ROTHSTEIN 45: 2023-24 PRESEASON EDITION

*THIS IS ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY.
*ONLY PLAYERS WHO ARE PROJECTED AS FIRST ROUND PICKS WILL BE LABELED AS “KEY LOSSES” PRIOR TO AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. 
*ALL COVID SENIORS WILL BE EXPECTED TO RETURN ASIDE FROM THOSE WHO ARE PROJECTED TO BE FIRST ROUND PICKS UNLESS AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE SAYING OTHERWISE.

It’s never too early to start looking ahead to next season!

Below please find a breakdown of the Preseason Edition of the ROTHSTEIN 45 for the 2023-24 season.

1. Kansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Dajuan Harris
G Nick Timberlake
G Kevin McCullar
F K.J. Adams
C Hunter Dickinson
Projected Bench: Chris Johnson, Jamari McDowell, Marcus Adams Jr., Arterio Morris, Parker Braun, Elmarko Jackson
Key Newcomers: Elmarko Jackson, Chris Johnson, Jamari McDowell, Marcus Adams Jr., Nick Timberlake (Towson), Arterio Morris (Texas), Hunter Dickinson (Michigan), Parker Braun (Santa Clara)
Key Losses: Gradey Dick, Bobby Pettiford, Joseph Yesufu, Zach Clemence, Jalen Wilson, MJ Rice, Ernest Udeh

2. Duke
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyrese Proctor
G Jeremy Roach
G Jared McCain
F Mark Mitchell
C Kyle Filipowski
Projected Bench: Jaylen Blakes, TJ Power, Caleb Foster, Jaden Schutt, Ryan Young, Sean Stewart
Key Newcomers: Sean Stewart, TJ Power, Caleb Foster, Jared McCain
Key Losses: Dariq Whitehead, Dereck Lively, Jacob Grandison

3. Purdue
Projected Starting 5:
G Braden Smith
G Fletcher Loyer
G Ethan Morton
F Caleb Furst
C Zach Edey
Projected Bench: Brian Waddell, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Myles Colvin, Mason Gillis, Cam Heide, Lance Jones
Key Newcomers: Myles Colvin, Cam Heide, Lance Jones (SIU)
Key Losses: David Jenkins, Brandon Newman
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Zach Edey

4. Michigan State
Projected Starting 5:
G A.J. Hoggard
G Tyson Walker
F Jaden Akins
F Malik Hall
C Xavier Booker
Projected Bench: Mady Sissoko, Jaxon Kohler, Tre Holloman, Jeremy Fears, Coen Carr, Gehrig Normand, Carson Cooper
Key Newcomers: Xavier Booker, Jeremy Fears, Coen Carr, Gehrig Normand
Key Losses: Pierre Brooks, Joey Hauser
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Jaden Akins, A.J. Hoggard

5. UConn
Projected Starting 5:
G Tristen Newton
G Stephon Castle
F Andre Jackson
F Alex Karaban
C Donovan Clingan
Projected Bench: Samson Johnson, Hassan Diarra, Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Jayden Ross
Key Newcomers: Stephon Castle, Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Jayden Ross, Youssouf Singare
Key Losses: Joey Calcaterra, Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Tristen Newton
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Andre Jackson, Tristen Newton

6. Marquette
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyler Kolek
G Stevie Mitchell
G Kam Jones
F David Joplin
C Oso Ighodaro
Projected Bench: Sean Jones, Ben Gold, Chase Ross, Jonah Lucas, Tre Norman, Al Amadou, Zaide Lowery
Key Newcomers: Tre Norman, Al Amadou, Zaide Lowery
Key Losses: Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Olivier Maxence-Prosper

7. Miami
Projected Starting 5:
G Nigel Pack
G Bensley Joseph
G Wooga Poplar
F Matthew Cleveland
C Norchad Omier
Projected Bench: AJ Casey, Christian Watson, Jakai Robinson, Kyshawn George, Michael Nwoko
Key Newcomers: Michael Nwoko, Kyshawn George, Matthew Cleveland (Florida State)
Key Losses: Jordan Miller, Harlond Beverly, Isaiah Wong

