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ROTHSTEIN 45: PRESEASON EDITION

Jon Rothstein
Jon Rothstein@JonRothstein
ROTHSTEIN 45: PRESEASON EDITION

This preseason edition of the ROTHSTEIN 45 for the 2024-25 season is here!

This list will be updated DAILY as its tracks every single piece of player movement during the offseason.

All players who have an additional year of eligibility will be penciled in to return unless they're projected to be first-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft or proclaim that they plan to stay in the 2024 NBA Draft.

If those players announce other plans, their status will be updated accordingly.

All college basketball odds come from FanDuel Sportsbook.

ROTHSTEIN 45

1. Alabama (+1300 National Championship Odds)

Projected Starting 5:
G
Mark Sears
G Chris Youngblood
G Latrell Wrightsell
F Grant Nelson
C Cliff Omoruyi
Projected Bench: Derrion Reid, Mouhamed Dioubate, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette, Aden Holloway, Labaron Philon, Jarin Stevenson
Key Newcomers: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (South Florida), Aden Holloway (Auburn), Labaron Philon, Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers)
Key Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle

2. Kansas (+1000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Dajuan Harris
G AJ Storr
F Rylan Griffen
F KJ Adams
C Hunter Dickinson
Projected Bench: Jamari McDowell, Flory Bidunga, Rakease Passmore, Elmarko Jackson (injured), Zeke Mayo, Shakeel Moore
Key Newcomers: Flory Bidunga, Rakease Passmore, Zeke Mayo (South Dakota State), AJ Storr (Wisconsin), Rylan Griffen (Alabama), Shakeel Moore (Mississippi State)
Key Losses: Nick Timberlake, Parker Braun, Kevin McCullar, Johnny Furphy

3. Houston (+1600)

Projected Starting 5:
G Milos Uzan
G
LJ Cryer
G Emanuel Sharp
F Ja’vier Francis
C J’Wan Roberts
Projected Bench: Joseph Tugler, Terrance Arceneaux, Ramon Walker, Kordelius Jefferson, Jacob McFarland, Mylik Wilson, Chase McCarty, Mercy Miller
Key Newcomers: Chase McCarty, Mercy Miller, Milos Uzan (Oklahoma)
Key Losses: Damian Dunn, Jamal Shead

4. Baylor (+2000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Jeremy Roach
G Jayden Nunn
G V.J. Edgecombe
G Langston Love
C Norchad Omier
Projected Bench: Rob Wright, Jason Asemota, Josh Ojianwuna, Jalen Celestine
Key Newcomers: Rob Wright, Jason Asemota, Jeremy Roach (Duke), Norchad Omier (Miami), Jalen Celestine (Cal)
Key Losses: RayJ Dennis, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Yves Missi, Jalen Bridges

5. Iowa State (+3000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Tamin Lipsey
G Keshon Gilbert
G Curtis Jones
F Milan Momcilovic
C Dishon Jackson
Projected Bench: JT Rock, Demarion Watson, Dwayne Pierce, Nojus Indruaitis, Nate Heise, Brandton Chatfield, Joshua Jefferson
Key Newcomers: Dwayne Pierce, Nojus Indruaitis, Dishon Jackson (Charlotte), Nate Heise (Northern Iowa), Brandton Chatfield (Seattle), Joshua Jefferson (Saint Mary's)
Key Losses: Hason Ward, Robert Jones, Tre King

6. UConn (+1100)

Projected Starting 5:
G Hassan Diarra
G Aidan Mahaney
F Liam McNeeley
F Alex Karaban
C Samson Johnson
Projected Bench: Tarris Reed, Youssouf Singare, Ahmad Nowell, Isaiah Abraham, Jayden Ross, Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart
Key Newcomers: Ahmad Nowell, Isaiah Abraham, Liam McNeeley, Tarris Reed (Michigan), Aidan Mahaney (Saint Mary's)
Key Losses: Tristen Newton, Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Cam Spencer

7. North Carolina (+2000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Elliot Cadeau
G RJ Davis
G Ian Jackson
F Jae'Lyn Withers
C Ven Lubin
Projected Bench: Zayden High, Drake Powell, James Brown, Seth Trimble, Cade Tyson, Jalen Washington
Key Newcomers: Ian Jackson, Drake Powell, James Brown, Cade Tyson (Belmont), Ven Lubin (Vanderbilt)
Key Losses: Armando Bacot, Cormac Ryan, Paxson Wojcik, Harrison Ingram

