Faculty basketball’s expertise ecosystem is unusually sturdy this season throughout groups and conferences and starting from gamers aged 18 to 29. Sure, 29 years outdated. However no staff this season has the top-end expertise — or within the case of Purdue, abilities — as do the Boilermakers.
Two Purdue gamers landed within the high 10 of our annual preseason rating of the High 100 and 1 Gamers for the 2025-26 season featured under, together with star guard Braden Smith, the CBS Sports activities preseason Participant of the Yr, who claims the No. 1 spot.
Smith leads returning gamers in assists and the one First Crew All-American from final season who’s again within the sport this season. He is coming off a profession yr by which he averaged 15.8 factors and eight.7 assists per recreation whereas main Purdue to 24 wins and a second weekend look within the NCAA Match.
Teammate Trey Kaufman-Renn checks in at No. 7 in our rankings to make Purdue, No. 1 within the preseason AP High 25 ballot, the one staff this yr to have two top-10 abilities. Kaufman-Renn led the staff in scoring and rebounding final season and was a 3rd staff All-American in our CBS Sports activities panel in April. The expectation in West Lafayette and overseas is that he launches himself into famous person territory as a senior.
The focus of expertise amongst among the finest groups at the same time as deep as the game is that this season could notably catch your eye. Of the 101 gamers, 26 groups are represented by a minimum of two gamers. Eleven of the groups have three gamers on the record. Purdue, UConn and Florida have 4 gamers within the High 100 And 1 Gamers.
Of all these groups, 4 have three inside the highest 50: Florida, Houston, UConn and BYU. Two of these groups (Florida and UConn) have received titles the final two years, whereas Houston was the nationwide runner-up. So one of the best groups in basketball the previous few years appear to have largely reloaded as soon as once more.
Faculty basketball rankings: Houston, Purdue, Kentucky, Duke and extra headline 2025-26 High 100 And 1 groups
Matt Norlander
Let’s get to our rankings as voted on by our panel of CBS Sports activities specialists made up of Gary Parrish, Matt Norlander, Kyle Boone, David Cobb, Cameron Salerno and Isaac Trotter.
1. Braden Smith | Purdue
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior
Smith is the reigning Massive Ten Participant of the Yr and solely consensus First Crew All-American to return to highschool, making him an inexpensive choose to high this record. The 6-foot level guard averaged 15.8 factors and eight.7 assists final season and enters this yr with 758 profession assists. If Smith averages 8.7 assists once more, and seems in a minimum of 37 video games, each of that are clearly attainable, he’ll go Duke legend Bobby Hurley and grow to be the NCAA’s profession assists chief and cement his place as an all-time faculty basketball nice. — Gary Parrish
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Freshman
The Canton, Ohio, product is essentially the most anticipated freshman Invoice Self has ever coached, thanks partly to Self saying a number of instances in current months that he is by no means had a freshman pretty much as good as Peterson. Excessive reward and large phrases. All of it appears justified. Peterson was excellent in KU’s scrimmage at Louisville. His body is NBA-ready. His two-way means ought to be Kansas’ finest attribute. This freshman class might be the most effective ever, and on the high of it stands Peterson, who can be must-see TV for a Kansas staff I believe will end second within the Massive 12. Although we’ve Smith ranked above, I would put Peterson No. 1. — Matt Norlander
3. JT Toppin | Texas Tech
Place: Energy Ahead | Yr: Junior
Two seasons in faculty basketball has netted Toppin two Participant of the Yr awards in his respective convention — first within the MWC for New Mexico and final season within the Massive 12 for Texas Tech. The arrow for him is pointing 90 levels upward. Toppin ought to be in for yet one more large season in Lubbock main a Crimson Raiders staff that may as soon as once more revolve round his strengths. Because the main returning scorer and rebounder within the Massive 12 he’s a worthy preseason nationwide participant of the yr contender given his manufacturing profile and the proliferation of success at Tech that has come from his presence. He has a very good probability to be one of the best participant once more within the Massive 12 on a staff that might bust by and be one of the best within the convention. — Kyle Boone
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Freshman
Boozer is ready to be Duke’s subsequent nice one-and-done star. He’s each extremely expert and extremely bodily, which is a uncommon mixture for any faculty participant, however particularly for a freshman. The son of Duke legend and former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer has his father’s measurement at 6-9, 250 kilos. However in contrast to his pops, Cam can stretch the ground with an out of doors taking pictures contact that may make him a matchup nightmare. Boozer’s versatility additionally extends to the defensive aspect, the place he is lively and agile sufficient to modify onto smaller gamers whereas nonetheless possessing sufficient energy to bruise with anybody on the block. — David Cobb
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Freshman
Dybansta arrives at BYU as essentially the most hyped recruit in program historical past. He has the prototypical measurement to be a wing on the NBA stage right this moment and is a high contender to be the No. 1 total choose within the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybansta thrives within the mid-range and will get to his spots comfortable, which makes him such a highly-touted prospect. The hype is actual with BYU and Dybansta, as that is essentially the most proficient roster in program historical past. Dybansta raises the ground and ceiling of this roster. BYU has an opportunity to play throughout the ultimate weekend of the school basketball season this spring, which is one thing the varsity hasn’t carried out earlier than. – Cameron Salerno
6. Donovan Dent | UCLA
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from New Mexico)
No participant scored extra factors in transition final season than Dent. The one-man fastbreak has jetpacks hooked up to his ft, and he is returning to his outdated stomping grounds itching to guide UCLA again to the promised land. The New Mexico switch seems to be like a flawless match for a Mick Cronin-led staff. He is a tricky, hard-nosed defender, who will generate loads of takeaways. He’s a heat-seeking missile in transition, who will draw fouls and create simple offense. UCLA has tons of taking pictures on this roster to make Dent’s turbo drives much more impactful. Dent has All-American upside in 2025-26, and UCLA has lofty expectations as a result of a degree guard like Dent makes issues disappear. — Isaac Trotter
7. Trey Kaufman-Renn | Purdue
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior
Kaufman-Renn is Purdue’s different All-American, a frontcourt star who led the Boilermakers in factors and rebounds final season. He scored 20.1 factors and grabbed 6.5 rebounds per contest — however blocked simply 11 complete pictures all season whereas largely enjoying middle. That is among the many causes Purdue added measurement by way of the switch portal, in order that Kaufman-Renn can play extra energy ahead. It ought to be good for each him and this system. If Purdue wins its first NCAA Match this season, Kaufman-Renn can be a legend in West Lafayette without end. — GP
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Graduate (Switch from UAB)
Our top-ranked switch from final spring is poised to be the point of interest of a Michigan operation that may vie with the likes of Purdue, Illinois and UCLA to be one of the best within the Massive Ten. Lendeborg averaged 17.7 factors, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals at UAB final season, matching Duke‘s Cooper Flagg as the one gamers in Division I to guide their staff in all 5 of these classes. Talking of Duke, it might be Lendeborg vs. Boozer in a battle of who logs essentially the most double-doubles this season; Lendeborg’s 26 final yr led the nation. He closely thought-about going to the NBA, however fortunately, he is yet one more excellent expertise who will contribute to a monstrous 2025-26 season for the game. — MN
9. Otega Oweh | Kentucky
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior
Kentucky received 24 video games and had a top-10 offense in adjusted effectivity metrics at KenPom.com whereas Oweh – a first-year switch into Lexington – arrived and instantly asserted himself because the chief in scoring, discipline aim makes an attempt and free throw alternatives. He confirmed every part from a real alpha: a capability to blast off and get to the basket, a 35.5% hit fee on 3-pointers, a clear 11.7% turnover fee and a bulldog mentality on protection. These traits all translated immediately. Our guess is he builds off that success and launches right into a season by which he contends for SEC Participant of the Yr. The supporting solid surrounding him ought to complement his abilities effectively and permit him to flourish because the prolific scorer and two-way playmaker he is proven himself to be. — KB
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior
That Houston did not miss a beat final season whereas changing program legend Jamal Shead at level guard is a testomony to the Cougars’ tradition and to Uzan. The Oklahoma switch slot in completely, thriving as each a distributor and scoring possibility for a staff that reached the nationwide championship recreation. Uzan performed a key position in Houston’s 3-point taking pictures renaissance, as he drilled 42.8% of his 3-pointers. The 6-4 guard brings All-American potential into the 2025-26 marketing campaign as his scoring contributions ought to solely improve amid the departure of main scorer and perimeter marksman LJ Cryer. –— DC
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from Drake)
One of many high transfers out there elected to observe his coach, Ben McCollum, from Drake to Iowa. At Drake, Stirtz was the most effective mid-major gamers within the nation. He averaged 19.2 factors, 5.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds and helped his staff advance to the second spherical of the NCAA Match. There may be critical draft buzz with Stirtz coming into his senior season at Iowa. He initiatives as a possible lottery choose on this summer season’s NBA Draft and will grow to be the varsity’s highest-drafted participant since Keegan Murray went No. 4 total within the 2022 NBA Draft. — CS
12. Zuby Ejiofor | St. John’s
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior
Ejiofor’s motor is his superpower, and he has solidified himself as one of many premier defenders in all of school basketball. He defends guards, wings or large males with out batting an eye fixed. The senior ahead is a junkyard dawg, who makes stuff occur with relentless effort. The large man is an absolute terror on the glass and Ejiofor’s added extra on-ball chops and playmaking to his offensive portfolio to grow to be an excellent greater handful. — IT
13. Darrion Williams | NC State
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior (Switch from Texas Tech)
Williams was one of the coveted gamers within the switch portal after averaging 15.1 factors and 5.5 rebounds for a Texas Tech staff that received 28 video games and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Match. Now he’ll be the centerpiece of Will Wade’s first staff at NC State — and most expect large issues, proof being how the 6-6 ahead was voted the ACC Preseason Participant of the Yr. That Williams has already publicly expressed his disdain for each North Carolina and Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis undeniably brings one thing to that in-state rivalry. NC State and UNC will play Feb. 17. — GP
14. Thomas Haugh | Florida
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Junior
Haugh largely got here off of the bench for the nationwide champions, beginning solely 5 instances, however was clearly one among Florida’s finest gamers by the tip of the title run. His placement within the high 15 of this record is a mirrored image of that. The 6-9 junior, who averaged 11.7 factors and seven.0 rebounds final season, is predicted to begin at small ahead this season. That is one of the simplest ways for the Gators to theoretically get their finest 5 gamers on the ground collectively. Haugh’s return to highschool is among the many causes Florida has a sensible probability to win back-to-back nationwide championships. — GP
15. Tahaad Pettiford | Auburn
Place: Level guard | Yr: Sophomore
Pettiford is one of the best participant Bruce Pearl left his son, Steven Pearl, when the previous introduced his retirement final month, clearing the way in which for the latter to grow to be a first-time head coach within the SEC. A 6-1 sophomore, Pettiford averaged 11.6 factors and three.0 assists final season whereas taking pictures 36.6% from 3-point vary. His utilization fee ought to spike with the departure of Johni Broome. Pettiford will have to be nice for the Tigers to make a fifth straight NCAA Match. He is a transparent candidate for SEC Participant of the Yr. — GP
16. PJ Haggerty | Kansas State
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from Memphis)
Haggerty is at his fourth faculty in 4 years after handing over one of many biggest single particular person seasons in Memphis historical past. The 6-4 guard averaged 21.7 factors, 5.8 rebounds and three.7 assists whereas making 81.8% of the 7.8 free throws he tried final season for Penny Hardaway’s Tigers. Haggerty was the AAC Participant of the Yr. Now he is making an attempt to get Jerome Tang’s Kansas State program again to the NCAA Match for the primary time since 2023. The record of Massive 12 Participant of the Yr candidates is lengthy — however Haggerty positively belongs on it. — GP
17. Joseph Tugler | Houston
Place: Middle | Yr: Junior
Tugler is the reigning Massive 12 Defensive Participant of the Yr and CBS Sports activities preseason Defensive Participant of the Yr. The 6-8 middle’s block proportion of 12.4 ranked seventh nationally final season. He has the game’s highest particular person defensive participant ranking coming into this season, in keeping with EvanMiya.com. His return to Houston’s frontcourt is among the many causes the Cougars are anticipated to win a 3rd straight Massive 12 regular-season championship. — GP
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Junior