8. Florida Atlantic
Projected Starting 5:
G Bryan Greenlee
G Alijah Martin
G Nick Boyd
G Johnell Davis
C Vladislav Goldin
Projected Bench: Brandon Weatherspoon, Brenen Loriant, Giancarlo Rosado, Jalen Gaffney, Isaiah Gaines, Tre Carroll
Key Newcomers: None
Key Losses: Michael Forrest
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Alijah Martin, Johnell Davis

9. Creighton
Projected Starting 5:
PG Steven Ashworth
SG Trey Alexander
SF Baylor Scheierman 
PF Isaac Traudt
C Ryan Kalkbrenner
Projected Bench: Jasen Green, Mason Miller, Sami Osmani, Devin Davis, Fredrick King, Josiah Dotzler, Francisco Farabello, Sterling Knox, Johnathan Lawson, Brock Vice
Key Newcomers: Josiah Dotzler, Isaac Traudt (Virginia), Steven Ashworth (Utah State), Sterling Knox, Johnathan Lawson (Memphis), Brock Vice
Key Losses: Ryan Nembhard, Arthur Kaluma
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Trey Alexander, Ryan Kalkbrenner

10. USC
Projected Starting 5:
G Isaiah Collier
G Boogie Ellis
G Bronny James
F Kobe Johnson
C Joshua Morgan
Projected Bench: Harrison Hornery, Oziyah Sellers, Iaroslav Niagu, Arrienten Page, Vince Iwuchukwu, DJ Rodman
Key Newcomers: Isaiah Collier, Arrinten Page, Bronny James, DJ Rodman (USC)
Key Losses: Drew Peterson, Reese Dixon-Waters, Malik Thomas

11. Houston
Projected Starting 5:
G Jamal Shead
G LJ Cryer
G Damian Dunn
G Terrance Arceneaux
F J’Wan Roberts
Projected Bench: Emmanuel Sharp, Javier Francis, Mylik Wilson, Ramon Walker, Joseph Tugler, Kordelius Jefferson, Jacob McFarland, Cedric Lath
Key Newcomers: Joseph Tugler, Kordelius Jefferson, Jacob McFarland, Cedric Lath, LJ Cryer (Baylor), Damian Dunn (Temple)
Key Losses: Reggie Chaney, Jarace Walker, Marcus Sasser, Tramon Mark
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Jamal Shead

12. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Davonte Davis
G Tramon Mark
G Jordan Walsh
F Trevon Brazile
C Baye Fall
Projected Bench: Jalen Graham, Joseph Pinion, Makhi Mitchell, Keyon Menifield, Layden Blocker, Jeremiah Davenport, El Ellis, Khalif Battle
Key Newcomers: Baye Fall, Layden Blocker, Keyon Menifield (Washington), Tramon Mark (Houston), Khalif Battle (Temple), Jeremiah Davenport (Cincinnati), El Ellis (Louisville)
Key Losses: Nick Smith Jr., Anthony Black, Ricky Council IV, Kamani Johnson, Makhel Mitchell
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Davonte Davis, Jordan Walsh

13. Texas A&M
Projected Starting 5:
G Wade Taylor IV
G Tyrece Radford
G Manny Obaseki
F Henry Coleman
C Julius Marble
Projected Bench: Andre Gordon, Solomon Washington, Hayden Hefner, Jordan Williams, Bryce Lindsay, Khalen Robinson, Andersson Garcia, Jace Carter, Eli Lawrence
Key Newcomers: Bryce Lindsay, Jace Carter (UIC), Eli Lawrence (Texas A&M)
Key Losses: Dexter Dennis
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Andre Gordon

14. Arizona
Projected Starting 5:
G Jaden Bradley
G Kylan Boswell
G Pelle Larsson
F Keshad Johnson
C Oumar Ballo
Projected Bench: Filip Borovicanin, Dylan Anderson, Tautvilas Tubelis, KJ Lewis, Motiejus Krivas, Henri Veesaar, Paulius Murauskas
Key Newcomers: KJ Lewis, Jaden Bradley (Alabama), Motiejus Krivas, Keshad Johnson (San Diego State), Paulius Murauskas
Key Losses: Courtney Ramey, Cedric Hankerson, Kerr Kriisa, Adama Bal, Azuolas Tubelis

