NCAA Basketball: 2014-15 Preseason Top 25 (and one) national rankings

NCAA Basketball: 2014-15 Preseason Top 25 (and one) national rankings

The deadline for underclassmen to enter the NBA Draft expired late Sunday, meaning we now have a decent idea of how each school’s roster will look next season. Sure, there are always academic casualties, dismissals and late transfers that affect rosters in unpredictable ways. But, like I said, we now have a pretty good idea of how rosters will look when games tip in November, which is why it’s time to update the Top 25 (and one) college basketball rankings here at CBSSports.com.

So here you go …

1. KENTUCKY

Coach: John CalipariLast season’s record: 29-11Players gone: Julius Randle, James Young, Jarrod Polson, Jon HoodProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Andrew Harrison
  • G: Aaron Harrison
  • F: Alex Poythress
  • F: Karl Towns
  • C: Dakari Johnson
  • Reserves: Willie Cauley-Stein, Trey Lyles, Marcus Lee, Tyler Ulis, Devin Booker, Dominique Hawkins, Derek Willis

2. DUKE

Coach: Mike KrzyzewskiLast season’s record: 26-9Players gone: Jabari Parker, Rodney Hood, Tyler Thornton, Andre Dawkins, Josh HairstonProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Tyus Jones
  • G: Quinn Cook
  • G: Justise Winslow
  • F: Amile Jefferson
  • C: Jahlil Okafor
  • Reserves: Marshall Plumlee, Rasheed Sulaimon, Grayson Allen, Matt Jones, Semi Ojeleye

3. ARIZONA

Coach: Sean MillerLast season’s record: 33-5Players gone: Aaron Gordon, Nick Johnson, Jordin MayesProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: T.J. McConnell
  • G: Stanley Johnson
  • F: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
  • F: Brandon Ashley
  • C: Kaleb Tarczewski
  • Reserves: Gabe York, Elliott Pitts, Craig Victor, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Matt Korcheck, Kadeem Allen, Dusan Ristic

4. WISCONSIN

Coach: Bo RyanLast season’s record: 30-8Players gone: Ben BrustProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Josh Gasser
  • G: Traevon Jackson
  • F: Sam Dekker
  • F: Nigel Hayes
  • C: Frank Kaminsky
  • Reserves: Bronson Koening, Duje Kukan, Ethan Happ

5. KANSAS

Coach: Bill SelfLast season’s record: 25-10Players gone: Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid, Tarik Black, Naadir TharpeProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Devonte Graham
  • G: Frank Mason
  • G: Wayne Selden
  • F: Perry Ellis
  • F: Cliff Alexander
  • Reserves: Kelly Oubre, Brannen Greene, Jamari Traylor, Conner Frankamp, Hunter Mickelson
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6. FLORIDA

Coach: Billy DonovanLast season’s record: 36-3Players gone: Scottie Wilbekin, Patric Young, Will Yeguete, Casey PratherProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Kasey Hill
  • G: Michael Frazier
  • F: Devin Robinson
  • F: Dorian Finney-Smith
  • F: Chris Walker
  • Reserves: Jon Horford, Eli Carter, Devon Walker, Chris Chiozza, Brandone Francis, Alex Murphy

7. NORTH CAROLINA

Coach: Roy WilliamsLast season’s record: 24-10Players gone: James Michael McAdoo, Leslie McDonaldProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Joel Berry
  • G: Marcus Paige
  • F: J.P. Tokoto
  • F: Brice Johnson
  • F: Kennedy Meeks
  • Reserves: Nate Britt, Joel James, Justin Jackson, Theo Pinson, Isaiah Hicks, Desmond Hubert

8. WICHITA STATE

Coach: Gregg MarshallLast season’s record: 35-1Players gone: Cleanthony Early, Kadeem Coleby, Nick Wiggins, Chadrack LufileProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Fred VanVleet
  • G: Ron Baker
  • G: Tekele Cotton
  • F: Tevin Glass
  • F: Darius Carter
  • Reserves: Evan Wessell, Rashard Kelly, Zach Brown, Corey Henderson, Eric Hamilton, Tom Wamukota

9. TEXAS

Coach: Rick BarnesLast season’s record: 24-11Players gone: NobodyProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Isaiah Taylor
  • G: Demarcus Holland
  • G: Javan Felix
  • F: Jonathan Holmes
  • F: Cameron Ridley
  • Reserves: Myles Turner, Connor Lammert, Martez Walker, Prince Ibeh, Kendal Yancy, Demarcus Croaker

10. LOUISVILLE

Coach: Rick PitinoLast season’s record: 31-6Players gone: Russ Smith, Luke Hancock, Stephan Van Treese, Tim Henderson, Kevin WareProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Chris Jones
  • G: Terry Rozier
  • G: Wayne Blackshear
  • F: Montrezl Harrell
  • F: Mangok Mathiang
  • Reserves: Anton Gill, Quentin Snider, Chinanu Onuaku, Shaqquan Aaron, Jaylen Johnson, Matz Stockman, Anas Osama Mahmoud

12. VIRGINIA

Coach: Tony BennettLast season’s record: 30-7Players gone: Joe Harris, Akil MitchellProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: London Perrantes
  • G: Malcolm Brogdon
  • F: Justin Anderson
  • F: Anthony Gill
  • C: Mike Tobey
  • Reserves: Darion Atkins, Evan Nolte, B.J. Stith, Isaiah Wilkins, Jack Salt, Devon Hall
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13. VILLANOVA