If Ball was an above-average defender, he would’ve cruised into our high 10. We have him No. 18 due to his taking pictures means and our expectation that he’ll be essentially the most invaluable participant on a UConn staff that vies for a No. 1 seed come March. Ball made 41.4% of his 3-point makes an attempt final season and we anticipate he’ll hit a couple of 40% clip once more over the following 5 months. He is additionally one of many higher foul shooters in excessive main hoops and ought to be exploited to most potential in Dan Hurley’s ultramodern offensive designs. We have extra Huskies on the record, however Ball will lead the staff in scoring (he was at 14.4 ppg a season in the past) if all goes to plan, and ought to be an All-American if Connecticut might be top-five good. — MN
Place: Level guard | Yr: Sophomore
Fleet of foot and capable of change three gears forward straight away, Philon is the top of the snake for an Alabama staff that is loaded within the backcourt. Again in April, it was assumed Philon could be gone to the NBA. Fortuitously for Nate Oats and his program, Philon got here again and, in opting in for a second season, offers the staff from Tuscaloosa actual hope at being an SEC contender but once more. With Mark Sears having wrapped up his faculty profession, Philon’s averages of 10.6 factors and three.8 assists per recreation are assured to ratchet up. The projected top-20 choose in subsequent June’s draft will transfer into the lottery if he can show his 3-point shot is improved; Philon made simply 39 of his 124 trey tries a a frosh. — MN
Place: Middle | Yr: Graduate
Ike, 23, is our highest-ranked participant outdoors the power-conference construction. He’ll be pivotal to Gonzaga’s push to remain across the high 10. With the COVID bonus yr gone, Ike is one among oldest and most skilled gamers in faculty hoops. This can be his fifth season; he performed simply 12 video games as a freshman at Wyoming, enabling him for a fourth full yr in 2025-26. Ike might hit 140 profession video games if Gonzaga makes a deep NCAA run in March. Final season Ike averaged 17.3 factors, 7.3 rebounds in a modest 22.9 minutes per recreation. All of his numbers ought to tick up. — MN
Place: Combo guard | Yr: Sophomore (Switch from Arkansas)
If the Arkansas switch hits to most potential with Todd Golden’s staff, we’ll have ranked him 10-15 spots too low. Fland confirmed flashes of super-fun play a season in the past, even whereas lacking a very good chunk of the yr as a result of a thumb damage that required surgical procedure. He wound up enjoying 21 video games and averaged 13.5 factors, 5.1 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals as a 6-3 ball-dominant guard. Now he’ll play alongside Princeton switch Xaivian Lee on a Florida staff that has to switch one of the best backcourt at school historical past. We will not wait to see what Fland seems to be like in blue and orange, and we can’t have to attend lengthy: Florida’s recreation in opposition to Arizona on Nov. 3 is one of the best tip of opening day. — MN
Place: Level guard | Yr: Freshman
The No. 6 participant within the Class of 2025 goes to be the most effective one-and-done gamers to ever grace the Louisville campus. Brown’s profile took a leap over the summer season when he starred for Crew USA in U19 competitors, setting the stage for a 2025-26 season that has Louisville comfortably ranked heading into November for the primary time since 2019. A shade underneath 6-5, Brown is not a cumbersome participant, however he additionally will not be bullied. His taking pictures stroke is tremendous clear and his willingness to get teammates concerned ought to be what unlocks the Cardinals to be an excellent higher staff than they had been within the big bounceback Yr 1 underneath Pat Kelsey. Listed below are a few of his highlights from July. — MN
23. Ja’Kobi Gillespie | Tennessee
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has the midas contact on the subject of transfers – he snagged Chaz Lanier final yr from North Florida and turned him into an All-American, and he did the identical a yr earlier with Northern Colorado guard Dalton Knecht – so it appears a protected guess that development continues with Gillespie. And so that is the guess we’re making right here with Gillespie at No. 23. He was excellent final season at Maryland the place he led the staff in assists, steals and minutes, and he ought to be a pure successor to the purpose guard place long-time guard Zakai Zeigler vacates in Knoxville. Gillespie’s willingness and talent to take and make powerful buckets will reimagine what a degree guard can do on this offense and he has the wherewithal and smarts to know when he should distribute, too, which he can do in addition to any within the SEC. — KB
24. Josh Hubbard | Mississippi State
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Junior
Hubbard returns for his third season at Mississippi State as the highest returning scorer within the SEC and a identified flamethrower whose ability set has advanced in his time with the Bulldogs. He arrived first as a scorer after which shouldered a giant load final season as a playmaker on high of these duties final season, averaging 18.9 factors per recreation whereas almost doubling his help numbers from the season prior. The end result: Hubbard is among the most full offensive guards within the nation on a staff that has designs on not simply making the NCAA Match — however making it and advancing. Mississippi State’s two-decade-long drought of tourney wins might finish this season if Hubbard’s progress continues, and this ought to be his finest supporting solid since arriving in 2023. — KB
25. Emanuel Sharp | Houston
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior
Houston’s program-high 35 wins final season was made attainable partly by Sharp and his offensive consistency late within the season, the place he led the staff in scoring in a Massive 12 title run and gathered MOP honors each there and within the Midwest Regional. Sharp is the main returning scorer on preseason No. 2 Houston after ending because the nationwide runner-up and averaging 12.6 factors whereas taking pictures 40.7% on 3-pointers. The expectation right here is that he and Milos Uzan collectively will formulate a brand new 1-2 punch that in true Houston type is relentless on protection and shoots the lights out once more. — KB
26. Alex Karaban | UConn
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior
Respect should be given to two-time nationwide champions who’re nonetheless in faculty chasing one other ring. So respect is given right here to Karaban. And loads of it. He’s the second-highest ranked UConn participant on our record however arguably its most crucial piece for what this staff does from a spacing perspective. His lengthy body and taking pictures means – he averages 12.2 factors for his profession and is taking pictures 37.5% on 3-pointers – opens up the ground and permits the Huskies to have dynamism each in and out. We anticipate Solo Ball and Tarris Reed to have large years, as evidenced by each additionally being top-50 on this record, however Ball and Reed reaching their ceilings this season will undeniably be a partial byproduct of Karaban’s presence and affect. — KB
27. Tamin Lipsey | Iowa State
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior
Solely 10 main convention gamers the final two seasons have averaged a minimum of 11.5 factors, 4.0 assists and a couple of.0 steals.
Lipsey is among the 10.