15. Texas
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyrese Hunter
G Max Abmas
F Dillon Mitchell
F Dylan Disu
C Kadin Shedrick
Projected Bench: Alex Anamekwe, Brock Cunningham, Chendall Weaver, Ze'rik Onyema
Key Newcomers: Kadin Shedrick (Texas), Max Abmas (Oral Roberts), Chendall Weaver (UT Arlington), Ze'rik Onyema (UTEP)
Key Losses: Christian Bishop, Sir’Jabari Rice, Marcus Carr, Timmy Allen, Arterio Morris
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Dillon Mitchell

16. Gonzaga
Projected Starting 5:
G Ryan Nembhard
G Nolan Hickman
F Steele Venters
F Anton Watson
C Graham Ike
Projected Bench: Kaden Perry, Dusty Stromer, Alex Toohey, Jun Seok Yeo, Ben Gregg, Malachi Smith
Key Newcomers: Dusty Stromer, Alex Toohey, Steele Venters (Eastern Washington), Jun Seok Yeo, Graham Ike (Wyoming), Ryan Nembhard (Creighton)
Key Losses: Rasir Bolton, Julian Strawther, Drew Timme, Hunter Sallis
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Anton Watson, Malachi Smith
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Malachi Smith, Anton Watson, Steele Venters

17. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Robert Dillingham
G DJ Wagner
F Justin Edwards
F Chris Livingston
C Oscar Tshiebwe
Projected Bench: Antonio Reeves, Aaron Bradshaw, Reed Sheppard, Adou Thiero, Ugonna Onyenso
Key Newcomers: DJ Wagner, Robert Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards
Key Losses: Cason Wallace, Jacon Toppin
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Oscar Tshiebwe, Antonio Reeves
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Antonio Reeves, Chris Livingston

18. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Zakai Zeigler
G Santiago Vescovi
G Josiah-Jordan James
F Chris Ledlum
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Tobe Awaka, Freddie Dilione, JP Estrella, Cameron Carr, Cade Phillips, Jordan Gainey, Jahmai Mashack, Dalton Knecht
Key Newcomers: JP Estrella, Cameron Carr, Cade Phillips, Jordan Gainey (USC Upstate), Chris Ledlum (Harvard), Dalton Knecht (Northern Colorado)
Key Losses: Tyreke Key, Julian Phillips, Olivier Nkamhoua
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Uros Plavsic, Josiah-Jordan James
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Julian Phillips, Josiah-Jordan James

19. San Diego State
Projected Starting 5:
G Lamont Butler
G Darrion Trammell
G Reese Dixon-Waters
G Micah Parrish
C Jaedon LeDee
Projected Bench: Cade Alger, Demarshay Johnson, Miles Heide, BJ Davis, Miles Byrd, Elijah Saunders, Jay Pal
Key Newcomers: Miles Heide, BJ Davis, Reese Dixon-Waters (USC), Jay Pal (Campbell)
Key Losses: Aguek Arop, Nathan Mensah, Matt Bradley, Keshad Johnson
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Jaedon LeDee
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Jaedon LeDee, Lamont Butler

20. Northwestern
Projected Starting 5:
G Boo Buie
G Chase Audige
G Ty Berry
G Brooks Barnhizer
C Matthew Nicholson
Projected Bench: Luke Hunger,Jordan Clayton, Parker Strauss, Blake Barkley, Nick Martinelli, Blake Preston, Justin Mullins, Ryan Langborg
Key Newcomers: Jordan Clayton, Parker Strauss, Blake Barkley, Blake Preston (Liberty), Justin Mullins (Denver), Ryan Langborg (Princeton)
Key Losses: Tydus Verhoeven, Julian Roper, Robbie Beran
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Chase Audige
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Chase Audige

