Rivals Top 65 Countdown

TucsonClip · Nov 10, 2008

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Rivals.com Preseason Top 65 Countdown


1. North Carolina
The talented Tar Heels begin the season as the odds-on favorite to win it all. They are perhaps the biggest favorite since the 1990-91 UNLV squad. Read the full preview

2. Connecticut
A healthy A.J. Price helps give Connecticut reason to believe it could be a serious national championship contender. Read the full preview

3. Pittsburgh
If Pittsburgh finds a consistent outside threat – be it Jermaine Dixon or someone else – the Panthers are a serious threat to win the national championship. Read the full preview

4. Purdue
This team is a coach's dream, a bunch of players who enjoy the hard work and doing the little things it takes to win games. Read the full preview

5. Notre Dame
With weapons like Luke Harangody and Kyle McAlarney, offense won't be a problem for the Irish. If the defense improves, they could be headed to Detroit. Read the full preview

6. Duke
The Blue Devils will finish in the top three of the ACC and have no trouble getting back to the NCAA tournament. A trip to the Final Four is a real possibility. Read the full preview

7. Oklahoma
The surprising return of Blake Griffin will help the Sooners finish in the top two in the league and win at least two NCAA tournament games. Read the full preview

8. Louisville
Louisville is less concerned about making the NCAA tournament and more concerned about getting at least one step beyond where it finished last year, the Elite Eight. Read the full preview

9. UCLA
This team is loaded with future NBA players and has a good blend of veterans who know how to win and young players hungry to prove themselves. Read the full preview

10. Tennessee
The roster is loaded with talent, but there are six newcomers - many of whom will have to play prominent roles. That said, the Vols should be the class of the SEC. Read the full preview
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