That completely encapsulates the all-around affect of Lipsey on Iowa State. He is a terrific defender, a dependable playmaker and a scoring weapon besides. The one different returning Massive 12 gamers who had the next field plus/minus than him final season within the Massive 12 – Emanuel Sharp, JT Toppin, Richie Saunders, Milos Uzan and teammate Joshua Jefferson – are virtually all preseason All-American candidates. Lipsey’s inclusion right here at No. 27 is a nod to his greatness and a sign he ought to very a lot be in those self same discussions. — KB
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior
Thornton’s greatness has been obscured on the nationwide stage by the truth that he is but to play within the NCAA Match. However the 6-2 do-it-all guard has confirmed over the course of 102 profession begins that he is the most effective guards in faculty basketball. After flirting with the NBA Draft, he’s again for an encore with a shot at surpassing 2,000 profession factors. Few are extra environment friendly working out of the pick-and-roll than Thornton, who’s a three-level scorer with All-American upside. — DC
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior
Saunders’ profession reached new heights underneath first-year BYU coach Kevin Clark final season, as he was named the Massive 12’s Most Improved Participant. Whereas 3-point taking pictures is Saunders’ calling card, he is acquired the scale and fluidity to achieve the rim and end. That was evidenced in his 59.4% mark on 2-point makes an attempt. By season’s finish, Saunders’ efficient discipline aim proportion of 61.9% was finest within the Massive 12 amongst perimeter gamers. How Saunders adjusts to enjoying alongside star freshman AJ Dybantsa can be a key storyline for the Cougars. — DC
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior
Bittle returned from damage with a vengeance final season, averaging profession bests in each main class and rising as one of many nation’s premier two-way facilities. The 7-footer completed second within the Massive Ten in blocks per recreation at 2.1 whereas averaging a career-best 14.2 factors per recreation. Bittle does his finest offensive work on the block, however he additionally brings a observe report as a 3-point shooter. His floor-spacing — blended in with some improved passing — make Bittle a multi-faceted offensive weapon for the Geese. — DC
Place: Middle | Yr: Junior
Nobody embodies the development of seasoned worldwide gamers migrating to school basketball higher than Ivisic. At 21 years outdated, the Croatian sensation loved a breakout debut marketing campaign final yr, averaging 13 factors, 7.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks for the Illini. With a full offseason in a Massive Ten energy program underneath his belt, anticipate better consistency from the seven-footer. He’ll be joined by his brother, Zvonimir Ivisic, an Arkansas switch with comparable measurement and flexibility. The 2 will give Illini coach Brad Underwood a powerful 1-2 punch within the frontcourt. — DC
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Junior
Condon runs the ground higher than any large in faculty basketball and is a menace on the offensive glass. These traits alone make him an important slot in Florida’s system. While you add in his passing means (2.2 assists final season), floor-spacing and rim safety, you would get a flexible entrance courtroom weapon with NBA upside. Condon struggled within the NCAA Match earlier than arising big within the Gators’ title-game victory over a rugged Houston staff. On condition that he is nonetheless comparatively new to basketball, the Australian prospect is on a trajectory to be a star. — DC
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from Xavier)
Conwell can be a part of his fourth staff in 4 years when he fits up for Louisville this season. After earlier stops at South Florida, Indiana State and Xavier, Conwell will be a part of a loaded guard room at Louisville. He averaged 16.5 factors and shot a formidable 41.2% from the 3-point line on 7.1 makes an attempt per recreation. The Cardinals underneath second-year coach Pat Kelsey are anticipated to compete for the ACC title after successful 27 video games in his first season because the coach. Conwell will add scoring and taking pictures to an already loaded lineup. — CS
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Redshirt senior (Switch from West Virginia)
After a shoulder damage ended his season prematurely final season, DeVries will get a contemporary begin at Indiana. The previous Drake star and two-time Missouri Valley Convention Participant of the Yr is the headliner of Indiana’s new look roster underneath coach Darian DeVries. In his final wholesome season at Drake, DeVries averaged 21.6 factors, 6.7 rebounds and three.7 assists. He is up for an enormous bounce-back season after enjoying in simply eight video games throughout the 2024-25 marketing campaign. — CS
Place: Level guard | Yr: Junior (Switch from Pittsburgh)
The previous Pitt star spent the final two seasons with the Panthers earlier than transferring to Kentucky. Lowe averaged 16.8 factors, 5.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds final season and ought to be within the beginning lineup on opening night time if he recovers from a preseason shoulder damage in time. Kentucky produced loads of star level guards underneath former coach John Calipari and Lowe is in line to be the following nice one. If Lowe can enhance as a 3-point shooter, Kentucky can be in enterprise. — CS
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Freshman
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has carried out a exceptional job buying expertise by way of the switch portal lately. Nonetheless, Ament is likely to be essentially the most proficient participant he is had since arriving in Knoxville. Ament is the highest-ranked recruit in program historical past and is a projected top-five choose within the 2026 NBA Draft. Ament thrives with the ball in his fingers and is usually a quantity scorer on the faculty stage. There are many proficient freshmen within the SEC, however Ament might be one of the best. — CS
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior
The previous Duke star discovered a brand new dwelling final season with Missouri and thrived. Mitchell began all 33 video games and averaged 13.9 factors, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists. The Tigers had been by far essentially the most improved staff within the SEC final season. Missouri went from a 0-18 report in convention play throughout the 2023-24 marketing campaign and received 10 video games in SEC play final season, en path to a berth within the NCAA Match. Mitchell is among the finest returning gamers within the SEC. — CS
38. John Blackwell | Wisconsin
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Junior
When Wisconsin wanted a giant bucket in crunch time, it was noticeable how typically Blackwell, not All-American John Tonje, would get the decision. The 6-4, 205-pound guard is a freight practice when he will get rolling, and he’ll take the reins because the Badgers’ No. 1 possibility. Wisconsin’s frontcourt is among the best-shooting choices within the nation, which ought to open up the paint for Blackwell’s bulldozing drives or big-boy post-ups. Blackwell’s mixture of measurement, rebounding, taking pictures, protection and playmaking is every part you’d need from a lead guard. — IT
39. Joshua Jefferson | Iowa State
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior
Your staff is simply higher when Jefferson is on the ground. The 6-9 ahead is among the finest defenders in America and flourished with a heavy offensive position. Jefferson can hit a triple now and again, however he is at his finest contained in the paint as a bodily scorer and glorious secondary creator. Do not be stunned if Jefferson posts a ton of 15-point, 11-rebound, four-assist nights in 2025-26. — IT
