After falling just shy of an improbable Final 4 appearance, Bruce Weber and the boys will set out to dethrone their arch rivals’ never-ending Big-12 title streak in 2019
Read more#11 Auburn Preview 2018-19
Auburn boasts one of the best frontcourts in the country with the return of former 5-star recruit Austin Wiley. Can Burce Pearl and the boys overcome the transfers of Mustapha Heron and DeSean Murray and upend Kentucky for the SEC crown?
Read more#12 Virginia Tech Preview 2018-19
Virginia Tech features a deep roster with more three-point shooters than items in Hermione’s handbag. Buzz Williams looks to bring the Hokies to glory in his 5th season at the helm.
Read more#13 Michigan State Preview 2018-19
The Spartans’ 2018-19 campaign ‘ought be labeled ‘the Redemption Tour’ after flaming out in the NCAA tournament’s opening weekend for the third consecutive season.
Read more#14 West Virginia Preview 2018-19
After running into the Villanova buzzsaw in March, West Virginia must now find a way to replace the invaluable backcourt duo of Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles. Bob Huggins will lean on one of the deepest frontcourts in the nation as the Mountaineers aim to dethrone Kansas’ perpetual Big 12 title streak.
Read more#15 Oregon Preview 2018-19
After an underwhelming 2017-18, Dana Altman has once again assembled an extremely talented roster boosted by one of the nation’s best freshman classes. Can he build a contender out of the intriguing pieces?
Read more#16 Florida State Preview 2018-19
The Noles return nearly everyone from a surprising Elite Eight run. Will the emergence of MJ Walker and addition of David Nichols finally earn Leonard Hamilton that coveted ACC title?
Read more#17 LSU Preview 2018-19
Will Wade looks to bring the Bayou Bengals back to prominence with a top-5 recruiting class and one of the most electrifying point guards in the country.
Read more#18 Florida Preview 2018-19
Florida boasts one of the best backcourts in the nation heading into 2018-19. Can their frontcourt produce enough to vault the Gators to Final Four contender status?
Read more#19 TCU Preview 2018-19
The momentum just keeps on building in Fort Worth as Jamie Dixon brings back a potent roster with the chops to compete for a Big-12 title. The Horned Frogs will have to integrate their new wave of young talent with an experienced veteran core, headlined by a healthy Jaylen Fisher at point guard.
Read more#20 Mississippi State Preview 2018-19
A loaded Bulldog roster looks to challenge Kentucky for the 2018-19 SEC title. Can the Brothers Weatherspoon and fossil Ben Howland pull off the upset?
Read more#21 Michigan Preview 2018-19
Fresh off another deep tournament run with Johnny Beilein pushing all the right buttons, the Wolverines should once again find themselves right in the thick of the Big Ten title race in 2019.
Read more#22 NC State Preview 2018-19
Kevin Keatts has his system firing on all cylinders and brings in yet another talented group of transfers and freshmen. Returning wing Torin Dorn looks to lead the Wolfpack to a second straight Tourney berth and challenge for the ACC title.
Read more#23 Clemson Preview 2018-19
No DeVoe, no problem. The Tigers lose two big pieces from a Sweet Sixteen squad a year ago, but bring back one of the best returning trios in the country. Brad Brownell looks to add a little security to his once-shaky job as the Tigers threaten the top of the ACC.
Read more#24 Washington Preview 2018-19
Mike Hopkins’s squad brings back every significant contributor from a year ago. With the Pac 12 as open as ever, how high can the more experienced Huskies climb in this year’s standings?
Read more#25 Syracuse Preview 2018-19
Syracuse returns all five starters from a team that reached last year’s Sweet Sixteen. NBA prospect Tyus Battle’s return has given Boeheim his best roster in years, and a lock down defense makes the Orange an enticing ACC conference crown contender.
Read more#26 Marquette Preview 2018-19
Known for the last two years as a prolific three-point shooting offense but a sieve defense, can Marquette find a little more balance this year? And is Wojo’s seat sneaky-warm?
Read more#27 Iowa State Preview 2018-19
Last year’s 13-17 debacle marked an abrupt and sour end to a decorated 7-year run of success under Mr. Mayor Fred Hoiberg (2010 - 2015) and Steve Prohm (2015-2017). Now, with the return of Lindell Wigginton and a healthy Nick Weiler-Babb to spearhead a dynamic backcourt, the Clones are primed to restore the magic back to its rightful home in Hilton Coliseum.
Read more#28 Purdue Preview 2018-19
The Boilermakers were gutted this offseason with the graduation of four senior starters from last year’s 2nd-seeded squad in the NCAA tournament. But Matt Painter’s coaching chops and the return of POTY candidate Carsen Edwards should keep Purdue competitive atop the Big 10 once again in 2018-19.
Read more#29 UCLA Preview 2018-19
For a coach who has made three Sweet 16s in the past five years, Steve Alford’s seat appears to be heating up. Will a roster rife with talented underclassmen be enough to earn Mr. Alford some job security?
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