导出博客文章A year ago, there was no overwhelming favorite, no powerhouse that tore through
everyone. Duke was mediocre, at least by recent Duke standards. Ditto for
Kentucky. Villanova wound up cutting down the nets without a surefire NBA player
on its roster.This season the blue bloods are back -- and loaded. Look for Duke,
Kansas and Kentucky to soak up the wins -- and the majority of the headlines.The
day Josh Hart decided to return to school, Villanova became a legit contender to
repeat. But no, not the favorite. That honor belongs to the Blue Devils,?who are
deep and ultra-talented this season after Mike Krzyzewski found a way to land
arguably the top two players in the country in Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum. Oh
yeah, Grayson Allen and Amile Jefferson?are also back.The gap from Duke to the
next tier isnt significant, especially with Giles history of knee
issues.Kentucky brings in a similar level of young talent, but the Wildcats dont
have a player of Allens caliber returning. Instead, John Calipari has Isaiah
Briscoe and Derek Willis, a couple of nice players. Kansas has an experienced
backcourt and added maybe the toughest frosh in the nation in wing Josh
Jackson.Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Villanova. The prohibitive favorites entering
the season. On paper. Well see what happens on the court.Here below are
ESPN.coms preseason power rankings. This year, it was not a committee, but a
committee of one. So dont blame everyone else if you disagree, just blame me.No.
1: Duke Blue DevilsThe Blue Devils are the clear-cut preseason favorite because
of talent as well as the blend of youth and experience. When Grayson Allen
decided to return to Durham for his junior campaign, that cemented Duke as No.
1. Amile Jefferson is back and healthy -- and Coach K brought in arguably the
top freshman class -- which includes Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Frank
Jackson. The key will be point guard play (whether Jackson can adjust to being
more of a facilitator) and the health of Giles, who has battled numerous knee
injuries.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 2: Kansas JayhawksThe Jayhawks lost a ton of
players from last seasons team but should be better this season. It starts with
the veteran backcourt of Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham and continues with
tough, physical freshman wing Josh Jackson. Carlton Bragg should slide into
Perry Ellis spot, and Landen Lucas is solid up front. Theres also no shortage of
quality depth in Lawrence. One concern, though, might be perimeter shooting,
where Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk is the teams top perimeter threat.FULL TEAM
REPORTNo. 3: Kentucky WildcatsYep, theres another crop of heralded and talented
freshmen in Lexington -- not exactly breaking news. This group is long and
ultra-athletic and should be a ton of fun to watch. Bam Adebayo is capable of a
double-double every night, Malik Monk could go for 30, and DeAaron Fox is a
ridiculously fast point guard. Toss in holdovers Isaiah Briscoe and Derek
Willis, and this team should have a chance to make a deep run in the NCAA
tournament. The question for John Calipari, though, is perimeter shooting from
his guards.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 4: Villanova WildcatsIt wont be easy for Jay
Wright to replace Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu -- a pair of team-first
guys -- from last years national championship team. But he returns three
starters -- Josh Hart, Kris Jenkins and Jalen Brunson -- and three more who
played key roles a year ago in Phil Booth, Mikal Bridges and Darryl Reynolds.
The loss of freshman big man Omari Spellman, who wasnt cleared to play this
season by the NCAA, will have an impact.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 5: Louisville
CardinalsRick Pitino lost three starters -- Damion Lee, Trey Lewis and Chinanu
Onuaku -- but the Cardinals should be a fixture again in the top 25. Quentin
Snider returns at the point, and the wings are talented, with Donovan Mitchell,
Deng Adel and freshman V.J. King. Theres no shortage of options up front with
guys like Jaylen Johnson, Ray Spalding, Anas Mahmoud and the return of Mangok
Mathiang.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 6: North Carolina Tar HeelsThe Tar Heels lost Brice
Johnson and Marcus Paige, but return three starters -- Joel Berry II, Justin
Jackson and Kennedy Meeks -- from last years team that was within a basket of
winning the national title. Roy Williams also brings back key reserves Isaiah
Hicks, Theo Pinson (currently injured) and Nate Britt, so UNC should have a
chance to compete for another Final Four berth.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 7: Virginia
CavaliersTony Bennett. Those two words have given the Cavaliers instant
credibility. UVa is 89-19 overall and 45-9 in ACC play over the past three years
under him. Sure, Malcolm Brogdon is gone, but Virginia still has senior floor
leader London Perrantes. Plus, Bennett will add the services of former Memphis
forward Austin Nichols, one of the best frontcourt players in the country.FULL
TEAM REPORTNo. 8 Xavier MusketeersThe Musketeers wont be able to sneak up on
people as they did last season. Coach Chris Mack brings back leading scorer
Trevon Bluiett and the starting backcourt of Edmond Sumner and Myles Davis (he
is currently suspended indefinitely). Look for Norfolk State transfer RaShid
Gaston to step in and ease the loss of James Farr and Jalen Reynolds up front.
