ROTHSTEIN 45: 2025 OFFSEASON EDITION

The first edition of the offseason edition of the ROTHSTEIN 45 is now LIVE!
Please note: These rankings will be updated DAILY throughout the offseason. If a player is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, he will be projected as a key loss.
If a player is not projected to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and has NOT announced his public plans to turn professional, he will be projected to return to college basketball during the 2025-26 season.
Teams who have yet to put together a capable roster with at least seven or eight players will be withheld from these rankings until they do so.
1. Purdue
Projected Starting 5:
G Braden Smith
G Fletcher Loyer
G CJ Cox
F Trey Kaufman-Renn
C Oscar Cluff
Projected Bench: Daniel Jacobsen, Gicarri Harris, Raleigh Burgess, Antione West Jr., Omer Mayer, Liam Murphy
Key Newcomers: Antione West Jr., Oscar Cluff (South Dakota State), Omer Mayer, Liam Murphy (North Florida)
Key Losses: Caleb Furst, Cam Heide, Myles Colvin
2. Houston
Projected Starting 5:
G Milos Uzan
G Mercy Miller
G Emanuel Sharp
F Joseph Tugler
C Chris Cenac
Projected Bench: Mercy Miller, Kordelius Jefferson, Cedric Lath, Chase McCarty, Jacob McFarland, Isiah Harwell, Kingston Flemings, Bryce Jackson, Kalifa Sakho, Ramon Walker
Key Newcomers: Chris Cenac, Isiah Harwell, Kingston Flemings, Bryce Jackson, Kalifa Sakho (Sam Houston State)
Key Losses: LJ Cryer, Ja’Vier Francis, J’Wan Roberts, Mylik Wilson
3. St. John’s
Projected Starting 5:
G Ian Jackson
G Oziyah Sellers
G Joson Sanon
F Bryce Hopkins
C Zuby Ejiofor
Projected Bench: Lefteris Liotopoulos, Rubin Prey, Sadiku Abine Ayo, Imran Suljanovic, Dillon Mitchell, Dylan Darling, Handje Tamba, Kelvin Odih
Key Newcomers: Joson Sanon (Arizona State), Bryce Hopkins (Providence), Oziyah Sellers (Stanford), Ian Jackson (North Carolina), Dillon Mitchell (Cincinnati), Imran Suljanovic, Dylan Darling (Idaho State), Handje Tamba (Weber State), Kelvin Odih
Key Losses: Kadary Richmond, Aaron Scott, Deivon Smith, RJ Luis, Simeon Wilcher
4. Florida
Projected Starting 5:
G Xaivian Lee
G Boogie Fland
F Thomas Haugh
F Alex Condon
C Reuben Chinyelu
Projected Bench: CJ Ingram, Micah Handlogten, Olivier Rioux, Alex Lloyd, Isaiah Brown, Urban Klavzar, AJ Brown
Key Newcomers: Alex Lloyd, CJ Ingram, Xaivian Lee (Princeton), AJ Brown (Ohio), Boogie Fland (Arkansas)
Key Losses: Walter Clayton Jr., Will Richard, Alijah Martin, Denzel Aberbeen
Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Alex Condon
5. UCLA
Projected Starting 5:
G Donovan Dent
G Skyy Clark
F Eric Dailey
F Tyler Bilodeau
C Xavier Booker
Projected Bench: Eric Freeny, Brandon Williams, Jamar Brown, Trent Perry, Steven Jamerson
Key Newcomers: Donovan Dent (New Mexico), Jamar Brown (UMKC), Xavier Booker (Michigan State), Steven Jamerson (San Diego)
Key Losses: Kobe Johnson, Lazar Stefanovic, Aday Mara
6. BYU
Projected Starting 5:
G Rob Wright
G Dawson Baker
G Richie Saunders
F AJ Dybantsa
C Keba Keita
Projected Bench: Brody Kozlowski, Xavion Staton, Dominique Diomande, Mihailo Boskovic, Kennard Davis Jr., Tyler Mrus, Nate Pickens
Key Newcomers: AJ Dybantsa, Xavion Staton, Dominique Diomande (Washington), Kennard Davis Jr. (Southern Illinois), Tyler Mrus (Idaho), Nate Pickens (UC Riverside)
Key Losses: Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Fousseyni Traore, Egor Demin, Kanon Catchings
7. UConn
Projected Starting 5:
G Silas Demary Jr.
