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ROTHSTEIN 45: 2025 OFFSEASON EDITION

Jon Rothstein
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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. Houston

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Milos Uzan
  • G Pop Isaacs
  • 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

Key Newcomers: Chris Cenac, Isiah Harwell, Kingston Flemings, Bryce Jackson, Kalifa Sakho (Sam Houston State), Pop Isaacs (Creighton)

Key Losses: LJ Cryer, Ja’Vier Francis, J’Wan Roberts, Mylik Wilson

2. 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.

Key Newcomers: Antione West Jr., Oscar Cluff (South Dakota State)

Key Losses: Caleb Furst, Cam Heide, Myles Colvin

3. Duke

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Caleb Foster
  • G Tyrese Proctor
  • F Isaiah Evans
  • F Cameron Boozer
  • C Patrick Ngongba

Projected Bench: Darren Harris, Maliq Brown, Cayden Boozer, Nick Khamenia, Shelton Henderson

Key Newcomers: Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Nick Khamenia, Shelton Henderson

Key Losses: Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Sion James, Mason Gillis

4. Michigan

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Elliot Cadeau
  • G Roddy Gayle
  • G LJ Cason
  • F Yaxel Lendeborg
  • C Aday Mara

Projected Bench: Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Oscar Goodman, WIll Tschetter, Morez Johnson

Key Newcomers: Trey McKenney, Winters Grady, Oscar Goodman, Elliot Cadeau (North Carolina), Morez Johnson (Illinois), Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB), Aday Mara (UCLA)

Key Losses: Nimari Burnett, Will Tschetter, Vlad Goldin, Danny Wolf

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Yaxel Lendeborg

5. Texas Tech

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Christian Anderson
  • G Tyree Bryan
  • G Kevin Overton
  • F JT Toppin
  • C Federiko Federiko

Projected Bench: Marial Akuentok, Jazz Henderson, Corbin Green, Leon Horner

Key Newcomers: Marial Akuentok, Tyree Bryan (Santa Clara)

Key Losses: Elijah Hawkins, Kerwin Walton, Darrion Williams

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6. 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, Macari Moore, Killyan Toure, Dominyas Pleta, Eric Mulder, Mason Williams

Key Newcomers: Jamarion Batemon, Xzavion Mitchell, Macari Moore, Killyan Toure, Blake Buchanan (Virginia), Mason Williams (Eastern Washington), Eric Mulder (Purdue Fort Wayne)

Key Losses: Brandt Chatfield, Curtis Jones, Keshon Gilbert, Nate Heise, Dishon Jackson, Nojus Indrusaitis

7. 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

8. 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, Darius Adams

Key Newcomers: Braylon Mullins, Darius Adams, Jacob Furphy, Eric Reibe, Silas Demary Jr.

Key Losses: Liam McNeeley, Hassan Diarra, Samson Johnson

9. Michigan State

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jeremy Fears
  • G Kur Teng
  • F Coen Carr
  • F Jaxon Kohler
  • C Carson Cooper

Projected Bench: Jordan Scott, Cam Ward, Kaleb Glenn

Key Newcomers: Jordan Scott, Cam Ward, Kaleb Glenn (Florida Atlantic)

Key Losses: Jaden Akins, Frankie Fidler, Szymon Zapala, Tre Holloman, Jase Richardson

10. 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

Key Newcomers: AJ Dybantsa, Xavion Staton, Dominique Diomande (Washington)

Key Losses: Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Fousseyni Traore, Egor Demin, Kanon Catchings

11. Arkansas

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Darius Acuff
  • G DJ Wagner
  • G Karter Knox
  • G Billy Richmond
  • F Trevon Brazile

Projected Bench: Isaiah Sealy, Meleek Thomas

Key Newcomers: Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, Isaiah Sealy

Key Losses: Jonas Aidoo, Boogie Fland, Johnell Davis, Adou Thiero, Zvonimir Ivisic

12. Arizona

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jaden Bradley
  • G Brayden Burries
  • F Koa Peat
  • F Tobe Awaka
  • C Motiejus Krivas

Projected Bench: Dwayne Aristode, Bryce James, Anthony Dell’Orso, Evan Nelson

Key Newcomers: Dwayne Aristode, Koa Peat, Bryce James, Brayden Burries, Evan Nelson (Arizona)

