Mountain of Power-8/9
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8/9 Edition
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A massive slate of news has happened in the college basketball world recently. It’s been a little under a month since the last update and this brings up a ton of shakeups to the mountain. Most recently a large amount of the class of 2022 has entered the portal. Most notably Gonzaga and Texas Tech have jumped all over the new 5th year players.
Florida gators
Last Year-27-8, 1 seed, Loss to Iowa in Round of 32
Coach-Todd Golden
G-Boogie Fland
G-Denzel Aberdeen-Will need NCAA waiver
F-Thomas Haugh
F-Alex Condon
C-Rueben Chinyelu
Bench Pieces-Alex Lloyd, Urban Klavzar, CJ Ingram, Viktor Mikic, AJ Brown, Jones Lay, Isaiah Brown, Arturas Butajevas, Domen Petrovic
Duke blue devils
Last Year-35-3, 1 seed, Loss to UConn in Elite 8
Coach-Jon Scheyer
G-Caleb Foster
G-John Blackwell
F-Dame Sarr
F-Cam Williams
C-Patrick Ngongba
Bench Pieces-Cayden Boozer, Deron Rippey, Bryson Howard, Maxime Meyer, Sebastian Wilkins, Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, Drew Scharnowski, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Jacob Theodosiou
Illinois fighting illini
Last Year-28-9, 3 seed, Loss to UConn in Final 4
Coach-Brad Underwood
G-Stefan Vaaks
G-Andrej Stojakovic
F-David Mirkovic
F-Zvonimir Ivisic
C-Tomislav Ivisic
Bench Pieces-Jake Davis, Jason Jakstys, Ethan Brown, Landon Davis, Quentin Coleman, Lucas Morillo, Zavier Zens
Uconn huskies
Last Year-34-6, 2 seed, Loss to Michigan in National Championship
Coach-Dan Hurley
G-Silas Demary Jr.
G-Braylon Mullins
F-Jayden Ross
F-Nik Khamenia
C-Najai Hines
Bench Pieces-Junior County, Colben Landrew, Oskar Giltay, Nils Machowski, Jaye Nash, Isaiah Shaw, Solo Ball-Redshirt (Hand)
michigan state spartans
Last Year-27-8, 3 seed, Loss to UConn in Sweet 16
Coach-Tom Izzo
G-Jeremy Fears Jr.
G-Kur Teng
F-Coen Carr
F-Cam Ward
C-Anton Bonke
Bench Pieces-Kaleb Glenn, Jordan Scott, Ethan Taylor, Jesse McCulloch, Jasiah Jervis, Carlos Medlock Jr., Julius Avent
Texas Longhorns
Last Year-21-15, 11 seed, Loss to Purdue in Sweet 16
Coach-Sean Miller
G-Isaiah Johnson
G-Mikey Lewis
F-Elyjiah Freeman
F-David Punch
C-Matas Voiketaitis
Bench Pieces-Marcus Spears Jr, Austin Goosby, John Clark, Lewis Obiorah, Coleman Elkins, Joe Sterling, Bo Ogden, Amari Evans, Mantas Laurencikas
arkansas razorbacks
Last Year-28-9, 4 seed, Loss to Arizona in Sweet 16
Coach-John Calipari
G-Jeremiah Wilkinson
G-Jordan Smith Jr.
G-Billy Richmond
F-Miika Muurinen
C-Cooper Bowser
Bench Pieces-Abdou Toure, JJ Andrews, Isaiah Sealy, Paulo Semedo, Maper Maker
michigan wolverines
Last Year-37-3, 1 seed, Won National Championship over UConn
Coach-Mike Boynton Jr
G-Elliot Cadeau
G-Trey McKenney
G-Brandon McCoy
F-JP Estrella
C-Moustapha Thiam
Bench Pieces-Quinn Costello, Jalen Reed, Marcus Moller, Joseph Hartman, Malachi Brown, Oscar Goodman, Ricky Liburd
arizona wildcats
Last Year-36-3, 1 seed, Loss to Michigan in Final 4
Coach-Tommy Lloyd
G-Derek Dixon
G-Caleb Holt
F-Ivan Kharchenkov
F-Cameron Holmes
C-Motiejus Krivas
Bench Pieces-RJ Godfrey, Bryce James, Mabil Mawut, JJ Mandaquit, Endurance Aiyamenkhue, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Evan Otten
tennessee volunteers
Last Year-25-12, 6 seed, Loss to Michigan in Elite 8
Coach-Rick Barnes
G-Terrence Hill Jr.