40. Jackson Shelstad | Oregon
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Junior
Shelstad is in vary the second he walks onto the ground. The Oregon junior drained 44% of his 3-pointers in Massive Ten play final season and was the most effective offensive gamers in the complete nation. He is slated to have an enormous utilization fee for the Geese and will put up some monster stat strains. He is just like the West Coast model of RJ Davis, particularly when his array of pull-up jumpers are dropping. When he is rolling, Shelstad is must-watch TV. — IT
41. Bryce Hopkins | St. John’s
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior
St. John’s can not grow to be a nationwide championship frontrunner with out Hopkins trying like himself once more. The 6-7 ahead has trimmed up his body along with his eyes set on returning to his perch as one of many elite gamers within the Massive East. The concept of Hopkins is apparent. He is usually a one-on-one destroyer, who performs with critical physicality in each side of the sport. However he is acquired a variety of rust to knock off after enjoying in simply 4 video games within the final 23 months. — IT
42. Christian Anderson | Texas Tech
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Sophomore
Anderson is slated to slip subsequent to Toppin and grow to be the engine of this high-upside Texas Tech membership. The sophomore guard performs with an actual aptitude and is a complete murderer off the bounce or off the catch. The ball simply appears to go in for Anderson. He’ll be tasked with dealing with extra conventional level guard duties in 2025-26, however it’s laborious to not be so enthusiastic about his sophomore season. The dude is a complete baller. — IT
43. Jaden Bradley | Arizona
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior
Bradley averaged 12.1 factors and three.4 rebounds final season for an Arizona staff that received 24 video games and superior to the Candy 16 of the NCAA Match for the third time in 4 years underneath Tommy Lloyd. The 6-3 guard shot above 82% from the free-throw line for the second straight season — however watched his 3-point proportion plummet to 32.1%. That should bounce again. If it does, the Wildcats might compete for a second straight top-three end within the Massive 12. — GP
44. Flory Bidunga | Kansas
Place: Middle | Yr: Sophomore
Bidunga was a McDonald’s All-American in 2024, however actually only a position participant in his first season at Kansas, partly due to the presence of Hunter Dickinson. The 6-10 large man averaged 5.9 factors and 5.4 rebounds in simply 16.3 minutes, which ranked sixth on the staff. What Invoice Self wants is a breakthrough season from the sophomore. With out it, the Jayhawks can be liable to ending outdoors of the highest 4 of the Massive 12 for the third consecutive season. — GP
45. Darius Acuff Jr. | Arkansas
Place: Level guard | Yr: Freshman
Acuff was the highest-ranked level guard within the Class of 2025, in keeping with 247Sports, and ought to be the star of the Razorbacks’ backcourt that is among the most proficient teams within the nation. The 6-3 freshman scored 17 factors in final week’s exhibition-win over Cincinnati whereas taking pictures 63.6% from the sector. He is anticipated to be the most recent in an extended record of one-and-done lead guards underneath John Calipari, who has, in fact, beforehand coached No. 1 total picks Derrick Rose and John Wall, to not point out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP. — GP
46. Robert Wright | BYU
Place: Level guard | Yr: Freshman (Switch from Baylor)
Wright was overshadowed by his extra heralded freshman teammate final season at Baylor, one-and-done lottery choose VJ Edgecombe, however the 6-1 guard was nonetheless good. He averaged 11.5 factors and 4.2 assists in 29.4 minutes per recreation for a Baylor program that superior to a sixth straight NCAA Match. After the season, Wright transferred to BYU, the place he’ll begin alongside two different gamers on this record — particularly No. 5 Dybantsa and No. No. 29 Saunders. If issues go effectively, these three might be part of one of the best staff in BYU historical past. — GP
47. Miles Byrd | San Diego State
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Junior
Byrd broke-out final season, averaging 12.3 factors, 4.4 rebounds and a couple of.7 assists whereas beginning 30 instances for San Diego State. Because of this, the 6-6 California native was just lately voted the Mountain West Convention’s Preseason Participant of the Yr. His return to San Diego State makes the Aztecs the favourite within the MWC and offers this system a sensible probability to make a sixth consecutive journey to the NCAA Match. — GP
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Senior
Underrated due to the uniform he wears. Northwestern hasn’t been and is not going to be a top-30 program, however Martinelli is among the finest gamers within the Massive Ten. His 20.5 factors per recreation final season was tied for tenth nationally. He was the primary NU participant to common a minimum of 20.0 ppg since Evan Eschmeyer put up 21.7 per night time in 1997-98. He is the third-highest scorer coming again to school hoops, behind PJ Haggerty (Kansas State), Markus Burton (Notre Dame) and Terrence Brown (Utah). Martinelli additionally averaged 6.2 rebounds and was indefatigable in enjoying greater than 37 minutes per recreation. — MN
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior
The uncommon non-freshman to crack our high 50 whereas coming off a season averaging single digits in factors. Reed (9.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.6 bpg) had bursts final fall and winter the place he regarded like the most effective bigs within the nation. Then there have been gaps that he disappeared for the Huskies. We like him to emerge with a extra distinguished and constant position, particularly since his minutes per recreation are anticipated to rise from 19.9 to nearer to 27 or 28 per night time for the most effective groups within the nation. Reed is about 6-11 and weighs higher than 260 kilos. He is usually a drive if he totally harnesses his energy. — MN
Place: Energy wing | Yr: Senior (Switch from UCF)
The main scorer within the Massive 12 (18.8 factors per recreation), Keyshawn Corridor left a foul UCF staff to grow to be the No. 2 man with the reigning SEC regular-season champions. We’re placing Corridor pretty excessive on our record (he additionally averaged 7.1 rebounds as a 6-7 tweener ahead), even figuring out he’ll be enjoying off Tahaad Pettiford in an intriguing season following the October retirement of Bruce Pearl. Corridor is on his fourth staff in 4 years: he began at UNLV, then went to George Mason earlier than rebooting once more in Orlando a yr in the past. The Mountain West-to-Atlantic 10-to-Massive 12-to-SEC tour is emblematic of the school expertise for thus many gamers on this period. — MN
Place: Middle | Yr: Junior (Switch from Arizona)
The large man has regarded like Carolina’s finest participant loads of days within the preseason. We predict Caleb Wilson will in the end be UNC’s finest, however Veesaar’s measurement, defensive capabilities and visual aggressive edge will present UNC with a streak of conceitedness on the inside that the staff sorely missed final season. Search for the Estonian large to spice up his averages from a season in the past, when he put up 9.4 factors, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 20.8 minutes per recreation. — MN
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Sophomore (Switch from Arizona State)