Key Losses: Caleb Love, KJ Lewis, Henri Veesaar, Trey Townsend, Carter Bryant

13. Alabama

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Aden Holloway
  • G Latrell Wrightsell
  • G Jalil Bethea
  • F Derrion Reid
  • C Aidan Sherrell

Projected Bench: Houston Mallette, Noah Williamson, Davion Hannah, London Jemison, Amari Allen, Taylor Bol Bowen

Key Newcomers: Davion Hannah, London Jemison, Amari Allen, Noah Williamson (Bucknell), Taylor Bol Bowen (Florida State), Jalil Bethea (Miami)

Key Losses: Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Cliff Omoruyi, Chris Youngblood, LaBaron Philon, Mouhamed Dioubate, Jarin Stevenson

14. Auburn

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Tahaad Pettiford
  • G Chad Baker-Mazara
  • F Abdul Bashir
  • F Keyshawn Hall
  • F Sebastian Williams-Adams

Projected Bench: Simon Walker, Kaden Magwood

Key Newcomers: Sebastian Williams-Adams, Kaden Magwood, Simon Walker, Abdul Bashir (JUCO), Keyshawn Hall (UCF)

Key Losses: Johni Broome, Miles Kelly, Chris Moore, Denver Jones, Chaney Johnson, Dylan Cardwell

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Tahaad Pettiford

15. Oregon

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jackson Shelstad
  • G Jamari Phillips
  • F Devon Pryor
  • F Kwame Evans
  • C Nate Bittle

Projected Bench: JJ Frakes, TJ Simpkins, Miles Goodman

Key Newcomers: JJ Frakes, Devon Pryor (Texas), TK Simpkins (Elon), Miles Goodman (Penn State)

Key Losses: Brandon Angel, TJ Bamba, Keeshawn Barthelemy, Supreme Cook, Jadrian Tracey

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Nate Bittle

16. Florida

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Isaiah Brown
  • G Urban Klavzar
  • G Denzel Aberdeen
  • F Alex Condon
  • C Reuben Chinyelu

Projected Bench: Sam Alexis, Thomas Haugh, CJ Ingram, Micah Handlogten, Olivier Rioux, Alex Lloyd

Key Newcomers: Alex Lloyd, CJ Ingram

Key Losses: Walter Clayton Jr., Will Richard, Alijah Martin

17. Kentucky

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jaland Lowe
  • G Collin Chandler
  • G Otega Oweh
  • F Mouhamed Dioubate
  • C Jayden Quaintance

Projected Bench: Trent Noah, Jasper Johnson, Travis Perry, Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams, Brandon Garrison

Key Newcomers: Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams (Tulane), Jaland Lowe (Pitt), Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama)

Key Losses: Lamont Butler, Koby Brea, Andrew Carr, Amari Williams, Jaxson Robinson

18. St. John’s

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Simeon Wilcher
  • G Joson Sanon
  • G Sadiku Abine Ayo
  • F Bryce Hopkins
  • C Zuby Ejiofor

Projected Bench: Lefteris Liotopoulos, Jaiden Glover, Vince Iwuchukwu

Key Newcomers: Joson Sanon (Arizona State), Bryce Hopkins (Providence)

Key Losses: Kadary Richmond, Aaron Scott, Deivon Smith, RJ Luis

19. Louisville

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Mikel Brown
  • G Isaac McKneely
  • G Ryan Conwell
  • F J’Vonne Hadley
  • C James Scott

Projected Bench: Kobe Rodgers, Khani Rooths, Aly Khalifa, Sananda Fru, Kasean Pryor, Adrian Wooley

Key Newcomers: Mikel Brown, Sananda Fru, Adrian Wooley (Kennesaw State), Ryan Conwell (Xavier), Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Key Losses: Terrence Edwards, Chucky Hepburn, Reyne Smith, Noah Waterman, Aboubacar Traore

20. Tennessee

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Ja’Kobi Gillespie
  • G Bishop Boswell
  • F Cade Phillips
  • F Jaylen Carey
  • C Felix Okpara

Projected Bench: Dewayne Brown, Troy Henderson, Amari Evans, JP Estrella

Key Newcomers: Amari Evans, Dewayne Brown, Troy Henderson, Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Maryland), Jaylen Carey (Vanderbilt)

