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Michigan
This rating is predicated on the Wolverines returning three of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Morez Johnson Jr., Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney — from a group that completed 37-3 and received the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Brandon McCoy Jr., Tennessee switch J.P. Estrella, and four-star prospects Lincoln Cosby, Quinn Costello and Joseph Hartman.

— 37-3
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Florida
This rating is predicated on the Gators returning 5 of the highest seven scorers — particularly Alex Condon, Boogie Fland, Reuben Chinyelu, City Klavsar and Isaiah Brown — from a group that completed 27-8 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Kentucky switch Denzel Aberdeen and 7-foot heart Jones Lay.

— 27-8
3

Illinois
This rating is predicated on the Illini returning six of the highest 9 scorers — particularly Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovich, Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Jake Davis and Brandon Lee — from a group that completed 28-9 and superior to the 2026 Remaining 4. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Windfall switch Stefan Vaaks, four-star prospects Quintin Coleman and Lucas Morillo and three-star prospects Ethan Brown and Landon Davis.

— 28-9
4

Michigan St.
This rating is predicated on the Spartans returning six of the highest eight scorers — particularly Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr, Kur Teng, Jordan Scott, Divine Ugochukwu and Cam Ward — from a group that completed 27-8 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Ethan Taylor, Carlos Mdelock Jr., Julius Avent and Jasiah Jervis.

— 27-8
5

Duke
This rating is predicated on the Blue Devils returning three of the highest six scorers — particularly Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer and Dame Sarr — from a group that completed 35-3 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr. and Bryson Howard.

— 35-3
6

Arkansas
This rating is predicated on the Razorbacks returning two of the highest 4 scorers — particularly Meleek Thomas and Billy Richmond III — from a group that completed 28-9 and superior to the Candy 16 of the NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Jordan Smith Jr. and JJ Andrews, Furman switch Cooper Bowser, Georgia switch Jeremiah Wilkinson and four-star prospect Abdou Toure.

— 28-9
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UConn
This rating is predicated on the Huskies returning 4 of the highest eight scorers — particularly Solo Ball, Silas Demary, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart — from a group that completed 34-6 and superior to the championship recreation of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Seton Corridor switch Najai Hines and four-star prospects Colben Landrew and Junior County.

— 34-6
8

Arizona
This rating is predicated on the Wildcats returning two of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov — from a group that completed 36-3 and superior to the 2026 Remaining 4. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by North Carolina switch Derek Dixon, Washington switch JJ Mandaquit, five-star prospect Caleb Holt and four-star prospect Cameron Holmes.

— 36-3
9

Gonzaga
This rating is predicated on the Zags returning three of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Braden Huff, Davis Fogle and Mario Saint-Supery — from a group that completed 31-4 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Houston switch Isiah Harwell and four-star prospects Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Jack Kayil.

— 31-4
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Iowa St.
This rating is predicated on the Cyclones returning three of the highest six scorers — particularly Killyan Toure, Blake Buchanan and Jamarion Bateman — from a group that completed 29-8 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Robert Morris switch Ryan Prather Jr., Northwestern switch Tre Singleton, Bradley switch JaQuan Johnson, Kansas State switch Taj Manning, Northern Iowa switch Leon Bond III, four-star prospects Dorian Rinaldo-Komian, Jackson Kiss and Christian Wiggins and three-star prospect Yusef Grey Jr.

— 29-8
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Virginia
This rating is predicated on the Cavaliers returning 5 of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Thijs De Ridder, Sam Lewis, Probability Mallory, Johann Gunloh and Elijah Gertrude — from a group that completed 30-6 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will finally be joined by a recruiting class — however Virginia presently has zero prospects dedicated.

— 30-6
12

Houston
This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning three of the highest seven scorers — particularly Joseph Tugler, Mercy Miller and Chase McCarty — from a group that completed 30-7 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by LSU switch Dedan Thomas Jr., Kent State switch Delrecco Gillespie and four-star prospects Arafan Diane and Ikenna Alozie and

— 30-7
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Texas
This rating is predicated on the Longhorns returning two of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Matas Vokietaitis and Declan Duru — from a group that completed 21-15 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by TCU switch David Punch, Colorado switch Isaiah Johnson, Tennessee switch Amari Evans and four-star prospects Austin Goosby, Bo Ogden and Joe Sterling.