8. Gonzaga (+2000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Ryan Nembhard
G Nolan Hickman
G Steele Venters
F Ben Gregg
C Graham Ike
Projected Bench: Braden Huff, Dusty Stromer, Ben Gregg, Jun Seok Yeo, Colby Brooks, Michael Ajayi, Khalif Battle, Emmanuel Innocenti, Braeden Smith (redshirt), Ismaila Diagne
Key Newcomers: Michael Ajayi (Pepperdine), Khalif Battle (Arkansas), Emmanuel Innocenti (Tarleton), Braeden Smith (Colgate), Ismaila Diagne
Key Losses: Anton Watson

9. Arkansas (+3000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Boogie Fland
G D.J. Wagner
G Johnell Davis
F Trevon Brazile
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Zvonimir Ivisic, Billy Richmond, Karter Knox, Adou Thiero, Cash Chavis
Key Newcomers: Johnell Davis (Florida Atlantic), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee), Zvonimir Ivisic (Kentucky), Boogie Fland, Billy Richmond, Karter Knox, Adou Thiero (Kentucky), D.J. Wagner (Kentucky), Cash Chavis
Key Losses: Tramon Mark, Khalif Battle

10. Duke (+1000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Tyrese Proctor
G Caleb Foster
F Cooper Flagg
F Mason Gillis
C Khaman Maluach
Projected Bench: Kon Knueppel, Darren Harris, Patrick Ngongba, Maliq Brown, Isaiah Evans, Sion James
Key Newcomers: Cooper Flagg, Isaiah Evans, Kon Knueppel, Patrick Ngongba, Darren Harris, Khaman Maluach, Maliq Brown (Syracuse), Sion James (Tulane), Mason Gillis (Purdue)
Key Losses: Kyle Filipowski, Ryan Young, Jared McCain, Mark Mitchell, Jeremy Roach, Sean Stewart

11. Purdue

Projected Starting 5:
G Braden Smith
G Fletcher Loyer
G Myles Colvin
F Cam Heide
C Trey Kaufman-Renn
Projected Bench: Will Berg, Caleb Furst, Brian Waddell, Gicarri Harris, Raleigh Burgess, Daniel Jacobsen, CJ Cox, Jack Benter
Key Newcomers: Gicarri Harris, Raleigh Burgess, Daniel Jacobsen, CJ Cox, Jack Benter
Key Losses: Zach Edey, Lance Jones, Mason Gillis

12. Auburn

Projected Starting 5:
G JP Pegues
G Miles Kelly
G Denver Jones
F Chaney Johnson
F Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Jahki Howard, Tahaad Pettiford, Dylan Cardwell, CJ Williams, Ja'Heim Hudson, Chris Moore, Chad Baker-Mazara
Key Newcomers: Tahaad Pettiford, Jahki Howard, JP Pegues (Furman), Ja'Heim Hudson (SMU), Miles Kelly (Georgia Tech)
Key Losses: Jaylin Williams, Lior Berman, K.D. Johnson, Tre Donaldson, Aden Holloway

13. Texas A&M

Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor
G Manny Obaseki
F Solomon Washington
F Henry Coleman
C Pharrel Payne
Projected Bench: Andersson Garcia, Hayden Hefner, Tyler Ringgold, Jaelyn Lee, Brandon White, Andre Mills, George Turkson, Jace Carter, CJ Wilcher, Zhuric Phelps
Key Newcomers: Andre Mills, George Turkson, CJ Wilcher (Nebraska), Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M), Zhuric Phelps (SMU)
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford, Wildens Leveque, Eli Lawrence

14. Arizona

Projected Starting 5:
G Jaden Bradley
G Caleb Love
G KJ Lewis
F Trey Townsend
C Motiejus Krivas
Projected Bench: Carter Bryant, Henri Veesaar, Conrad Martinez, Emmanuel Stephen, Tobe Awaka, Anthony Dell'Orso
Key Newcomers: Carter Bryant, Emmanuel Stephen, Trey Townsend (Oakland), Tobe Awaka (Tennessee), Anthony Dell'Orso (Campbell)
Key Losses: Keshad Johnson, Oumar Ballo, Ky Boswell, Pelle Larsson

