Early Top Ten

Now that all the Early Entrants have declared and Myles Turner selected a college we can take a quick look at next year’s early top 10.

1.       Kentucky – With the Harrison’s returning they have the most talent by far.  The only questions is can all these player co-exist with only 1 ball?

2.       Wisconsin – Returns all but Brust and I expect Nigel Hayes to be huge next year.  The class of the Big 10

3.       Duke – The #1 recruiting class and finally a big man in the post.  Everybody love Okafor and their guards but I’m excited to see Jefferson play at the 4

4.       Arizona – Yes, they lost Gordon and Johnson but their bigs return and Stanley Johnson is a stud.

5.       Villanova – only lose 1 starter from a 29 win season.  No sneaking up on people next year

6.       Texas – Myles Turner moves them into the top 10.  No defections and still very young.

7.       North Carolina – A solid recruiting class and Marcus Paige back.  JP Tokoto is primed for a big year

8.       Wichita State – Cleanthony is gone but their 3 guard tandem is all back

9.       Kansas – It doesn’t matter who they lose, they just keep reloading and winning Big 12 titles

10.   SMU – maybe a little high but I like what Emmanual Munday will bring

11.   Gonzaga – As an added bonus you get the 11^th team in my list.  Bell and Pangos return but I’m excited to see what Kentucky transfer, Kyle Wiltjer can do.