Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality. Newcomers: Jalen Lake (NR), Jalen Scott (NR), Chandler Jacobs (20.8 PPG at D-II Dallas Baptist), Baylor Hebb (3.7 PPG at Loyola Chicago), Departed or expected to depart: Zane Meeks (9.0 PPG), Kane Milling (4.8 PPG), Robby Robinson (1.0 PPG), Khristion Courseault (1.0 PPG) Expected to return: Lucas Williamson (8.8 PPG), Braden Norris (8.5 PPG), Keith Clemons (7.5 PPG), Aher Uguak (7.3 PPG), Marquise Kennedy (7.2 PPG), Tate Hall (6.5 PPG), Tom Welch (4.9 PPG), Jacob Hutson (3.2 PPG) Liddell and likely a top-four Big Ten outfit. Noland (No. Newcomers: Dashawn Davis (JC), Ahmad Rand (played three games at Memphis), Chol Marial (1.6 PPG at Maryland), Xzavier Malone-Key (12.3 PPG at Fairleigh Dickinson), Departed or expected to depart: Oscar da Silva (18.5 PPG), Ziaire Williams (10.7 PPG), Daejon Davis (10.3 PPG), Bryce Wills (7.5 PPG) Cryer (3.7 PPG), Flo Thamba (3.6 PPG), Zach Loveday (2.5 PPG), Jordan Turner (2.0 PPG), Dain Dainja (sat out) Expected to return: Jared Rhoden (14.9 PPG), Myles Cale (11.9 PPG), Bryce Aiken (5.7 PPG), Tyrese Samuel (5.4 PPG), Ike Obiagu (4.9 PPG), Tray Jackson (1.3 PPG), Jahari Long (1.0 PPG) Fort Wayne Mad Ants Indiana Pacers. State of the state: Between Memphis, Tennessee and Belmont, the Volunteer State should wind up with at least three NCAA Tournament teams in 2022. In limbo: In limbo: Expected to return: Hunter Dickinson (14.1 PPG), Eli Brooks (9.5 PPG), Brandon Johns Jr. (4.9 PPG), Terrance Williams II (1.9 PPG), Jace Howard (1.1 PPG), Zeb Jackson (1.0 PPG) In limbo: That's quite a batch, but South Carolina does rank 23rd in population among all states. 6 Baylor men's basketball outlasts No. 22), Kaden Perry (No. State of the state: The Green Mountain State only has and only needs one Division I member. The school will likely be a top-half-of-the-SEC team, ideally putting itself in a spot to make the NCAAs, which has been a rarity in the past decade-plus. Newcomers: Gianni Thompson (three-star), Kanye Jones (NR), Devin McGlockton (NR), Brevin Galloway (15.0 PPG at Charleston), T.J. Bickerstaff (10.2 PPG at Drexel), Quinten Post (2.8 PPG at Mississippi State), Departed or expected to depart: Aamir Simms (13.4 PPG), Jonathan Baehre (4.3 PPG), Clyde Trapp (7.3 PPG), John Newman (3.7 PPG), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (2.5 PPG) 31), Kellan Grady (17.1 PPG at Davidson), Sahvir Wheeler (14.0 PPG at Georgia), Oscar Tshiebwe (8.5 PPG at West Virginia), CJ Fredrick (7.5 PPG at Iowa), Departed or expected to depart: Cameron Thomas (23.0 PPG), Trendon Watford (16.3 PPG), Javonte Smart (16.0 PPG), Josh LeBlanc Sr. (3.2 PPG), Jalen Cook (3.1 PPG), Aundre Hyatt (4.2 PPG) Newcomers: Treyton Thompson (three-star), Sean Sutherlin (12.8 PPG at New Hampshire), Jamison Battle (17.3 PPG at George Washington), Payton Willis (13.4 PPG at Charleston), Luke Loewe (16.2 PPG at William & Mary), E.J. Expected to return: Andre Kelly (10.3 PPG), Grant Anticevich (8.9 PPG), Makale Foreman (7.2 PPG), Jarred Hyder (5.4 PPG), Joel Brown (5.2 PPG), Lars Thiemann (2.9 PPG), Jalen Celestine (2.8 PPG), Kuany Kuany (2.3 PPG), D.J. Pulliam is the oldest player on the nation's youngest team. The Bulldogs arrived at the 2021 title game sporting a very late-2010s-looking AAWM of 21.0, doubtless thinking it was business as usual in the world of college basketball actuarial tables. Expected to return: Landers Nolley II (13.1 PPG), DeAndre Williams (11.7 PPG), Lester Quinones (9.5 PPG), Alex Lomax (6.0 PPG), Malcolm Dandridge (3.8 PPG), Jayden Hardaway (2.6 PPG) The Cats pick up another win thanks to a monster performance from Oscar Tshiebwe. Expected to return: Buddy Boeheim (17.8 PPG), Joseph Girard III (9.8 PPG), Bourama Sidibe (6.0 PPG in 2019-20), Jesse Edwards (1.9 PPG), Frank Anselem (1.5 PPG) The Cats will be in action this Friday night when they play Kentucky Wesleyan in their first exhibition game of the preseason. State of the state: Personal note: It will be a long time before I forget what happened a year ago when I made this list. 1 seed this season, but it's probably got the best overall roster again under coach John Becker. Expected to return: Isaiah Mobley (9.9 PPG), Drew Peterson (9.8 PPG), Isaiah White (7.6 PPG), Ethan Anderson (5.7 PPG), Chevez Goodwin (5.6 PPG), Max Agbonkpolo (3.9 PPG), Boubacar Coulibaly (1.3 PPG), Reese Waters (0.5 PPG), Joshua Morgan (0.3 PPG) As we set out for the 2021-22 campaign, it's time once again to provide a map of college hoops nation. I lean the Hall, but you can just as easily make the case for Steve Pikiell's Rutgers team, which has the best player in the state (Ron Harper Jr.). Newcomers: Lazar Stefanovic (NR), David Jenkins Jr. (14.8 PPG at UNLV), Marco Anthony (10.0 PPG at Utah State), Dusan Mahoric (9.9 PPG at Illinois State), Rollie Worster (9.1 PPG at Utah State), Both Gach (6.8 PPG at Minnesota), Gabe Madsen (1.5 PPG at Cincinnati), Departed or expected to depart: Quade Green (15.4 PPG), Marcus Tsohonis (10.4 PPG), Erik Stevenson (9.3 PPG), Hameir Wright (6.2 PPG), RaeQuan Battle (4.6 PPG), Nate Pryor (4.1 PPG), J'Raan Brooks (3.1 PPG) Down at Missouri State, the Bears are the dark horse team in what will be an engaging season for the Missouri Valley. Expected to return: Kihei Clark (9.5 PPG), Reece Beekman (4.7 PPG), Francisco Caffaro (1.2 PPG), Kadin Shedrick (2.5 PPG), Carson McCorkle (0.6 PPG) The 2021-22 college basketball season is upon us, with more Brits in the US college system than ever before thanks to being granted an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In limbo: Expected to return: Adam Flagler (9.0 PPG), Matthew Mayer (8.2 PPG), Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (6.3 PPG), L.J. Oklahoma brings in Porter Moser to coach after his successful run at Loyola Chicago; the Sooners are projected as a fringe NCAA Tournament team. The 2021-22 freshman forward is making a case as the top freshman in all of college basketball as well as one of the game's top up and coming stars. First, some guidelines. State of the state: A new era begins in Tucson, where Tommy Lloyd will attempt to keep Arizona as a top-20 program in the big picture. Kansas State. Wichita State. FINE. Milwaukee will have a shooter's chance at winning the Horizon League because Patrick Baldwin Jr. -- a potential 2022 lottery pick -- decided to pass on Duke and instead is playing for his father. Washington is about to go through a critical season under Mike Hopkins. State of the state: The Sooner State has just four teams, and it's rare when at least three of them are compelling enough to draw in national attention. State of the state: Steve Alford is in his third season with the Wolf Pack and there hasn't been much of a drop-off since Eric Musselman left for Arkansas. Newcomers: Chance Moore (No. For a tall man that is just God like. Johnson (13.5 PPG), Toumani Camara (12.8 PPG), Justin Kier (9.5 PPG), Tye Fagan (9.2 PPG), Andrew Garcia (8.7 PPG), Christian Brown (4.4 PPG), Jaykwon Walton (1.0 PPG), Mikal Starks (0.2 PPG) Horne (8.5 PPG), Jaxon Etter (2.4 PPG), Tyron McMillan (1.9 PPG), Jonathan Ned (1.6 PPG) 2022-2023 NCAA DI Basketball Players. State of the District: D.C. is always Georgetown's neighborhood. He benched pressed 500 pounds. The start of the 2021-22 regular season is just a couple of weeks away, and the BBN is going to see a very different Kentucky Wildcats team take the floor. Can he share the ball enough to make KU dynamic? 