15. Indiana

Projected Starting 5:
G Myles Rice
G Kanaan Carlyle
F Mackenzie Mgbako
F Malik Reneau
C Oumar Ballo
Projected Bench: Trey Galloway, Jakai Newton, Gabe Cupps, Bryson Tucker, Anthony Leal, Luke Goode
Key Newcomers: Bryson Tucker, Myles Rice (Washington State), Oumar Ballo (Arizona), Kanaan Carlyle (Stanford), Luke Goode (Illinois)
Key Losses: Kel’el Ware, Xavier Johnson, Anthony Walker, CJ Gunn, Payton Sparks, Kaleb Banks

16. UCLA

Projected Starting 5:
G Dylan Andrews
G Skyy Clark
G Kobe Johnson
F Eric Dailey Jr.
C Tyler Bilodeau
Projected Bench: Sebastian Mack, Lazar Stefanovic, Brandon Williams, Devin Williams, Eric Freeny, Aday Mara, William Kyle, Dom Harris, Trent Perry
Key Newcomers: Eric Freeny, Skyy Clark (Louisville), Kobe Johnson (USC), Eric Dailey Jr. (Oklahoma State), Tyler Bilodeau (Oregon State), William Kyle (South Dakota State), Dom Harris (Loyola Marymount), Trent Perry
Key Losses: Adem Bona

17. Marquette

Projected Starting 5:
G Stevie Mitchell
G Kam Jones
G Chase Ross
F David Joplin
C Ben Gold
Projected Bench: Tre Norman, Zaide Lowery, Sean Jones, Al Amadou, Caedin Hamilton, Damarius Owens, Royce Parham
Key Newcomers: Damarius Owens, Royce Parham
Key Losses: Oso Ighodaro, Tyler Kolek

18. Florida

Projected Starting 5:
G Walter Clayton
G Alijah Martin
G Will Richard
F Alex Condon
C Reuben Chinyelu
Projected Bench: Thomas Haugh, Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis, Denzel Aberdeen, Urban Klavzar, Micah Handlogten (expected to redshirt)
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State), Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic), Urban Klavzar
Key Losses: Zyon Pullin, Tyrese Samuel, Julian Rishwain, Riley Kugel

19. Ohio State

Projected Starting 5:
G Bruce Thornton
G Meechie Johnson
G Micah Parrish
F Sean Stewart
C Aaron Bradshaw
Projected Bench: Taison Chatman (injured), Kalen Etzler, Juni Mobley, Colin White, Devin Royal, Evan Mahaffey
Key Newcomers: Juni Mobley, Colin White, Meechie Johnson (South Carolina), Aaron Bradshaw (Kentucky), Micah Parrish (San Diego State), Sean Stewart (Duke)
Key Losses: Jamison Battle, Scotty Middleton, Roddy Gayle, Zed Key, Felix Okpara

20. Xavier

Projected Starting 5:
G Dayvion McKnight
G Dante Maddox
G Ryan Conwell
F Zach Freemantle
C Basile Traore
Projected Bench: Dailyn Swain, Trey Green, John Hugley, Marcus Foster, Cam Fletcher, Roddie Anderson III, Jerome Hunter
Key Newcomers: Marcus Foster (Furman), John Hugley (Oklahoma), Dante Maddox (Toledo), Ryan Conwell (Indiana State), Basile Traore (Long Beach State), Cam Fletcher (Florida State), Roddie Anderson III (Boise State)
Key Losses: Quincy Olivari, Desmond Claude

21. Cincinnati

Projected Starting 5:
G Day Day Thomas
G Simas Lukosius
G Dan Skillings
F Dillon Mitchell
C Aziz Bandaogo
Projected Bench: CJ Fredrick, Josh Reed, Rayvon Griffith, Tyler Betsey, Tyler McKinley, Connor Hickman, Arrinten Page, Jizzle James
Key Newcomers: Tyler Betsey, Tyler McKinley, Connor Hickman (Bradley), Arrinten Page (USC), Dillon Mitchell (Texas)
Key Losses: John Newman, Ody Oguama, Jamille Reynolds, Viktor Lakhin

