Most of North Carolina's core from last season's run to the title game decided to return, vaulting it to the top of the contenders for the 2023 national championship.
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After not utilizing the transfer portal last spring, UConn has been one of the busier programs in terms of comings and goings. The Huskies saw
Jalen Gaffney,
Akok Akok,
Rahsool Diggins and
Corey Floyd Jr., enter, and they responded by solidifying their backcourt with the additions of
Tristen Newton (East Carolina) and
Nahiem Alleyne (Virginia Tech). Newton was one of the best point guards in the portal, while Alleyne is a very good shooter with size. Star big man
Adama Sanogo returns up front, and he'll anchor the team offensively and on the glass.
Andre Jackson and
Jordan Hawkins will look to take the next step in their development on the wings, with talented freshmen
Donovan Clingan and
Alex Karaban providing frontcourt reinforcements. If they can shore up the backcourt depth, the Huskies are in very good shape.
Projected starting lineup:
Tristen Newton (17.7 PPG at East Carolina)
Jordan Hawkins (5.8 PPG)
Nahiem Alleyne (9.6 PPG at Virginia Tech)
Andre Jackson (6.8 PPG)
Adama Sanogo (14.8 PPG)