1
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Florida
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This rating is predicated on the Gators returning six of the highest seven scorers — particularly Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Boogie Fland, Reuben Chinyelu, City Klavsar and Isaiah Brown — from a staff that completed 27-8 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Kentucky switch Denzel Aberdeen and 7-foot heart Jones Lay.
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27-8
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2
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Duke
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This rating is predicated on the Blue Devils returning 4 of the highest six scorers — particularly Patrick Ngongba II, Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer and Dame Sarr — from a staff that completed 35-3 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Wisconsin switch John Blackwell, Belmont switch Drew Scharnowski, Loyola Maryland switch Jacob Theodosiou, five-star prospects Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr., Bryson Howard and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje.
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35-3
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3
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Michigan
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This rating is predicated on the Wolverines returning two of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney — from a staff that completed 37-3 and received the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Tennessee switch J.P. Estrella, Cincinnati switch Moustapha Thiam, LSU switch Jalen Reed, five-star prospect Brandon McCoy Jr., and four-star prospects Lincoln Cosby, Quinn Costello and Joseph Hartman.
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37-3
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4
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Illinois
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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 staff that completed 28-9 and superior to the 2026 Last 4. That core will probably 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.
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28-9
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5
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UConn
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This rating is predicated on the Huskies returning three of the highest seven scorers — particularly Braylon Mullins, Silas Demary and Jayden Ross — from a staff that completed 34-6 and superior to the championship sport of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Duke switch Nikolas Khamenia, Seton Corridor switch Najai Hines, Stanford switch Oskar Giltay, Wofford switch Nils Machowski and four-star prospects Colben Landrew and Junior County.
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34-6
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6
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Michigan St.
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This rating is predicated on the Spartans returning 5 of the highest eight scorers — particularly Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr, Kur Teng, Jordan Scott and Cam Ward — from a staff that completed 27-8 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Charlotte switch Anton Bonke and four-star prospects Ethan Taylor, Carlos Medlock Jr., Julius Avent and Jasiah Jervis.
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27-8
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7
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Arkansas
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This rating is predicated on the Razorbacks returning two of the highest 4 scorers — particularly Meleek Thomas and Billy Richmond III — from a staff that completed 28-9 and superior to the Candy 16 of the NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Jordan Smith Jr., JJ Andrews and Miikka Muurinen, Furman switch Cooper Bowser, Georgia switch Jeremiah Wilkinson and four-star prospect Abdou Toure.
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28-9
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8
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Gonzaga
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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 staff that completed 31-4 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Houston switch Isiah Harwell, Arizona State switch Massamba Diop and four-star prospects Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Jack Kayil.
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31-4
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9
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Texas
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This rating is predicated on the Longhorns returning one of many prime two scorers — particularly Matas Vokietaitis — from a staff that completed 21-15 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by TCU switch David Punch, Colorado switch Isaiah Johnson, Tennessee switch Amari Evans, Auburn switch Elyjah Freeman, Saint Mary’s switch Mikey Lewis and four-star prospects Austin Goosby, Bo Ogden and Joe Sterling.
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21-15
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10
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Arizona
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This rating is predicated on the Wildcats returning two of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov — from a staff that completed 36-3 and superior to the 2026 Last 4. That core will probably 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.
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36-3
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11
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Virginia
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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 staff that completed 30-6 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by UC Irvine switch Jurian Dixon.
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30-6
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12
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Iowa St.
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This rating is predicated on the Cyclones returning three of the highest six scorers — particularly Killyan Toure, Blake Buchanan and Jamarion Bateman — from a staff that completed 29-8 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably 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.
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29-8
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13
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Houston
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This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning three of the highest seven scorers — particularly Joseph Tugler, Mercy Miller and Chase McCarty — from a staff that completed 30-7 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably 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
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30-7
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14
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Louisville
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This rating is predicated on the Cardinals returning one of many prime 5 scorers — particularly Adrian Wooley — from a staff that completed 24-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Kansas switch Flory Bidunga, Oregon switch Jackson Shelstad, Arkansas switch Karter Knox, Iowa switch Alvaro Folgueiras, Dayton switch De’Shayne Montgomery, USC switch Gabe Dynes, former G League participant London Johnson and five-star prospect Obinna Ekezie Jr.
