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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. Kansas (+1000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Dajuan Harris
G AJ Storr
F Johnny Furphy
F KJ Adams
C Hunter Dickinson
Projected Bench: Jamari McDowell, Flory Bidunga, Rakease Passmore, Elmarko Jackson, Zeke Mayo, Riley Kugel, Rylan Griffen
Key Newcomers: Flory Bidunga, Rakease Passmore, Riley Kugel (Kansas), Zeke Mayo (South Dakota State), AJ Storr (Wisconsin), Rylan Griffen (Alabama)
Key Losses: Nick Timberlake, Parker Braun, Kevin McCullar
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Johnny Furphy

2. 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

3. Alabama (+1600)

Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G
Mark Sears
G Latrell Wrightsell
F Jarin Stevenson
F Grant Nelson
Projected Bench: Derrion Reid, Mouhamed Dioubate, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette, Chris Youngblood, Labaron Philon
Key Newcomers: Derrion Reid, Aidan Sherrell, Naas Cunningham, Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), Chris Youngblood (South Florida), Aden Holloway (Auburn), Labaron Philon
Key Losses: Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, Nick Pringle
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Mark Sears
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Mark Sears

4. 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

5. Baylor (+3000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Jeremy Roach
G Jayden Nunn
G V.J. Edgecombe
F Jalen Bridges
C Josh Ojianwuna
Projected Bench: Rob Wright, Langston Love, Jason Asemota
Key Newcomers: Rob Wright, Jason Asemota, Jeremy Roach (Duke)
Key Losses: RayJ Dennis, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Yves Missi
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Jalen Bridges
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Jalen Bridges

6. UConn (+1400)

Projected Starting 5:
G Hassan Diarra
G Aidan Mahaney
F Jaylin Stewart
F Alex Karaban
C Samson Johnson
Projected Bench: Tarris Reed, Youssouf Singare, Ahmad Nowell, Isaiah Abraham, Liam McNeeley, Solomon Ball
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 (+1800)

Projected Starting 5:
G Elliot Cadeau
G RJ Davis
G Ian Jackson
F Jae'Lyn Withers
C Jalen Washington
Projected Bench: Zayden High, Drake Powell, James Brown, Seth Trimble, Cade Tyson
Key Newcomers: Ian Jackson, Drake Powell, James Brown, Cade Tyson (Belmont)
Key Losses: Armando Bacot, Cormac Ryan, Paxson Wojcik, Harrison Ingram (plans to stay in 2024 NBA Draft)
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: RJ Davis, Jae'Lyn Withers
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Harrison Ingram (plans to stay in 2024 NBA Draft)

8. Gonzaga (+2500)

Projected Starting 5:
G Ryan Nembhard
G Nolan Hickman
G Steele Venters
F Ben Gregg
C Graham Ike
Projected Bench: Luke Krajnovic, Braden Huff, Dusty Stromer, Ben Gregg, Jun Seok Yeo, Colby Brooks, Michael Ajayi
Key Newcomers: Michael Ajayi (Pepperdine)
Key Losses: Anton Watson

9. Purdue (+3000)

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

10. Duke (+1200)

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
Key Newcomers: Cooper Flagg, Isaiah Evans, Kon Knueppel, Patrick Ngongba, Darren Harris, Khaman Maluach, Maliq Brown (Syracuse)
Key Losses: Kyle Filipowski, Ryan Young, Jared McCain, Mark Mitchell, Jeremy Roach, Sean Stewart

11. Auburn (+3000)

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

12. Clemson (+15000)

Projected Starting 5:
G Chase Hunter
G Jaeden Zackery
G Dillon Hunter
F Ian Schieffelin
C PJ Hall
Projected Bench: Dallas Thomas, Ace Buckner, Del Jones, Chauncey Wiggins, Viktor Lakhin, Jake Heidbreder
Key Newcomers: Dallas Thomas, Ace Buckner, Del Jones, Viktor Lakhin (Clemson), Jaeden Zackery (Boston College)
Key Losses: Joe Girard, Alex Hemenway, Jack Clark, RJ Godfrey
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: PJ Hall, Chase Hunter
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Chase Hunter