G Solo Ball
F Jaylin Stewart
F Alex Karaban
C Tarris Reed
Projected Bench: Jayden Ross, Braylon Mullins, Jacob Furphy, Eric Reibe, Malachi Smith, Jacob Ross
Key Newcomers: Braylon Mullins, Jacob Furphy, Eric Reibe, Silas Demary Jr. (Georgia), Malachi Smith (Dayton), Jacob Ross
Key Losses: Liam McNeeley, Hassan Diarra, Samson Johnson
8. Michigan
Projected Starting 5:
G Elliot Cadeau
G Roddy Gayle
G Nimari Burnett
F Yaxel Lendeborg
C Aday Mara
Projected Bench: Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Oscar Goodman, Will Tschetter, Morez Johnson, LJ Cason, Patrick Liburd
Key Newcomers: Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Oscar Goodman, Elliot Cadeau (North Carolina), Morez Johnson (Illinois), Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB), Aday Mara (UCLA), Patrick Liburd
Key Losses: Vlad Goldin, Danny Wolf
Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Yaxel Lendeborg
9. Duke
Projected Starting 5:
G Caleb Foster
G Isaiah Evans
F Dame Sarr
F Cameron Boozer
C Patrick Ngongba
Projected Bench: Darren Harris, Maliq Brown, Nick Khamenia, Cayden Boozer, Iffy Ufochukwu, Sebastian Wilkins
Key Newcomers: Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Nick Khamenia, Iffy Ufochukwu (Rice), Dame Sarr, Sebastian Wilkins
Key Losses: Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Sion James, Mason Gillis, Tyrese Proctor
10. Texas Tech
Projected Starting 5:
G Christian Anderson
G Donovan Atwell
G LeJuan Watts
F Josiah Moseley
C JT Toppin
Projected Bench: Marial Akuentok, Jazz Henderson, Corbin Green, Leon Horner, Tyree Bryan, Luke Bamgboye
Key Newcomers: Marial Akuentok, Tyree Bryan (Santa Clara), LeJuan Watts (Washington State), Donovan Atwell (UNCG), Josiah Moseley (Villanova), Luke Bamgboye (VCU)
Key Losses: Elijah Hawkins, Kerwin Walton, Darrion Williams, Kevin Overton, Federiko Federiko
11. Arkansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Darius Acuff
G DJ Wagner
G Karter Knox
F Trevon Brazile
C Malique Ewin
Projected Bench: Isaiah Sealy, Meleek Thomas, Billy Richmond, Nick Pringle
Key Newcomers: Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, Isaiah Sealy, Nick Pringle (South Carolina), Malique Ewin (Florida State)
Key Losses: Jonas Aidoo, Boogie Fland, Johnell Davis, Adou Thiero, Zvonimir Ivisic
12. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Jaland Lowe
G Denzel Aberdeen
G Otega Oweh
F Mouhamed Dioubate
C Jayden Quaintance
Projected Bench: Trent Noah, Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams, Brandon Garrison, Andrija Jelavic, Collin Chandler, Reece Potter, Brayden Hawthorne
Key Newcomers: Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams (Tulane), Jaland Lowe (Pitt), Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama), Andrija Jelavic, Denzel Aberdeen (Florida), Reece Potter (Miami OH), Brayden Hawthorne
Key Losses: Lamont Butler, Koby Brea, Andrew Carr, Amari Williams, Jaxson Robinson
Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Otega Oweh
13. Arizona
Projected Starting 5:
G Jaden Bradley
G Brayden Burries
F Anthony Dell’Orso
F Koa Peat
C Tobe Awaka
Projected Bench: Dwayne Aristode, Bryce James, Motiejus Krivas, Evan Nelson, Sidi Gueye
Key Newcomers: Dwayne Aristode, Koa Peat, Bryce James, Brayden Burries, Evan Nelson (Harvard), Sidi Gueye
Key Losses: Caleb Love, KJ Lewis, Henri Veesaar, Trey Townsend, Carter Bryant