1 21-15
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Alabama
This rating is predicated on the Crimson Tide returning 4 of the highest 11 scorers — particularly Aden Holloway, London Jemison, Keitenn Bristow and Davion Hannah — from a group that completed 25-10 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Kentucky switch Brandon Garrison, NC State switch Cole Cloer, Mississippi State switch Jamarion Davis-Fleming and four-star prospects Qayden Samuels, Jaxon Richardson and Tarris Bouie.

6 25-10
15

St. John’s
This rating is predicated on the Purple Storm returning two of the highest eight scorers — particularly Ian Jackson and Ruben Prey — from a group that completed 30-7 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by worldwide prospect Quinn Ellis.

2 30-7
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Purdue
This rating is predicated on the Boilermakers returning 5 of the highest 9 scorers — particularly C.J. Cox, Daniel Jacobsen, Omer Mayer, Gicarri Harris and Jack Benter — from a group that completed 30-9 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by 2024 Ivy League Participant of the Yr Caden Pierce, and four-star prospects Luke Ertel, Jacob Webber and Sinan Huan.

1 30-9
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N. Carolina
This rating is predicated on the Tar Heels returning three of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Henri Veesaar, Jarin Stevenson and Jaydon Younger — from a group that completed 24-9 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia Tech switch Neoklis Avdalas and four-star prospect Maximo Adams.

1 24-9
18

Louisville
This rating is predicated on the Cardinals returning the fifth-leading scorer — particularly Adrian Wooley — from a group that completed 24-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Kansas switch Flory Bidunga, Oregon switch Jackson Shelstad, Arkansas switch Karter Knox and former G League participant London Johnson. 1 24-11
19

Indiana
This rating is predicated on the Hoosiers returning one of many prime eight scorers — particularly Trent Sisley — from a group that completed 18-14 and missed the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Notre Dame switch Markus Burton, Villanova switch Bryce Lindsay, Alabama switch Aiden Sherrell, SMU switch Samet Yigitoglu, Duke switch Darren Harris, Georgia Tech switch Jaeden Mustaf and four-star prospects Vaugn Karvala, Prince-Alexander Moody and Trevor Manhertz.

NR 18-14
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Texas Tech
This rating is predicated on the Purple Raiders returning three of the highest seven scorers — particularly JT Toppin, Josiah Moseley and Luke Bamgboye — from a group that completed 23-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Hofstra switch Cruz Davis and four-star prospect Dakari Spear.

1 23-11
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USC
This rating is predicated on the Trojans returning three of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Rodney Rice, Alijah Arenas and Jacob Cofie — from a group that completed 18-14 and missed the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Christian Collins, Georgetown switch KJ Lewis and four-star prospects Adonis Ratliff and Darius Ratliff.

3 18-14
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BYU
This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning two of the highest eight scorers — particularly Robert Wright III and Khadim Mboup — from a group that completed 23-12 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Bruce Department III, four-star prospect Dean Rueckert, Kentucky switch Collin Chandler, Clemson switch Jake Wahlin, Syracuse switch Tyler Betsey and UC Riverside switch Nate Pickens, the final of whom dedicated to BYU final Could however missed the season with an ankle harm.

NR 23-12
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Nebraska
This rating is predicated on the Cornhuskers returning 5 of the highest 9 scorers — particularly Pryce Sandfort, Braden Frager, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Connor Essegian and Cale Jacobsen — from a group that completed 28-7 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Belmont switch Sam Orme and four-star prospects Colin Rice and Jacob Lanier.

2 28-7
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Tennessee
This rating is predicated on the Vols returning two of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Dewayne Brown II and Ethan Burg — from a group that completed 25-12 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Notre Dame switch Jalen Haralson, Cal switch Dai Dai Ames, Belmont switch Tyler Lundblade, Loyola Chicago switch Miles Rubin, four-star prospects Christopher Washington Jr., Ralph Scott and Manny Inexperienced, and three-star prospect Marquis Clark.

NR 25-12
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Kansas
This rating is predicated on the Jayhawks returning one of many prime seven scorers — particularly Kohl Rosario — from a group that completed 24-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Utah switch Keanu Dawes, five-star prospect Taylen Kinney, four-star prospects Davion Adkins, Trent Perry and Luke Barnett.

2 24-11
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Vanderbilt
This rating is predicated on the Commodores returning three of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Tyler Tanner, Chandler Bing and Mike James — from a group that completed 27-9 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will likely be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Ethan Mgbako, Anthony Brown and Jackson Sheffield.

4 27-9