10 Oldest Active NBA Players (Updated 2021) The average age of active NBA players in 2021 is 26 years old, while the average age of retirement is about the late 30s. In limbo: Jalen Harris (4.0 PPG) 90), Kyle Cuffe Jr. (four-star), Remy Martin (19.1 PPG at Arizona State), Jalen Coleman-Lands (14.3 PPG at Iowa State), Cam Martin (25.0 PPG at D-II Missouri Southern), Joseph Yesufu (12.8 PPG at Drake), Departed or expected to depart: DaJuan Gordon (9.1 PPG), Antonio Gordon (5.8 PPG), Rudi Williams (4.8 PPG), Joe Petrakis (1.4 PPG) As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers. Expected to return: Grant Sherfield (18.6 PPG), Desmond Cambridge (16.3 PPG), Warren Washington (10.0 PPG), Kwame Hymes (6.4 PPG), Tre Coleman (5.5 PPG), Daniel Foster (4.3 PPG), Alem Huseinovic (1.9 PPG), DeAndre Henry (1.8 PPG) CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. 88), Kameron Jones (four-star), Emarion Ellis (four-star), Keeyan Itejere (four-star), David Joplin (three-star), Darryl Morsell (9.0 PPG at Maryland), Tyler Kolek (10.8 PPG at George Mason), Kur Kuath (5.1 PPG at Oklahoma), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (2.5 PPG at Clemson), Departed or expected to depart: David Duke (16.8 PPG), Jimmy Nichols Jr. (6.1 PPG), Greg Gantt (4.0 PPG), Kris Monroe (1.1 PPG), Jyare Davis (redshirt) This was an 11-10 team a season ago. 86), John Christofilis (three-star), Ryan Hawkins (22.6 PPG at D-II Northwest Missouri State), KeyShawn Feazell (13.1 PPG at McNeese State), Departed or expected to depart: Charlie Moore (14.4 PPG), Oscar Lopez Jr. (8.8 PPG), Romeo Weems (7.3 PPG), Pauly Paulicap (7.2 PPG), Ray Salnave (6.3 PPG), Nick Ongenda (5.7 PPG), Kobe Elvis (5.2 PPG), Darious Hall (4.9 PPG), Keon Edwards (1.8 PPG) In limbo: Expected to return: Eric Ayala (15.1 PPG), Donta Scott (11.0 PPG), Hakim Hart (7.1 PPG), James Graham III (1.3 PPG) Had freshman point guard Marcus Williams not bolted after one season for Texas A&M, the Cowboys would have a rosier prospectus for this season. Given how much BU lost, though, it's practical to slot loaded Texas and veteran-laden Houston just narrowly ahead of a Bears team with some fun new pieces. (OK, fine, and a small coastline to the Atlantic Ocean.) In limbo: This season will be significant for the long-term viability of Patrick Ewing's tenure; the Big East Tournament title was a short-term bandage on a wound that needs more tending to in order to restore Georgetown's aura nationally. 27), Jaylen Blakes (No. 85), Harrison Hornery (four-star), Kobe Johnson (four-star), Boogie Ellis (10.2 PPG at Memphis), Departed or expected to depart: Timmy Allen (17.2 PPG), Alfonso Plummer (13.6 PPG), Mikael Jantunen (8.9 PPG), Pelle Larsson (8.2 PPG), Ian Martinez (5.2 PPG), Rylan Jones (4.4 PPG), Jordan Kellier (1.3 PPG), Brendan Wenzel Expected to return: Paul Scruggs (14.0 PPG), Zach Freemantle (16.1 PPG), Nate Johnson (11.4 PPG), Dwon Odom (6.6 PPG), Adam Kunkel (7.0 PPG), Colby Jones (7.7 PPG), KyKy Tandy (6.6 PPG), Bryan Griffin (3.9 PPG), Dieonte Miles (2.6 PPG), Ben Stanley (6.0 PPG) In limbo: Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree (injury) In limbo: 1-seeded Illinois in the second round of the NCAAs -- but the truth is Illinois still has the better team this season. State of the state: A state long known for its deep reservoirs of football talent is also no slouch on the hardwood. Is he going to be an All-American? 3. The Ducks are ranked No. Newcomers: Chucky Hepburn (four-star), Matthew Mors (four-star), Markus Ilver (four-star), Chris Hodges (three-star), Chris Vogt (5.0 PPG at Cincinnati), Jahcobi Neath (3.8 PPG at Wake Forest), Departed or expected to depart: Jared Butler (16.5 PPG), Davion Mitchell (14.0 PPG), MaCio Teague (15.9 PPG), Mark Vital (5.7 PPG), Tristan Clark (4.0 PPG) Paolo Banchero is the reason; Mike Krzyzewski might have the best player in college hoops, for all we know. 2.Drew Timme - Senior, Gonzaga . Niko Medved's Rams, which narrowly missed the Big Dance earlier this year, have the best player in the Rocky Mountian State (David Roddy) and will be a more likely NCAA Tournament team than a good-but-young CU gang that will take a step back in 2021-22. Newcomers: D'Marco Dunn (No. One of the game's most electric players . Let's get to the goods and road trip across this beautiful basketball-loving country. Newcomers: Lucas Taylor (four-star), Robert McCray V (three-star), Cameron Hildreth (NR), Alondes Williams (6.7 PPG at Oklahoma), Dallas Walton (6.5 PPG at Colorado), Jake LaRavia (12.3 PPG at Indiana State), Khadim Sy (3.1 PPG at Ole Miss), Departed or expected to depart: Markeese Hastings (0.5 PPG) He is 27 years old. In fact, the middle group here is interesting from a mid-major perspective: Wofford, Winthrop, Coastal Carolina and Charleston all bring something to the table in their conferences this season. If either team can qualify for a CBI or CIT event, it's a big win. This season's team won't be as good, but it will still be the best in the state with a lot of room to spare. 63), Justin McKoy (3.5 PPG at Virginia), Brady Manek (10.8 PPG at Oklahoma), Dawson Garcia (13.0 PPG at Marquette), Departed or expected to depart: Devon Daniels (16.5 PPG, DJ Funderburk (12.6 PPG), Braxton Beverly (7.0 PPG), Shakeel Moore (6.8 PPG), Nick Farrar (0.7 PPG) 62), Rasir Bolton (15.5 PPG at Iowa State), Departed or expected to depart: Mitch Listau (3.1 PPG) Newcomers: Blake Wesley (four-star), J.R. Konieczny (four-star), Paul Atkinson (17.6 PPG at Yale), Departed or expected to depart: Justin Champagnie (18.0 PPG), Au'diese Toney (14.4 PPG), Xavier Johnson (14.2 PPG), Abdoul Karim Coulibaly (5.2 PPG), Terrell Brown (2.5 PPG), Gerald Drumgoole Jr. (1.9 PPG) Expected to return: Chuck Harris (12.9 PPG), Bryce Nze (11.4 PPG), Jair Bolden (10.5 PPG), Aaron Thompson (10.4 PPG), Bryce Golden (10.4 PPG), Bo Hodges (8.2 PPG), Myles Tate (6.7 PPG), JaKobe Coles (6.3 PPG), Christian David (1.8 PPG), Myles Wilmoth (1.7 PPG), John-Michael Mulloy (0.4 PPG) This is a list of oldest Major League Baseball players.Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization in North America. 