14. Iowa State
Projected Starting 5:
G Tamin Lipsey
G Nate Heise
F Joshua Jefferson
F Milan Momcilovic
C Blake Buchanan
Projected Bench: Jamarion Batemon, Xzavion Mitchell, Killyan Toure, Dominyas Pleta, Eric Mulder, Mason Williams, Dominic Nelson
Key Newcomers: Jamarion Batemon, Xzavion Mitchell, Killyan Toure, Blake Buchanan (Virginia), Mason Williams (Eastern Washington), Eric Mulder (Purdue Fort Wayne), Dominic Nelson (Utah Valley)
Key Losses: Brandt Chatfield, Curtis Jones, Keshon Gilbert, Nate Heise, Dishon Jackson, Nojus Indrusaitis
15. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G Tahaad Pettiford
G Kevin Overton
F Abdul Bashir
F Keyshawn Hall
C KeShawn Murphy
Projected Bench: Simon Walker, Kaden Magwood, Sebastian Williams-Adams, Emeka Opurum, Elyjah Freeman
Key Newcomers: Sebastian Williams-Adams, Kaden Magwood, Simon Walker, Abdul Bashir (JUCO), Keyshawn Hall (UCF), KeShawn Murphy (Mississippi State), Emeka Opurum (JUCO), Kevin Overton (Texas Tech), Elyjah Freeman (D2)
Key Losses: Johni Broome, Miles Kelly, Chris Moore, Denver Jones, Chaney Johnson, Dylan Cardwell
Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Tahaad Pettiford
16. Louisville
Projected Starting 5:
G Mikel Brown
G Isaac McKneely
G Ryan Conwell
F J’Vonne Hadley
C Kasean Pryor
Projected Bench: Kobe Rodgers, Khani Rooths, Aly Khalifa, Sananda Fru, Adrian Wooley, Mouhamed Camara
Key Newcomers: Mikel Brown, Sananda Fru, Adrian Wooley (Kennesaw State), Ryan Conwell (Xavier), Isaac McKneely (Virginia), Mouhamed Camara
Key Losses: Terrence Edwards, Chucky Hepburn, Reyne Smith, Noah Waterman, Aboubacar Traore, James Scott
17. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Ja’Kobi Gillespie
G Amaree Abram
F Nate Ament
F Jaylen Carey
C Felix Okpara
Projected Bench: Bishop Boswell, Dewayne Brown, Troy Henderson, Amari Evans, JP Estrella, Cade Phillips, Clarence Massamba
Key Newcomers: Amari Evans, Dewayne Brown, Troy Henderson, Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Maryland), Jaylen Carey (Vanderbilt), Nate Ament, Amaree Abram (Louisiana Tech), Clarence Massamba
Key Losses: Chaz Lanier, Jordan Gainey, Jahmai Mashack, Igor Milicic, Zakai Zeigler
18. Oregon
Projected Starting 5:
G Jackson Shelstad
G TK Simpkins
F Devon Pryor
F Kwame Evans
C Nate Bittle
Projected Bench: JJ Frakes, Miles Goodman, Jamari Phillips, Sean Stewart
Key Newcomers: JJ Frakes, Devon Pryor (Texas), TK Simpkins (Elon), Miles Goodman (Penn State), Sean Stewart (Ohio State)
Key Losses: Brandon Angel, TJ Bamba, Keeshawn Barthelemy, Supreme Cook, Jadrian Tracey
Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Nate Bittle
19. Michigan State
Projected Starting 5:
G Jeremy Fears
G Trey Fort
F Coen Carr
F Jaxon Kohler
C Carson Cooper
Projected Bench: Jordan Scott, Cam Ward, Kaleb Glenn, Kur Teng, Divine Ugochukwu
Key Newcomers: Jordan Scott, Cam Ward, Kaleb Glenn (Florida Atlantic), Trey Fort (Samford), Divine Ugochukwu (Miami)
Key Losses: Jaden Akins, Frankie Fidler, Szymon Zapala, Tre Holloman, Jase Richardson
20. Illinois
Projected Starting 5:
G Mihailo Petrovic
G Ky Boswell
G Andrej Stojakovic
G Ty Rodgers
C Tomislav Ivisic
Projected Bench: Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic, Jake Davis, Ben Humrichous, Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Newcomers: Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler, Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas), David Mirkovic, Mihailo Petrovic, Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)