22. Tennessee

Projected Starting 5:
G
Zakai Zeigler
G Jahmai Mashack
G Chaz Lanier
F Igor Milicic
C Felix Okpara
Projected Bench: Cade Phillips, Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar, JP Estrella, Jordan Gainey, Cameron Carr
Key Newcomers: Bishop Boswell, Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra), Felix Okpara (Ohio State), Igor Milicic (Charlotte), Chad Lanier (North Florida)
Key Losses: Dalton Knecht, Josiah-Jordan James, Santiago Vescovi, Freddie Dillione, Tobe Awaka, Jonas Aidoo

23. Oregon

Projected Starting 5:
G
Jackson Shelstad
G Keeshawn Barthelemy
G T.J. Bamba
F Brandon Angel
C Supreme Cook
Projected Bench: Mookie Cook, Ibrahima Traore, Nate Bittle, Ra'Heim Moss, Jadrian Tracey, Jamari Phillips, Kwame Evans
Key Newcomers: Ibrahima Traore, Brandon Angel (Stanford), Ra'Heim Moss (Toledo), T.J. Bamba (Oregon), Jamari Phillips, Supreme Cook (Georgetown)
Key Losses: N’Faly Dante, Jermaine Cousinard, Brennan Rigsby

24. St. John's

Projected Starting 5:
G
Deivon Smith
G Kadary Richmond
F RJ Luis
F Aaron Scott
C Zuby Ejiofor
Projected Bench: Brady Dunlap, Simeon Wilcher, Vince Iwuchukwu, Jaiden Glover, Khaman Maker, Lefteris Liotopoulus, Sadiku Ibine Ayo, Ruben Prey
Key Newcomers: Jaiden Glover, Khaman Maker, Lefteris Liotopoulus, Deivon Smith (Utah), Kadary Richmond (Seton Hall), Aaron Scott (North Texas), Vince Iwuchukwu (USC), Ruben Prey
Key Losses: Daniss Jenkins, Joel Soriano, Chris Ledlum, Naheim Alleyne, Jordan Dingle, Chris Ledlum

25. Creighton

Projected Starting 5:
G Steven Ashworth
G Pop Isaacs
G Jamiya Neal
F Mason Miller
C Ryan Kalkbrenner
Projected Bench: Sterling Knox, Jackson McAndrew, Larry Johnson, Ty Davis, Shane Thomas, Jasen Green, Fredrick King, Isaac Traudt
Key Newcomers: Jackson McAndrew, Larry Johnson, Ty Davis, Jamiya Neal (Arizona State), Pop Isaacs (Texas Tech)
Key Losses: Baylor Scheierman, Francisco Farabello, Trey Alexander

26. Texas

Projected Starting 5:
G Jordan Pope
G Tre Johnson
G Tramon Mark
F Arthur Kaluma
C Kadin Shedrick
Projected Bench: Ze’Rik Onyema, Jayson Kent, Nicholas Codie, Chendall Weaver, Julian Larry, Malik Presley, Jamie Vinson
Key Newcomers: Tre Johnson, Nicholas Codie, Jayson Kent (Indiana State), Julian Larry (Indiana State), Tramon Mark (Arkansas), Jordan Pope (Texas), Malik Presley (Vanderbilt), Jamie Vinson, Arthur Kaluma (Creighton)
Key Losses: Ithiel Horton, Max Abmas, Brock Cunningham, Dylan Disu, Dillon Mitchell, Tyrese Hunter

27. Ole Miss

Projected Starting 5:
G
Sean Pedulla
G Matthew Murrell
G Dre Davis
F Jaemyn Brakefield
C Malik Dia
Projected Bench: TJ Caldwell, Robert Cowherd, John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Davon Barnes, Mikeal Brown-Jones, Ja'Von Benson, Malik Dia, Jaylen Murray
Key Newcomers: John Bol, Eduardo Klafke, Sean Pedulla (Ole Miss), Dre Davis (Seton Hall), Davon Barnes (Sam Houston), Malik Dia (Belmont), Mikeal Brown-Jones (UNCG), Ja'Von Benson (Hampton)
Key Losses: Allen Flanigan, Jamarion Sharp, Brandon Murray, Moussa Cisse