Key Losses: Chaz Lanier, Jordan Gainey, Jahmai Mashack, Igor Milicic, Zakai Zeigler

21. Wisconsin

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Nick Boyd
  • G John Blackwell
  • G Andrew Rohde
  • G Jack Janicki
  • C Nolan Winter

Projected Bench: Will Garlock, Hayden Jones, Zach Kinziger, Austin Rapp

Key Newcomers: Zach Kinziger, Will Garlock, Hayden Jones, Andrew Rohde (Virginia), Austin Rapp (Portland), Nick Boyd (San Diego State)

Key Losses: John Tonje, Kamari McGee, Carter Gilmore, Steven Crowl, Max Klesmit

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: John Blackwell

22. Creighton

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Fedor Zugic
  • G Josh Dix
  • G Jasen Green
  • G Jackson McAndrew
  • C Owen Freeman

Projected Bench: Isaac Traudt, Shane Thomas, Ty Davis, Hudson Greer, Nik Graves, Aleksa Dimitrijevic

Key Newcomers: Hudson Greer, Owen Freeman (Iowa), Nik Graves (Charlotte), Josh Dix (Iowa), Aleksa Dimitrijevic

Key Losses: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Steven Ashworth, Jamiya Neal, Fredrick King

23. Gonzaga

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Braeden Smith
  • G Jalen Warley
  • G Steele Venters
  • F Graham Ike
  • C Braden Huff

Projected Bench: Davis Fogle, Ismaila Diagne, Emmanuel Innocenti

Key Newcomers: Davis Fogle, Jalen Warley (Virginia), Braeden Smith (Colgate)

Key Losses: Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, Khalif Battle

24. Ohio State

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Bruce Thornton
  • G John Mobley
  • F Devin Royal
  • F Sean Stewart
  • C Christoph Tilly

Projected Bench: Colin White, Taison Chatman, A’mare Bynum, Dorian Jones, Gabe Cupps, Brandon Noel

Key Newcomers: A’mare Bynum, Dorian Jones, Gabe Cupps (Indiana), Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel (Wright State)

Key Losses: Micah Parrish, Ques Glover, Meechie Johnson, Evan Mahaffey, Aaron Bradshaw

25. North Carolina

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Kyan Evans
  • G Seth Trimble
  • F Drake Powell
  • F Caleb Wilson
  • C Henri Veesaar

Projected Bench: Isaiah Denis, Ven Lubin, Jonathan Powell, Derik Dixon

Key Newcomers: Derik Dixon, Isaiah Denis, Caleb Wilson, Jonathan Powell (West Virginia), Henri Veesaar (Arizona), Kyan Evans (Colorado State)

Key Losses: RJ Davis, Jae’Lyn Withers, Elliot Cadeau, Jalen Washington

26. Georgetown

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Malik Mack
  • G Jayden Epps
  • G KJ Lewis
  • G Langston Love
  • C Thomas Sorber

Projected Bench: Caleb Williams, Jayden Fort, Seal Diouf, Julius Halaifonua, Isaiah Abraham, Duncan Powell, DeShawn Harris-Smith

Key Newcomers: Langston Love (Baylor), Duncan Powell (Georgia Tech), Isaiah Abraham (UConn), KJ Lewis (Arizona), DeShawn Harris-Smith (Maryland)

Key Losses: Micah Peavy, Drew Fielder, Jordan Burks, Kayvaun Mulready

Entered NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Thomas Sorber

27. Missouri

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Anthony Robinson
  • G Sebastian Mack
  • F Jevon Porter
  • F Mark Mitchell
  • C Payton Marshall

Projected Bench: Marcus Allen, T.O. Barrett, Aaron Rowe, Nicholas Randall, Trent Pierce, Annor Boateng, Luke Northweather

Key Newcomers: Aaron Rowe, Nicholas Randall, Jevon Porter (LMU), Sebastian Mack (UCLA), Luke Northweather (Oklahoma)

Key Losses: Tamar Bates, Jacob Crews, Tony Perkins, Caleb Grill, Josh Gray, Marques Warrick, Aidan Shaw

28. 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.