Key Losses: Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley, Morez Johnson, Carey Booth
21. Gonzaga
Projected Starting 5:
G Braeden Smith
G Jalen Warley
G Adam Miller
F Graham Ike
C Braden Huff
Projected Bench: Davis Fogle, Ismaila Diagne, Emmanuel Innocenti, Parker Jefferson, Steele Venters
Key Newcomers: Davis Fogle, Jalen Warley (Virginia), Braeden Smith (Colgate), Parker Jefferson, Adam Miller (Arizona State)
Key Losses: Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Ben Gregg, Khalif Battle
22. Alabama
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G Latrell Wrightsell
G Jalil Bethea
F Taylor Bol Bowen
C Aidan Sherrell
Projected Bench: Houston Mallette, Noah Williamson, Davion Hannah, London Jemison, Amari Allen, Keitenn Bristow
Key Newcomers: Davion Hannah, London Jemison, Amari Allen, Noah Williamson (Bucknell), Taylor Bol Bowen (Florida State), Jalil Bethea (Miami), Keitenn Bristow (Tarleton State)
Key Losses: Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Cliff Omoruyi, Chris Youngblood, LaBaron Philon, Mouhamed Dioubate, Jarin Stevenson, Derrion Reid
23. Wisconsin
Projected Starting 5:
G Nick Boyd
G John Blackwell
G Andrew Rohde
F Austin Rapp
C Nolan Winter
Projected Bench: Will Garlock, Hayden Jones, Zach Kinziger, Aleksas Bieliauskas, Jack Janicki
Key Newcomers: Zach Kinziger, Will Garlock, Hayden Jones, Andrew Rohde (Virginia), Austin Rapp (Portland), Nick Boyd (San Diego State), Aleksas Bieliauskas
Key Losses: John Tonje, Kamari McGee, Carter Gilmore, Steven Crowl, Max Klesmit
Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: John Blackwell
24. Creighton
Projected Starting 5:
G Fedor Zugic
G Josh Dix
F Blake Harper
F Jackson McAndrew
C Owen Freeman
Projected Bench: Isaac Traudt, Shane Thomas, Ty Davis, Hudson Greer, Nik Graves, Aleksa Dimitrijevic, Austin Swartz, Jasen Green
Key Newcomers: Hudson Greer, Owen Freeman (Iowa), Nik Graves (Charlotte), Josh Dix (Iowa), Aleksa Dimitrijevic, Austin Swartz (Miami), Blake Harper (Howard)
Key Losses: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Steven Ashworth, Jamiya Neal, Fredrick King
25. Texas
Projected Starting 5:
G Tramon Mark
G Simeon Wilcher
G Chendall Weaver
F Dailyn Swain
C Matas Vokietaitis
Projected Bench: John Clark, Nic Codie, Cam Heide, Lassina Traore, Jordan Pope, Lewis Obiorah
Key Newcomers: John Clark, Dailyn Swain (Xavier), Cam Heide (Purdue), Matas Vokietaitis (Florida Atlantic), Lassina Traore (Xavier), Simeon Wilcher (St. John’s), Lewis Obiorah
Key Losses: Tre Johnson, Jayson Kent, Julian Larry, Tramon Mark, Ze’Rik Onyema, Arthur Kaluma, Kadin Shedrick
26. Ohio State
Projected Starting 5:
G Bruce Thornton
G John Mobley
F Devin Royal
F Brandon Noel
C Christoph Tilly
Projected Bench: Taison Chatman, A’mare Bynum, Dorian Jones, Gabe Cupps, Colin White, Josh Ojianwuna
Key Newcomers: A’mare Bynum, Dorian Jones, Gabe Cupps (Indiana), Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel (Wright State), Josh Ojianwuna (Baylor)
Key Losses: Micah Parrish, Ques Glover, Meechie Johnson, Evan Mahaffey, Aaron Bradshaw, Sean Stewart
27. North Carolina
Projected Starting 5:
G Kyan Evans
G Seth Trimble
F Jarin Stevenson
