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Which non-seniors leap to the NBA? Where will the top uncommitted prospects go? These are some of the questions considered by beat writer Paul Klee as he put together an (extremely) early Top 10 for 2009-10:
1. Kansas
If Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich return – and Xavier Henry signs – KU belongs here
2. Michigan State
NCAA runner-up returns five of top six scorers, led by Big Ten POY Kalin Lucas
3. Villanova
Too high? We don't think so; Three gutsy guards are joined by three top-25 recruits
4. North Carolina
NCAA champs reload but with questions at point guard when Ty Lawson leaps to NBA
5. Syracuse
Assuming Jonny Flynn ignores NBA, Sweet 16 qualifier returns entire playing rotation
6. Purdue
Redshirting guard John Hart is a shooter, and veteran Boilers return top four scorers
7. USC
Coach Tim Floyd is back, for now; If players follow suit, this is too low for the Trojans
8. Duke
Thirty-win team returns at least four starters, but we expect Gerald Henderson to go pro
9. Xavier
Indiana transfer Jordan Crawford to be eligible; Look for Chris Mack to succeed Sean Miller
10. Kentucky
This is assuming No. 1 overall prospect John Wall, a 6-4 highlight reel, commits to UK
Five considered for Top 10: Wake Forest, Washington, UCLA, Gonzaga, Florida
KY? I thought they changed coaches, not rosters.
Posted by on April 8, 2009 at 3:18 AM | Suggest Removal
Well, if UK has Meeks, Patterson and Wall next year, it's really hard to screw that up...
Posted by naanders on April 11, 2009 at 9:26 AM | Suggest Removal
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