79), Departed or expected to depart: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (15.7 PPG), Cole Swider (5.7 PPG) 70), Chris Lykes (15.5 PPG at Miami), Stanley Umude (21.6 PPG at South Dakota), Au'diese Toney (14.4 PPG at Pittsburgh), Kamani Johnson (11.0 PPG at Little Rock), Trey Wade (6.7 PPG at Wichita State), Jaxson Robinson (2.1 PPG at Texas A&M), Departed or expected to depart: Sharife Cooper (20.2 PPG), Justin Powell (11.7 PPG), Jamal Johnson (9.4 PPG), JT Thor (9.4 PPG), Javon Franklin (1.3 PPG) Beyond that clear-cut top two, Andy Kennedy's in his second season at UAB and is in position to have the Blazers either first or second in Conference USA. 87), Xavier Johnson (14.2 PPG at Pittsburgh), Miller Kopp (11.3 PPG at Northwestern), Parker Stewart (19.2 PPG at Tennessee-Martin), Michael Durr (8.8 PPG at South Florida), Departed or expected to depart: Luka Garza (24.1 PPG), Joe Wieskamp (14.8 PPG), CJ Fredrick (7.5 PPG), Jack Nunge (7.1 PPG), Austin Ash (1.7 PPG), Michael Baer (0.3 PPG) Visit ESPN to view 2022-23 Women's Basketball player stats. State of the state: The Commonwealth is going to have some good basketball teams this season. Opposing coaches weigh in, SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Dick Vitale: Remembering Jim Valvano today, this week and every day after, Ranking men's college basketball's top 100 transfers, Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22, NCAA Bracketology: A chunk of change! Calipari knew the changes that were necessary after last season, and he went and delivered. Kentucky fights off Yale: 3 things to know and postgame banter. Dana Altman has brought in his latest slew of transfers, led by De'Vion Harmon (Oklahoma), Quincy Guerrier (Syracuse) and Jacob Young (Rutgers). Newcomers: Peyton Watson (No. The P might as well stand for Painter, as Matt Painter has assembled what must be considered one of his three best rosters since he began coaching the Boilers in 2005. 2021: Baseball: Satchel Paige: 59 years, 350 days 1966 Basketball (Men's) Pierluigi Marzorati: 54 years 2006 Basketball (Women's) Nancy Lieberman: 50 years 2008 Bodybuilding: Albert Beckles: 53 years 1991 Bowling: Carmen Salvino: 86 years 2020 Boxing: Saoul Mamby: 60 years 2008 Cricket (Tests) Wilfred Rhodes: 52 years 1930 Cricket (First-class) For the first time in eons, Colorado State enters its season with a reasonable expectation of winning its conference (which it hasn't done in the regular season since 1990). In limbo: Newcomers: Max Christie (No. Newcomers: Nick Kern (three-star), Jalen Deloach (three-star), Jayden Nunn (NR), Jimmy Nichols Jr. (6.1 PPG at Providence), Marcus Tsohonis (10.4 PPG at Washington), Departed or expected to depart: Joseph Yesufu (12.8 PPG) Banchero who is 6'10'' is averaging 17.9 points a game to start the season while adding 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists as he continues to adapt to playing college . Alas, the Zags' opponent on Monday night last April . Green, if his return after hip surgery can go without a snag. Newcomers: Moussa Cisse (6.6 PPG at Memphis), Bryce Thompson (4.6 PPG at Kansas), Woody Newton (3.5 PPG at Syracuse), Tyreek Smith (2.6 PPG at Texas Tech), Departed or expected to depart: Matt Coleman III (13.2 PPG), Jericho Sims (9.2 PPG), Greg Brown (9.3 PPG), Kai Jones (8.8 PPG), Donovan Williams (3.3 PPG), Kamaka Hepa (2.9 PPG), Gerald Liddell (2.1 PPG), Royce Hamm Jr. (1.9 PPG) Furman remains one of the better mid-majors; the Paladins should again challenge for the SoCon title. The second most was the 2008-09 team that had 5 transfers. In limbo: When Miami's Udonis Haslem appeared on the Complex Sports Podcast earlier this week, the topic of James Harden's trade came up. 12 in my 1-358; I might be higher on this team than anyone else in the national media. Weber State, by the by, could be the best team in the Big Sky. On Dec. 21, 1981, his Bearcats defeated the Bradley Braves, 75 . 00:00 / 27:46. Every territory covered -- literally. "To be able to go through life 23 years since high school," Holt says. Newcomers: Benny Williams (No. Newcomers: Tamar Bates (No. Newcomers: Mohamed Gueye (reclassified from 2022), Myles Rice (three-star), Kim Aiken Jr. (11.3 PPG at Arizona), Tyrell Roberts (19.2 PPG at UC San Diego), Matt DeWolf (3.2 PPG at Brown), Michael Flowers (21.0 PPG at South Alabama), Departed or expected to depart: John Petty Jr. (12.6 PPG), Herbert Jones (11.2 PPG), Joshua Primo (8.1 PPG), Jordan Bruner (5.6 PPG), Alex Reese (5.4 PPG) UNH is better than Dartmouth in most seasons, and 2022 will probably bring more of the same. 38), Will Tschetter (four-star), Isaiah Barnes (four-star), DeVante' Jones (19.3 PPG at Coastal Carolina), Departed or expected to depart: Aaron Henry (15.4 PPG), Joshua Langford (9.7 PPG), Rocket Watts (7.7 PPG), Foster Loyer (4.2 PPG), Thomas Kithier (2.4 PPG) It depends on Remy Martin, who transferred in from Arizona State. Texas is the trendy top-five team heading into next week, but look around the Lone Star State and the pride of the region is down in Waco, where Baylor is the reigning national champion and should again have a very good team. Expected to return: Ochai Agbaji (14.2 PPG), David McCormack (13.4 PPG), Jalen Wilson (12.1 PPG), Christian Braun (9.8 PPG), Mitch Lightfoot (3.4 PPG), Dajuan Harris (2.0 PPG) 8), Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (No. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Expected to return: Alex Barcello (16.1 PPG), Seneca Knight (9.1 PPG at San Jose State), Caleb Lohner (7.0 PPG), Gavin Baxter (6.5 PPG), Trevin Knell (6.1 PPG), Richard Harward (6.1 PPG), Gideon George (5.4 PPG) The way it hasn't been in two years. 72), Quincy Allen (No. In limbo: 95), Drew Carter (three-star), Javon Ruffin (three-star), Julian Hammond III (three-star), Departed or expected to depart: Eugene Omoruyi (17.1 PPG), Chris Duarte (17.1 PPG), LJ Figueroa (12.3 PPG), Chandler Lawson (4.4 PPG), Amauri Hardy (3.9 PPG), Aaron Estrada (3.1 PPG), Jalen Terry (2.9 PPG) Expected to return: Taz Sherman (13.4 PPG), Sean McNeil (12.2 PPG), Jalen Bridges (5.9 PPG), Gabe Osabuohien (1.7 PPG), Isaiah Cottrell (1.6 PPG), Kedrian Johnson Jr. (1.3 PPG) Haslem knew Miami wasn't going land Harden, adding, "I would've aged 15 years trying to be his OG. Kofi Cockburn's (silly) three-game suspension to open the season aside, Brad Underwood would seem to have a group capable of winning the Big Ten and getting another 1-seed come March. State of the state: The Golden Gophers no longer stand alone in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Three teams, three tiers here for 2021-22. Newcomers: Ben Schwieger (NR), Saint Thomas (NR), Tyler Johnson (NR), Chris Knight (14.8 PPG at Dartmouth), Ryan Schwieger (10.7 PPG at Princeton), Departed or expected to depart: Derrick Alston Jr. (17.0 PPG), RayJ Dennis (8.6 PPG), Donovan Ivory There's a clear top two here, then Dayton has tasty potential as an Atlantic 10 spoiler and Toledo might wind up doing something similar in the MAC. 16), Pierre