11. Pittsburgh
Jamie Dixon loses Gibert Brown and Brad Wanamaker, but returns leading scorer Ashton Gibbs. Is this the year the Panthers finally break through for a deep March run?
12. Wisconsin
Badger point guard Jordan Taylor is one of Division I's most anonymous superstars. Bo Ryan needs someone to step up to replace shooter Jon Diebler.
13. UCLA
The Bruins lost Tyler Honeycutt and Malcolm Lee to the NBA Draft, but have outstanding size in the frontcourt with UNC transfers David and Travis Wear set to join Josh Smith and Reeves Nelson.
14. Baylor
Quincy Miller and Perry Jones are likely NBA lottery picks, but the Bears will go as far as JUCO point guard Pierre Jackson can take them. That may be a long way; Jackson could be a better fit for this team than shoot-first guard LaceDarius Dunn.
15. Kansas
Bill Self's squad loses the Morris brothers and Josh Selby but returns Tyshawn Taylor, Elijah Johnson and Thomas Robinson, which should be enough to compete for yet another Big 12 title.
16. Xavier
Guard Tu Holloway is one of the nation's best, and the Musketeers also return their second and third-leading scorers from last year's 24-8 club.
17. Marquette
Coach Buzz Williams returns most of last year's Sweet Sixteen squad.
18. Texas A&M
Coach Mark Turgeon departed for Maryland, but left behind a talented roster anchored by future NBA wing Khris Middleton.
19. Alabama
The Crimson Tide just missed the NCAA Tournament last season after posting a 25-12 overall record (12-4 in the SEC), but rallied to reach the NIT Final. Look for Anthony Grant's club to reach the Big Dance this year.
20. Michigan
The Wolverines would have ranked much higher if Darius Morris returned to school. Tim Hardaway Jr., will need to step up to replace him if Michigan is going to challenge Ohio State and Wisconsin for a top spot in the Big Ten.
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