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College basketball's 25 best teams of the past 25 years
Some of these teams won national championships, some didn't. But they all were far superior to the rest of Division I men's college basketball in their respective seasons.


TOP HEADLINES OF THE OFFSEASON
Movers, shakers and all the biggest storylines of the 2023-24 offseason
A lot has happened in men's college basketball since the 2023 national champion was crowned. We consolidated the biggest news right here to prepare you for the new season.
Top Headlines

A DOZEN INTERESTING QUESTIONS
Dickie V has questions: Can UConn repeat? Will St. John's make noise? ... and more
The 12 questions that intrigue Dickie V as we all head into the 2023-24 men's college basketball season.

ASSESSING THE FIELD
Bracketology: After Bob Huggins' resignation, West Virginia picked up the pieces
There was the predictable exodus of key personnel following Bob Huggins' arrest and resignation. But interim coach Josh Eilert went to work -- and quickly.

ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT DISPLAYS
Wooden's UCLA to Williams' UNC: The most dominant NCAA tournament runs of all time
Our 2023 champion UConn ran through its March Madness opponents by an average of 20 points per game. How does it compare to the 83 previous title winners?

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SEASON
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Who's in, who's out?
While the top 25 didn't change, we have questions about the Bruins, who are now next in line.

RECRUITING REVIEW
Recruiting: Ranking the top 25 boys players regardless of class
Paul Biancardi breaks down the Top 25 men's basketball recruits regardless of class.
New five-stars, risers and prospects on the cusp of the Top 100
Our updated boys' rankings, along with the new five-stars and risers and the 10 best shooters in the 2024 class.
Top Headlines
- LeBron: Bronny plans to play for USC this season
- Bryant's Grasso on leave; Martelli Jr. takes over
- UConn to be without Clingan (foot) for a month
- Kansas dismisses Morris after felony rape charge
- Nevada hoops arena part of potential casino plan
- Williams not with Memphis while facing charges
- Tide add top-25 recruit Sherrell to imposing class
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Alex Slitz/Getty Images Men's college basketball roster changes, departures, newcomers for 2023-24
Your guide to all the player movement for the top conferences and programs, including transfers, recruits and NBA draft decisions.