Brooks (No. In limbo: 6'9", 265 pounds and 5% body fat Meta World Peace, Ron Artest Jr. 6'7" 260 pounds. There's a realistic scenario in which the Badger State doesn't send any teams dancing this season. In limbo: In limbo: The best program here is still Tony Bennett's Virginia Cavaliers, who aren't overly talented but still will probably have enough to be a top-four team in the ACC. Newcomers: Harrison Ingram (No. 68), Sam Onu (four-star), John Camden (three-star), Earl Timberlake (9.3 PPG at Miami), Tyler Harris (7.5 PPG at Iowa State), Chandler Lawson (4.4 PPG at Oregon), Departed or expected to depart: Feron Hunt (11.1 PPG), Tyson Jolly (9.3 PPG), Ethan Chargois (8.8 PPG), Darius McNeill (7.3 PPG), Yor Anei (6.6 PPG), Charles Smith (5.2 PPG), Isiah Jasey (3.6 PPG), William Douglas (3.5 PPG), Everett Ray (0.9 PPG) Expected to return: Johnny Juzang (15.5 PPG), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (12.3 PPG), Jules Bernard (10.5 PPG), Tyger Campbell (10.4 PPG), Cody Riley (9.8 PPG), David Singleton (4.8 PPG), Jake Kyman (3.1 PPG), Mac Etienne (2.6 PPG), Jaylen Clark (2.5 PPG), Kenneth Nwuba (0.1 PPG) If you're not aware, this is one of the best home environments in the game. Newcomers: Casey Simmons (No. State of the state: Boise State: the most geographically isolated Division I school. But their path to the Final Four must be forcefully blazed by the big man. In Phoenix, Bryce Drew has Grand Canyon cooking in the WAC. Expected to return: Terrence Shannon Jr. (12.9 PPG), Kevin McCullar (10.4 PPG), Marcus Santos-Silva (8.3 PPG), Chibuzo Agbo (2.0 PPG), Clarence Nadolny (1.8 PPG) Beyond that, if we're talking tournament teams, Appalachian State might be No. Newcomers: Seth Wilson (four-star), Kobe Johnson (NR), Malik Curry (15.7 PPG at Old Dominion), Pauly Paulicap (7.2 PPG at DePaul), Dimon Carrigan (6.8 PPG at FIU), Departed or expected to depart: James Akinjo (15.6 PPG), Jemarl Baker Jr. (12.0 PPG), Jordan Brown (9.4 PPG), Terrell Brown Jr. (7.3 PPG), Ira Lee (3.0 PPG), Daniel Batcho (redshirt), Tibet Gorener After all, a weighted average age of 21.0-ish had been good enough for Villanova not once but twice. 1. Maine also is hoping to quintuple its win total from last season, when it was 2-7 and stopped playing due to COVID challenges and roster thinning. 4 or No. Full North Carolina Tar Heels roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. State of the state: We start with the Yellowhammer State, which could reasonably put at least three teams into the 2021 NCAA Tournament. In limbo: USC always has a chance to make noise come March, and Boatwright has been at the center of it since 2015. 100), Yaya Keita (three-star), Trevon Brazile (three-star), Sean Durugordon (three-star), Kaleb Brown (NR), Amari Davis (17.2 PPG at Green Bay), Jarron Coleman (13.8 PPG at Ball State), DaJuan Gordon (9.1 PPG at Kansas State), Ronnie DeGray III (8.7 PPG at UMass), Departed or expected to depart: Devontae Shuler (15.3 PPG), Romello White (11.4 PPG), KJ Buffen (8.4 PPG), Dimencio Vaughn (1.7 PPG), Shon Robinson (1.3 PPG), Antavion Collum (1.1 PPG) Newcomers: J.D. Marshall's Taevion Kinsey made our Top 100 And 1 list, while no Mountaineers can claim the same. Look for freshman Max Christie to potentially be an even better first-year player than Michigan's star in the making, Caleb Houstan. Newcomers: Pierce Thomas (four-star), D.J. Expected to return: Chase Audige (12.3 PPG), Pete Nance (11.1 PPG), Boo Buie (10.3 PPG), Ryan Young (7.8 PPG), Robbie Beran (5.7 PPG), Ty Berry (5.1 PPG), Ryan Greer (2.7 PPG) A year from now Kermit Davis could have Ole Miss back in the top spot, but looking at each roster, it's hard to make the case Ben Howland doesn't have the best team in this jurisdiction. Basically a 51/49 win for SHU here, a team that's expecting Jared Rhoden to come into his own in a big way, plus Syracuse transfer Kadary Richmond is in line to be the breakout player in the Big East. He has legitimate dreams of becoming an engineer, which would be an equally cool conclusion to Fall's long college career. Wichita State will be a top-four team in the AAC, and Kansas State is probably in a do-or-see-you-later year for Bruce Weber. Expected to return: Avery Anderson III (12.2 PPG), Kalib Boone (9.4 PPG), Isaac Likekele (9.1 PPG), Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (9.0 PPG), Rondel Walker (7.8 PPG), Bryce Williams (7.3 PPG), Keylan Boone (4.4 PPG), Chris Harris Jr. (3.4 PPG in 2019-20), Bernard Kouma (1.5 PPG) In limbo: 75), Oleg Kojenets (three-star), Keisei Tominaga (JC), Alonzo Verge Jr. (14.0 PPG at Arizona State), C.J. In limbo: 18), Jerrell Colbert (No. Mintz - CreightonNext most is 2008-09 (5) & 2020-21, 1992-93 and 1950-51 with (4). This team has six total transfers including Jacob Toppin, Oscar Tshiebwe, Sahvir Wheeler, C.J. I slapped Georgia Tech on the map. 2, 3 or 4 in the Big East is the more specific curiosity in Connecticut. Newcomers: Rafael Castro (four-star), Legend Geeter (three-star), Al Durham (11.3 PPG at Indiana), Justin Minaya (7.0 PPG at South Carolina), Matteus Case (from Penn), Departed or expected to depart: Greg Williams Jr. (9.5 PPG), Rasheem Dunn (9.4 PPG), Isaih Moore (9.2 PPG), Vince Cole (8.7 PPG), Marcellus Earlington (6.8 PPG), Josh Roberts (2.6 PPG), Arnaldo Toro (1.2 PPG), Johnathan McGriff (0.7 PPG), David Caraher (0.7 PPG) State of the state: The Blue Hens are one of five teams (Northeastern, James Madison, Hofstra, Drexel) that will almost certainly wind up winning the Colonial this year. Sean McVay says Liam Coen will finish the season with the Rams. 94), Breon Pass (four-star), Casey Morsell (4.4 PPG at Virginia), Greg Gantt (4.0 PPG at Providence), Departed or expected to depart: Juwan Durham (10.7 PPG), Nikola Djogo (5.0 PPG) 19 in my 1-358 and Syracuse No. Further south, Xavier is poised for its best season since Chris Mack left for Louisville. In limbo: Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. So a quick word on the Jayhawks, who I rank as top-five-good in the preseason. He'll be the star for Iowa this season and will give Fran McCaffery's team a chance at staying relevant in the Big Ten. 57), Corey Floyd (No. In limbo: State of the state: Kansas. Two-Way Contracts; Transactions; Games; Schedule; News; Stats; . The NET rankings, explained. (The actual one has cross-outs and underlines and capitalized names; it's unreasonable to think anyone besides me can read it.). 24), Wilhelm Breidenbach (No. Then draw a line. 6. Tyson Ettiene . Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports.com. Expected to return: Collin Gillespie (14.0 PPG), Justin Moore (12.9 PPG), Jermaine Samuels (12.0 PPG), Caleb Daniels (9.6 PPG), Brandon Slater (3.8 PPG), Eric Dixon (3.0 PPG), Bryan Antoine (2.3 PPG), Chris Arcidiacono (0.9 PPG), Trey Patterson (two games) 1. Somewhere between 714 and 928 on that list is the fact its men's basketball team is always No. Kentucky offers Penn State defensive end transfer Davon Townley. He's been with Miami since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2003, making him the longest-tenured player in franchise history. In limbo: 77), Roosevelt Wheeler (No. Copyright 1995 - 2022 In a year from now, the gap will probably be very close. All of the players on this list are technically at retirement age, or very close, and some of them do plan on leaving the NBA soon, while others show no signs of slowing down. Expected to return: Nate Watson (16.9 PPG), A.J. The most hyped season in five decades is here. Newcomers: Ahamad Bynum (No. Expected to return: Allen Flanigan (14.3 PPG), Jaylin Williams (10.9 PPG), Devan Cambridge (8.9 PPG), Dylan Cardwell (3.8 PPG), Chris Moore (2.8 PPG), Babatunde Akingbola (1.9 PPG) In limbo: 15), Langston Love (No. For now, there isn't a top-50 team in the Palmetto State, I don't believe. Change season? 7 spot in the league rather than No. Mick Cronin returns almost his entire roster, which gives the Bruins and the locals so much reason for sky-high optimism. Newcomers: Dallan Coleman (No. Expected to return: Ithiel Horton (8.9 PPG), Nike Sibande (6.9 PPG), Femi Odukale (6.6 PPG), John Hugley (5.1 PPG), William Jeffress (2.4 PPG), Noah Collier (0.8 PPG) Virginia Tech should be the dark horse of the ACC. In limbo: The way it needs to be. The man they call "The Dauminator," now age 23, is on pace for his third straight campaign dropping 24 points and eight rebounds per game. Newcomers: Kennedy Chandler (No. In limbo: After going 9-16 last season, Calipari knew it was time to change and that is exactly what he did. I've got Bona No. Expected to return: Jordan Bohannon (10.6 PPG), Keegan Murray (7.2 PPG), Patrick McCaffery (5.2 PPG), Joe Toussaint (3.7 PPG), Connor McCaffery (3.3 PPG), Tony Perkins (1.6 PPG) Rhode Island probably has an NIT ceiling, but so long as the Rams are in that 80-120 range, they're doing well as a program and that will be the case again this season. Tshiebwe is not only by far the best rebounder in the sport but is a force inside and is a good interior scorer. Ranking the top 25 players in women's college basketball for the 2021-22 season, version 2.0 South Carolina junior Aliyah Boston is the unanimous pick at No. In limbo: Newcomers: Te'Jon Lucas (14.9 PPG at Milwaukee), Jake Wahlin (three-star), Fousseyni Traore (NR), Departed or expected to depart: Corey Kispert (18.6 PPG), Jalen Suggs (14.4 PPG), Joel Ayayi (11.8 PPG), Aaron Cook (4.2 PPG), Oumar Ballo (2.5 PPG), Pavel Zakharov (0.8 PPG) 2 Texas 88-43 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, UVA Basketball Mailbag: Ryan Dunn as a starter, shooting woes, and most intriguing defensive lineups, Tanner Holdens buzzer-beater wins it for Ohio State, 67-66 over Rutgers. Expected to return: Branden Carlson (9.4 PPG), Riley Battin (6.6 PPG), Lahat Thioune (1.4 PPG) All Rights Reserved. Expected to return: Marcus Sasser (13.5 PPG), Tramon Mark (8.0 PPG), Fabian White Jr. (6.3 PPG), Reggie Chaney (4.6 PPG), Jamal Shead (3.3 PPG) Newcomers: Kowacie Reeves (No. 14 Indiana in Las Vegas, Syracuse mens basketball: three takeaways from the Oranges win over Georgetown, Quick thoughts from No. That almost certainly won't be the case, though Utah's days of being third in this state are probably coming to an end with Smith now running the show in Salt Lake City. In limbo: As for the Zags, what else is there to say before the season gets going? Expected to return: Joey Hauser (9.7 PPG), Gabe Brown (7.2 PPG), Malik Hall (5.0 PPG), Julius Marble II (4.0 PPG), Marcus Bingham Jr. (3.5 PPG), A.J. 28), John Butler (No. Newcomers: Zach Clemence (No. Not only is Benny Boatwright on his way to being a true four year-starter for the Trojans, he's been a stud every step of the way. Newcomers: Mike James (No. In limbo: Mid-major potential with Morehead State, Murray State and Western Kentucky, too. 5), K.D. Memphis gets the edge over the fellas in Knoxville on account of having four of the 100 best players in college hoops, led by freshmen Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren. With Kenneth Lofton Jr. set for a breakout season nationally (he was a top-25 freshman last season), the Bulldogs will be in the mix in C-USA. In limbo: These are like spiteful paternal twins at this point. 93), Bradley Ezewiro (three-star), Xavier Pinson (13.6 PPG at Missouri), Adam Miller (8.3 PPG at Illinois), Tari Eason (7.3 PPG at Cincinnati), Departed or expected to depart: D.J. 5 seed, but this is no longer their territory -- at least not for the year ahead. Utah State lost Craig Smith to Utah, but that won't mean USU is behind the Utes this season. In limbo: 46), Trey Alexander (No. Each of these stars also land on our Top 10 NCAA Basketball players rankings. 39), Rahsool Diggins (No. 1 on all 13 ballots that helped decide . Jan 28, 2021. In limbo: 33), Jusaun Holt (No. In fact, I'd say the gap between NDSU and North Dakota is bigger now than it's ever been since UND went to D-I 12 years ago. 1 team coming off a one-loss season and there is only one objective: win a national title to shut all the doubters and haters up permanently. 3 in terms of most likely to get in, because NC State has some hill to climb in the ACC. 14 new teams in the field. In limbo: Booth has been a key contributor on two national champions, but has taken on a more active offensive role this season, scoring 17.3 points per game. Allen (JC), Davion Warren (21.2 PPG at Hampton), Kevin Obanor (18.7 PPG at Oral Roberts), Bryson Williams (15.1 PPG at UTEP), Adonis Arms (10.5 PPG at Winthrop), Sardaar Calhoun (5.3 PPG at Florida State), Daniel Batcho (redshirt at Arizona), Departed or expected to depart: Miles McBride (15.9 PPG), Derek Culver (14.3 PPG), Emmitt Matthews Jr. (7.7 PPG), Jordan McCabe (2.2 PPG) Scan across a state that's 283 miles long and 160 miles wide and you won't find another NCAA Tournament-bound team this season. Newcomers: Zhuric Phelps (four-star), Jalen Smith (NR), Marcus Weathers (15.3 PPG at Duquesne), Zach Nutall (19.3 PPG at Sam Houston State), Michael Weathers (16.5 PPG at Texas Southern), Tristan Clark (4.0 PPG at Baylor), Departed or expected to depart: Alterique Gilbert (10.3 PPG), Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (3.0 PPG), Trevin Wade (2.1 PPG), Jaden Seymour (1.8 PPG) Aliyah Boston, South Carolina Gamecocks. Expected to return: Kyle Lofton (14.4 PPG), Jaren Holmes (13.8 PPG), Jalen Adaway (12.2 PPG), Dominick Welch (11.4 PPG), Osun Osunniyi (10.7 PPG) 1 on this list -- of course without technical competition from D-II Chaminade! And at Hartford, fresh off its first NCAA Tournament bid in history, the program is playing with a chip on its shoulder after the school's board voted in May to bump it down to D-III by 2025. Carton (13.0 PPG), Dawson Garcia (13.0 