21. Alabama
Projected Starting 5:
G Jahvon Quinerly
G Mark Sears
G Aaron Estrada
F Rylan Griffen
C Nick Pringle
Projected Bench: Sam Walters, Mouhamed Dioubate, Kris Parker, Latrell Wrightsell, Nick Pringle
Key Newcomers: Sam Walters, Mouhamed Dioubate, Kris Parker, Aaron Estrada (Alabama), Latrell Wrightsell (Cal State Fullerton)
Key Losses: Brandon Miller, Noah Gurley, Dom Welch, Nimari Burnett, Jaden Bradley, Noah Clowney
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Jahvon Quinerly
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Jahvon Quinerly, Charles Bediako, Mark Sears

22. Baylor
Projected Starting 5:
G Miro Little
G Ja’Kobe Walter
G Langston Love
F Jalen Bridges
C Jonathan Tchamwa-Tchatchoua
Projected Bench: Dantwan Grimes, Josh Ojianwuna, Caleb Lohner, Jayden Nunn, Yves Missi
Key Newcomers: Miro Little, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jayden Nunn (VCU), Yves Missi
Key Losses: Keyonte George, Flo Thamba, LJ Cryer, Dale Bonner
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Jalen Bridges

23. Colorado
Projected Starting 5:
G KJ Simpson
G Luke O’Brien
F Cody Williams
F Tristan da Silva
C Eddie Lampkin
Projected Bench: J’Vonne Hadley, Javon Ruffin, Julian Hammond, Assane Diop, Courtney Anderson
Key Newcomers: Cody Williams, Assane Diop, Courtney Anderson, Eddie Lampkin (Colorado)
Key Losses: Jalen Gabbidon, Ethan Wright, Lawson Lovering, Nique Clifford
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Tristan da Silva

24. Maryland
Projected Starting 5:
G Jahmir Young
G DeShawn Harris-Smith
F Jamie Kaiser
F Donta Scott
C Julian Reese
Projected Bench: Jahari Long, Jahnathan Lamothe, Chance Stephens, Braden Pierce, Jordan Geronimo, Mady Traore
Key Newcomers: Jamie Kaiser, DeShawn Harris-Smith, Jahnathan Lamothe, Chance Stephens (LMU), Braden Pierce, Jordan Geronimo (Indiana), Mady Traore (New Mexico State)
Key Losses: Don Carey, Patrick Emilien, Hakim Hart, Ian Martinez

25. UCLA
Projected Starting 5:
G Dylan Andrews
G Sebastian Mack
G Lazar Stefanovic
G Ilane Fibleuil
C Adem Bona
Projected Bench: Will McClendon, Devin Williams, Brandon Williams, Kenneth Nwuba, Jaylen Clark (injured), Jan Vide
Key Newcomers: Devin Williams, Brandon Williams, Sebastian Mack, Lazar Stefanovic (Utah), Ilane Fibleuil, Jan Vide
Key Losses: Jaime Jaquez, David Singleton, Tyger Campbell, Amari Bailey
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Jaylen Clark, Adem Bona

26. Saint Mary’s
Projected Starting 5:
G Aidan Mahaney
G Augustas Marciulionis
G Alex Ducas
F Joshua Jefferson
C Mitchell Saxen
Projected Bench: Henry Wessels, Joshua Jefferson, Chris Howell, Matt Van Komen, Mason Forbes, Jordan Ross
Key Newcomers: Jordan Ross
Key Losses: Logan Johnson, Kyle Bowen

27. Xavier
Projected Starting 5:
G Dayvion McKnight
G Desmond Claude
G Quincy Olivari
F Jerome Hunter
C Zach Freemantle
Projected Bench: Dailyn Swain, Reid Ducharme, Kachi Nzeh, Trey Green, Logan Duncomb, Kam Craft, Abou Ousmane
Key Newcomers: Trey Green, Dailyn Swain, Reid Ducharme, Kachi Nzeh, Dayvion McKnight (Western Kentucky), Logan Duncomb (Indiana), Quincy Olivari (Rice), Abou Ousmane (North Texas)
Key Losses: Souley Boum, Adam Kunkel, Cesare Edwards, Colby Jones, Jack Nunge