As you possibly can see, our staff of six rotates capsule-writing duties all through this piece. I am glad I used to be assigned JQ’s write-up so I can stump for him proper right here to be a lot greater than the place he landed. If Quaintance, who’s recovering from an ACL tear, however will return in some unspecified time in the future in November or December, can play at full well being, it is affordable to mission him as one of many three or 4 finest defenders in America. Nonetheless simply 18, he is a bodily specimen who I imagine will spherical out Kentucky’s roster into one of the best within the SEC. He was twenty ninth on my poll, which implies plenty of my teammates rated JQ wayyyyy too low to common him out to 52nd. From a expertise and game-impact perspective, he is top-30 nationally. His 3.7 mixed blocks and steals as a freshman had been No. 1 within the sport whereas at Arizona State. — MN
53. Isaiah Evans | Duke
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Sophomore
Evans is one among solely two returning gamers this season who had been All-ACC first or second staff honorees final season. The previous five-star recruit is in for a breakout this season with Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Proctor, Sion James and Kon Knueppel off to the NBA, with the backcourt successfully his for the taking. Evans was nails briefly bursts – he ranks eighth all-time at Duke amongst freshmen in single-season 3-point taking pictures proportion with 41.6%, and his 62 made 3-pointers is tenth – and the effectivity in a small position mixed with the NBA departures counsel his position ought to increase. There is a path right here for Evans to perform as the first perimeter scorer at Duke and the 1B to Cameron Boozer in Durham. — KB
54. Robbie Avila | Saint Louis
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior
The bespectacled baller from Saint Louis, who goes by Cream Abdul-Jabbar and Rob Wave (amongst many different superb nicknames), earns a spot on our High 100 And 1 rankings for a second consecutive yr. Avila averaged 17.3 factors, 6.9 boards and 35.9% from 3-point vary in his first season at Saint Louis, ending because the chief in 3-pointers made amongst faculty facilities. He is in unicorn territory along with his flashy playmaking and wacky every-night stat strains. Solely 4 different gamers final season averaged a minimum of 16.3 factors, 6.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per recreation. — KB
55. Chad Baker-Mazara | USC
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from Auburn)
Auburn spent extra time ranked No. 1 final season in faculty basketball than every other staff and Baker-Mazara had a profession yr there as a scorer and passer whereas enjoying in all 38 video games. These two outcomes are very intently related. Baker-Mazara is at a brand new vacation spot this season as he wraps his profession at USC, the place his herky-jerky type ought to be appreciated underneath coach Eric Musselman. He reached double figures in scoring in 25 video games and had 18 factors and 4 steals in Auburn’s Remaining 4 loss – showcasing his means to affect the sport on each ends and foreshadowing why the Trojans are itching to function their new acquisition. — KB
56. Markus Burton | Notre Dame
Place: Level guard | Yr: Junior
Is there any participant on this record with higher manufacturing and fewer recognition than Burton? You would be hard-pressed to seek out one. He led scoring within the ACC throughout league play averaging 23.5 factors per recreation and his 21.3 factors per recreation on the yr was fifth nationally. He additionally capped his season averaging 31.5 factors per recreation over his ultimate 4 regular-season video games. Burton’s a bucket in each sense of the phrase. The one different main convention gamers the final three years to common a minimum of 21.0 factors and three.0 assists per recreation in a single-season are PJ Haggerty and Mark Sears – each of whom had been All-People. The accolades are on their means for Burton. — KB
57. Ian Jackson | St. John’s
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Sophomore (Switch from North Carolina)
Jackson’s a Bronx native who returns to his dwelling state after one season at North Carolina the place he averaged 11.9 factors and a couple of.7 rebounds per recreation. He performs free and unfastened and might rating in bunches with effectivity – he rated within the ninetieth percentile in all of school final season as a leap shooter, per Synergy knowledge – so we’re anticipating coach Rick Pitino to entrust him with the keys to this offense.
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Senior
Bilodeau feasts on post-ups and within the pick-and-roll, utilizing his footwork and feathery contact to transform at an elite clip from inside 10 ft. He upped his 3-point taking pictures to a career-best 40% final season. He’ll be an important offensive cog as soon as once more for a UCLA staff with aspirations of returning to the second weekend of the NCAA Match. — DC
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior
Loyer has elevated his offensive effectivity throughout every season of his faculty profession whereas proving to be a superb backcourt sidekick to Braden Smith. The 6-5 shooter is an elite catch-and-shoot weapon who advantages from the double groups generated by Smith and Purdue’s inside star Trey Kaufman-Renn. — DC
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Junior
Stojakovic ought to profit from lastly having comparable expertise round him as he fits up for his third program in three years. The son of Sacramento Kings legend Peja Stojakovic owns a deep offensive bag. At 6-7, he’ll pop onto NBA Draft radars assuming he elevates his profession 3-point mark of 32.2% whereas enjoying for the Illini. — DC
61. Caleb Wilson | North Carolina
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Freshman
Wilson put his immense expertise on show final week in North Carolina’s slender exhibition loss at BYU, ending with 22 factors and 10 rebounds on 9-of-17 taking pictures. He is a giant wing with a nostril for the rim, who has elite defensive potential and an urge for food for rebounding. He is acquired an opportunity to be UNC’s first top-five choose since 2005. — DC
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Sophomore
Knox closed his freshman season with a bang, averaging 11.5 factors on 42.4% 3-point taking pictures from mid-February on to assist key Arkansas’ Candy 16 run. The previous McDonald’s All-American is in for a giant sophomore season as he grows into the two-way wing position. If he can grow to be a premier defensive stopper, Knox might play within the NBA for a very long time. — DC
Place: Level guard | Yr: Junior
Robinson was one of the improved gamers from the SEC. After averaging simply 3.9 factors throughout the 2023-24 marketing campaign, Robinson noticed his position develop and began in 31 of 33 video games for the Tigers. After averaging 9.0 factors, 3.5 assists and three.1 rebounds final season, he ought to be in line to take one other leap. — CS
Place: Energy Ahead | Yr: Junior (Switch from Iowa)
The previous Massive Ten Freshman of the Yr from Iowa can be in search of a contemporary begin with the Bluejays. Freeman was a double-double machine with the Hawkeyes and averaged 16.7 factors and 6.7 rebounds final season in 19 video games. Freeman continues to be rehabbing from offseason surgical procedure on his knee. When he is wholesome, he can be a drive within the Massive East. – CS
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Junior