Key Newcomers: Tae Simmons, Sean Newman Jr. (Louisiana Tech), Jeremiah Oden (Charlotte)

Key Losses: Nick Boyd, Jared Coleman-Jones, Wayne McKinney

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Miles Byrd

29. Illinois

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Ky Boswell
  • G Jake Davis
  • G Ty Rodgers
  • F Zvonimir Ivisic
  • C Tomislav Ivisic

Projected Bench: Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic

Key Newcomers: Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler, Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas), David Mirkovic

Key Losses: Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley, Ben Humrichous, Morez Johnson, Carey Booth

30. Kansas

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Elmarko Jackson
  • G Jayden Dawson
  • G Darryn Peterson
  • F Tre White
  • C Flory Bidunga

Projected Bench: Samis Calderon

Key Newcomers: Darryn Peterson, Jayden Dawson (Loyola Chicago, Tre White (Illinois), Samis Calderon

Key Losses: Hunter Dickinson, Zeke Mayo, Dajuan Harris, KJ Adams

31. Texas

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Tramon Mark
  • G Jordan Pope
  • G Chendall Weaver
  • F Dailyn Swain
  • C Matas Vokietaitis

Projected Bench: John Clark, Nic Codie, Cam Heide, Jamie Vinson

Key Newcomers: John Clark, Dailyn Swain (Xavier), Cam Heide (Purdue), Matas Vokietaitis (Florida Atlantic)

Key Losses: Tre Johnson, Jayson Kent, Julian Larry, Tramon Mark, Ze’Rik Onyema, Arthur Kaluma, Kadin Shedrick

32. Mississippi State

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Josh Hubbard
  • G Ja’Borri McGhee
  • G Shawn Jones
  • F Tee Barlett
  • C Quincy Ballard

Projected Bench: King Grace, Jamarion Davis-Fleming, Cameren Paul, Chol Machot, Gai Chol

Key Newcomers: King Grace, Tee Bartlett, Jamarion Davis-Fleming, Cameren Paul, Chol Machot, Ja’Borri McGhee (UAB), Quincy Ballard (Wichita State)

Key Losses: Claudell Harris, Cameron Matthews, RJ Melendez, Kanye Clary, Michael Nwoko, Riley Kugel, KeShawn Murphy

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Josh Hubbard

33. Saint Mary’s

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jordan Ross
  • G Mikey Lewis
  • G Dillan Shaw
  • F Paulius Murauskas
  • C Harry Wessels

Projected Bench: Andrew McKeever, Cade Bennett, Kevin Gad, Joshua Dent

Key Newcomers: Dillan Shaw

Key Losses: Mitchell Saxen, Augustus Marciulionis, Luke Barrett

34. Kansas State

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Dug McDaniel
  • G CJ Jones
  • G Adbi Bashir
  • F Tyreek Smith
  • C Ugonna Onyenso

Projected Bench: David Castillo, Baye Fall, Taj Manning, Exavier Wilson, Ashton Magee

Key Newcomers: Tyreek Smith (Memphis), Exavier Wilson, Ashton Magee, Abdi Bashir (Monmouth)

Key Losses: Coleman Hawkins, Max Jones, David N’Guessan, Brendan Hausen

35. 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

36. USC

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Desmond Claude
  • G Alijah Arenas
  • F Amarion Dickerson
  • F Jacob Cofie
  • C Rashaun Agee

Projected Bench: Kevin Patton, Kallai Patton, Keonte Jones, Jaden Brownell

Key Newcomers: Jerry Easter, Alijah Arenas, Jacob Cofie (Virginia), Keonte Jones (CSUN), Amarion Dickerson (Robert Morris), Jaden Brownell (USC)

Key Losses: Josh Cohen, Saint Thomas, Clark Slajchert, Bryce Pope, Matt Knowling, Harrison Hornery, Chibuzo Agbo, Isaiah Elohim, Wesley Yates

37. Baylor

Projected Starting 5:

  • G JJ White
  • G Obi Agbim
  • G Tounde Yessoufou
  • F Michael Rataj
  • C Josh Ojianwuna

Projected Bench: Kaleb Jackson, Yanis Ndjonga, JJ White

Key Newcomers: Tounde Yessoufou, Obi Agbim (Wyoming), Michael Rataj (Oregon State), JJ White (Omaha)

Key Losses: Jalen Celestine, Jeremy Roach, Norchad Omier, Jayden Nunn, VJ Edgecombe, Langston Love, Rob Wright

