College basketball rankings: A midsummer update
The college basketball landscape is ever-shifting, and with the summer transfer portal open, the rankings are bound to change. Here's a look at the top 25 teams after a busy summer of movement, with a focus on the teams that have made significant changes and the ones that have retained their core.
Florida Gators: With the return of Rueben Chinyelu and Boogie Fland, the Gators are looking to defend their national title. The addition of Denzel Aberdeen, a capable two-guard, further strengthens their roster.
Illinois Fighting Illini: The Illini have retained most of their key contributors, with the addition of Stefan Vaaks and the question of whether Quintin Coleman can replace Keaton Wagler.
Duke Blue Devils: The Blue Devils have added top-rated transfers and five-star freshmen, making them a strong contender for the national title.
UConn Huskies: The Huskies have lost Solo Ball but have added transfers and retained key players like Silas Demary and Braylon Mullins.
Tennessee Volunteers: The Volunteers have lost all five of their starters but have added transfer portal pieces that could give them their most offensively gifted squad in years.
Arizona Wildcats: The Wildcats have lost key players but have added transfer portal guards and top-five recruit Caleb Holt.
Texas Longhorns: The Longhorns have added Marcus Spears Jr. and other transfers, making them a top-10 contender.
Michigan State Spartans: The Spartans have retained key players like Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr, with the addition of Anton Bonke.
Arkansas Razorbacks: The Razorbacks have added Billy Richmond and Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson, making them a strong contender in the SEC.
Houston Cougars: The Cougars have retained key players and added transfer portal pieces, making them a top 10 contender.
Michigan Wolverines: The Wolverines have retained their core and added transfers, making them a top-tier national title contender.
Louisville Cardinals: The Cardinals have added a loaded class and retained key players, making them a strong contender in the ACC.
Iowa State Cyclones: The Cyclones have retained their next three leading scorers and added a solid portal class.
Miami Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have added a solid portal class and retained key players, making them a strong contender in the ACC.
Virginia Cavaliers: The Cavaliers have retained four of their six leading scorers and added a couple of nice portal pieces.
St. John's Red Storm: The Red Storm have added Quinn Ellis and Tounde Yessoufou, making them one of the most interesting rosters in the country.
Alabama Crimson Tide: The Crimson Tide have retained Amari Allen and added portal pieces, making them a strong contender in the SEC.
Gonzaga Bulldogs: The Bulldogs have added Massamba Diop and retained key players, making them the team to beat in the new Pac-12.
Vanderbilt Commodores: The Commodores have retained Tyler Tanner and added a solid portal class, making them a strong contender in the SEC.
Missouri Tigers: The Tigers have added a formidable transfer portal trio and a top-notch recruiting class.
UCLA Bruins: The Bruins have added a solid portal class and retained key players, making them a contender in the Big Ten.
Kentucky Wildcats: The Wildcats have added Milan Momcilovic and retained key players, making them a strong contender in the SEC.
Nebraska Cornhuskers: The Cornhuskers have retained key players and added a solid portal class, making them a consistent contender in the Big Ten.
BYU Cougars: The Cougars have added a deep portal class and retained key players, making them a contender in the WCC.
USC Trojans: The Trojans have added portal pieces and retained key players, making them a contender in the Pac-12.
The next 10 teams include Indiana Hoosiers, Kansas Jayhawks, Ohio State Buckeyes, Purdue Boilermakers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Saint Louis Billikens, Iowa Hawkeyes, Providence Friars, VCU Rams, and Xavier Musketeers.
