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ROTHSTEIN 45: 2023-24 PRESEASON EDITION

Jon Rothstein
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ROTHSTEIN 45: 2023-24 PRESEASON EDITION

*THIS IS ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY.

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: Jamari McDowell, Parker Braun, Elmarko Jackson, Zach Clemence (redshirt), Johnny Furphy
Key Newcomers: Elmarko Jackson, Jamari McDowell, Nick Timberlake (Towson), Hunter Dickinson (Michigan), Parker Braun (Santa Clara), Johnny Furphy
Key Losses: Gradey Dick, Bobby Pettiford, Joseph Yesufu, Jalen Wilson, MJ Rice, Ernest Udeh

2. Duke
Projected Starting 5:
G Tyrese Proctor
G Jeremy Roach
F Mark Mitchell
F Kyle Filipowski
C Ryan Young
Projected Bench: Jaylen Blakes, TJ Power, Caleb Foster, Jaden Schutt, Jared McCain, 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:
Braden Smith
Fletcher Loyer
Ethan Morton
Caleb Furst
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

4. Michigan State
Projected Starting 5:
G A.J. Hoggard
G Tyson Walker
F Jaden Akins
F Malik Hall
C Mady Sissoko
Projected Bench: Xavier Booker, 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

5. 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

6. Marquette
Projected Starting 5:
Tyler Kolek
Stevie Mitchell
Kam Jones
David Joplin
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

7. UConn
Projected Starting 5:
Tristen Newton
Stephon Castle
Cam Spencer
Alex Karaban
Donovan Clingan
Projected Bench: Samson Johnson, Hassan Diarra, Jaylin Stewart, Jayden Ross, Youssouf Singare, Solomon Ball
Key Newcomers: Stephon Castle, Solomon Ball, Jaylin Stewart, Jayden Ross, Youssouf Singare, Cam Spencer (Rutgers)
Key Losses: Joey Calcaterra, Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo, Andre Jackson

8. Arizona
Projected Starting 5:
G Kylan Boswell
G Caleb Love
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, Jaden Bradley, Conrad Martinez
Key Newcomers: KJ Lewis, Jaden Bradley (Alabama), Motiejus Krivas, Keshad Johnson (San Diego State), Paulius Murauskas, Conrad Martinez
Key Losses: Courtney Ramey, Cedric Henderson, Kerr Kriisa, Adama Bal, Azuolas Tubelis

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

10. Creighton
Projected Starting 5:
PG Steven Ashworth
SG Trey Alexander
SF Baylor Scheierman
PF Mason Miller
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Projected Bench: Jasen Green, Isaac Traudt, 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

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

12. 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

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: Solomon Washington, Hayden Hefner, Jordan Williams, Bryce Lindsay, Khalen Robinson, Andersson Garcia, Jace Carter, Eli Lawrence, Wildens Leveque
Key Newcomers: Bryce Lindsay, Jace Carter (UIC), Eli Lawrence (Middle Tennessee), Wildens Leveque (UMass)
Key Losses: Dexter Dennis

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

15. Tennessee
Projected Starting 5:
G Zakai Zeigler
G Santiago Vescovi
G Dalton Knecht
G Josiah-Jordan James
C Jonas Aidoo
Projected Bench: Tobe Awaka, Freddie Dilione, JP Estrella, Cameron Carr, Cade Phillips, Jordan Gainey, Jahmai Mashack
Key Newcomers: JP Estrella, Cameron Carr, Cade Phillips, Jordan Gainey (USC Upstate), Dalton Knecht (Northern Colorado)
Key Losses: Tyreke Key, Julian Phillips, Olivier Nkamhoua

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

17. 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, Chris Johnson, Devon Pryor, Ithiel Horton
Key Newcomers: Kadin Shedrick (Texas), Max Abmas (Oral Roberts), Chendall Weaver (UT Arlington), Ze'rik Onyema (UTEP), Ithiel Horton (UCF), Chris Johnson, Devon Pryor
Key Losses: Christian Bishop, Sir’Jabari Rice, Marcus Carr, Timmy Allen, Arterio Morris