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

Key Newcomers: Quentin Rhymes, Pryce Sandfort (Iowa), Ugnius Jarusevicius (Central Michigan), Jamarques Lawrence (Rhode Island)

Key Losses: Rollie Worster, Brice Williams, Braxton Meah, Ahron Ulis, Andrew Morgan, Juwan Gary

39. Northwestern

Projected Starting 5:

  • G KJ Windham
  • G Angelo Ciaravino
  • G Justin Mullins
  • F Blake Smith
  • F Nick Martinelli

Projected Bench: Jake West, Tyler Kropp, Tre Singleton, Cade Bennerman, Phoenix Gill

Key Newcomers: Jake West, Tyler Kropp, Tre Singleton, Cade Bennerman, Phoenix Gill

Key Losses: Brooks Barnhizer, Ty Berry, Matthew Nicholson, Jalen Leach, Luke Hunger

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Nick Martinelli

40. TCU

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Brock Harding
  • G Jayden Pierre
  • F Micah Robinson
  • F David Punch
  • C Malick Diallo

Projected Bench: Kayden Edwards, Xavier Edmonds, Jace Posey

Key Newcomers: Kayden Edwards, Xavier Edmonds, Brock Harding (TCU), Jayden Pierre (Providence)

Key Losses: Noah Reynolds, Brendan Wenzel, Trazerian White, Frankie Collins, Vasean Allette, Isaiah Manning, Ernest Udeh

41. 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

Key Newcomers: Jalen Haralson, Ryder Frost, Brady Koehler, Tommy Ahneman

Key Losses: Matt Allocco, Julian Roper, Tae Davis, JR Konieczny

42. Georgia

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jeremiah Wilkinson
  • G Blue Cain
  • F Jacob Wilkins
  • F Dylan James
  • C Somto Cyril

Projected Bench: Justin Abson, Kareem Stagg, Jackson McVey, Justin Bailey

Key Newcomers: Jacob Wilkins, Kareem Stagg, Jackson McVey, Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal), Justin Bailey (Wofford)

Key Losses: Asa Newell, Tyrin Lawrence, Dakota Leffew, Silas Demary Jr., RJ Godfrey, De’Shayne Montgomery

43. SMU

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Boopie Miller
  • G BJ Edwards
  • F Nana Owusu-Anane
  • F Yohan Traore
  • C Samet Yigitoglu

Projected Bench: Jaden Toombs, Nigel Walls, Jermaine O’Neal Jr., BJ Davis-Ray

Key Newcomers: Jaden Toombs, Nigel Walls, Jermaine O’Neal Jr., BJ Davis-Ray, Nana Owusu-Anane (Brown)

Key Losses: Kario Oquendo, Chuck Harris, Matt Cross, Keon Ambrose-Hylton, Tibet Gorener

44. Cincinnati

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Jizzle James
  • G Day Day Thomas
  • G Kerr Kriisa
  • F Shon Abaev
  • C Tyler McKinley

Projected Bench: Sencire Harris, Keyshuan Tillery

Key Newcomers: Shon Abaev, Keyshuan Tillery, Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky), Sencire Harris (West Virginia)

Key Losses: Aziz Bandaogo, Connor Hickman, Simas Lukosius, Dan Skillings, Josh Reed, Dillon Mitchell

45. LSU

Projected Starting 5:

  • G Dedan Thomas
  • G Rashad King
  • G Marquel Sutton
  • F Jalen Reed
  • C Mike Nwoko

Projected Bench: Mazi Mosley, Jalen Reece, Matt Gilhool, Max McKinnon

Key Newcomers: Mazi Mosley, Jalen Reece, Matt Gilhool, Dedan Thomas (UNLV), Mike Nwoko (Mississippi State), Rashad King (Northeastern), Max McKinnon (Portland), Marquel Sutton (Omaha)

Key Losses: Cam Carter, Derek Fountain, Jordan Sears, Tyrell Ward, Corey Chest, Mike Williams, Vyctorius Miller


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Jon Rothstein is not a FanDuel employee. The reporting of Rothstein is not subject to FanDuel's verification and does not represent the views or input of FanDuel. Betting based on Rothstein's reporting will not guarantee a successful outcome. Always do your own due diligence and use your own judgment when participating in daily fantasy contests or placing sports wagers.

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.


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