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1
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24-11
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15
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Tennessee
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This rating is predicated on the Vols returning two of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Dewayne Brown II and Ethan Burg — from a staff that completed 25-12 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Wake Forest switch Juke Harris, Notre Dame switch Jalen Haralson, Cal switch Dai Dai Ames, Belmont switch Tyler Lundblade, VCU switch Terrence Hill Jr., Loyola Chicago switch Miles Rubin, Kennesaw State switch Braedan Lue, four-star prospects Christopher Washington Jr., Ralph Scott and Manny Inexperienced, and three-star prospect Marquis Clark.
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2
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25-12
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16
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USC
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This rating is predicated on the Trojans returning three of the highest 5 scorers — particularly Rodney Rice, Alijah Arenas and Jacob Cofie — from a staff that completed 18-14 and missed the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Christian Collins, four-star prospects Adonis Ratliff and Darius Ratliff, Georgetown switch KJ Lewis, UConn switch Eric Reibe and Colgate switch Jalen Cox.
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2
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18-14
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17
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St. John’s
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This rating is predicated on the Pink Storm returning two of the highest eight scorers — particularly Ian Jackson and Ruben Prey — from a staff that completed 30-7 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Syracuse switch Donnie Freeman, Columbia switch Avery Brown and worldwide prospects Quinn Ellis, Djordije Jovanovic and Lazar Stojkovic.
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1
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30-7
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18
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Alabama
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This rating is predicated on the Crimson Tide returning 4 of the highest 10 scorers — particularly Aden Holloway, Amari Allen, London Jemison and Keitenn Bristow — from a staff that completed 25-10 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Boise State switch Drew Fielder, 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.
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25-10
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19
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Purdue
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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 staff that completed 30-9 and superior to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably 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.
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30-9
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20
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Miami
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This rating is predicated on the Hurricanes returning three of the highest seven scorers — particularly Shelton Henderson, Dante Allen and Marcus Allen — from a staff that completed 26-9 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Villanova switch Acaden Lewis, Robert Morris switch DeSean Goode, Georgia switch Somto Cyril, Indiana switch Nick Dorn, Saint Peter’s switch Brent Bland and four-star prospect Caleb Gaskins.
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1
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26-9
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21
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Indiana
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This rating is predicated on the Hoosiers returning one of many prime eight scorers — particularly Trent Sisley — from a staff that completed 18-14 and missed the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably 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.
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1
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18-14
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22
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BYU
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This rating is predicated on the Cougars returning two of the highest eight scorers — particularly Robert Wright III and Khadim Mboup — from a staff that completed 23-12 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably 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.
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23-12
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23
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N. Carolina
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This rating is predicated on the Tar Heels returning three of the highest 11 scorers — particularly Jarin Stevenson, Isaiah Denis and Jaydon Younger — from a staff that completed 24-9 and superior to the primary spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia Tech switch Neoklis Avdalas, Utah switch Terrence Brown and worldwide prospect Sayon Keita.
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24-9
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24
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Vanderbilt
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This rating is predicated on the Commodores returning two of the highest 9 scorers — particularly Tyler Tanner and Chandler Bing — from a staff that completed 27-9 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Nebraska switch Berke Buyuktuncel, Washington State switch Ace Glass, Auburn switch Sebastian Williams-Adams, Colorado switch Bangot Dak, Missouri switch T.O. Barrett and four-star prospects Ethan Mgbako, Anthony Brown and Jackson Sheffield.
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27-9
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25
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Kansas
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This rating is predicated on the Jayhawks returning one of many prime seven scorers — particularly Kohl Rosario — from a staff that completed 24-11 and superior to the second spherical of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Tyran Stokes and Taylen Kinney, four-star prospects Davion Adkins, Trent Perry and Luke Barnett, Charleston switch Christian Reeves, Toledo switch Leroy Blyden Jr. and Utah switch Keanu Dawes.
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24-11
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26
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Nebraska
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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 staff that completed 28-7 and superior to the Candy 16 of the 2026 NCAA Match. That core will probably be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Belmont switch Sam Orme and four-star prospects Colin Rice and Jacob Lanier.
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28-7
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