G-Dai Dai Ames
G-Juke Harris
F-Tyler Lundblade
C-Jalen Washington
Bench Pieces-Jalen Haralson, Miles Rubin, Marquis Clark, Dewayne Brown, Manny Green, Chris Washington Jr., Braedan Lue, Christian Fermin
virginia cavaliers
Last Year-30-6, 3 seed, Loss to Tennessee in Round of 32
Coach-Ryan Odom
G-Chance Mallory
G-Sam Lewis
F-Elijah Gertrude
F-Thijs de Ridder
C-Johann Grunloh
Bench Pieces-Martin Carrere, Silas Barksdale, Carter Lang, Jurian Dixon, Christian Harmon, Favour Ibe, Kalu Anya
houston cougars
Last Year-30-7, 2 seed, Loss to Illinois in Sweet 16
Coach-Kelvin Sampson
G-Dedan Thomas
G-Mercy Miller
G-Chase McCarty
F-Jojo Tugler
C-Arafan Diane
Bench Pieces-Corey Hadnot, Bryce Jackson, Kordel Jefferson, Ikenna Alozie, Delrecco Gillespie, Braden East
iowa state cyclones
Last Year-29-8, 2 seed, Loss to Tennessee in Sweet 16
Coach-TJ Otzelberger
G-Killyan Toure
G-Jamarion Batemon
F-Leon Bond
F-Tre Singleton
C-Blake Buchanan
Bench Pieces-Xzavian Mitchell, Dominykas Pleta, Christian Wiggins, Jackson Kiss, Yusef Gray Jr., Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan, Jaquan Johnson, Taj Manning, Ryan Prather
louisville cardinals
Last Year-24-11, 6 seed, Loss to Michigan State in Round of 32
Coach-Pat Kelsey
G-Jackson Shelstad
G-Karter Knox
G-Adrian Wooley
F-Alvaro Folguieras
C-Flory Bidunga
Bench Pieces-Obinna Ekezie, London Johnson, De’Shayne Montgomery, Gabe Dynes, Isaac Ellis, Boyuan Zhang
usc trojans
Last Year-18-14, Missed tournament
Coach-Eric Musselman
G-Alijah Arenas
G-KJ Lewis
G-Rodney Rice
F-Adonis Ratliff
C-Eric Reibe
Bench Pieces-Jacob Cofie, Darius Ratliff, Christian Collins, Jalen Cox, Josh Hughes Aaron Hunkin-Claytor, Jadis Jones, Isaac Bruns
purdue boilermakers
Last Year-30-9, 2 seed, Loss to Arizona in Elite 8
Coach-Matt Painter
G-Omer Mayer
G-CJ Cox
G-Gicarri Harris
F-Caden Pierce
C-Daniel Jacobsen
Bench Pieces-Luke Ertel, Antoine West, Jack Benter, Raleigh Burgess, Jacob Webber, Sinan Huan, Rivers Knight
St. john’s red storm
Last Year-30-7, 5 seed, Loss to Duke in Sweet 16
Coach-Rick Pitino
G-Quinn Ellis
G-Ian Jackson
G-Tounde Yessoufou
F-Babacar Sane
C-Ruben Prey
Bench Pieces-Casper Pohto, Dordije Jovanovic, Lazar Stojkovic, Avery Brown, Lefteris Liotopoulos, Theo Edema, Kyle Cuffe Jr., Donnie Freeman-Redshirt (Achilles)
Vanderbilt Commodores
Last Year-27-9, 5 seed, Loss to Nebraska in Round of 32
Coach-Mark Byington
G-Tyler Tanner
G-Ace Glass
F-Chandler Bing
F-Bangot Dak
C-Berke Buyuktuncel
Bench Pieces-Gabe Nesmith, AK Okereke, Ethan Mgbako, Sebastian Williams-Adams, T.O. Barrett, Anthony Brown, Jackson Sheffield
miami hurricanes
Last Year-26-9, 7 seed, Loss to Purdue in Round of 32
Coach-Jai Lucas
G-Acaden Lewis
G-Dante Allen
F-Shelton Henderson
F-Caleb Gaskins
C-Somto Cyril
Bench Pieces-Nick Dorn, Robert Miller III, Marcus Allen, DeSean Goode, Quin Berger, Nick Dorn, Brent Bland