28. Maryland

Projected Starting 5:
G
Ja’Kobi Gillespie
G Selton Miguel
G DeShawn Harris-Smith
F Julian Reese
C Derik Queen
Projected Bench: Malachi Palmer, Rodney Rice, Braden Pierce, Chance Stephens, Jahari Long, Tafara Gapare, Jordan Geronimo, Jayhlon Young
Key Newcomers: Malachi Palmer, Derik Queen, Ja’Kobi Gillepsie (Belmont), Rodney Rice (Virginia Tech), Selton Miguel (South Florida), Tafara Gapare (Georgia Tech), Jayhlon Young (Memphis)
Key Losses: Jahmir Young, Donta Scott, Noah Batchelor, Jamie Kaiser, Jonathan Lamothe

29. Texas Tech

Projected Starting 5:
G Elijah Hawkins
G Chance McMillian
F Darrion Williams
F JT Toppin
C Federiko Federiko
Projected Bench: Eemeli Yalaho, Kerwin Walton, Kevin Overton, Christian Anderson, Devan Cambridge
Key Newcomers: Elijah Hawkins (Minnesota), Federiko Federiko (Pitt), Kevin Overton (Drake), Christian Anderson, JT Toppin (New Mexico)
Key Losses: Joe Toussaint, Warren Washington, Pop Isaacs

30. Kansas State

Projected Starting 5:
G
Dug McDaniel
G Brendan Hausen
F Coleman Hawkins
F Achor Achor
C Ugonna Onyenso
Projected Bench: Macaleab Rich, David Castillo, David N’Guessan, Baye Fall, CJ Jones, Max Jones, Mogi Ikegwuruka
Key Newcomers: David Castillo, Coleman Hawkins (Illinois), Achor Achor (Samford), Ugonna Onyenso (Kentucky), Baye Fall (Arkansas), Dug McDaniel (Michigan), Brendan Hausen (Villanova), CJ Jones (UIC), Max Jones (Cal State Fullerton), Mogi Ikegwuruka (JUCO)
Key Losses: Tylor Perry, Cam Carter, Arthur Kaluma, Will McNair

31. Kentucky

Projected Starting 5:
G Kerr Kriisa
G Koby Brea
G Jaxson Robinson
F Andrew Carr
C Amari Williams
Projected Bench: Brandon Garrison, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler, Travis Perry, Trent Noah, Ansley Almonor, Otega Oweh
Key Newcomers: Travis Perry, Collin Chandler, Lamont Butler (San Diego State), Otega Oweh (Oklahoma), Amari Williams (Drexel), Andrew Carr (Wake Forest), Brandon Garrison (Oklahoma State), Koby Brea (Dayton), Jaxson Robinson (BYU), Kerr Kriisa (West Virginia), Trent Noah, Ansley Almonor (FDU)
Key Losses: Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Antonio Reeves, Tre Mitchell, Adou Thiero, Justin Edwards, Aaron Bradshaw, Zvonimir Ivisic, DJ Wagner

32. Providence

Projected Starting 5:
G
Jayden Pierre
G Wesley Cardet
G Jabri Abdur-Rahim
F Bryce Hopkins
C Christ Essandoko
Projected Bench: Corey Floyd Jr., Rich Barron, Ryan Mela, Justyn Fernandez, Wesley Cardet Jr., Anton Bonke, Oswin Erhunmwunse, Bensley Joseph
Key Newcomers: Ryan Mela, Bensley Joseph (Miami), Christ Essandoko (St. Joe's), Jabri Abdur-Rahim (Georgia), Wesley Cardet Jr. (Chicago State), Oswin Erhunmwunse
Key Losses: Davonte Gaines, Josh Oduro, Devin Carter, Garwey Dual

33. Illinois

Projected Starting 5: 
G Ky Boswell
G Kasparas Jakucionis
G Ty Rodgers
G Tre White
C Tomislav Ivisic 
Projected Bench: Morez Johnson, Tre White, Carey Booth, Jason Jakstys, Jake Davis, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Will Riley, Ben Humrichous
Key Newcomers: Morez Johnson, Jason Jakstys, Tre White (Louisville), Jake Davis (Mercer), Kylan Boswell (Arizona), Carey Booth (Notre Dame), Ben Humrichous (Evansville), Tomislav Ivisic, Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley
Key Losses: Terrence Shannon Jr., Marcus Domask, Quincy Guerrier, Justin Harmon, Dain Dainja, Amani Hansberry, Luke Goode, Coleman Hawkins

