A freshman class with elite NBA prospects, previous All-Americans returning to school and the final year of bonus eligibility make this a talent-laden season.
The combination of the explosion of money from NIL collectives and the last wave of players with a bonus year of eligibility due to COVID-19 means men’s college basketball features more star power than it has in a long time. Five AP All-Americans from a year ago are returning to school, the most in two decades. Combine that with a freshman class that features some elite NBA prospects, and there’s plenty to be excited about talent-wise throughout the nation.
Karaban was already won two national titles and returns to UConn with a third in his sights. / Brian Fluharty-Imagn ImagesLove can, at times, be erratic, but it’s hard to question his production. Last season’s Pac-12 Player of the Year is back for a fifth season of college basketball and second at Arizona, ushering the Wildcats into the Big 12 with one of the best guards in the country on their side.
Davis is the lone transfer on this list and should be a top option for the Razorbacks. / Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesNembhard predictably fit right in at Gonzaga last season after transferring in from Creighton, looking like one of the best point guards in the country down the stretch. Given the success of second-year transfers like Devin Carter and Tristen Newton a year ago, don’t be surprised if Nembhard absolutely explodes in his senior season in Spokane.
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