F Caleb Wilson
C Henri Veesaar
Projected Bench: Isaiah Denis, Ven-Allen Lubin, Jonathan Powell, Derik Dixon, Jaydon Young
Key Newcomers: Derik Dixon, Isaiah Denis, Caleb Wilson, Jonathan Powell (West Virginia), Henri Veesaar (Arizona), Kyan Evans (Colorado State), Jarin Stevenson (Alabama), Jaydon Young (Virginia Tech)
Key Losses: RJ Davis, Jae’Lyn Withers, Elliot Cadeau, Jalen Washington, Drake Powell, Ian Jackson
28. NC State
Projected Starting 5:
G Tre Holloman
G Terrance Arceneaux
F Darrion Williams
F Jerry Deng
C Paul Mbiya
Projected Bench: Alyn Breed, Matt Able, Paul McNeil, Colt Langdon, Quadir Copeland, Zymicah Wilkins, Jayme Kontuniemi
Key Newcomers: Tre Holloman (Michigan State), Alyn Breed (McNeese), Quadir Copeland (McNeese), Terrance Arceneaux (Houston), Matt Able, Zymicah Wilkins, Colt Langdon (Butler), Jerry Deng (Florida State), Paul Mbiya, Darrion Williams (Texas Tech), Jayme Kontuniemi
Key Losses: Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Marcus Hill, Dontrez Styles, Jayden Taylor, Ben Middlebrooks
29. USC
Projected Starting 5:
G Chad Baker-Mazara
G Alijah Arenas
G Rodney Rice
G Terrance Williams
C Jacob Cofie
Projected Bench: Jaden Brownell, Gabe Dynes, Amarion Dickerson, Ezra Ausar, Jordan Marsh
Key Newcomers: Jerry Easter, Alijah Arenas, Jacob Cofie (Virginia), Amarion Dickerson (Robert Morris), Jaden Brownell (Samford), Gabe Dynes (Youngstown State), Ezra Ausar (Utah), Rodney Rice (Maryland), Chad Baker-Mazara (Auburn), Jordan Marsh (UNC Asheville)
Key Losses: Josh Cohen, Saint Thomas, Clark Slajchert, Bryce Pope, Matt Knowling, Harrison Hornery, Chibuzo Agbo, Isaiah Elohim, Wesley Yates, Desmond Claude
30. Miami
Projected Starting 5:
G Tre Donaldson
G Tru Washington
F Shelton Henderson
F Malik Reneau
C Ernest Udeh
Projected Bench: Dante Allen, Timotej Malovec, Marcus Allen, Jordyn Kee
Key Newcomers: Tre Donaldson (Michigan), Tru Washington (New Mexico), Malik Reneau (Indiana), Ernest Udeh (TCU), Dante Allen, Shelton Henderson, Timotej Malovec, Marcus Allen (Cal), Jordyn Kee (Georgia)
Key Losses: Nijel Pack, Jalil Bethea, Matthew Cleveland, Lynn Kidd
31. San Diego State
Projected Starting 5:
G BJ Davis
G Reese Waters
G Miles Byrd
F Pharoah Compton
C Magoon Gwath
Projected Bench: Tae Simmons, Jeremiah Oden, Taj DeGourville, Miles Heide, Thokbor Majak, Sean Newman Jr., Latrell Davis, Elzie Harrington
Key Newcomers: Tae Simmons, Sean Newman Jr. (Louisiana Tech), Jeremiah Oden (Charlotte), Latrell Davis (San Jose State), Elzie Harrington
Key Losses: Nick Boyd, Jared Coleman-Jones, Wayne McKinney
Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Miles Byrd
32. Missouri
Projected Starting 5:
G Anthony Robinson
G Sebastian Mack
F Jevon Porter
F Mark Mitchell
C Shawn Phillips
Projected Bench: Marcus Allen, T.O. Barrett, Aaron Rowe, Nicholas Randall, Trent Pierce, Annor Boateng, Luke Northweather, Jacob Crews
Key Newcomers: Aaron Rowe, Nicholas Randall, Jevon Porter (LMU), Sebastian Mack (UCLA), Luke Northweather (Oklahoma), Shawn Phillips (Arizona State)
Key Losses: Tamar Bates, Jacob Crews, Tony Perkins, Caleb Grill, Josh Gray, Marques Warrick, Aidan Shaw, Payton Marshall
33. Kansas
Projected Starting 5:
G Elmarko Jackson
G Jayden Dawson
G Darryn Peterson
F Tre White
C Flory Bidunga
Projected Bench: Samis Calderon, Melvin Council, Bryson Tiller, Jamari McDowell, Corbin Allen
