\n 1
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Wolverines returning four of the top six scorers — specifically Morez Johnson Jr., Elliot Cadeau, Trey McKenney and LJ Cason — from a team that finished 37-3 and won the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Brandon McCoy Jr. and four-star prospects Lincoln Cosby, Quinn Costello and Joseph Hartman.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 37-3\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 2
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
\n Michigan
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 2
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21355.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Gators returning five of the top seven scorers — specifically Alex Condon, Boogie Fland, Reuben Chinyelu, Urban Klavsar and Isaiah Brown — from a team that finished 27-8 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by 7-foot center Jones Lay.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 27-8\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 3
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Florida
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 3
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21190.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Illini returning seven of the top 10 scorers — specifically Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovich, Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Jake Davis, Brandon Lee and Mihailo Petrovic — from a team that finished 28-9 and advanced to the 2026 Final Four. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Quintin Coleman and Lucas Morillo.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 28-9\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 4
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Illinois
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 4
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21194.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Spartans returning six of the top eight scorers — specifically Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr, Kur Teng, Jordan Scott, Divine Ugochukwu and Cam Ward — from a team that finished 27-8 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Ethan Taylor, Carlos Mdelock Jr., Julius Avent and Jasiah Jervis.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 27-8\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 5
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Michigan St.
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 5
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21130.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Blue Devils returning three of the top six scorers — specifically Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer and Dame Sarr — from a team that finished 35-3 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr. and Bryson Howard.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 35-3\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 6
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Duke
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 6
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21161.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Huskies returning five of the top eight scorers — specifically Solo Ball, Silas Demary, Eric Reibe, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart — from a team that finished 34-6 and advanced to the championship game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Colben Landrew and Junior County.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 34-6\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 7
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n UConn
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 7
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21353.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Razorbacks returning three of the top five scorers — specifically Meleek Thomas, Billy Richmond III and Malique Ewin — from a team that finished 28-9 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospects Jordan Smith Jr. and JJ Andrews, and four-star prospect Abdou Toure.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 28-9\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 8
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Arkansas
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 8
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21203.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Cyclones returning four of the top six players — specifically Milan Momcilovic, Killyan Toure, Blake Buchanan and Jamarion Bateman — from a team that finished 29-8 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Dorian Rinaldo-Komian, Jackson Kiss and Christian Wiggins.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 29-8\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 9
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Iowa St.
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 9
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21415.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Zags returning three of the top five scorers — specifically Braden Huff, Davis Fogle and Mario Saint-Supery — from a team that finished 31-4 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Jack Kayil.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 31-4\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 10
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Gonzaga
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 10
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21335.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Wildcats returning two of the top five scorers — specifically Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov from a team that finished 36-3 and advanced to the 2026 Final Four. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Caleb Holt and four-star prospect Cameron Holmes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 36-3\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 11
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Arizona
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 11
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21136.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Cavaliers returning five of the top 10 scorers — specifically Thijs De Ridder, Sam Lewis, Chance Mallory, Johann Gunloh and Elijah Gertrude — from a team that finished 30-6 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will eventually be joined by a recruiting class — but Virginia currently has zero prospects committed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 30-6\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 12
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Virginia
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 12
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21210.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Longhorns returning five of the top eight scorers — specifically Dailyn Swain, Matas Vokietaitis, Camden Heide, Simeon Wilcher and Nic Codie — from a team that finished 21-15 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Austin Goosby, Bo Ogden and Joe Sterling.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 21-15\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 13
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Texas
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 13
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21199.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Boilermakers returning five of the top nine scorers — specifically C.J. Cox, Daniel Jacobsen, Omer Mayer, Gicarri Harris and Jack Benter — from a team that finished 30-9 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by 2024 Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce and four-star prospects Luke Ertel, Jacob Webber and Sinan Huan.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 30-9\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 14
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Purdue
