The 2024 NBA Draft is within the books and the NCAA’s switch portal has lengthy been closed.
Which means, for essentially the most half, school basketball rosters are set for the 2024-25 season.
On Monday, ESPN school basketball author Jeff Borzello up to date his Way-Too-Early top 25 college basketball rankings for the season.
Topping the checklist have been Kansas and Alabama, respectively, and neither of these picks is a shock. The Jayhawks and Crimson Tide have the items to contend for a nationwide title, as every returns proficient veterans whereas welcoming high quality transfers and touted freshmen.
And what about two-time defending nationwide champion UConn? Danny Hurley’s squad is third on Borzello’s checklist and in line for an additional stellar season, buoyed by the return of junior Alex Karaban.
In fact, within the portal period, it is powerful to venture what the highest 25 will appear like, as roster turnover is now the rule, not the exception.
That mentioned, this is a take a look at three groups that as of at present are undervalued on Borzello’s checklist and three which can be overvalued.
Undervalued
Baylor, No. 6
At No. 6, there is not a lot room for the Bears to climb. However Scott Drew’s work within the portal might put his workforce in line for an additional title run. Transfers Jeremy Roach (Duke) and Norchad Omier (Miami) are All-America candidates, and Baylor ought to have one of many nation’s finest backcourts. The important thing will probably be discovering high quality minutes within the frontcourt alongside Omier.
