1
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Houston
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This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning three of the highest seven scorers — particularly Emanuel Sharp, Milos Uzan and Joseph Tugler — from a crew that completed 35-5 and superior to the championship recreation of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Creighton switch Pop Isaacs, Sam Houston switch Kalifa Sakho, five-star freshman Chris Cenac Jr. and four-star freshmen Isiah Harwell and Kingston Flemings.
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35-5
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2
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St. John’s
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This rating is predicated on the Crimson Storm returning one of many prime two scorers — particularly Zuby Ejiofor — from a crew that completed 31-5 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by North Carolina switch Ian Jackson, Windfall switch Bryce Hopkins, Arizona State switch Joson Sanon, Cincinnati switch Dillon Mitchell, Stanford switch Oziyah Sellers, Idaho State switch Dylan Darling, NAIA switch Handje Tamba, worldwide prospect Imran Suljanovic and four-star freshman Kelvin Odih.
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31-5
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3
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BYU
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This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning 4 of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Keba Keita and Mihailo Boskovic — from a crew that completed 26-10 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Baylor switch Robert Wright, Southern Illinois switch Kennard Davis, UC Riverside switch Nate Pickens, Washington switch Dominique Diomande, Idaho switch Tyler Mrus, five-star freshman AJ Dybantsa and four-star freshman Xavion Staton.
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26-10
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4
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Purdue
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This rating is predicated on the Boilermakers returning 5 of the highest six scorers – particularly Trey Kaufman-Renn, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Daniel Jacobsen and C.J. Cox – from a crew that completed 24-12 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by South Dakota State switch Oscar Cluff, North Florida switch Liam Murphy and worldwide prospect Omer Mayer.
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24-12
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5
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UConn
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This rating is predicated on the Huskies returning 4 of the highest seven scorers — particularly Solo Ball, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed and Jaylin Stewart — from a crew that completed 24-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Georgia switch Silas Demary Jr., Dayton switch Malachi Smith, five-star freshman Braylon Mullins, four-star freshman Eric Reibe and three-star freshman Jacob Ross.
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24-11
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6
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Florida
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This rating is predicated on the Gators returning 5 of the highest 10 scorers – particularly Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh, Rueben Chinyelu, City Klavzar and Micah Handlogten – from a crew that completed 36-4 and gained the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Princeton switch Xaivian Lee, Arkansas switch Boogie Fland and four-star freshmen CJ Ingram and Alex Lloyd.
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9
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36-4
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7
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Texas Tech
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This rating is predicated on the Crimson Raiders returning two of the highest 4 scorers — particularly JT Toppin and Christian Anderson — from a crew that completed 28-9 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by Washington State switch LeJuan Watts, UNC Greensboro switch Donovan Atwell, Villanova switch Josiah Moseley, VCU switch Luke Bamgboye and redshirt freshmen Marial Akuentok.
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1
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28-9
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8
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Michigan
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This rating is predicated on the Wolverines returning three of the highest eight scorers — particularly Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and L.J. Cason — from a crew that completed 27-10 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by UAB switch Yaxel Lendeborg, Illinois switch Morez Johnson Jr., North Carolina switch Elliot Cadeau, UCLA switch Aday Mara and four-star freshmen Trey McKenney and Winters Grady.
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1
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27-10
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9
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Duke
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This rating is predicated on the Blue Devils returning three of the highest 9 scorers — particularly Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba — from a crew that completed 35-4 and superior to the Ultimate 4 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Washington State switch Cedric Coward, Rice switch Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, five-star freshman Cameron Boozer, and four-star freshmen Nikolas Khamenia and Cayden Boozer.
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1
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35-4
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10
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UCLA
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This rating is predicated on the Bruins returning three of the highest 4 scorers – particularly Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey Jr. and Skyy Clark – from a crew that completed 23-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class that includes New Mexico switch Donovan Dent, Michigan State switch Xavier Booker, Kansas Metropolis switch Jamar Brown, San Diego switch Steven Jamerson and North Carolina Central switch Anthony Peoples Jr.
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1
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23-11
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11
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Arizona
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This rating is predicated on the Wildcats returning 4 of the highest eight scorers — particularly Jaden Bradley, Tobe Awaka, Motiejus Krivas and Anthony Dell’Orso — from a crew that completed 24-13 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Harvard switch Evan Nelson, five-star freshmen Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, and four-star freshman Dwayne Aristode.
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1
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24-13
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12
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Kentucky
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This rating is predicated on the Wildcats returning two of the highest seven scorers — particularly Otega Oweh and Brandon Garrison — from a crew that completed 24-12 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Arizona State switch Jayden Quaintance, Alabama switch Mouhamed Dioubate, Pitt switch Jaland Lowe, Tulane switch Kam Williams, Florida switch Denzel Aberdeen, Miami (Ohio) switch Reece Potter and four-star freshmen Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno.
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1
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24-12
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13
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Iowa St.
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This rating is predicated on the Cyclones returning three of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey — from a crew that completed 25-10 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia switch Blake Buchanan, Purdue Fort Wayne switch Eric Mulder, Japanese Washington switch Mason Williams, Utah Valley switch Dominick Nelson and four-star freshman Jamarion Batemon.