18. Gonzaga
Projected Starting 5:
G Ryan Nembhard
G Nolan Hickman
F Steele Venters
F Anton Watson
C Graham Ike
Projected Bench: Dusty Stromer, Jun Seok Yeo, Ben Gregg, Luka Krajnovic
Key Newcomers: Dusty Stromer, Steele Venters (Eastern Washington), Jun Seok Yeo, Graham Ike (Wyoming), Ryan Nembhard (Creighton), Luka Krajnovic
Key Losses: Rasir Bolton, Julian Strawther, Drew Timme, Hunter Sallis, Malachi Smith

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

20. Illinois
Projected Starting 5:
G Ty Rodgers
G Terrence Shannon Jr.
G Luke Goode
G Marcus Domask
F Coleman Hawkins
Projected Bench: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Amari Hansberry, Niccolo Moretti, Justin Harmon, Sencire Harris, Quincy Guerrier, Dain Dainja
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

21. Kentucky
Projected Starting 5:
G Robert Dillingham
G DJ Wagner
G Antonio Reeves
G Justin Edwards
C Tre Mitchell
Projected Bench: Reed Sheppard, Adou Thiero, Ugonna Onyenso, Jordan Burks, Joey Hart, Aaron Bradshaw (injured), Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Newcomers: DJ Wagner, Robert Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards, Jordan Burks, Joey Hart, Tre Mitchell (West Virginia), Zvonimir Ivisic
Key Losses: Cason Wallace, Jacon Toppin, Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston

22. Baylor
Projected Starting 5:
G RayJ Dennis
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, Miro Little
Key Newcomers: Miro Little, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jayden Nunn (VCU), Yves Missi, RayJ Dennis (Toledo)
Key Losses: Keyonte George, Flo Thamba, LJ Cryer, Dale Bonner

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

24. 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 (TCU)
Key Losses: Jalen Gabbidon, Ethan Wright, Lawson Lovering, Nique Clifford

25. 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

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

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

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

30. Memphis
Projected Starting 5:
G Jahvon Quinerly
G Caleb Mills
G David Jones
F Jaykwon Walton
C Jordan Brown
Projected Bench: Jayden Hardaway, Teafale Lenard, Carl Cherenfant, Ashton Hardaway, Jonathan Pierre, JJ Taylor, Mikey Williams, Jayhlon Young, Nick Jourdain
Key Newcomers: Jahvon Quinerly (Alabama), Caleb Mills (Florida State), David Jones (DePaul), Nick Jourdain (Temple), Jordan Brown (Louisiana), Teafale Lenard (Middle Tennessee), Carl Cherenfant, Ashton Hardaway, Jonathan Pierre (D2), JJ Taylor, Mikey Williams, Jayhlon Young (UCF)
Key Losses: Kendric Davis, DeAndre Williams, Alex Lomax

31. UCLA
Projected Starting 5:
G Dylan Andrews
G Lazar Stefanovic
F Berke Buyuktuncel
F Adem Bona
C Aday Mara
Projected Bench: Will McClendon, Devin Williams, Brandon Williams, Kenneth Nwuba, Jan Vide, Ilane Fibleuil, Sebastian Mack
Key Newcomers: Devin Williams, Brandon Williams, Sebastian Mack, Lazar Stefanovic (Utah), Ilane Fibleuil, Jan Vide, Aday Mara, Berke Buyuktuncel
Key Losses: Jaime Jaquez, David Singleton, Tyger Campbell, Amari Bailey

32. TCU
Projected Starting 5:
G Avery Anderson
G Micah Peavy
G Chuck O’Bannon Jr.
F Emanuel Miller
C Ernest Udeh
Projected Bench: TJ Haggerty, Xavier Cork, Jace Posey, Isaiah Manning, Jameer Nelson Jr., Trey Tennyson, JaKobe Coles, Essam Mostafa
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), Ernest Udeh (TCU)
Key Losses: Eddie Lampkin, Mike Miles, Damion Baugh

33. 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

34. Northwestern
Projected Starting 5
G Boo Buie
G Ty Berry
G Brooks Barnhizer
F Nick Martinelli
C Matthew Nicholson
Projected Bench: Luke Hunger, Jordan Clayton, Parker Strauss, Blake Barkley, Blake Preston, Ryan Langborg, Justin Mullins
Key Newcomers: Jordan Clayton, Parker Strauss, Blake Barkley, Ryan Langborg (Princeton), Blake Preston (Liberty), Justin Mullins (Denver)
Key Losses: Chase Audige, Robbie Beran