13. Texas A&M (+8000)

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
Key Newcomers: Andre Mills, George Turkson, CJ Wilcher (Nebraska), Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M)
Key Losses: Tyrece Radford, Wildens Leveque, Eli Lawrence

14. 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

15. Arizona

Projected Starting 5:
G Jaden Bradley
G Caleb Love
G KJ Lewis
F Trey Townsend
C Motiejus Krivas
Projected Bench: Josan Sanon, Carter Bryant, Henri Veesaar, Conrad Martinez, Jamari Phillips, Emmanuel Stephen, Tobe Awaka
Key Newcomers: Carter Bryant, Jamari Phillips, Emmanuel Stephen, Joson Sanon, Trey Townsend (Oakland), Tobe Awaka (Tennessee)
Key Losses: Keshad Johnson, Oumar Ballo, Ky Boswell, Pelle Larsson
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Caleb Love
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Caleb Love

16. 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

17. Florida

Projected Starting 5:
G Walter Clayton
G Will Richard
G Alijah Martin
F Alex Condon
C Reuben Chinyelu
Projected Bench: Thomas Haugh, Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis, Reuben Chinyelu, Denzel Aberdeen, Micah Handlogten (expected to redshirt)
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Brown, Olivier Rioux, Sam Alexis (Chattanooga), Reuben Chinyelu (Washington State), Alijah Martin (Florida Atlantic)
Key Losses: Zyon Pullin, Tyrese Samuel, Julian Rishwain, Riley Kugel
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Walter Clayton, Will Richard

18. Ohio State

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

19. Xavier

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

20. 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, Berke Buyuktuncel, Brandon Williams, Devin Williams, Eric Freeny, Aday Mara, William Kyle, Dom Harris
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)
Key Losses: Adem Bona

21. Tennessee

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

22. 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
Key Newcomers: Jackson McAndrew, Larry Johnson, Ty Davis, Jamiya Neal (Arizona State), Pop Isaacs (Texas Tech)
Key Losses: Baylor Scheierman, Francisco Farabello, Fredrick King, Trey Alexander
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Steven Ashworth, Ryan Kalkbrenner

23. 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
Key Newcomers: Jase Richardson, Kur Teng, Jesse McCulloch, Frankie Fidler (Omaha)
Key Losses: Tyson Walker, Malik Hall, A.J. Hoggard

24. Oregon

Projected Starting 5:
G
Jackson Shelstad
G Keeshawn Barthelemy
F Jadrian Tracey
F Brandon Angel
F Kwame Evans
Projected Bench: Mookie Cook, Ibrahima Traore, Nate Bittle, Ra'Heim Moss
Key Newcomers: Ibrahima Traore, Brandon Angel (Stanford), Ra'Heim Moss (Toledo)
Key Losses: N’Faly Dante, Jermaine Cousinard, Brennan Rigsby

25. Rutgers

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

26. Cincinnati

Projected Starting 5:
G Day Day Thomas
G Jizzle James
G Simas Lukosius
G Dan Skillings
C Aziz Bandaogo
Projected Bench: CJ Fredrick, Josh Reed, Rayvon Griffith, Tyler Betsey, Tyler McKinley, Connor Hickman, Arrinten Page
Key Newcomers: Tyler Betsey, Tyler McKinley, Connor Hickman (Cincinnati), Arrinten Page (USC)
Key Losses: John Newman, Ody Oguama, Jamille Reynolds, Viktor Lakhin
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: CJ Fredrick
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Aziz Bandaogo