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1
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25-10
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14
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Louisville
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This rating is predicated on the Cardinals returning two of the highest six scorers – particularly J’Vonne Hadley and James Scott – from a crew that completed 27-8 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia switch Isaac McKneely, Xavier switch Ryan Conwell, Kennesaw State switch Adrian Wooley, five-star freshman Mikel Brown and four-star freshman Sananda Fru.
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1
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27-8
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15
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Michigan St.
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This rating is predicated on the Spartans returning 4 of the highest eight scorers — particularly Coen Carr, Jaxon Kohler, Jeremy Fears and Carson Cooper — from a crew that completed 30-7 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Samford switch Trey Fort, FAU switch Kaleb Glenn, Miami switch Divine Ugochukwu and four-star freshmen Cam Ward and Jordan Scott.
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1
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30-7
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16
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Oregon
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This rating is predicated on the Geese returning 4 of the highest 10 scorers – particularly Nate Bittle, Jackson Shelstad, Kwame Evans Jr. and Jamari Phillips – from a crew that completed 25-10 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Ohio State switch Sean Stewart, Elon switch TK Simpkins and three-star freshman JJ Frakes.
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25-10
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17
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Kansas
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This rating is predicated on the Jayhawks returning one of many prime seven scorers – particularly Flory Bidunga – from a crew that completed 21-13 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Illinois switch Tre White, Loyola Chicago switch Jayden Dawson, St. Bonaventure switch Melvin Council, five-star freshman Darryn Peterson, four-star freshman Samis Calderon and three-star freshman Corbin Allen – plus Elmarko Jackson, a former five-star prospect who missed this previous season with a knee damage.
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21-13
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18
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Auburn
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This rating is predicated on the Tigers returning one of many prime three scorers — particularly Tahaad Pettiford — from a crew that completed 32-6 and superior to the Ultimate 4 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by UCF switch Keyshawn Corridor, Mississippi State switch KeShawn Murphy, Texas Tech switch Kevin Overton, Lincoln Memorial switch Elyjah Freeman, JUCO switch Abdul Bashir and four-star freshmen Sebastian Williams-Adams and Kaden Magwood.
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32-6
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19
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Arkansas
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This rating is predicated on the Razorbacks returning 4 of the highest 9 scorers – particularly DJ Wagner, Karter Knox, Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond III – from a crew that completed 22-14 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Florida State switch Malique Ewin, South Carolina switch Nick Pringle, five-star freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas.
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22-14
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20
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Tennessee
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This rating is predicated on the Vols returning three of the highest eight scorers — particularly Felix Okpara, J.P. Estrella and Cade Phillips — from a crew that completed 30-8 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Vanderbilt switch Jaylen Carey, Maryland switch Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Louisiana Tech switch Amaree Abram, five-star freshman Nate Ament and four-star freshmen Amari Evans and DeWayne Brown.
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30-8
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21
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Gonzaga
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This rating is predicated on the Zags returning 4 of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Graham Ike, Braden Huff, Ismaila Diagne and Emmanuel Innocenti — from a crew that completed 26-9 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia switch Jalen Warley, Arizona State switch Adam Miller, Colgate switch Braeden Smith, four-star freshman Davis Fogle and three-star freshman Parker Jefferson — plus the return of Steele Venters, who has missed the previous two seasons with accidents.
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26-9
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22
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Texas
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This rating is predicated on the Longhorns returning three of the highest six scorers — particularly Jordan Pope, Tramon Mark and Chendall Weaver — from a crew that completed 19-16 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Xavier switch Lassina Traore, FAU switch Matas Vokietaitis, Purdue switch Camden Heide, St. John’s switch Simeon Wilcher, Xavier switch Dailyn Swain and four-star freshman John Clark.
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19-16
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23
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Illinois
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This rating is predicated on the Illini returning two of the highest 4 scorers – particularly Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell – from a crew that completed 22-13 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Cal switch Andrej Stojakovic, Arkansas switch Zvonimir Ivisic, worldwide prospects David Morkovic and Mihailo Petrovic, and four-star prospects Brandon Lee and Keaton Wagler – plus the return of Ty Rodgers, who missed this previous season with an damage.
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22-13
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24
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Alabama
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This rating is predicated on the Crimson Tide returning two of the highest 4 scorers – particularly Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Aden Hollowayl – from a crew that completed 28-9 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Miami transferJalil Bethea, Florida State switch Tayor Bol Bowen, Bucknell switch Noah Williamson, Tarleton State switch Keiteen Bristow and four-star freshmen London Jemison, Davion Hannah and Amari Allen.
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28-9
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25
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Wisconsin
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This rating is predicated on the Badgers returning three of the highest 9 scorers – particularly John Blackwell, Nolan Winter and Jack Janicki – from a crew that completed 27-10 and superior to the second spherical of the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by San Diego State switch Nick Boyd, Virginia switch Andrew Rohde, Portland switch Austin Rapp, Tulsa switch Braeden Carrington, Worldwide prospect Aleksas Bieliauskas and four-star freshman Zach Kinziger.
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27-10
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26
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Ohio St.
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This rating is predicated on the Buckeyes returning three of the highest 4 scorers — particularly Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. — from a crew that completed 17-15 and missed the 2025 NCAA Event. That core shall be joined by Wright State switch Brandon Noel, Santa Clara switch Christoph Tilly, Indiana switch Gabe Cupps and four-star freshmen A’mare Bynum and Dorian Jones.
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17-15
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