34. Michigan State

Projected Starting 5:
G Jeremy Fears
G Jaden Akins
F Frankie Fidler
F Coen Carr
C Xavier Booker
Projected Bench: Tre Holloman, Gehrig Normand, Carson Cooper, Jaxon Kohler, Jase Richardson, Kur Teng, Jesse McCulloch, Szymon Zapala
Key Newcomers: Jase Richardson, Kur Teng, Jesse McCulloch, Frankie Fidler (Omaha), Szymon Zapala (Longwood)
Key Losses: Tyson Walker, Malik Hall, A.J. Hoggard

35. Michigan

Projected Starting 5:
G Tre Donaldson
G Roddy Gayle
F Sam Walters
F Danny Wolf
C Vlad Goldin
Projected Bench: Durral Brooks, Justin Pippen, Will Tschetter, Lorenzo Cason, Rubin Jones, Nimari Burnett
Key Newcomers: Durral Brooks, Danny Wolf (Yale), Roddy Gayle (Ohio State), Trey Donaldson (Auburn), Rubin Jones (North Texas), Sam Walters (Alabama), Justin Pippen, Lorenzo Cason, Vlad Goldin (Florida Atlantic)
Key Losses: Olivier Nkamhoua, Tray Jackson, Jaelin Llewellyn, Dug McDaniel, Tarris Reed, Terrance Williams

36. Mississippi State

Projected Starting 5:
G Kanye Clary
G Josh Hubbard
F Riley Kugel
F RJ Melendez
F Cam Matthews
Projected Bench: Claudell Harris, Adrian Myers, Michael Nwoko, Martavious Russell, Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Eric Paymon, Gai Chol, Shawn Jones, Jeremy Foumena, KeShawn Murphy
Key Newcomers: Dellquan Warren, Chol Machot, Kanye Clary, Eric Paymon, Michael Nwoko (Miami), Claudell Harris (Boston College), RJ Melendez (Georgia), Jeremy Foumena (Rhode Island), Riley Kugel (Florida)
Key Losses: DJ Jeffries, Tolu Smith, Jimmy Bell, Dashawn Davis

37. Wake Forest

Projected Starting 5:
G Hunter Sallis
G Parker Friedrischen
G Cam Hildreth
F Omaha Biliew
C Efton Reid
Projected Bench: Juke Harris, Marqus Marion, Tre'Von Spillers, Davin Cosby, Churchill Abass, Ty-Laur Johnson
Key Newcomers: Juke Harris, Tre'Von Spillers (Appalachian State), Marqus Marion, Omaha Biliew (Iowa State), Davin Cosby (Alabama), Churchill Abass (DePaul), Ty-Laur Johnson (Louisville)
Key Losses: Damari Monsanto, Kevin Miller, Aaron Clark, Andrew Carr

38. Rutgers

Projected Starting 5:
G Dylan Harper
G Jamichael Davis
G Jeremiah Williams
F Ace Bailey
C Emmanuel Ogbole
Projected Bench: Tyson Acuff, Lathan Sommerville, Bryce Dortch, Dylan Grant, Oskar Palmquist, Zach Martini, Jordan Derkack, PJ Hayes
Key Newcomers: Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Lathan Sommerville, Bryce Dortch, Dylan Grant, Tyson Acuff (Eastern Michigan), Zach Martini (Princeton), Jordan Derkack (Merrimack), PJ Hayes (San Diego)
Key Losses: Aundre Hyatt, Noah Fernandes, Austin Williams, Mawot Mag, Cliff Omoruyi, Derek Simpson, Gavin Griffiths

39. BYU

Projected Starting 5:
G Dallin Hall
G Trevin Knell
G Egor Demin
F Mawot Mag
C Fousseyni Traore
Projected Bench: Keba Keita, Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Elijah Crawford, Brody Kozlowski, Townsend Tripple, Jared McGregor, Khadim Mboup
Key Newcomers: Keba Keita (Utah), Mawot Mag (Rutgers), Egor Demin, Elijah Crawford, Brody Kozlowski, Khadim Mboup
Key Losses: Jaxson Robinson, Spencer Johnson, Noah Waterman, Aly Khalifa, Atiki Ally Atiki