35. Kansas State
Projected Starting 5:
G Tylor Perry
G Cam Carter
F Arthur Kaluma
F Nae’Qwan Tomlin
C David N'Guessan
Projected Bench: Taj Manning, Jerrell Colbert, Dorian Finnister, RJ Jones, Macaleab Rich, Dai Dai Ames, Ques Glover, Will McNair
Key Newcomers: RJ Jones, Dai Dai Ames, Macaleab Rich, Tylor Perry (North Texas), Arthur Kaluma (Creighton), Ques Glover (Samford), Will McNair (Mississippi State)
Key Losses: Markquis Nowell, Tykei Greene, Desi Sills, Keyontae Johnson, Ismael Massoud

36. Auburn
Projected Starting 5:
G Aden Holloway
G Denver Jones
G Chad Baker-Mazara
F Jaylin Williams
C Johni Broome
Projected Bench: Tre Donaldson, Dylan Cardwell, Lior Berman, Chris Moore, Chaney Johnson, K.D. Johnson
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

37. Alabama
Projected Starting 5:
G Mark Sears
G Aaron Estrada
F Rylan Griffen
F Grant Nelson
C Nick Pringle
Projected Bench: Mouhamed Dioubate, Kris Parker, Latrell Wrightsell, Jarin Stevenson, Sam Walters, Mohamed Wague
Key Newcomers: Sam Walters, Mouhamed Dioubate, Kris Parker, Aaron Estrada (Hofstra), Latrell Wrightsell (Cal State Fullerton), Jarin Stevenson, Grant Nelson (North Dakota State), Mohamed Wague (West Virginia)
Key Losses: Brandon Miller, Noah Gurley, Dom Welch, Nimari Burnett, Jaden Bradley, Noah Clowney

38. 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, Armaan Franklin

39. 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, 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

40. Texas Tech
Projected Starting 5
G Pop Isaacs
G Joe Toussaint
F Darrion Williams
F Devan Cambridge
C Warren Washington
Projected Bench: D’Maurian Williams, Drew Steffe, Chance McMillian, Lamar Washington, Eemeli Yalaho, Robert Jennings, KyeRon Lindsay, Kerwin Walton
Key Newcomers: Warren Washington (Arizona State), Devan Cambridge (Arizona State), KyeRon Lindsay (Georgia), Darrion Williams (Nevada), Chance McMillian (Grand Canyon), Drew Steffe, Eemeli Yalaho, Joe Toussaint (West Virginia)
Key Losses: Kevin Obanor, De’Vion Harmon, Fardaws Aimaq, Jaylon Tyson, Elijah Fisher, Daniel Batcho

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

42. 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, Curtis Jones, JT Rock
Key Newcomers: Omaha Biliew, Milan Momcilovic, Jelani Hamilton, Kayden Fish, Keshon Gilbert (UNLV), Jackson Paveletzke (Wofford), Curtis Jones (Buffalo), JT Rock
Key Losses: Gabe Kalscheur, Osun Osunniyi, Jaren Holmes, Aljaz Kunc

43. Rutgers
Projected Starting 5:
G Derek Simpson
G Noah Fernandes
F Gavin Griffiths
F Mawot Mag
C Cliff Omoruyi
Projected Bench: Antwone Woolfolk, Antonio Chol, Jamichael Davis, Emmanuel Ogbole, Aundre Hyatt
Key Newcomers: Gavin Griffiths, Jamichael Davis, Noah Fernandes (UMass), Emmanuel Ogbole (JUCO)
Key Losses: Caleb McConnell, Cam Spencer, Paul Mulcahy

44. Arizona State
Projected Starting Five:
G Frankie Collins
G Jamiya Neal
F Kamari Lands
F Alonzo Gaffney
C Shawn Phillips
Projected Bench: Akil Watson, Braelon Green, Zane Meeks, Adam Miller (needs NCAA waiver), Brycen Long, Malachi Davis, Jose Perez
Key Newcomers: Akil Watson, Braelon Green, Kamari Lands (Louisville), Adam Miller (LSU), Zane Meeks (San Francisco), Shawn Phillips (LSU), Brycen Long (Houston Christian), Malachi Davis (JUCO), Jose Perez (West Virginia)
Key Losses: Desmond Cambridge, Austin Nunez, DJ Horne, Luther Muhammad, Enoch Boakye, Devan Cambridge, Warren Washington

45. 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


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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