Key Newcomers: Darryn Peterson, Jayden Dawson (Loyola Chicago, Tre White (Illinois), Samis Calderon, Melvin Council (St. Bonaventure), Bryson Tiller, Corbin Allen
Key Losses: Hunter Dickinson, Zeke Mayo, Dajuan Harris, KJ Adams
34. Maryland
Projected Starting 5:
G Myles Rice
G Isaiah Watts
F Solomon Washington
F Elijah Saunders
C Pharrel Payne
Projected Bench: David Coit, Andre Mills, George Turkson, Darius Adams, Guillermo Del Pino, Collin Metcalf, Rakease Passmore, Jaziah Harper
Key Newcomers: Myles Rice (Indiana), David Coit (Kansas), Elijah Saunders (Virginia), Solomon Washington (Texas A&M), Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M), George Turkson (Texas A&M), Andre Mills (Texas A&M), Isaiah Watts (Washington State), Darius Adams, Guillermo Del Pino, Collin Metcalf (Northeastern), Rakease Passmore (Kansas), Jaziah Harper
Key Losses: Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Rodney Rice, Selton Miguel, Derik Queen, Julian Reese
35. Mississippi State
Projected Starting 5:
G Josh Hubbard
G Jayden Epps
G Shawn Jones
F Achor Achor
C Quincy Ballard
Projected Bench: King Grace, Jamarion Davis-Fleming, Cameren Paul, Chol Machot, Gai Chol, Amier Ali, Tee Bartlett, Ja’Borri McGhee
Key Newcomers: King Grace, Tee Bartlett, Jamarion Davis-Fleming, Cameren Paul, Chol Machot, Ja’Borri McGhee (UAB), Quincy Ballard (Wichita State), Amier Ali (Arizona State), Achor Achor (Kansas State), Jayden Epps (Georgetown)
Key Losses: Claudell Harris, Cameron Matthews, RJ Melendez, Kanye Clary, Michael Nwoko, Riley Kugel, KeShawn Murphy
36. Marquette
Projected Starting 5:
G Sean Jones
G Zaide Lowery
G Chase Ross
F Royce Parham
C Ben Gold
Projected Bench: Caedin Hamilton, Darmarius Owens, Tre Norman, Joshua Clark, Adrien Stevens, Nigel James, Ian Miletic, Michael Phillips
Key Newcomers: Adrien Stevens, Nigel James, Ian Miletic, Michael Phillips
Key Losses: Kam Jones, David Joplin, Stevie Mitchell
37. Cincinnati
Projected Starting 5:
G Jizzle James
G Day Day Thomas
F Jalen Celestine
F Baba Miller
C Moustapha Thiam
Projected Bench: Sencire Harris, Keyshuan Tillery, Tyler McKinley, Shon Abaev, Jalen Haynes, Kerr Kriisa
Key Newcomers: Shon Abaev, Keyshuan Tillery, Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky), Sencire Harris (West Virginia), Jalen Haynes (George Mason), Moustapha Thiam (UCF), Jalen Celestine (Baylor), Baba Miller (FAU)
Key Losses: Aziz Bandaogo, Connor Hickman, Simas Lukosius, Dan Skillings, Josh Reed, Dillon Mitchell
38. Nebraska
Projected Starting 5:
G Jamarques Lawrence
G Conner Essegian
G Pryce Sandfort
F Berke Buyuktuncel
C Rienk Mast
Projected Bench: Braden Frager, Justin Bolis, Quentin Rhymes, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Kendall Blue, Jared Garcia, Leo Curtis
Key Newcomers: Quentin Rhymes, Pryce Sandfort (Iowa), Ugnius Jarusevicius (Central Michigan), Jamarques Lawrence (Rhode Island), Kendall Blue, Jared Garcia (Tulsa), Leo Curtis
Key Losses: Rollie Worster, Brice Williams, Braxton Meah, Ahron Ulis, Andrew Morgan, Juwan Gary
39. Oklahoma
Projected Starting 5:
G Xzayvier Brown
G Nijel Pack
F Derrion Reid
F Tae Davis
C Mohamed Wague
Projected Bench: Dayton Forsythe, Jeff Nwanko, Kuol Atak, Kai Rogers, Alec Blair, Andreas Holst, Jadon Jones
Key Newcomers: Kai Rogers, Alec Blair, Andreas Holst, Xzayvier Brown (St. Joe’s), Nijel Pack (Miami), Tae Davis (Notre Dame), Derrion Reid (Alabama)
