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, Ramon Walker

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

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Milos Uzan

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., 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

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. 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

5. 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

Key Newcomers: AJ Dybantsa, Xavion Staton, Dominique Diomande (Washington), Kennard Davis Jr. (Southern Illinois), Tyler Mrus (Idaho)

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

6. 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

Key Newcomers: Braylon Mullins, Jacob Furphy, Eric Reibe, Silas Demary Jr. (Georgia), Malachi Smith (Dayton)

Key Losses: Liam McNeeley, Hassan Diarra, Samson Johnson

7. 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

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

Key Losses: Vlad Goldin, Danny Wolf

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Yaxel Lendeborg

8. Duke

Projected Starting 5:

G Caleb Foster

G Isaiah Evans

F Cedric Coward

F Cameron Boozer

C Patrick Ngongba

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

Key Newcomers: Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Nick Khamenia

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

9. 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

10. 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

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Karter Knox

11. 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

Key Newcomers: Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno, Kam Williams (Tulane), Jaland Lowe (Pitt), Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama), Andrija Jelavic, Denzel Aberdeen (Florida)

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

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Otega Oweh

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, 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

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Carter Bryant

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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, James Scott

16. Oregon

Projected Starting 5:

G Jackson Shelstad

G TK Simpkins

F Devon Pryor

F Kwame Evans

C Nate Bittle

Projected Bench: JJ Frakes, TK Simpkins, Miles Goodman, Jamari Phillips

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

17. Florida

Projected Starting 5:

G Xaivian Lee

G AJ Brown

F Thomas Haugh

F Alex Condon

C Reuben Chinyelu

Projected Bench: CJ Ingram, Micah Handlogten, Olivier Rioux, Alex Lloyd, Isaiah Brown, Urban Klavzar

Key Newcomers: Alex Lloyd, CJ Ingram, Xaivian Lee (Princeton), AJ Brown (Ohio)

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

Entered 2025 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Alex Condon, Reuben Chinyelu

18. 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

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

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

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

F Ben Humrichous

C Tomislav Ivisic

Projected Bench: Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic, Jake Davis, Ty Rodgers, Zvonimir Ivisic

Key Newcomers: Brandon Lee, Keaton Wagler, Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas), David Mirkovic, Mihailo Petrovic, Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

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

21. 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, Taylor Bol Bowen, 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

22. 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, Aleksas Bieliauskas

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

23. 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

24. 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

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

Key Newcomers: John Clark, Dailyn Swain (Xavier), Cam Heide (Purdue), Matas Vokietaitis (Florida Atlantic), Lassina Traore (Xavier), Simeon Wilcher (St. John’s)

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

26. 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, Caleb Wilson, 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

27. Ohio State

Projected Starting 5:

G Bruce Thornton

G John Mobley

F Devin Royal

F Colin White

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, Sean Stewart

28. 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

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)

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

Key Newcomers: Darryn Peterson, Jayden Dawson (Loyola Chicago, Tre White (Illinois), Samis Calderon, Melvin Council (St. Bonaventure), Bryson Tiller

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

33. 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

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

Key Losses: Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Rodney Rice, Selton Miguel, Derik Queen, Julian Reese

34. Georgetown

Projected Starting 5:

G Malik Mack

G DeShawn Harris-Smith

G KJ Lewis

G Langston Love

C Thomas Sorber

Projected Bench: Caleb Williams, Jayden Fort, Seal Diouf, Julius Halaifonua, Isaiah Abraham, Kayvaun Mulready, Vince Iwuchukwu

Key Newcomers: Langston Love (Baylor), Isaiah Abraham (UConn), KJ Lewis (Arizona), DeShawn Harris-Smith (Maryland), Vince Iwuchukwu (St. John’s)

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

Entered NBA Draft while retaining eligibility: Thomas Sorber

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

Entered NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility: Josh Hubbard

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. 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

Key Newcomers: Quentin Rhymes, Pryce Sandfort (Iowa), Ugnius Jarusevicius (Central Michigan), Jamarques Lawrence (Rhode Island), Kendall Blue, Jared Garcia (Tulsa)

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

38. Cincinnati

Projected Starting 5:

G Jizzle James

G Day Day Thomas

F Jalen Celestine

F Jalen Haynes

C Moustapha Thiam

Projected Bench: Sencire Harris, Keyshuan Tillery, Tyler McKinley, Shon Abaev

Key Newcomers: Shon Abaev, Keyshuan Tillery, Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky), Sencire Harris (West Virginia), Jalen Haynes (George Mason), Moustapha Thiam (UCF), Jalen Celestine (Baylor)

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

39. Oklahoma

Projected Starting 5:

G Xzayvier Brown

G Nijel Pack

G Jadon Jones

F Derrion Reid

F Tae Davis

Projected Bench: Dayton Forsythe, Jeff Nwanko, Kuol Atak, Kai Rogers, Alec Blair, Andreas Holst, Mohamed Wague

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. 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

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)

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

41. 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

42. Northwestern

Projected Starting 5:

G KJ Windham

G Angelo Ciaravino

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

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

43. 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

Key Newcomers: Kayden Edwards, Xavier Edmonds, Brock Harding (TCU), Jayden Pierre (Providence), Tanner Toolson (Utah Valley), Liutaurus Lelevicius (Oregon State)

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

44. 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

45. NC State

Projected Starting 5:

G Tre Holloman

G Terrance Arceneaux

G Quadir Copeland

F Jerry Deng

F Zymicah Wilkins

Projected Bench: Alyn Breed, Matt Able, Paul McNeil, Colt Langdon, Quadir Copeland

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)

Key Losses: Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Marcus Hill, Dontrez Styles, Jayden Taylor, Ben Middlebrooks

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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.