With star guard Mark Sears departing the Alabama program, Holloway ought to tackle a bigger position subsequent to backcourt mate Labaron Philon Jr. Holloway, a former blue-chip recruit who began his profession at Auburn, averaged 11.4 factors and 1.9 assists whereas taking pictures 41.2% from the 3-point line. If Holloway continues to enhance as a shooter, he’ll thrive in Nate Oats’ system. — CS
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Freshman
The No. 11 overall-ranked participant within the 2025 recruiting cycle by 247Sports is a part of a loaded slate of newcomers on Arizona’s roster. Peat is a projected first-round choose within the 2026 NBA Draft who is usually a constant double-double risk on the faculty stage for the Wildcats. — CS
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Graduate (switch from San Francisco)
Virginia has struggled to place up numbers offensively lately. Thomas, a switch from San Francisco, would possibly have the ability to remedy a few of these points. He averaged 19.9 factors final season and was one of many high scorers on the mid-major stage. — CS
68. Silas Demary Jr. | UConn
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Junior (Switch from Georgia)
Demary utterly modifications the dynamic of UConn’s level guard room. The Georgia switch has terrific measurement at 6-5, and he is a pointy scorer and playmaker. The protection can also be an actual asset. Demary was enjoying in addition to any guard within the SEC — Walter Clayton Jr. included — down the stretch final yr. He’ll be nice at UConn. — IT
69. Pop Isaacs | Texas A&M
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Junior
Isaacs is a fearless gunslinger, who has been hampered by accidents. Now wholesome, Isaacs is primed for an enormous position at Texas A&M. Bucky McMillan’s 3-point glad scheme can have Isaacs grinning from ear to ear. — IT
70. Tyon Grant-Foster | Gonzaga
Place: Wing | Yr: Graduate
Fairly actually the final participant placed on our record after a decide issued a preliminary injunction Monday to permit him to play instantly, defying the NCAA’s ruling that will have ended Grant-Foster’s faculty profession. We had TG-F top-50 on our record a yr in the past, however he slips some after an inferior ultimate season at Grand Canyon vs. his breakout 2023-24 yr. If he is capable of keep on the courtroom for a full season, Grant-Foster ought to be Gonzaga’s No. 2 scorer and exceed the 14.8 factors he logged with the ‘Lopes. — MN
71. Malik Dia | Ole Miss
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior
Dia’s ability stage jumps off the tape. The 6-9 large man drills 3-pointers with out leaping! Oh, and he is a burly, bodily driver who can abuse mismatches. If he can begin including some playmaking chops, he is usually a harmful fulcrum of Ole Miss’ offensive assault. — IT
72. Kylan Boswell | Illinois
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Senior
Boswell is a lockdown point-of-attack defender, who grew to become a well-rounded offensive weapon in Yr 1 at Illinois. Boswell posted one of the best offensive effectivity mark of his profession, regardless of a jumper utterly abandoning him for lengthy stretches. Due to the Yr 2 switch bump, Boswell might be one of many Massive Ten’s premier guards in 2025-26. Everybody is aware of he can nonetheless rain 3-pointers, and when that comes again, he’ll be a complete nightmare on each ends. — IT
73. Rodney Rice | USC
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Junior (Switch from Maryland)
Rice is a flat hooper who can get it rolling in a rush from downtown or the midrange. He cooked at Maryland because the fourth possibility, however USC wants the 6-5 taking pictures guard to be a top-two alpha each night time. It is a golden alternative for Rice to point out he is acquired much more within the tank. — IT
74. Tounde Yessoufou | Baylor
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Freshman
Yessoufou is the all-time main scorer in California highschool basketball historical past and the most recent five-star prospect to enroll at Baylor. He is anticipated to be a lottery choose within the 2026 NBA Draft. If he’s, that’ll be six straight years of top-19 picks within the draft for Scott Drew’s program that received the 2021 NCAA Match. — GP
75. Eric Dailey | UCLA
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Junior
Dailey averaged 11.4 factors and 4.0 rebounds at UCLA final season after transferring from Oklahoma State. He is one among three returning starters for the Bruins, who’re anticipated to compete with Purdue and Michigan atop the Massive Ten standings. — GP
76. Malik Reneau | Miami
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Freshman (Switch from Indiana)
Reneau strikes to Miami after three seasons at Indiana, the place he averaged 13.3 factors and 5.5 rebounds final season. He is one of many stars of first-year coach Jai Lucas’ portal class and may give the Hurricanes a very good probability to enhance on final season’s 3-17 report within the ACC. — GP
77. Josh Dix | Creighton
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Freshman (Switch from Iowa)
Dix transferred to Creighton after three years at Iowa. The 6-6 guard averaged 14.4 factors final season whereas taking pictures 42.2% from 3-point vary. He is one of many causes the Bluejays are anticipated to make a sixth straight NCAA Match. — GP
Place: Middle | Yr: Junior
The third-year large for the Zags figures to be due for a bump in position and minutes. Huff averaged 11.0 factors and three.4 rebounds in simply 16.6 minutes final season, sharing time with Ben Gregg. Now that GU’s frontcourt will lean on Huff and Graham Ike, search for the 6-11 stretch large to pop as a fringe possibility in Mark Few’s offense. — MN
Place: Lead guard | Yr: Senior
Starling put up 17.8 factors, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and was Syracuse’s alpha final season, however he is decrease than you would possibly assume as a result of the chances weren’t good: 48% on 2-pointers, 26.8% from 3-point vary and 68.5% from the foul line. He is a bucket-wanter greater than a bucket-getter, however nonetheless he cracks the record as a result of we expect he’ll be a minutes and utilization monster for a Syracuse staff that has a variety of inquiries to reply and can depend on his playmaking. — MN
Place: Combo ahead | Yr: Senior
After virtually three full seasons of basketball obscurity (the primary two at Boston Faculty, final season with Vandy), McGlockton is receiving his shine forward of what might be back-to-back first-round NCAA Match runs for the ‘Dores for the primary time since 2011 and 2012. The 6-7 McGlockton (10.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg) will staff up with Tyler Nickel and ought to be one of many SEC’s most constant frontcourt performers. — MN
Place: Middle | Yr: Sophomore
Three sophomore bigs to trace in 2025-26: Quaintance at Kentucky, Bidunga at Kansas and this 7-footer down within the left nook of the nation. Gwath has particular defensive attributes that might result in him main the nation in blocks. He was at 2.6 swats per recreation final season, along with 8.5 factors and 5.2 rebounds. All these will leap in Yr 2. — MN
82. Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Junior
4 of the ten video games Iowa State misplaced final season got here throughout a seven-game stretch by which Momcilovic – the fourth-leading scorer and arguably the staff’s most deadly outdoors scoring risk – missed time with an damage. That is maybe one of the best argument for his inclusion right here given how good Iowa State was final season and can be this season. He is the second-leading returning scorer on this ISU staff with Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert gone and he is in line to be the go-to scorer on the perimeter this yr. — KB
83. DJ Wagner, Arkansas
Place: Level Guard | Yr: Junior