Coach: Jay WrightLast season’s record: 29-5Players gone: James Bell, Tony ChennaultProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Ryan Arcidiacono
  • G: Dylan Ennis
  • G: Josh Hart
  • F: Darrun Hilliard
  • F: JayVaughn Pinkston
  • Reserves: Daniel Ochefu, Kris Jenkins, Phil Booth, Mikal Bridges

14. SAN DIEGO STATE

Coach: Steve FisherLast season’s record: 31-5Players gone: Xavier Thames, Josh Davis, James JohnsonProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Aqeel Quinn
  • G: Trey Kell
  • F: J.J. O’Brien
  • F: Winston Shepard
  • C: Skylar Spencer
  • Reserves: Dwayne Polee, Matt Shrigley, Dakarai Allen, Angelo Chol, Malik Pope, Zylan Cheatham, Kevin Zabo

15. IOWA STATE

Coach: Fred HoibergLast season’s record: 28-8Players gone: DeAndre Kane, Melvin Ejim, Percy GibsonProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Monte Morris
  • G: Bryce Dejean-Jones
  • F: Dustin Hogue
  • F: Georges Niang
  • F: Jameel McKay
  • Reserves: Naz Long, Abdel Nader, Matt Thomas, Daniel Edozie, Clayton Custer

16. OKLAHOMA

Coach: Lon KrugerLast season’s record: 23-10Players gone: Cameron Clark, Tyler NealProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Jordan Woodard
  • G: Buddy Hield
  • G: Isaiah Cousins
  • F: Ryan Spangler
  • F: Khadeem Lattin
  • Reserves: Jelon Hornbeak, Frank Booker, D.J. Bennett, Dante Buford, Jamuni McNeace

17. NEBRASKA

Coach: Tim MilesLast season’s record: 19-13Players gone: Ray GallegosProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Tai Webster
  • G: Shavon Shields
  • F: David Rivers
  • F: Terran Petteway
  • F: Walter Pitchford
  • Reserves: Leslee Smith, Benny Parker, Jacob Hammond, Tarin Smith

18. VCU

Coach: Shaka SmartLast season’s record: 26-9Players gone: Juvonte Reddic, Rob Brandenberg, Terrance Shannon, Jairus LylesProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Briante Weber
  • G: JeQuan Lewis
  • G: Melvin Johnson
  • F: Treveon Graham
  • F: Mo Allie-Cox
  • Reserves: Jordan Burgess, Jarred Guest, Terry Larrier, Michael Gilmore, Justin Tillman, Jonathan Williams

19. OHIO STATE

Coach: Thad MattaLast season’s record: 25-10Players gone: LaQuinton Ross, Amedeo Della Valle, Aaron Craft, Lenzelle SmithProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Shannon Scott
  • G: D’Angelo Russell
  • F: Sam Thompson
  • F: Anthony Lee
  • C: Amir Williams
  • Reserves: Marc Loving, Keita Bates-Diop, Jae’Sean Tate, Dave Bell, Kameron Williams
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21. PITTSBURGH

Coach: Jamie DixonLast season’s record: 26-10Players gone: Lamar Patterson, Talib ZannaProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: James Robinson
  • G: Cameron Wright
  • F: Durand Johnson
  • F: Michael Young
  • F: Jamel Artis
  • Reserves: Chris Jones, Josh Newkirk, Derrick Randall, Ryan Luther, Shaq Doorson, Sheldon Jeter, Detrick Mostella, Tyrone Haughton

23. MICHIGAN STATE

Coach: Tom IzzoLast season’s record: 29-9Players gone: Adreian Payne, Keith Appling, Gary HarrisProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Travis Trice
  • G: Denzel Valentine
  • F: Gaving Schilling
  • F: Brandon Dawson
  • F: Matt Costello
  • Reserves: Alvin Ellis, Alex Gauna, Russell Byrd, Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn, Javon Bess, Marvin Clark

24. STANFORD

Coach: Johnny DawkinsLast season’s record: 23-13Players gone: Dwight Powell, Josh Huestis, John GageProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Marcus Allen
  • G: Chasson Randle
  • G: Anthony Brown
  • F: Reid Travis
  • C: Stefan Nastic
  • Reserves: Robert Cartwright, Michael Humphrey, Dorian Pickens, Grant Verhoeven

25. HARVARD

Coach: Tommy AmakerLast season’s record: 27-5Players gone: Kyle Casey, Brandyn Curry, Laurent RivardProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Siyani Chambers
  • G: Wesley Saunders
  • F: Jonah Travis
  • F: Chris Egi
  • F: Steve Moundou-Missi
  • Reserves: Evan Cummins, Agunwa Okolie, Andre Chatfield

26. KANSAS STATE

Coach: Bruce WeberLast season’s record: 20-13Players gone: Shane Southwell, Will Spradling, Omari LawrenceProjected starting lineup in 2014-15:

  • G: Jevon Thomas
  • G: Marcus Foster
  • F: Nino Williams
  • F: Wesley Iwundu
  • F: Thomas Gipson
  • Reserves: Nigel Johnson, D.J. Johnson, Justin Edwards, Brandon Bolden, Stephen Hurt, Tre Harris, Malek Harris