40. Clemson

Projected Starting 5:
G Chase Hunter
G Jaeden Zackery
G Dillon Hunter
F Ian Schieffelin
C Viktor Lakhin
Projected Bench: Dallas Thomas, Ace Buckner, Del Jones, Chauncey Wiggins, Jake Heidbreder, Christian Reeves, Myles Foster
Key Newcomers: Dallas Thomas, Ace Buckner, Del Jones, Viktor Lakhin (Clemson), Jaeden Zackery (Boston College), Christian Reeves, Myles Foster (Illinois State)
Key Losses: Joe Girard, Alex Hemenway, Jack Clark, RJ Godfrey, PJ Hall

41. Miami

Projected Starting 5:
G Nijel Pack
G Jalen Blackmon
G Jalil Bethea
F Matthew Cleveland
C Lynn Kidd
Projected Bench: Paul Djobet, Austin Swartz, Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, Brandon Johnson, Kiree Huie, A.J. Staton-McCray
Key Newcomers: Jalil Bethea, Austin Swartz, Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, Lynn Kidd (Virginia Tech), Brandon Johnson (East Carolina), Jalen Blackmon (Stetson), Kiree Huie (Idaho State), A.J. Staton-McCray (Samford)
Key Losses: Bensley Joseph, Michael Nwoko, Norchad Omier, Kyshawn George, Wooga Poplar, Kyshawn George

42. Saint Mary's

Projected Starting 5:
G Jordan Ross
G Augustas Marciulionis
G Luke Barrett
F Mason Forbes
C Mitchell Saxen
Projected Bench: Harry Wessels, Joshua Dent, Mikey Lewis, Paulius Murauskas, Liam Campbell, Ashton Hardaway
Key Newcomers: Joshua Dent, Mikey Lewis, Paulius Murauskas (Arizona), Liam Campbell, Ashton Hardaway (Memphis)
Key Losses: Alex Ducas, Joshua Jefferson, Aidan Mahaney

43. NC State

Projected Starting 5:
G Michael O’Connell
G Jayden Taylor
G Dontrez Styles
F Brandon Huntley-Hatfield
C Ben Middlebrooks
Projected Bench: Breon Pass, Paul McNeil, Trey Parker, Dennis Parker Jr., Mike James, Marcus Hill, Ismael Diouf, Bryce Heard
Key Newcomers: Paul McNeil, Trey Parker, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (Louisville), Dontrez Styles (Georgetown), Mike James (Louisville), Marcus Hill (Bowling Green), Ismael Diouf, Bryce Heard
Key Losses: DJ Burns, Casey Morsell, DJ Horne, Mohamed Diarra

44. Georgia

Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demery
G Blue Cain
G Tyrin Lawrence
F RJ Godfrey
F Asa Newell
Projected Bench: Justin Abson, Dakota Leffew, Dylan James, De'Shayne Montgomery, Somto Cyril, Jordyn Kee, Savo Drezgic
Key Newcomers: Asa Newell, Justin Abson (Appalachian State), De'Shayne Montgomery (Mount St. Mary's), Dakota Leffew (Mount St. Mary's), Somto Cyril, RJ Godfrey (Clemson), Tyrin Lawrence (Vanderbilt), Jordyn Kee, Savo Drezgic
Key Losses: Russel Tchewa, Jabri Abdur-Rahim, RJ Melendez, Noah Thomasson

45. Memphis

Projected Starting 5:
G
Tyrese Hunter
G PJ Haggerty
G Colby Rogers
F Tyreek Smith
C Dain Dainja
Projected Bench: Nick Jourdain, Jared Harris, Baraka Okojie, Moussa Cisse, Daniel Vieira-Tuck, PJ Carter
Key Newcomers: Jared Harris, Tyrese Hunter (Texas), Colby Rogers (Wichita State), Dain Dainja (Illinois), Baraka Okojie (George Mason), Tyreek Smith (SMU), Moussa Cisse (Ole Miss), Daniel Vieira-Tuck, PJ Carter (UTSA)
Key Losses: Jahvon Quinerly, Malcolm Dandridge, Caleb Mills, Jayden Hardaway, David Jones


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Rothstein has been a college basketball insider for CBS Sports since 2010 and a contributor to the CBS Broadcast Network since 2016. He joined FanDuel in 2022 as a Content Creator. Rothstein is also the host of the College Hoops Today Podcast via Compass Media Networks.