Pac-12 preseason power rankings: Oregon's new wrinkle
Dana Altman hopes 7-foot freshman Bol Bol provides adds size and versatility to the Ducks. What's ahead for the rest of the league?
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The coaches best known for offensive, defensive excellence
Tony Bennett is renowned for his defensive schemes at Virginia. Jay Wright has turned Villanova into an offensive juggernaut. Which coaches rank highest on each side of the ball?
15 breakout players to know for 2018-19
Increased opportunities will result in increased production from these soon-to-be familiar names.
Best- and worst-case scenario for each Top 25 team
For some teams, a win in the NCAA tournament would be a significant achievement. For the elite contenders, anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
Virginia, Cincinnati among top 10 projected defenses in 2018-19
A historic NCAA tournament loss doesn't change the fact the Cavaliers were an elite defensive team last season -- and will be one again in 2018-19.
Five burning questions and players to watch in the Pac-12 in 2018-19
Will Steve Alford get the most out of UCLA's talent? Is Arizona headed for a drop-off? The Pac-12 seems to be bereft of sure-fire contenders.
How reclassification fast-tracks top prospects to college and the NBA
Last year, it was Marvin Bagley III. This year, it's R.J. Barrett. Each of the past No. 1-ranked players have graduated early to get to college -- and the NBA -- faster.
What you need to know about the next wave of freshman phenoms
Say goodbye to Deandre Ayton and Trae Young. Say hello to Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett and Nassir Little and the next wave of highlight-reel freshmen.
Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
The top programs are looking ahead to their expected recruiting needs for 2019. Here's what they're targeting.
Most exciting player on each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
These players, including Duke super freshman Zion Williamson, are coming to a college basketball highlight reel soon.
Best NBA draft prospect for each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The latest batch of college stars heard their names called in the NBA draft. Who will replace them at the nation's top programs?
Wizards select swingman Troy Brown at No. 15
After winging it with their perimeter depth late in a trying season, the Wizards decided they needed more, so they selected a mature 18-year-old in Troy Brown with the 15th pick in the draft.
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Elijah Brown out of Oregon — son of assistant coach Mike Brown — plans to play Summer League for Golden State, league sources tell ESPN.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Evaluated and spoke with Kahlil Whitney last weekend at the EYBL. He is receiving heavy recruiting attention from Florida State, Louisville, Illinois , Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, Seton Hall and Saint John's. He is one of the better small forwards in the class of 2019.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
Scout's Take: ESPN 60 C Francis Okoro to Oregon
Okoro currently is the 33rd ranked prospect for 2019, but he might be eligible for the Ducks next season.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
What college basketball can look forward to from the freshman class
The season is over and draft hopefuls have declared. But college basketball's incoming freshman class, headlined by Duke's top-ranked trio, could be pretty exciting.
Africans Abroad: Bol, others shine at Jordan Brand Classic (2:16)
Oregon's Brown says he'll enter NBA draft
Troy Brown, a freshman forward at Oregon this past season, told ESPN he will enter the 2018 NBA draft. Brown is No. 20 in the ESPN 100 draft rankings.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Where does 2018 Villanova rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 80 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Villanova became the latest, winning its second title in three years. Where does this triumph rank all time?
2017-18 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14-4 | - | 27-8 |
| USC | 12-6 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Utah | 11-7 | 3 | 23-12 |
| UCLA | 11-7 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Stanford | 11-7 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Oregon | 10-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Washington | 10-8 | 4 | 21-13 |
| Arizona St | 8-10 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Colorado | 8-10 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Oregon St | 7-11 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Washington St | 4-14 | 10 | 12-19 |
| California | 2-16 | 12 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game78.366th
Rebounds Per Game35.0193rd
Assists Per Game15.459th
Points Allowed72.4175th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Duarte | PG | Committed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 23-14 |
| Championship Seasons | 1939 |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |