Thread turned into a disaster. NBA talent helps, but doesn’t overcome a lack of experience. Experience is critical but doesn’t overcome a lack of talent. A great college team needs talent and experience and preferably talented experience. KU was #1 because Dickinson, Harris and McCullar all provide that. Just not much depth. UConn has some talented experienced players too. Purdue, Marquette do too. Duke has some as well, but is younger overall. They won’t be as good early in the season.
The Top 25 is going to change a lot in the weeks to come. No sense worrying about it.