell Davis

38. Mississippi State
Projected Starting 5:
G Kanye Clary
G Josh Hubbard
F RJ Melendez
F Cam Matthews
C KeShawn Murphy
Projected Bench: Claudell Harris, Adrian Myers, Michael Nwoko, Martavious Russell, Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Eric Paymon, Gai Chol, Shawn Jones
Key Newcomers: Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Kanye Clary, Eric Paymon, Michael Nwoko (Miami), Claudell Harris (Boston College), RJ Melendez (Georgia)
Key Losses: DJ Jeffries, Tolu Smith, Jimmy Bell, Dashawn Davis

41. Georgia
Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demery
G Blue Cain
G Tyrin Lawrence
F RJ Godfrey
F Asa Newell
Projected Bench: Justin Abson, Dakota Leffew, Dylan James, De'Shayne Montgomery, Somto Cyril
Key Newcomers: Asa Newell, Justin Abson (Appalachian State), De'Shayne Montgomery (Mount St. Mary's), Dakota Leffew (Mount St. Mary's), Somto Cyril, RJ Godfrey (Clemson), Tyrin Lawrence (Vanderbilt)
Key Losses: Russel Tchewa, Jabri Abdur-Rahim, RJ Melendez, Noah Thomasson

42. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Kerr Kriisa
G Koby Brea
G Otega Oweh
F Andrew Carr
C Amari Williams
Projected Bench: Brandon Garrison, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler, Travis Perry
Key Newcomers: Travis Perry, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler (San Diego State), Otega Oweh (Oklahoma), Amari Williams (Drexel), Andrew Carr (Wake Forest), Brandon Garrison (Oklahoma State), Koby Brea (Dayton), Kerr Kriisa (West Virginia)
Key Losses: Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Antonio Reeves, Tre Mitchell, Adou Thiero, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Zvonimir Ivisic, DJ Wagner

43. Ole Miss
Projected Starting 5:
G Sean Pedulla
G Jaylen Murray
G Dre Davis
F Jaemyn Brakefield
F Malik Dia
Projected Bench: TJ Caldwell, Robert Cowherd, John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Davon Barnes, Mikeal Brown-Jones
Key Newcomers: John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Sean Pedulla (Ole Miss), Dre Davis (Seton Hall), Davon Barnes (Sam Houston), Malik Dia (Belmont), Mikeal Brown-Jones (UNCG)
Key Losses: Allen Flanigan, Jamarion Sharp, Brandon Murray, Moussa Cisse

[jbcarol]

@jeffborzello
BREAKING: Kentucky transfer Adou Thiero, a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NBA draft, has committed to Arkansas, he told me and @DraftExpress. Started 19 games this past season for the Wildcats and becomes the fifth player to follow John Calipari from UK to Arkansas.



They're gonna need to re-rank