The Way Too Early Top 25

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The way-too-early college basketball preseason top 25

It may still be March, but since the college basketball season is over, we can now starting talking about the 2020-2021 preseason top 25.

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FIVE THAT JUST MISSED THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOP 25
OREGON

• GONE: Payton Pritchard, Anthony Mathis, Shakur Juiston
• COMING BACK: Will Richardson, Chris Duarte, C.J. Walker, Francis Okoro, Chandler Lawson, Addison Patterson, N’Faly Dante
• WAIT AND SEE: None
• NEW FACES: Amauri Hardy, Jalen Terry, Eric Williams, Eugene Omoruyi
• PROJECTED STARTERS: Will Richardson, Chris Duarte, Eric Williams, Eugene Omoruyi, C.J. Walker

OHIO STATE

• GONE: Kaleb Wesson, Luther Muhammad, Andrew Wesson, D.J. Carton, Alonzo Gaffney
• COMING BACK: Duane Washington, Luther Muhammad, C.J. Walker, Kyle Young, E.J. Liddell, Justin Ahrens, Alonzo Gaffney, Ibrahima Diallo
• WAIT AND SEE: None
• NEW FACES: Seth Towns, Eugene Brown, Zed Kay, Justice Suenig, Abel Porter
• PROJECTED STARTERS: C.J. Walker, Duane Washington, Seth Towns, E.J. Liddell, Kyle Young

INDIANA

• GONE: De’Ron Davis, Devonte Green, Justin Smith
• COMING BACK: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Joey Brunk, Al Durham, Rob Phinisee, Jerome Hunter, Race Thompson
• WAIT AND SEE: Justin Smith
• NEW FACES: Khristian Lander, Trey Galloway, Jordan Geronimo, Anthony Leal
• PROJECTED STARTERS: Khristian Lander, Rob Phinisee, Al Durham, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Joey Brunk

UCONN

• GONE: Christian Vital, Alterique Gilbert, Sid Wilson
• COMING BACK: James Bouknight, Josh Carlton, Akok Akok, Jalen Gaffney, Tyler Polley, Brendan Adams, Isaiah Whaley
• WAIT AND SEE: None
• NEW FACES: R.J. Cole, Andre Jackson, Javonte Brown-Ferguson, Richie Springs, Adama Sanogo
• PROJECTED STARTERS: R.J. Cole, James Bouknight, Andre Jackson, Akok Akok, Josh Carlton

LSU

• GONE: Emmitt Williams, Skylar Mays, Marlon Taylor
• COMING BACK: Charles Manning Jr., James Bishop
• WAIT AND SEE: Trendon Watford, Darius Days, Javonte Smart
• NEW FACES: Cam Thomas, Josh Leblanc, Jalen Cook, Shareef O’Neal, Mwani Wilkinson, Bradley Ezewiro
• PROJECTED STARTERS: Javonte Smart, Cam Thomas, Charles Manning, Josh LeBlanc, Darius Days

 

[bendm]

PROJECTED STARTERS: R.J. Cole, James Bouknight, Andre Jackson, Akok Akok, Josh Carlton

appears they dont know akok is injured

 

[krinklecut]

appears they dont know akok is injured

appears you haven't been keeping up with his recovery and expectations for the season

 

[Huskyforlife]

appears you haven't been keeping up with his recovery and expectations for the season

He's not starting, long way to go to earn that spot back, once he's healthy.

 

[alphasigko]

I think that IW starts in place of JC

 

[Mike9904111]

Personally I think we finish in the top 25, but I don't mind starting on the outside looking in.

 

[Palatine]

Even if Akok is ready to go, he will have missed a significant part of off season training and should be brought back slowly. Don't rush him.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Personally I think we finish in the top 25, but I don't mind starting on the outside looking in.

One of these years we should get back to pre season top 25 expectations. But this year we're gonna sneak up on people.

 

[BugsyCT]

Just because it looks good.

 

[CL82]

I think that IW starts in place of JC

That’s because you were thinking of supersized Josh. Thin Josh is an entirely different player.

 

[Bobol]

UConn mens basketball is relevant again.

 

[87Xfer]

Am I the only one who had to fire up the Google to know for sure who's logo is between Michigan St and NC St?

 

[ecasadoSBU]

Am I the only one who had to fire up the Google to know for sure who's logo is between Michigan St and NC St?

LOL. San Francisco used to be big in CBB. A longgggggg time ago

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

LOL. San Francisco used to be big in CBB. A longgggggg time ago

If by big you mean Bill Russell, then yes. But 1955 and 1956 were indeed a long time ago.

 

[Ewekon]

Just because it looks good.

Dyson doesn't get hurt we have 5 imho.

 

[bazz&boujee]

Just because it looks good.

Take a suck of that Kansas and Jay Wright

 

[TheChamps990411]

Just because it looks good.

Absolutely crazy to me we have 4 chips. I remember when even getting to a final four felt out of reach.

 

[pj]

Just because it looks good.

Odd, I don't see Syracuse anywhere in that graphic.

 

[alphasigko]

That’s because you were thinking of supersized Josh. Thin Josh is an entirely different player.

Perhaps... We shall see... I have my doubts, but certainly hope for a better Josh this year than last.

 

[CTisballers]

That’s because you were thinking of supersized Josh. Thin Josh is an entirely different player.

So was IW the last 13 games of the season if he comes back playing the way he was I see him starting. To me with his motor and rebounding ability and continues to work on his mid range he can make to the league

 

[Hey Adrien!]

If by big you mean Bill Russell, then yes. But 1955 and 1956 were indeed a long time ago.

Four straight 20-wins seasons though. Two straight top-75 KenPom teams.

 

[A10 fan]

If by big you mean Bill Russell, then yes. But 1955 and 1956 were indeed a long time ago.

USF was actually ranked #1 in the late 70s when Bill Cartwright was there.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

Just because it looks good.

Love seeing Louisville relegated to the 2 Title spot