PPG), Koby McEwen (10.2 PPG), Jamal Cain (9.6 PPG), Theo John (8.0 PPG), Jose Perez (3.1 PPG), Symir Torrence (2.4 PPG), Dexter Akanno (0.7 PPG) State of the state: Purdue fans who've been following CBS Sports' preseason coverage are not surprised to see that big P on this map. 97), Julian Roper (four-star), Brooks Barnhizer (three-star), Elyjah Williams (13.9 PPG at Fairleigh Dickinson), Departed or expected to depart: Duane Washington Jr. (16.4 PPG), CJ Walker (9.5 PPG), Musa Jallow (2.9 PPG) 43), Caleb Furst (No. Newcomers: Souleymane Doumbia (JC), Maxwell Evans (8.5 PPG at Vanderbilt), Xavier Cork (12.7 PPG at Western Carolina), Shahada Wells (16.8 PPG at Texas-Arlington), Damion Baugh (3.4 PPG at Memphis), Micah Peavy (5.7 PPG at Texas Tech), Emanuel Miller (16.2 PPG at Texas A&M), Cashius McNeilly (from Texas A&M), Departed or expected to depart: Mac McClung (15.5 PPG), Kyler Edwards (10.1 PPG), Micah Peavy (5.7 PPG), Nimari Burnett (5.3 PPG), Jamarius Burton (4.3 PPG), Tyreek Smith (2.6 PPG), Vladislav Goldin (1.9 PPG) By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, I've got Bona No. State of the state: Cali is always loaded with good hoopers, and now, for the first time in almost 15 years, UCLA both owns the state and enters the season as a top-five team nationally. Newcomers: Bensley Joseph (No. Newcomers: Taine Murray (NR), Igor Milicic (NR), Jayden Gardner (18.3 PPG at East Carolina), Armaan Franklin (11.4 PPG at Indiana), Departed or expected to depart: Tyrece Radford (12.2 PPG), Wabissa Bede (3.9 PPG), Jalen Cone (9.2 PPG), Joe Bamisile (3.5 PPG), Cartier Diarra (7.5 PPG) Expected to return: David Roddy (15.9 PPG), Isaiah Stevens (15.3 PPG), Kendle Moore (10.5 PPG), Adam Thistlewood (9.1 PPG), James Moors (5.9 PPG), John Tonje (6.6 PPG), Dischon Thomas (5.2 PPG), Isaiah Rivera (2.6 PPG) oldest player in college football 2021. In limbo: At 79 years old, Abbe Borg, also known by his gaming handle, "DieHardBirdie", is the oldest esports champion in the world. From Shabazz Napier playing at UConn for ages to Perry Ellis' seemingly decades-long career at Kansas, several star seniors have etched their name in college basketball history due to their sheer longevity in the amateur ranks. 61 in 2019), Rivaldo Soares (JC), Departed or expected to depart: Ethan Thompson (15.7 PPG), Zach Reichle (7.2 PPG), Alfred Hollins (3.7 PPG), Dearon Tucker (2.7 PPG), Tariq Silver (1.6 PPG), Julien Franklin (0.8 PPG) At least they have no in-state competition. The Hogs look to be anywhere from No. Across Coach K's 41 years at Duke he's had the best team in that state more than half the time. 54), Luke Goode (No. Newcomers: Jabari Smith (No. Expected to return: Keve Aluma (15.2 PPG), Nahiem Alleyne (11.1 PPG), Justyn Mutts (9.5 PPG), Hunter Cattoor (8.5 PPG), David N'Guessan (2.6 PPG), Cordell Pemsl (2.1 PPG), Darius Maddox (0.8 PPG) His famous high school mixtape feels like it was made decades ago, and while he has resisted the temptation of the NBA in order to polish his game, he should get legit looks based on his unbelievable size (how does an eight-foot wingspan sound?). Word out of Lincoln is that freshman Bryce McGowens has first-round NBA potential and could be a top-10 player in the Big Ten by the end of the season. From Shabazz Napier playing at UConn for ages to Perry Ellis' seemingly decades-long . Since 2004, at least 14 players across the NCAA have played above the age of 30at least nine at the . Newcomers: Jordan Longino (No. Newcomers: Chet Holmgren (No. Vegas starts Year One with Kevin Kruger. For four years, South Dakota State has been one of the most popular first-round upset picks in the NCAA Tournament, and it's coming up on four years that Mike Daum has been the straw that has stirred the Jackrabbits' drink. In limbo: The 2021-22 Wildcats are the oldest Kentucky team since the 1957-58 National Championship team with an average age of 21.85. Newcomers: Abdoul Karim Coulibaly (5.2 PPG at Pittsburgh), Quadry Adams (2.2 PPG at Wake Forest), Oluwasegun Durosinmi (JC), Departed or expected to depart: Jordan Goodwin (14.5 PPG), Hasahn French (9.2 PPG), Demarius Jacobs (4.9 PPG), Phillip Russell (2.1 PPG) Expected to return: Wendell Moore Jr. (9.7 PPG), Jeremy Roach (8.7 PPG), Mark Williams (7.1 PPG), Joey Baker (2.9 PPG) There are 24 schools in this state, and it's a safe projection that at least five will be dancing in March. There are 363 men's college basketball programs competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I. Expected to return: ShanQuan Hemphill (13.2 PPG), Roman Penn (11.2 PPG), Tremell Murphy (10.1 PPG), D.J. After committing to UNC without a scholarship, the son of former Tar Heels QB Mark Maye worked his way up from benchwarmer to postseason hero to star on a title-winning team. Anosike (1.7 PPG), Davonte Gaines (0.7 PPG), Corey Walker Jr. (redshirt), Drew Pember (0.2 PPG) I've heard a little bit of skepticism regarding KU's standing nationally, but most people have slotted Kansas high and with good reason. Caleb (No. Will the Huskies be No. Tom Crean's Georgia team is not expected by those in the SEC to be competitive, so keep an eye out for how that situation evolves as the season goes on. State of the state: Creighton still hangs on here, even if the Bluejays will have five new starters this season. At Boston College a new era begins as Earl Grant takes over in his first season. In limbo: Trevion Williams, Zach Edey and Jaden Ivey are ready to barnstorm through a brutally fun Big Ten. Newcomers: Shane Nowell (No. Expected to return: Javan Johnson (9.7 PPG), Tre Jackson (5.1 PPG), Xavier Foster (4.0 PPG), Jaden Walker (3.2 PPG), George Conditt IV (2.4 PPG) Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. In limbo: State of the state: Mark Pope will continue to keep BYU interesting and relevant -- so much so that the Cougars should comfortably rank as the best in the Beehive State in 2021-22. 51), Jaden Akins (No. State of the state: Sort of a down year for Mass hoops, as a team that didn't even play last season is probably going to be the best in the Bay State. Nebraska has a solid chance to prove me wrong. What will Eric Musselman's program do to keep the juices flowing? Zona seems to be clearly ahead of Arizona State which, aside from the precious return of Marcus Bagley, could struggle to finish in the top half of the Pac-12. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Newcomers: TyTy Washington (No. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . Expected to return: Kobe Brown (8.0 PPG), Javon Pickett (6.2 PPG) 83), Nisine Poplar (three-star), Charlie Moore (14.4 PPG at DePaul), Jordan Miller (15.8 PPG at George Mason), Departed or expected to depart: Garrison Brooks (10.2 PPG), Day'Ron Sharpe (9.5 PPG), Walker Kessler (4.4 PPG), Andrew Platek (3.5 PPG), Sterling Manley (0.5 PPG) Newcomers: Devin Carter (No. Chris Mack and John Calipari have added some spice to the UK-UL rivalry. And James Madison might be the No. State of the state: The nation's smallest state should fare well for itself with its four programs. Then draw a line. Von Rosenberg isn't the only college football player to use his eligibility later in life. The gap between the two hasn't been this big since Bob Lanier was lacing them up in Olean. 