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 14
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21212.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Red Raiders returning four of the top seven scorers — specifically JT Toppin, Jaylen Petty, Josiah Moseley and Luke Bamgboye — from a team that finished 23-11 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospect Dakari Spear.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 23-11\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 15
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Texas Tech
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 15
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21237.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Cougars returning three of the top seven scorers — specifically Joseph Tugler, Mercy Miller and Chase McCarty — from a team that finished 30-7 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by four-star prospects Arafan Diane and Ikenna Alozie.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 30-7\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 16
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Houston
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 16
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21169.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Red Storm returning five of the top nine scorers — specifically Ian Jackson, Joson Sanon, Dylan Darling, Ruben Prey and Lefteris Liotopoulos — from a team that finished 30-7 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will eventually be joined by a recruiting class — but St. John’s currently has zero prospects committed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 30-7\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 17
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n St. John’s
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 17
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21342.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Trojans returning three of the top five scorers — specifically Rodney Rice, Alija Arenas and Jacob Cofie — from a team that finished 18-14 and missed the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Christian Collins and four-star prospects Adonis Ratliff and Darius Ratliff.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 18-14\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 18
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n USC
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 18
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21134.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Tar Heels returning three of the top five scorers — specifically Henri Veesaar, Luka Bogavac and Jarin Stevenson — from a team that finished 24-9 and advanced to the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class featuring five-star prospect Dylan Mingo and four-star prospect Maximo Adams.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 24-9\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 19
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n N. Carolina
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 19
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21434.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Horned Frogs returning six of the top seven scorers — specifically David Punch, Xavier Edmonds, Micah Robinson, Liutauras Lelevicius, Brock Harding and Tanner Toolson — from a team that finished 23-12 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by JUCO prospect Trent Lincoln.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 23-12\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 20
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n TCU
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 20
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21363.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Commodores returning four of the top 10 scorers — specifically Tyler Tanner, Tyler Harris, Chandler Bing and Mike James — from a team that finished 27-9 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Ethan Mgbako, Anthony Brown and Jackson Sheffield.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 27-9\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 21
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Vanderbilt
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 21
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21192.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Hawkeyes returning six of the top eight scorers — specifically Alvaro Folgueiras, Cooper Koch, Cam Manyawu, Kael Combs, Tate Sage and Isaia Howard — from a team that finished 24-13 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospect Ethan Harris and three-star prospect Jaidyn Coon.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 24-13\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 22
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Iowa
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 22
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21207.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Cornhuskers returning five of the top nine scorers — specifically Pryce Sandfort, Braden Frager, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Connor Essegian and Cale Jacobsen — from a team that finished 28-7 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Colin Rice and Jacob Lanier.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 28-7\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 23
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Nebraska
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 23
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21204.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Jayhawks returning two of the top eight scorers from a team that finished 24-11 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Taylen Kinney and four-star prospects Davion Adkins, Trent Perry and Luke Barnett.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 24-11\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 24
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Kansas
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 24
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21352.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Crimson Tide returning two of the top nine scorers from a team that finished 25-10 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospects Qayden Samuels, Jaxon Richardson and Tarris Bouie.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 25-10\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 25
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Alabama
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 25
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21244.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Billikens returning five of the top seven scorers — specifically Trey Green, Amari McCottry, Kellen Thames, Ishan Sharma and Quentin Jones — from a team that finished 29-6 and advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by four-star prospect Jermel Thomas.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 29-6\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
\n 26
\n <\/span><\/td>\n<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Saint Louis
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n
\n 26
\n <\/span><\/td>\n
\n
\n![\"team](\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/21206.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n This ranking is based on the Tigers returning two of the top five scorers — specifically Trent Pierce and T.O. Barrett — from a team that finished 20-13 and advanced to the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by five-star prospect Jason Crowe Jr. and four-star prospects Toni Bryant and Aidan Chronister.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n —\n <\/td>\n \n 20-13\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/div>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n Missouri
\n <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n