Mountain of power-offseason
Please Note: These are updated weekly and will constantly change throughout the offseason.
5/31 Edition
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With the recent additions and returns of Tyler Tanner for Vandy, Tounde Yessoufou to the Johnnies, and other major shakeups around the country here is my first edition of the 2026 offseason Mountain of Power.
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
michigan wolverines
Last Year-37-3, 1 seed, Won National Championship over UConn
Coach-Dusty May
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, LJ Cason-Redshirt (ACL)
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
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
gonzaga bulldogs
Last Year-31-4, 3 seed, Loss to Texas in Round of 32
Coach-Mark Few
G-Mario Saint-Supery
G-Isiah Harwell
F-Davis Fogle
F-Braden Huff
C-Massamba Diop
Bench Pieces-Parker Jefferson, Luca Foster, Sam Funches
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-Bryce James, Mabil Mawut, JJ Mandaquit, Endurance Aiyamenkhue, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Evan Otten
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-Austin Goosby, John Clark, Lewis Obiorah, Coleman Elkins, Joe Sterling, Bo Ogden, Amari Evans, Mantas Laurencikas
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
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-Donnie Freeman
C-Ruben Prey
Bench Pieces-Casper Pohto, Dordije Jovanovic, Lazar Stojkovic, Avery Brown, Lefteris Liotopoulos, Theo Edema, Kyle Cuffe Jr., Babacar Sane
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
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-Miles Rubin
Bench Pieces-Jalen Haralson, Marquis Clark, Dewayne Brown, Manny Green, Chris Washington Jr., Braedan Lue, Christian Fermin
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
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
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
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-Marcus Allen, DeSean Goode, Quin Berger, Nick Dorn, Brent Bland
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
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-AK Okereke, Ethan Mgbako, Sebastian Williams-Adams, T.O. Barrett, Anthony Brown, Jackson Sheffield
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.
maryland terrapins
Last Year-12-21, Missed tournament
Coach-Buzz Williams
G-Bishop Boswell
G-DJ Wagner
F-Michael Mcnair
F-Tomislav Buljan
C-Babatunde Oladotun
Bench Pieces-Kaden House, Andre Mills, Maban Jabriel, Adama Tambedou, Pharrel Payne, Guillermo Del Pino, Rakease Passmore, Robert Jennings, Austin Brown, George Turkson Jr.
indiana hoosiers
Last Year-18-14, Missed tournament
Coach-Darian DeVries
G-Markus Burton
G-Bryce Lindsay
G-Darren Harris
F-Aiden Sherell
C-Samet Yigitolu
Bench Pieces-Jaedan Mustaf, Trent Sisley, Vaughn Karvala, Trevor Manhertz, Prince-Alexander Moody, Clemens Sokolov, Justin Monden
nebraska cornhuskers
Last Year-28-7, 4 seed, Loss to Iowa in Sweet 16
Coach-Fred Hoiberg
G-Trevan Leonhardt
G-Pryce Sandfort
F-Braden Frager
F-Sam Orme
C-Boden Kapke
Bench Pieces-Connor Essegian, Colin Rice, Jacob Lanier, Cale Jacobsen, Kadyn Betts, Taj DeGourville, Damon Wilkinson
providence friars
Last Year-15-18, Missed tournament
Coach-Bryan Hodgson
G-Miles Byrd
G-Dink Pate
G-Malik Mack
G-Devin Vanterpool
C-Arrinten Page
Bench Pieces-Ryan Mela, Samson Aletan, Ryan Sabol, Gavin Hightower, Leonardo Marangon, Jacob Barnarbie
Special Thanks to Shooty Hoops for all of the rosters!