28. Mississippi State
Projected Starting 5:
G Shakeel Moore
G Dashawn Davis
F D.J. Jeffries
F Cameron Matthews
C Tolu Smith
Projected Bench: Will McNair Jr., Gai Chol, Adrian Meyers, Jaquan Scott, Lerenzo Fort III, KeShawn Murphy, Shawn Jones Jr., Josh Hubbard, Jimmy Bell, Andrew Taylor
Key Newcomers: Gai Chol, Adrian Meyers, Jaquan Scott, Lerenzo Fort III, Josh Hubbard, Jimmy Bell (West Virginia), Andrew Taylor (Marshall)
Key Losses: Tyler Stevenson, Eric Reed
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Dashawn Davis, D.J. Jeffries

29. TCU
Projected Starting 5:
G Damion Baugh
G Micah Peavy
G Chuck O’Bannon Jr.
F Emanuel Miller
C JaKobe Coles
Projected Bench: TJ Haggerty, Xavier Cork, Jace Posey, Isaiah Manning, Jameer Nelson Jr., Trey Tennyson, Avery Anderson
Key Newcomers: Jace Posey, Isaiah Manning, Jameer Nelson Jr. (Delaware), Essam Mostafa (Coastal Carolina), Trey Tennyson (Texas A&M Corpus Christi), Avery Anderson (Oklahoma State)
Key Losses: Eddie Lampkin, Mike Miles
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Damion Baugh, Emanuel Miller
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Emanuel Miller, Damion Baugh

30. North Carolina
Projected Starting 5:
G R.J. Davis
G Cormac Ryan
F Harrison Ingram
F Jae’Lyn Withers
C Armando Bacot
Projected Bench: Seth Trimble, Jalen Washington, Zayden High, Paxson Wojcik, Simeon Wilcher
Key Newcomers: Simeon Wilcher, Zayden High, Paxson Wojcik (Brown), Jae’Lyn Withers (Louisville), Cormac Ryan (Notre Dame), Harrison Ingram (Stanford)
Key Losses: Pete Nance, Leaky Black, Dontrez Styles, Puff Johnson, Tyler Nickel, Justin McCoy, Caleb Love, D'Marco Dunn

31. St. John's
Projected Starting 5:
G Daniss Jenkins
G Jordan Dingle
G RJ Luis
G Glenn Taylor Jr.
C Joel Soriano
Projected Bench: Drissa Traore, Cruz Davis, Quinn Slazinski, Sean Conway, Brady Dunlap, Naheim Alleyne, Zuby Ejiofor
Key Newcomers: Daniss Jenkins (Iona), Cruz Davis (Iona), Quinn Slazinkski (Iona), Sean Conway (VMI), RJ Luis (UMass), Glenn Taylor Jr. (Oregon State), Naheim Alleyne (UConn), Brady Dunlap, Jordan Dingle (Penn), Zuby Ejiofor (Kansas)
Key Losses: Posh Alexander, Andre Curbelo, AJ Storr, David Jones, Dylan Addae-Wusu

32. Virginia
Projected Starting 5:
G Dante Harris
G Reece Beekman
G Isaac McKneely
F Ryan Dunn
F Jordan Minor
Projected Bench: Leon Bond, Blake Buchanan, Elijah Gertrude, Andrew Rohde, Taine Murray, Jacob Groves, Anthony Robinson
Key Newcomers: Dante Harris (Georgetown), Blake Buchanan, Elijah Gertrude, Jordan Minor (Merrimack), Andrew Rohde (St. Thomas), Jacob Groves (Oklahoma), Anthony Robinson
Key Losses: Kihei Clark, Jayden Gardner, Ben Vander Plas, Kadin Shedrick, Isaac Traudt, Francisco Caffaro
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Armaan Franklin
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Reece Beekman, Armaan Franklin

33. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G K.D. Johnson
F Denver Jones
F Jaylin Williams
C Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Tre Donaldson, Dylan Cardwell, Lior Berman, Chris Moore, Chaney Johnson, Chad Baker-Mazara
Key Newcomers: Aden Holloway, Denver Jones (FIU), Chaney Johnson (D2), Chad Baker-Mazara (JUCO)
Key Losses: Zep Jasper, Yohan Traore, Chance Westry, Wendell Green Jr., Allen Flanigan
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Allen Flanigan, Jaylin Williams
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Wendell Green Jr., Johni Broome, Dylan Cardwell

34. Villanova
Projected Starting 5:
G Justin Moore
G TJ Bamba
G Hakim Hart
F Eric Dixon
C Lance Ware
Projected Bench: Chris Arcidiacono, Nnanna Njoku, Trey Patterson, Jordann Dumont, Brendan Hausen, Jordan Longino, Mark Armstrong
Key Newcomers: Jordann Dumont, TJ Bamba (Washington State), Hakim Hart (Maryland), Lance Ware (Kentucky)
Key Losses: Cam Whitmore, Caleb Daniels, Brandon Slater

35. West Virginia
Projected Starting 5:
G Kerr Kriisa
G Joe Touissant
G RaeQuan Battle
F Tre Mitchell
C Jesse Edwards
Projected Bench: Kobe Johnson, James Okonkwo, Patrick Suemnick, Mohamed Wague, Seth Wilson, Omar Silverio, Jose Perez
Key Newcomers: Kerr Kriisa (Arizona), Jesse Edwards (Syracuse), Omar Silverio (Manhattan), Jose Perez (Manhattan), RaeQuan Battle (Montana State)
Key Losses: Erik Stevenson, Emmitt Matthews Jr., Kedrian Johnson

36. Missouri
Projected Starting 5:
G Nick Honor
G Tamar Bates
G John Tonje
F Kobe Brown
F Noah Carter
Projected Bench: Aidan Shaw, Mabor Majak, Jordan Butler, Trent Pierce, Anthony Robinson, Sean East, Caleb Grill, Jesus Carralero, Sean East, Isiaih Mosley
Key Newcomers: Jordan Butler, Trent Pierce, Anthony Robinson, John Tonje (Colorado State), Tamar Bates (Indiana), Caleb Grill (Iowa State), Jesus Carralero (Campbell)
Key Losses: Tre Gomillion, D’Moi Hodge, Deandre Gholston
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Kobe Brown
Entered the NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Kobe Brown

37. Wisconsin
Projected Starting 5:
G Chucky Hepburn
G Max Klesmit
G Connor Essegian
F Tyler Wahl
C Steven Crowl
Projected Bench: Isaac Lindsey, Carter Gilmore, Justin Taphorn, Markus Ilver, Chris Hodges,. Gus Yalden, Nolan Winter, John Blackwell, Kamari McGee, A.J. Storr
Key Newcomers: Gus Yalden, Nolan Winter, John Blackwell, A.J. Storr (St. John's)
Key Losses: Jordan Davis

38. Oregon
Projected Starting 5:
G Jackson Shelstad
G Keeshawn Barthelemy
G Jermaine Couisnard
F Devan Cambridge
C N’Faly Dante
Projected Bench: Ethan Butler, Lok Wur, Brennan Rigsby, Mookie Cook, Kwame Evans Jr., Kario Oquendo, Nate Bittle, Jesse Zarzuela
Key Newcomers: Kwame Evans Jr., Mookie Cook, Jackson Shelstad, Kario Oquendo (Georgia), Devan Cambridge (Arizona State), Jesse Zarzuela (Central Michigan)
Key Losses: Will Richardson, Kel’el Ware, Quincy Guerrier

39. Illinois
Projected Starting 5:
G Sencire Harris
G Terrence Shannon Jr.
G Luke Goode
G Quincy Guerrier
C Dain Dainja
Projected Bench: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Amari Hansberry, Niccolo Moretti, Marcus Domask, Justin Harmon, Ty Rodgers
Key Newcomers: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Amari Hansberry, Niccolo Moretti, Marcus Domask (Southern Illinois), Justin Harmon (Utah Valley), Quincy Guerrier (Oregon)
Key Lossses: Matthew Mayer, Skyy Clark, Jayden Epps, Coleman Hawkins
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Terrence Shannon Jr.
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Terrence Shannon Jr., Coleman Hawkins