alabama crimson tide
Last Year-25-10, 4 seed, Loss to Michigan in Sweet 16
Coach-Nate Oats
G-Aden Holloway
G-Jaxon Richardson
F-Amari Allen
F-London Jemison
C-Brandon Garrison
Bench Pieces-Keitenn Bristow, Drew Fielder, Qayden Samuels, Tarris Bouie, Collins Onyejiaka, Jaxon Richardson, Jamarion Davis-Fleming, Cole Cloer
Kentucky wildcats
Last Year-22-14, 7 seed, Loss to Iowa State in Round of 32
Coach-Mark Pope
G-Zoom Diallo
G-Alex Wilkins
F-Milan Momcilovic
F-Ousmane N’Diaye
C-Malachi Moreno
Bench Pieces-Mason Williams, Trent Noah, Zyon Hawthorne, Brayden Hawthorne, Justin McBride, Jerone Morton, Franck Kepnang, Kam Williams
north carolina tar heels
Last Year-24-9, 6 seed, Loss to VCU in Round of 64
Coach-Michael Malone
G-Matt Able
G-Terrence Brown
F-Neoklis Avdalas
F-Jarin Stevenson
C-Sayon Keita
Bench Pieces-Maximo Adams, Isaiah Denis, Jaydon Young, Cade Bennerman, Kevin Thomas
byu cougars
Last Year-23-12, 6 seed, Loss to Texas in Round of 64
Coach-Kevin Young
G-Rob Wright III
G-Collin Chandler
F-Bruce Branch
F-Tyler Betsey
C-Khadim Mboup
Bench Pieces-Dean Rueckert, Will Openshaw, Brody Kozlowski, Nate Pickens, Jake Wahlin
gonzaga bulldogs
Last Year-31-4, 3 seed, Loss to Texas in Round of 32
Coach-Mark Few
G-Javon Bennett
G-Isiah Harwell
F-Davis Fogle
F-Braden Huff
C-Massamba Diop
Bench Pieces-Chauncey Wiggins, Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, Parker Jefferson, Luca Foster, Sam Funches
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Last Year-23-11, 5 seed, Loss to Alabama in Round of 32
Coach-Grant McCasland
G-Cruz Davis
G-Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn
F-Damarrion Dennis
F-Darrion Williams
C-Jamichael Stillwell
Bench Pieces-JT Toppin (injured), LaTrell Hoover, Dakari Speaker, Trey Hall, Amari Barnett, Josiah Moseley, Marial Akuentok
kansas jayhawks
Last Year-24-11, 4 seed, Loss to St. John’s in Round of 32
Coach-Bill Self
G-Tay Kinney
G-Kohl Rosario
F-Tyran Stokes
F-Keanu Dawes
C-Christian Reeves
Bench Pieces-Davion Adkins, Leroy Blyden Jr., Luke Barnett, Trent Perry, Paul Mbiya, Grant Mordini, Dennis Parker Jr.
Villanova Wildcats
Last Year-24-9, 8 seed, Loss to Utah State in Round of 64
Coach-Kevin Willard
G-Elijah Crawford
G-Tyler Perkins
F-Devin Royal
F-Kwame Evans
C-Luigi Suigo
Bench Pieces-Adam Oumiddoch, Jake Fiegen, Darryl Simmons, Matthew HodgeLast Year-12-21, Missed tournament
UCla Bruins
Last Year-24-12, Loss to UConn in Round of 32
Coach-Mick Cronin
G-Trent Perry
G-Jaylen Petty
F-Nikola Kusturica
F-Eric Dailey
C-Xavier Booker
Bench Pieces-Filip Jovic, Eric Freeny, Azavier Robinson, Javonte Floyd, Joe Philon, Sergei Macura, Brandon Williams, Gunars Grinvalds
Special Thanks to Shooty Hoops for all of the rosters!
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