Xavier should challenge Villanova for Big East supremacy.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 9:
Arizona WildcatsSean Millers team could be better than a year ago despite losing
three starters, but it hinges on the eligibility concerns regarding Allonzo
Trier. The Wildcats brought in a talented freshman class that includes point
guard Kobi Simmons, skilled Finnish big man Lauri Markkanen and wing Rawle
Alkins. Still, Trier is the teams one proven scorer.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 10:
Oregon DucksThis one largely depends on the health of Dillon Brooks, who missed
the entire summer after foot surgery. Dana Altman has other quality players:
guard Tyler Dorsey, long and athletic shot-blocker Chris Boucher and starting
point guard Casey Benson, who had a stellar 5-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio last
season. But if Brooks isnt close to 100 percent, the Ducks arent close to the
same team.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 11: UConn HuskiesGuards win in college basketball,
and Kevin Ollie will have a pair of point guards who can play in sophomore Jalen
Adams and freshman Alterique Gilbert. Talented VCU transfer Terry Larrier is
eligible and has pro potential. Plus, Rodney Purvis is back. The key is up front
where the Huskies could use someone who can be a factor on the offensive
end.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 12: Wisconsin BadgersThe Badgers return everyone of note
from last years Sweet 16 team. The trio of Bronson Koenig, Nigel Hayes and Ethan
Happ does the bulk of the scoring, and Vitto Brown and Zak Showalter are vital
to the success. These guys were playing to help get then-interim coach Greg Gard
the permanent gig a year ago, and it worked.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 13: Michigan
State SpartansDenzel Valentine is gone. So are Bryn Forbes, Matt Costello and
even Deyonta Davis. Tom Izzo will reload, and do it with the help of a talented
freshman class that features combo forward Miles Bridges. However, there are
questions: Will fellow frosh Cassius Winston be able to step in immediately and
run the team? Does Izzo have enough up front after a couple of injuries to Ben
Carter and Gavin Schilling? Will Eron Harris be reliable as a go-to guy? My
money is on Izzo figuring it all out.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 14: Indiana HoosiersThe
Yogi Ferrell era is over, and now itll be up to Tom Crean to find a point guard
situation that works in Bloomington. The Hoosiers have plenty of offense still
with James Blackmon Jr. and Robert Johnson on the perimeter and Thomas Bryant in
the post. OG Anunoby could have a breakout season and gives IU that defensive
toughness.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 15: NC State WolfpackMark Gottfried will have his
most talented team since arriving in Raleigh. Hell have stud freshman point
guard Dennis Smith Jr., plenty of wings with Maverick Rowan, Terry Henderson and
Torin Dorn and no shortage of quality bigs with Omer Yurtseven, Abdul-Malik Abu
and BeeJay Anya.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 16: San Diego State AztecsThe Aztecs won 28
games a season ago, but found themselves in the NIT for the first time in seven
years. Steve Fishers team should get back to the NCAA tournament with a core
that includes guards Trey Kell and Jeremy Hemsley, talented wing Malik Pope and
enough up front with guys like Zylan Cheatham and transfers Max Hoetzel and
Valentine Izundu.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 17: Gonzaga BulldogsThe question wont be
whether Mark Fews team can put up points, but whether it will defend. Few will
likely start a trio of transfers: Nigel Williams-Goss (Washington) at the point,
Jordan Mathews (Cal) on the wing and Johnathan Williams III (Missouri) on the
front line. Big man Przemek Karnowski is back, and if hes healthy, the Zags are
the favorite to win the WCC.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 18: Syracuse OrangeJim Boeheim
lost three starters, but returns Tyler Lydon, and adds a few key transfers in
Andrew White (Nebraska), John Gillon (Colorado State) and Paschal Chukwu
(Providence) as well as some talented frosh who could help immediately. He also
brings back Tyler Roberson, veteran big man DaJuan Coleman and sophomore guard
Frank Howard, who should battle Gillon for point guard duties.FULL TEAM
REPORTNo. 19: Saint Marys GaelsRandy Bennett and the Gaels return everything of
note from last seasons team that nearly made the NCAA tournament. Bennett has
his usual Aussie flavor, led by underrated point guard Emmett Naar. This team
was a surprise a season ago, but wont sneak up on anyone this time, especially
with a group loaded with upperclassmen.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 20: Florida GatorsIts
not easy to figure out who the second-best team in the SEC is, but it looks like
its going to be the Gators. Kasey Hill hasnt lived up to expectations, but hes a
senior point guard, and theres enough around him, with wings KeVaughn Allen,
transfers Canyon Barry and John Egbunu, and Devin Robinson on the frontline.FULL
TEAM REPORTNo. 21: Purdue BoilermakersMatt Painter lost A.J. Hammons, but the
frontcourt wont be much of an issue with center Isaac Haas and Caleb Swanigan
swallowing up most of the minutes. Vince Edwards is also back, so it comes down
to guard play in West Lafayette. The duo of P.J. Thompson and Michigan transfer
Spike Albrecht will be the key at the point.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 22: Dayton
FlyersMost people are picking Rhode Island to win the A-10, but dont count out
the Flyers. Why? Archie Millers program is 27-9 in the league the past two
seasons and made an Elite Eight appearance three years ago. Miller still has
Scoochie Smith, Kendall Pollard, Charles Cooke and Kyle Davis. And remember: All
four are seniors.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 23: West Virginia MountaineersBob Huggins
lost some guys, but the Mountaineers success is largely predicated on their
coach and his system. Itll again be a somewhat anonymous group of guards that
includes guys such as Daxter Miles Jr., Jevon Carter and Tarik Phillip, who will
wreak havoc on opponents.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 24: UCLA BruinsThe Bruins were
15-17 last season, but they added two talented freshmen in pass-first point
guard Lonzo Ball and skilled forward T.J. Leaf. Throw them in with Bryce Alford,
Isaac Hamilton and Thomas Welsh, and theres no reason Steve Alford shouldnt have
this program back in the NCAA tournament.FULL TEAM REPORTNo. 25: Baylor
BearsScott Drew and the Bears have gone to the NCAA tournament four of the past
five years and have been at least .500 in the Big 12 in each of the past six
seasons. Miami transfer Manu Lecomte will run the show, and hell have Johnathan
Motley up front and veterans in Al Freeman and Ishmail Wainright.FULL TEAM
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quarterfinals at the League of Legends World Championships on the line, Royal
Never Give Up defeated North Americas top seed, Team SoloMid, to eliminate the
favored League Championship Series side and move on to the knockout stage in
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