27. Providence

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

28. Kansas State

Projected Starting 5:
G Dug McDaniel
G C.J. Jones
F Macaleab Rich
F Arthur Kaluma
C David N’Guessan
Projected Bench: Taj Manning, David Castillo, Baye Fall
Key Newcomers: David Castillo, Dug McDaniel (Michigan), CJ Jones (UIC), Baye Fall (Arkansas)
Key Losses: Tylor Perry, Will McNair, Cam Carter, Dai Dai Ames
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: David N’Guessan
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Arthur Kaluma

29. Texas

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

30. Wisconsin

Projected Starting 5:
G Daniel Freitag
G
Max Klesmit
G John Blackwell
F Nolan Winter
C Steven Crowl
Projected Bench: Kamari McGee, Carter Gilmore, Chris Hodges, Markus Iver, Jack Robison, Camren Hunter, John Tonje, Xavier Amos
Key Newcomers: Daniel Freitag, Jack Robison, Camren Hunter (Central Arkansas), John Tonje (Missouri), Xavier Amos (Northern Illinois)
Key Losses: Tyler Wahl, AJ Storr, Chucky Hepburn

31. Illinois

Projected Starting 5: 
G Ky Boswell
G Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn
G Ty Rodgers
G Tre White
F Carey Booth 
Projected Bench: Morez Johnson, Jason Jakstys, Jake Davis, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn 
Key Newcomers: Morez Johnson, Jason Jakstys, Tre White (Louisville), Jake Davis (Mercer), Kylan Boswell (Arizona), Carey Booth (Notre Dame) 
Key Losses: Terrence Shannon Jr., Marcus Domask, Quincy Guerrier, Justin Harmon, Dain Dainja, Amani Hansberry, Luke Goode, Coleman Hawkins (plans to stay in 2024 NBA Draft)
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Coleman Hawkins 
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Coleman Hawkins (plans to stay in 2024 NBA Draft)

32. Wake Forest

Projected Starting 5:
G Hunter Sallis
G Parker Friedrischen
G Cam Hildreth
F Omaha Biliew
C Efton Reid
Projected Bench: Juke Harris, Abramo Canka, Marqus Marion, Tre'Von Spillers, Davin Cosby
Key Newcomers: Juke Harris, Tre'Von Spillers (Appalachian State), Marqus Marion, Omaha Biliew (Iowa State), Davin Cosby (Alabama)
Key Losses: Damari Monsanto, Kevin Miller, Aaron Clark, Andrew Carr
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Hunter Sallis

33. NC State

Projected Starting 5:
G Michael O’Connell
G Jayden Taylor
G Dontrez Styles
F Brandon Huntley-Hatfield
C Mohamed Diarra
Projected Bench: Ben Middlebrooks, Breon Pass, MJ Rice, Paul McNeil, Trey Parker, Dennis Parker Jr., Mike James, Marcus Hill
Key Newcomers: Paul McNeil, Trey Parker, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (Louisville), Dontrez Styles (Georgetown), Mike James (Louisville), Marcus Hill (Bowling Green)
Key Losses: DJ Burns, Casey Morsell, DJ Horne
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Michael O’Connell
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Mohamed Diarra

34. Memphis

Projected Starting 5:
G
Tyrese Hunter
G PJ Haggerty
G Colby Rogers
G David Jones
C Dain Dainja
Projected Bench: Nick Jourdain, Jared Harris, Baraka Okojie
Key Newcomers: Jared Harris, Tyrese Hunter (Texas), Colby Rogers (Wichita State), Dain Dainja (Illinois), Baraka Okojie (George Mason)
Key Losses: Jahvon Quinerly, Malcolm Dandridge, Caleb Mills, Jayden Hardaway
COVID seniors with additional eligibility: David Jones
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility:
David Jones

35. New Mexico

Projected Starting 5:
G
Donovan Dent
G Tru Washington
G CJ Noland
F JT Toppin
C Nelly Junior Joseph
Projected Bench: Mustapha Amzil, Quinton Webb, Kayde Dotson, Jovan Millcevic, Filip Borovicanin
Key Newcomers: Kayde Dotson, Jovan Millcevic, CJ Noland (North Texas), Filip Borovicanin (Arizona)
Key Losses: Jemarl Baker, Isaac Mushila, Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr.
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Mustapha Amzil
Entered NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: JT Toppin