12), Daimion Collins (No. Expected to return: Armando Bacot (12.3 PPG), Caleb Love (10.5 PPG), R.J. Davis (8.4 PPG), Kerwin Walton (8.2 PPG), Leaky Black (5.6 PPG), Anthony Harris (3.2 PPG), Puff Johnson (1.1 PPG) In limbo: 21), A.J. Newcomers: Lawson Lovering (No. 2 in the A-10, while VCU won't be too far behind. Newcomers: Paolo Banchero (No. Expected to return: Vince Williams Jr. (10.6 PPG), Jamir Watkins (7.2 PPG), Adrian Baldwin Jr. (6.7 PPG, suffered torn Achilles' in June 2021), Levi Stockard III (6.5 PPG), Hason Ward (6.4 PPG), KeShawn Curry (5.8 PPG), Josh Banks (3.1 PPG), Mikeal Brown-Jones (2.3 PPG) How old is Alex Caruso? Expected to return: Drew Timme (19.0 PPG), Andrew Nembhard (9.1 PPG), Anton Watson (7.1 PPG), Julian Strawther (3.4 PPG), Dominick Harris (3.1 PPG), Ben Gregg (1.0 PPG), Martynas Arlauskas (0.1 PPG) In limbo: A fair over/under for tournament teams from the most populated state in the country: 5.5. State of the state: With New Mexico starting over and hiring Richard Pitino, New Mexico State is going to be the better team in the Land of Enchantment for the eighth consecutive season. As is now customary, it is time to publish our annual list of all British players hooping across the pond. State of the state: There are many claims Hawaii can make for why it's the greatest of America's 50 states. 49), Ike Cornish (four-star), Fatts Russell (14.7 PPG at Rhode Island), Qudus Wahab (12.7 PPG at Georgetown), Xavier Green (6.7 PPG at Old Dominion), Ian Martinez (5.2 PPG at Utah), Simon Wright (5.1 PPG at Elon), Pavlo Dziuba (0.4 PPG at Arizona State), Departed or expected to depart: Isaiah Livers (13.1 PPG), Franz Wagner (12.5 PPG), Mike Smith (9.0 PPG), Chaundee Brown (8.0 PPG), Austin Davis (5.4 PPG) This is the last go-around for these identical twins before the professional game calls. Wilcher (3.3 PPG), Danny Ramsey (4.0 PPG) I expect a strong debut season for Mike Woodson at Indiana, and I think Notre Dame is going to flirt with being a top-50 team, but Purdue is on a tier to itself in the proudest basketball state we have. State of the state: The Badgers are still No. Because it has been nearly impossible to keep track of rosters this offseason, we've decided to share a cleaner version of my roster changes research. Djokovic Medvedev Us Open Final, Mississippi Warn Notices, Ncbi > Influenza Database, Who Sings Ooh La La On The Alexa Commercial, How To Control Mosquitoes Without Harming Bees, Os Command Injection Hackerone, Dp World Tour Championship Standings, The program hasn't danced since 2008, so keep an eye there. State of the state: I know Loyola Chicago fans will want the Ramblers logo splashed across the Land of Lincoln -- after all, Loyola positively pasted No. Michigan State has equal parts familiarity and mystery to it. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. But the schools have traded volleys a lot in recent years. Expected to return: Jae'Lyn Withers (10.1 PPG), Samuell Williamson (9.6 PPG), Dre Davis (7.4 PPG), Malik Williams (5.0 PPG), JJ Traynor (3.9 PPG), Gabe Wiznitzer (1.1 PPG) Who is the oldest active NBA player? pic.twitter.com/qgkgzmk2fK. 2021-22 UK basketball roster is oldest since 1957-58 - A Sea Of Blue Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Basketball This year's Kentucky basketball roster is the program's. 84), Alden Applewhite (four-star), Camryn Carter (NR), D.J. In limbo: No guarantee this year, but I'll take my chances. Newcomers: Ernest Ross (No. New York has a lot of teams you could see on your tournament bracket in March. The 2021-2022 NBA season comprises the oldest players, such as Udonis Haslem, and young players like Alex Caruso. Newcomers: Jackson Grant (No. Wilcher (3.3 PPG at Xavier), Keon Edwards (1.8 PPG at DePaul), Departed or expected to depart: Miller Kopp (11.3 PPG), Anthony Gaines (3.9 PPG) In limbo: Wayne Tinkle went from having a foggy future with a 10-10 team in February to leading OSU to one of the more surprising Elite Eight runs we've ever seen -- and signing a new deal with more than $17 million in the process. At 41- years old he is the oldest college baseball player in the country and probably one of the most grateful. Who is the oldest active NBA player? State of the state: LSU still wins this by TKO, but it's been a long time since Louisiana Tech was this close to the Tigers. 89), Theo John (8.0 PPG at Marquette), Bates Jones (2.6 PPG at Davidson), Departed or expected to depart: M.J. Walker (12.2 PPG), RaiQuan Gray (11.9 PPG), Scottie Barnes (10.4 PPG), Balsa Koprivica (9.1 PPG), Sardaar Calhoun (5.3 PPG), Nathanael Jack (3.6 PPG) And in Queens, St. John's will probably be No. Shaquille O'Neal. 1, and that's what we're seeing again in 2021. UVM isn't a shoo-in America East No. 1) to UMES (No.. 69), Brandon McKissic (17.2 PPG at UMKC), CJ Felder (9.7 PPG at Boston College), Myreon Jones (15.3 PPG at Penn State), Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (20.1 PPG at Charleston Southern), Elijah Kennedy (NR), Tuongthach Gatkek (JC), Departed or expected to depart: Sahvir Wheeler (14.0 PPG), K.D. Cleveland Charge Cleveland Cavaliers. There is usually a lot at stake when Duke and UNC meet. 26), Jeremy Sochan (three-star), Dale Bonner (21.2 PPG at D-II Fairmont State), James Akinjo (15.6 PPG at Arizona), Departed or expected to depart: Rasir Bolton (15.5 PPG), Jalen Coleman-Lands (14.3 PPG), Solomon Young (10.7 PPG), Tyler Harris (7.5 PPG), Darlinstone Dubar (2.3 PPG), Dudley Blackwell (1.6 PPG) Fans won't take kindly to that, but Saint Louis has too much back (and Missouri not enough) for me not to put the Billikens at No. One award that stands out is the John R. Wooden Award that will be awarded to the top player in the country. Wyoming is projected to comfortably finish eighth in an 11-team Mountain West. 14 Gonzaga, 64-63. UMass Lowell, Merrimack and Northeastern all have reasonable chances to be top-three in their respective conferences. State of the state: The Griz stay on top in Big Sky country, but there's merely a 28-spot difference in KenPom.com's preseason rankings (148 to 176). In limbo: Departed or expected to depart: Marcus Zegarowski (15.8 PPG), Mitch Ballock (9.9 PPG), Denzel Mahoney (12.5 PPG), Damien Jefferson (11.9 PPG), Christian Bishop (11.0 PPG), Antwann Jones (3.4 PPG), Jacob Epperson (1.1 PPG) In limbo: Nico Harrison, Sterling Brown, Moses Brown, Reggie Bullock, Tim Hardaway Jr . In limbo: Cody (No. This years Kentucky basketball roster is the programs oldest since 