Key Losses: Jeremiah Fears, Kobe Elvis, Duke Miles, Jalon Moore, Brycen Goodine, Sam Godwin, Kobe Elvis
40. Georgetown
Projected Starting 5:
G Malik Mack
G DeShawn Harris-Smith
G KJ Lewis
G Langston Love
C Vince Iwuchukwu
Projected Bench: Caleb Williams, Jayden Fort, Seal Diouf, Julius Halaifonua, Isaiah Abraham, Kayvaun Mulready, Jeremiah Williams
Key Newcomers: Langston Love (Baylor), Isaiah Abraham (UConn), KJ Lewis (Arizona), DeShawn Harris-Smith (Maryland), Vince Iwuchukwu (St. John’s), Jeremiah Williams (Rutgers)
Key Losses: Micah Peavy, Drew Fielder, Jordan Burks, Thomas Sorber
41. Baylor
Projected Starting 5:
G Dan Skillings
G Obi Agbim
G Tounde Yessoufou
F Michael Rataj
C Juslin Bodo Bodo
Projected Bench: JJ White, Caden Powell, Cameron Carr, Andre Iguodala II, Isaac Williams, Mayo Soyoye, Maikcol Perez
Key Newcomers: Tounde Yessoufou, Obi Agbim (Wyoming), Michael Rataj (Oregon State), JJ White (Omaha), Juslin Bodo Bodo (High Point), Caden Powell (Rice), Dan Skillings (Cincinnati), Andre Iguodala II, Cameron Carr (Tennessee), Isaac Williams (Texas A&M Corpus Christi), Mayo Soyoye, Maikcol Perez
Key Losses: Jalen Celestine, Jeremy Roach, Norchad Omier, Jayden Nunn, VJ Edgecombe, Langston Love, Rob Wright, Josh Ojianwuna
42. Georgia
Projected Starting 5:
G Jeremiah Wilkinson
G Blue Cain
F Kanon Catchings
F Dylan James
C Somto Cyril
Projected Bench: Justin Abson, Kareem Stagg, Jackson McVey, Justin Bailey, Jacob Wilkins, Jordan Ross, Marcus Millender
Key Newcomers: Jacob Wilkins, Kareem Stagg, Jackson McVey, Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal), Justin Bailey (Wofford), Kanon Catchings (BYU), Jordan Ross (Saint Mary’s), Marcus Millender (UTSA)
Key Losses: Asa Newell, Tyrin Lawrence, Dakota Leffew, Silas Demary Jr., RJ Godfrey, De’Shayne Montgomery
43. Northwestern
Projected Starting 5:
G Jayden Reid
G KJ Windham
G Justin Mullins
F Nick Martinelli
C Arrinten Page
Projected Bench: Jake West, Tyler Kropp, Tre Singleton, Cade Bennerman, Phoenix Gill, Max Green, Jayden Reid, Blake Smith, Angelo Ciaravino
Key Newcomers: Jake West, Tyler Kropp, Tre Singleton, Cade Bennerman, Phoenix Gill, Max Green (Holy Cross), Jayden Reid (Northwestern)
Key Losses: Brooks Barnhizer, Ty Berry, Matthew Nicholson, Jalen Leach, Luke Hunger
Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Nick Martinelli
44. TCU
Projected Starting 5:
G Brock Harding
G Jayden Pierre
F Liutaurus Lelevicius
F David Punch
C Malick Diallo
Projected Bench: Kayden Edwards, Xavier Edmonds, Jace Posey, Tanner Toolson, Micah Robinson, Vianney Salatchoum
Key Newcomers: Kayden Edwards, Xavier Edmonds, Brock Harding (TCU), Jayden Pierre (Providence), Tanner Toolson (Utah Valley), Liutaurus Lelevicius (Oregon State), Vianney Salatchoum (FIU)
Key Losses: Noah Reynolds, Brendan Wenzel, Trazerian White, Frankie Collins, Vasean Allette, Isaiah Manning, Ernest Udeh
45. Notre Dame
Projected Starting 5:
G Markus Burton
G Braeden Shrewsberry
G Sir Mohammed
G Jalen Haralson
C Kebba Njie
Projected Bench: Ryder Frost, Brady Koehler, Tommy Ahneman, Carson Towt
Key Newcomers: Jalen Haralson, Ryder Frost, Brady Koehler, Tommy Ahneman, Carson Towt (Northern Arizona)
Key Losses: Matt Allocco, Julian Roper, Tae Davis, JR Konieczny
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