The top-ranked recruiting class in the country features four players with five-star ratings. Duke (5):В The best way to replace a slew of first-round draft picks is with a returning point guard (Jeremy Roach) and a slew of futureВ first-round picks. TheyвЂ™re back, along with point guard Jamal Shead.Д¤. How is that possible? The Elite Eight lineup was without two of its best players, guards Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark, who were injured early in the season. Houston (4):В The Cougars lost four double-digit scorers but return three double-digit scorers.

(We figured the Zags might get one back, but not both.) Mark Few has enough options to replace point guard Andrew Nembhard that the position isnвЂ™t a major concern, yet.ДЈ. Gonzaga (8):В The most significant change to our top 10 comes as a result of big man Drew Timme and wing Julian Strawther returning. Plus, we have a soft spot for any team with guys named Leaky and Puff.Дў. North Carolina (previous: 1):В The national runners-up secured this spot when star guard Caleb Love and forward Armando Bacot opted to return, leaving the Tar Heels with only one significant departure: forward Brady Manek. The following rankings have been updated from the originals, published by the Hotline on April 4.ДЎ. The NBA Draft deadline has passed, the transfer portal is emptying, and we have a strong sense for the teams to beat in 2022-23.ДЇor some schools, the outlook has changed little from early April.ДЇor others, the clouds either have brightened immeasurable (Gonzaga and Kansas) or darkened considerably (Arizona and Michigan).

The cyclone that walloped college basketball rosters this spring has lost much of its force, allowing us to peer into the future with reasonable clarity.

Michigan basketball roster 2022