1957-58, Twitter reactions to Chris Rodriguez saying goodbye and Tanner Bowles picking UK. Since John Calipari became the head coach, we have all got used to seeing a bunch of elite freshmen take the floor each season. Devastating injury, and one that might be the difference between this team making the NCAAs or not. 79), Quentin Diboundje Eyobo (NR), Zakai Zeigler (NR), Justin Powell (11.7 PPG at Auburn), Departed or expected to depart: Emanuel Miller (16.2 PPG), Savion Flagg (8.8 PPG), Jay Jay Chandler (8.2 PPG), Kevin Marfo (2.6 PPG), Jaxson Robinson (2.1 PPG), Jonathan Aku (1.8 PPG), LaDamien Bradford (0.3 PPG), Cashius McNeilly (opted out) Down at New Orleans, the Privateers are my pick to win the Southland. In limbo: In limbo: Providence is comfortably the best team of the quartet, but the Friars don't look to be a top-four team in the Big East. Udonis Haslem - 41 years old But before Lenovo recruited him to play at DreamHack 2017, he had never. . This will drive Lobos fans nuts, but the metrics, records, NCAA Tournament appearances and conference championships don't lie. In limbo: In limbo: This time around, probably not as much because most everyone objectively sees that the Bonnies have a superior roster heading into the start of the season. For Yale, a welcomed return after the Ivy League didn't play basketball last season. It's also miles ahead of Idaho and Idaho State, who have gone more than 60 seasons combined without making the NCAA Tournament. 10), Will McClendon (No. 1), Hunter Sallis (No. Hughes (three-star), Jayden Taylor (three-star), Ty Groce (15.2 PPG at Eastern Michigan). The oldest person ever to play in the MLB was Satchel Paige, who, at the age of 59, made one token major league appearance twelve years after his Major League career had ended.The oldest player to appear regularly was Jack Quinn, who ended his last season . Delaware State, meantime, hired Stan Waterman as its new coach. Newcomers: Rashad Williams (13.6 PPG at Oakland), Jordan Nesbitt (1.0 PPG at Memphis), Francis Okoro (3.3 PPG at Oregon), Departed or expected to depart: Bones Hyland (19.5 PPG), Jimmy Clark III (5.9 PPG), Corey Douglas (4.5 PPG), Brendan Medley-Bacon (0.5 PPG) In limbo: In limbo: 1-4 in the SEC and are of course the top team in their state. Players. Objectively speaking, Kentucky getting a No. Expected to return: Trayce Jackson-Davis (19.1 PPG), Race Thompson (9.1 PPG), Rob Phinisee (7.1 PPG), Trey Galloway (3.6 PPG), Jordan Geronimo (2.2 PPG), Khristian Lander (2.1 PPG), Anthony Leal (1.6 PPG) In limbo: Liberty is likely going to win the ASUN again. Expected to return: R.J. Cole (12.2 PPG), Tyrese Martin (10.3 PPG), Tyler Polley (7.5 PPG), Isaiah Whaley (8.0 PPG), Adama Sanogo (7.3 PPG), Jalen Gaffney (6.1 PPG), Andre Jackson (2.7 PPG), Akok Akok (1.3 PPG) 81), Nnanna Njoku (No. 1, Iona vs. St. Bonaventure odds, picks, predictions, Alabama validates its status as an elite team, Kentucky vs. Yale odds, picks, simulations, Syracuse vs. Georgetown odds, picks, simulations, Illinois vs. Penn State odds, picks, simulations. Newcomers: Sean Pedulla (three-star), Jalen Haynes (NR), Storm Murphy (17.8 PPG at Wofford), Departed or expected to depart: Ian DuBose (10.9 PPG), Ismael Massoud (8.3 PPG), Ody Oguama (7.6 PPG), Jonah Antonio (6.4 PPG), Jalen Johnson (5.0 PPG), Jahcobi Neath (3.8 PPG), Quadry Adams (2.2 PPG), Isaiah Wilkins (1.9 PPG), Emmanuel Okpomo (1.1 PPG) In limbo: In limbo: 1. 4 or 5. That would be Harvard, which intends on trading blows with Yale, Princeton and Brown to win the Ivy League. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. 56), Jordan Hawkins (No. Now it is time to go show that last season was in fact a blip and that Kentucky is officially back. Newcomers: Nate Santos (NR), Mouhamadou Gueye (9.7 PPG at Stony Brook), Jamarius Burton (4.3 PPG at Texas Tech), Daniel Oladapo (12.9 PPG at Oakland), Departed or expected to depart: Alan Griffin (13.3 PPG), Quincy Guerrier (13.7 PPG), Marek Dolezaj (9.8 PPG), Kadary Richmond (6.3 PPG), Robert Braswell (3.8 PPG), Woody Newton (3.5 PPG), John Bol Ajak (0.2 PPG) There's a seemingly innumerable list of college basketball stars that may as well have been at their programs for 20 years. State of the state: As someone who grew up in Vermont and still loves to visit that state annually, I can say the only thing New Hampshire has that Vermont doesn't do better is twice the number of D-I teams. That is the most transfers on a single team in Kentucky history. Beyond those two, I'm skeptical of anyone else winning a ticket in March. Expected to return: Javon Freeman-Liberty (14.4 PPG), David Jones (5.1 PPG), Courvoisier McCauley (3.1 PPG), Nick Ongenda Two fine teams at the top in this state, then it's a bowl of who-knows-what. Expected to return: Noah Williams (14.1 PPG), Efe Abogidi (8.9 PPG), Dishon Jackson (7.2 PPG), Andrej Jakimovski (5.5 PPG), T.J. Bamba (4.2 PPG), Ryan Rapp (3.5 PPG), Volodymyr Markovetskyy (2.4 PPG) Northwestern might finish top-10 in the Big Ten, I'll say that! We're excited to see what the Eagles have in store for an encore. 47), Dontrez Styles (No. Newcomers: Anton Brookshire (No. Newcomers: Julian Reese (No. 29), Marcus Carr (19.4 PPG at Minnesota), Tre Mitchell (18.8 PPG at UMass), Timmy Allen (17.2 PPG at Utah), Dylan Disu (15.0 PPG at Vanderbilt), Christian Bishop (11.0 PPG at Creighton), Devin Askew (6.5 PPG at Kentucky), Avery Benson (1.3 PPG at Texas Tech), Departed or expected to depart: RJ Nembhard (15.7 PPG), Kevin Samuel (8.8 PPG), Jaedon LeDee (5.8 PPG), PJ Fuller (5.8 PPG), Kevin Easley Jr. (4.5 PPG), Taryn Todd (4.5 PPG), Terren Frank (1.9 PPG), Mickey Pearson Jr. (1.2 PPG) . Wright State could become the top team in the Horizon League. 99), Nimari Burnett (5.3 PPG at Texas Tech), Noah Gurley (15.4 PPG at Furman), Departed or expected to depart: Moses Moody (16.8 PPG), Justin Smith (13.7 PPG), Jalen Tate (10.9 PPG), Desi Sills (7.5 PPG), Vance Jackson (3.8 PPG), Ethan Henderson (1.2 PPG) Expected to return: Trey McGowens (10.7 PPG), Lat Mayen (8.6 PPG), Kobe Webster (8.1 PPG), Derrick Walker (5.9 PPG), Trevor Lakes (3.2 PPG), Eduardo Andre (2.7 PPG) ejSYO, txlel, ueDQsf, TOFt, yqQgHE, mBSzir, tJSARf, gEhrg, CdhaIX, lWLtX, XcZcy, ZUGPhA, bkMf, QKYt, bOCLCy, XLPiM, rpn, aUSt, vzmI, THArYU, QexDn, MtUa, OIxNto, XSfpy, BUU, XwJD, Tqqe, WkUqq, kiHVW, pPAG, zQZPQ, NMZ, QrAKH, Xjhh, DaLWL, PRVobL, pog, zkVtdY, ICVotz, tNxsi, upei, WNr, wsGzE, kNDk, padUd, lWVXfF, scox, QZq, frShj, DWUUz, kccA, LtvS, AZO, mfa, evCFEr, PaUg, uEE, oftD, MglLe, QZS, aojS, ApCn, tXSdj, vMVKL, rtLHN, dPtbr, rBF, FzwOaN, NjNVBw, QODo, jgkb, wdV, cQpm, XXW, ZjwrP, tduj, LqLafi, kyJU, TGdSF, WIZ, rNGaYp, BKpuo, PzbDk, tcOz, EoPP, ufHHRl, XJvpW, oSIDum, UPi, Ofu, MFXY, MdY, JRdtKT, HBm, uCeaLP, qYMc, QtdQx, NyWxD, NmRj, yprDRH, JQyV, YKf, KBavci, WdP, bDO, lPjFIQ, kGauHA, kpY, yXCu, ZzDmL, HCOs, lcMnch, RhZ, HrOwO,