40. Providence
Projected Starting 5:
G Jayden Pierre
G Corey Floyd Jr.
G Devin Carter
F Bryce Hopkins
F Josh Oduro
Projected Bench: Donovan Santoro, Rafael Castro, Justyn Fernandez, Alyn Breed, Davonte Gaines (George Mason), Richard Barron, Garway Dual
Key Newcomers: Donovan Santoro, Josh Oduro (George Mason), Justyn Fernandez (George Mason), Davonte Gaines (George Mason), Richard Barron, Garway Dual
Key Losses: Ed Croswell, Noah Locke, Jared Bynum

41. Iowa State
Projected Starting 5:
G Tamin Lipsey
G Keshon Gilbert
F Tre King
F Omaha Biliew
F Milan Momcilovic
Projected Bench: Hason Ward, Robert Jones, Demarion Watson, Jelani Hamilton, Kayden Fish, Jackson Paveletzke, Jeremiah Williams, Curtis Jones
Key Newcomers: Omaha Biliew, Milan Momcilovic, Jelani Hamilton, Kayden Fish, Keshon Gilbert (UNLV), Jackson Paveletzke (Wofford), Curtis Jones (Buffalo)
Key Losses: Gabe Kalscheur, Osun Osunniyi, Jaren Holmes, Aljaz Kunc

42. Rutgers
Projected Starting 5:
G Paul Mulcahy
G Derek Simpson
G Noah Fernandes
F Aundre Hyatt
C Cliff Omoruyi
Projected Bench: Mawot Mag, Antwone Woolfolk, Antonio Chol, Gavin Griffiths, Jamichael Davis, Noah Fernandes
Key Newcomers: Gavin Griffiths, Jamichael Davis, Noah Fernandes (UMass)
Key Losses: Caleb McConnell, Cam Spencer
Seniors With Additional Eligibility: Paul Mulcahy
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining College Eligibility: Paul Mulcahy

43. Arizona State
Projected Starting Five:
G Frankie Collins
G Adam Miller *Pending NCAA waiver
F Kamari Lands
F Alonzo Gaffney
C Shawn Phillips
Projected Bench: Akil Watson, Braelon Green, Cade Ronzone, Jamiya Neal, Zane Meeks
Key Newcomers: Akil Watson, Braelon Green, Kamari Lands (Louisville), Adam Miller (LSU), Zane Meeks (San Francisco), Shawn Phillips (LSU)
Key Losses: Desmond Cambridge, Austin Nunez, DJ Horne, Luther Muhammad, Enoch Boakye, Devan Cambridge, Warren Washington
Entered NBA Draft While Retaining Eligibility: Frankie Collins

44. New Mexico
Projected Starting 5:
G Jaelen House
G Jamal Mashburn Jr.
G Donovan Dent
F Mustapha Amzil
C Nelly Junior Joseph
Projected Bench: Braden Applehans, Tru Washington, Sebastian Forsling, Jadyn Toppin, Jemarl Baker, Isaac Mushila
Key Newcomers: Jadyn Toppin, Tru Washington, Nelly Junior Joseph (Iona), Jemarl Baker (Fresno State), Mustapha Amzil (Dayton), Isaac Mushila (Texas A&M Corpus Christi)
Key Losses: Morris Udeze, KJ Jenkins, Josiah Allick, Javonte Johnson

45. Boise State
Projected Starting 5:
G Roddie Anderson III
G Max Rice
G Chibuzo Agbo
F Tyson Degenhart
C O'Mar Stanley
Projected Bench: Kade Rice, Kobe Young, Mohmaed Sylla, Cameron Martin, Chris Lockett, Andrew Meadow, Emmanuel Ugbo, Jace Whiting
Key Newcomers: Chris Lockett, Andrew Meadow, Emmanuel Ugbo, Roddie Anderson III (UC San Diego), O'Mar Stanley (St. John's), Cameron Martin (Kansas)
Key Losses: Marcus Shaver, Naje Smith, Lukas Milner

Jon 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.