36. Mississippi State

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

37. 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
Key Newcomers: Malachi Palmer, Derik Queen, Ja’Kobi Gillepsie (Belmont), Rodney Rice (Virginia Tech), Selton Miguel (South Florida), Tafara Gapare (Georgia Tech)
Key Losses: Jahmir Young, Donta Scott, Noah Batchelor, Jamie Kaiser, Jonathan Lamothe

38. Michigan

Projected Starting 5:
G Tre Donaldson
G Roddy Gayle
G Rubin Jones
F Sam Walters
C Vlad Goldin
Projected Bench: Danny Wolf, Durral Brooks, Justin Pippen, Will Tschetter, Lorenzo Cason
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

39. Miami

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

40. Dayton

Projected Starting 5:
G Malachi Smith
G Javon Bennett
G Enoch Cheeks
F Zed Key
C DaRon Holmes II
Projected Bench: Isaac Jack, Zed Key, Brady Uhl, CJ Napier, Atticus Shuler, Jaiun Simon, Evan Dickey, Marvel Allen, Makai Grant
Key Newcomers: Zed Key (Ohio State)
Key Losses: Zimi Nwokeji, Koby Elvis, Koby Brea, Nate Santos
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: DaRon Holmes II

41. 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
Key Newcomers: Joshua Dent, Mikey Lewis, Paulius Murauskas (Arizona)
Key Losses: Alex Ducas, Joshua Jefferson, Aidan Mahaney

42. Georgia

Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demery
G Blue Cain
G De'Shayne Montgomery
F Dylan James
F Asa Newell
Projected Bench: Frank Anselem, Justin Abson, Dakota Leffew
Key Newcomers: Asa Newell, Justin Abson (Appalachian State), De'Shayne Montgomery (Mount St. Mary's), Dakota Leffew (Mount St. Mary's)
Key Losses: Russel Tchewa, Jabri Abdur-Rahim, RJ Melendez, Noah Thomasson

43. Boise State

Projected Starting 5:
G Alvaro Cardenas
G RJ Keene
F Andrew Meadow
F Tyson Degenhart
F O’Mar Stanley
Projected Bench: Kobe Young, Julian Bowie, Pearson Carmichael
Key Newcomers: Julian Bowie, Pearson Carmichael, Alvaro Cardenas (San Jose State)
Key Losses: Max Rice, Jace Whiting, Chibuzo Agbo, Roddie Anderson III, Cam Martin

44. Butler

Projected Starting 5:
G Kolby King
G Jahmyl Telfort
F Patrick McCaffery
F Pierre Brooks
C Andre Screen
Projected Bench: Jamie Kaiser, Landon Moore, Finley Bizjack, Augusto Cassia, Boden Kapke, Evan Haywood
Key Newcomers: Evan Haywood, Patrick McCaffery (Iowa), Jamie Kaiser (Maryland), Kolby King (Tulane)
Key Losses: Jalen Thomas, Posh Alexander
COVID Seniors with additional eligibility: Jahmyl Telfort
Entered 2024 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Jahmyl Telfort

45. San Diego State

Projected Starting 5:
G Nick Boyd
G Reese Waters
G Miles Byrd
F Elijah Saunders
F Jared Coleman-Jones
Projected Bench: BJ Davis, Demarshay Johnson, Magoon Gwath, Desai Lopez, Thokbor Majak, Pharaoh Compton, Taj Degourville, Miles Heide
Key Newcomers: Thokbor Majak, Pharaoh Compton, Taj Degourville, Nick Boyd (Florida Atlantic), Jared Coleman-Jones (Middle Tennessee)
Key Losses: Jaedon LeDee, Darrion Trammell, Jay Pal, Micah Parrish, Lamont Butler


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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.