Pac-12 basketball predictions: UCLA is the team to beat, but watch out for Oregon
As the countdown to the 2021-22 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series continues with the Pac-12.
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Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Duke, Kentucky have competition in top three
For a while, Duke and Kentucky dominated the recruiting world. But now other teams are getting into the mix, and that is clear this cycle.
Is Gonzaga still the favorite in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22?
The Zags are still among the nation's elite, but multiple teams have entered ESPN's rankings.
2022 men's basketball class rankings: Duke, Kentucky continue battle for No. 1 spot
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Who's in the hunt for college basketball's top remaining prospects?
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2022 men's basketball class rankings: Duke, Kansas lead way early
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Memphis is on the move in Way-Too-Early Top 25, but how far?
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Everything Dickie V is excited about in the upcoming men's college hoops season
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How teenagers Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren could shake up college basketball in 2021-22
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No. 1 hoops prospect Bates reclassifying into '21
Emoni Bates, the No. 1 prospect in high school basketball, is reclassifying into the 2021 class and could potentially enroll in college for the upcoming season.
Chris Duarte's NBA draft profile (0:17)
New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
Chris Duarte's NBA draft profile (0:17)
The top 25 men's basketball recruits regardless of class
Between Emoni Bates, D.J. Wagner and the best prospects in the Classes of 2022, '23 and '24, who is the real No. 1?
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
Johnson, No. 15 in Class of '22, chooses Oregon
Five-star basketball recruit Dior Johnson, the No. 15-ranked player in ESPN's 2022 high school class, has committed to Oregon, he told ESPN on Tuesday.
TBT 2021: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 64-team bracket
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, is back for an eighth year. Here's a look at all 64 teams in this summer's showcase.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
Sales Pitch discussion: Can anyone stop UCLA on Pac-12 recruiting trail?
ESPN's panel talks Pac-12 recruiting, including UCLA's run, changes at Arizona, and Oregon's uncommon transfer success.
Sales pitch: Which Pac-12 programs have the most to offer recruits, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Pac-12 schools that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Oregon lands All-ACC Syracuse transfer Guerrier
Quincy Guerrier was a third team All-ACC selection after averaging 13.7 points and 8.4 rebounds in his sophomore season at Syracuse.
Kentucky lands another 5-star PG in Washington
TyTy Washington announced his commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday, giving John Calipari his 12th five-star point guard recruit since taking over in Lexington in 2009. Washington chose the Wildcats over Arizona, Baylor, Kansas, LSU and Oregon.
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2020-21 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 14-4 | - | 21-7 |
| USC | 15-5 | - | 25-8 |
| Colorado | 14-6 | 1 | 23-9 |
| UCLA | 13-6 | 1.5 | 22-10 |
| Arizona | 11-9 | 4 | 17-9 |
| Oregon State | 10-10 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Stanford | 10-10 | 5 | 14-13 |
| Utah | 8-11 | 6.5 | 12-13 |
| Arizona State | 7-10 | 6.5 | 11-14 |
| Washington State | 7-12 | 7.5 | 14-13 |
| Washington | 4-16 | 11 | 5-21 |
| California | 3-17 | 12 | 9-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game74.997th
Rebounds Per Game33.1Tied-309th
Assists Per Game13.9138th
Points Allowed68.4
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP |
|---|
| 13 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dior Johnson | PG | Committed | 90 |
| Kel'el Ware | C | Committed | 88 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 27-16 |
| Championship Seasons | 1939 |
| Tournament Appearances | 17 |