Wagner is the main returner in scoring, assists and steals from Arkansas final season. With Boogie Fland and Johnell Davis gone he’s in line to be the catalyst on this staff offensively. Wagner averaged 11.2 factors and three.6 assists final season and his regular developmental trajectory might launch him into top-100 standing this season. — KB
84. Dame Sarr, Duke
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Freshman
Here is an instance of Duke’s depth this season: Sarr – a five-star recruit and possible one-and-done choose – is simply the third-highest ranked Blue Devils participant in our High 100 And 1 rankings. Insane. He deserves inclusion on his potential affect as an extended and rangy wing who can defend and shoot – like virtually each different NBA prospect on Duke’s roster. — KB
85. Anthony Roy, Oklahoma State
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from Inexperienced Bay)
Roy was main all of school basketball in factors per recreation final season at Inexperienced Bay earlier than an damage derailed his season. He is resurfaced on the excessive main stage for Oklahoma State and wowed behind the scenes – and now in public due to a 28-point outing vs. Auburn in an exhibition win earlier this month – along with his easy scoring means from wherever on the ground. Roy has an opportunity to select up the place he left off as a prolific bucket-getter on an improved Cowboys staff. — KB
Place: Level guard | Yr: Junior (Switch from UNC)
Cadeau’s unsteady 3-point taking pictures was a limiting think about his effectiveness throughout a two-year run at North Carolina. However there is no denying his chops as a distributor after he ranked second within the ACC in assists per recreation at 6.2 final season. Search for him to thrive underneath the tutelage of Michigan coach Dusty Might. — DC
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior (Switch from South Dakota State)
Cluff feasted on Summit League competitors at South Dakota State final season, averaging a whopping 17.6 factors and 12.3 rebounds on 63.4% taking pictures. He’ll have some large video games as a sidekick to Trey Kaufman-Renn and may assist the Boilermakers a ton on the glass. — DC
88. Xaivian Lee | Florida
Place: Level guard | Yr: Senior (Switch from Princeton)
Lee faces the unenviable activity of serving to to switch an elite crop of departing guards for the reigning nationwide champions. However he is a pure distributor who shines as a pull-up shooter, which makes him a pure slot in Florida’s offense. Lee will not be Walter Clayton Jr., however he ought to thrive. — DC
Place: Middle | Yr: Senior
Mast missed final season after present process knee surgical procedure however is among the nation’s most underrated offensive bigs. The previous Bradley star stretches the ground, scores on the block and facilitates offense for others with a deft passing contact. — DC
Place: Small ahead| Yr: Junior
Faslev can be a powerful candidate for Mountain West Participant of the Yr. The Utah State star averaged 15.0 factors and 6.3 rebounds whereas taking pictures a formidable 39% from the 3-point line. Falslev scored a minimum of 25 factors in 5 video games final season. — CS
Place: Small ahead | Yr: Redshirt junior (Switch from Washington State)
Watts, a key switch for Texas Tech, averaged 13.7 factors, 6.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists final season for Washington State. Crimson Raiders coach Grant McCasland has carried out an impressive job of figuring out hidden gems within the portal. Watts is likely to be the following one. — CS
92. Wesley Yates lll | Washington
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Sophomore (Switch from USC)
Mockingly, Yates started his faculty profession at Washington throughout the 2023-24 season however redshirted as a result of damage. Yates had a really productive yr at USC and acquired higher because the season progressed. He ought to have an opportunity to play a key position immediately for Danny Sprinkle’s squad. — CS
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Freshman
Burries, ranked the No. 9 total participant within the 2025 recruiting cycle by 247Sports, was the highest signee in Arizona’s recruiting class. Burries initiatives as a direct affect participant for the Wildcats and a first-round choose within the 2026 draft. — CS
94. Chase Ross | Marquette
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Senior
With Kam Jones off to the Indiana Pacers, the stage is ready for Ross to shine. The 6-5 guard shot over 40% on his catch-and-shoot treys and is a violent finisher on the rack, however he has to show he can deal with an even bigger on-ball burden. — IT
95. Thijs de Ridder | Virginia
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Junior
Virginia is banking on de Ridder being one of many premier worldwide prospects in 2025-26. The 6-9, 240-pound ahead can go, dribble and shoot from in every single place. The 22-year-old Belgian product can be a high-feel connector who can punish mismatches and assist Virginia’s offense hum along with his polished recreation. — IT
96. Hannes Steinbach | Washington
Place: Energy ahead | Yr: Freshman
Steinbach is a freshman from Germany who averaged 17.4 factors and 13.0 rebounds this summer season within the U-19 World Cup. His first impression in a Huskies’ uniform was a very good one. The 6-11 ahead scored 24 factors and grabbed 16 rebounds in final week’s exhibition victory over UNLV. — GP
Place: Taking pictures guard | Yr: Graduate (Switch from Miami)
Sure, he is nonetheless in faculty and this is likely to be a report. That is Pack’s fourth consecutive yr making our High 100 And 1 rankings. We have carried out this record each preseason since 2011 and, to my information, no participant has made our rankings 4 years in a row. The 24-year-old Pack (the unique NIL poster boy for faculty hoops, bear in mind) acquired damage 9 video games into final season at Miami, so his bonus eligibility and his age/expertise ought to translate to one of many higher portal provides within the SEC. Pack is a profession 40.3% 3-point shooter with averages of 14.3 factors, 3.1 rebounds and three.0 assists. He can hit all these marks with Porter Moser’s program in his sendoff collegiate season. — MN
98. Paulius Murauskas, Saint Mary’s
Place: Energy Ahead | Yr: Junior
My write-in choose is Murauskas – who was No. 71 on my private poll and the highest-ranked participant on my record to not make our staff’s High 100 And 1. He is the main returning scorer and rebounder for Saint Mary’s after shedding Augustas Marciulionis and Mitchell Saxen, amongst others, and he ought to have the ability to construct off an All-WCC marketing campaign after averaging a career-best 12.1 factors and seven.7 rebounds per recreation in 35 begins. — KB
99. Coen Carr | Michigan State
Place: Wing | Yr: Junior
One of the explosive athletes within the sport is poised for a breakout junior season. Carr could also be identified primarily for highlight-reel dunks, however he is labored laborious on his recreation and ought to be a high offensive possibility for the Spartans. He is acquired all of the instruments to be a difference-maker on protection, too. — DC
Place: Level guard | Yr: Junior (Switch from UNLV)
After spending the primary two seasons of his profession at UNLV, Thomas is off to his subsequent step. Thomas is a dynamic level guard able to having a really productive season on the energy convention stage. He was one of the enjoyable gamers to look at within the Mountain West final season. — CS
And 1: Xzayvier Brown | Oklahoma
Place: Level guard | Yr: Junior (Switch from St. Joseph’s)
Oklahoma’s backcourt has some critical juice with Brown and Nijel Pack working as a 1-2 scoring and playmaking punch. Brown is a wizard in pick-and-rolls, who can punish defenders from all three ranges. — IT