SIXOTHERS WHOCOULD WINITALL
Arizona
A Pac- 12 team hasn’t cut down the nets at the Final Four since 1997, so keep that in mind. But junior Allonzo Trier and freshman skyscraper DeAndre Ayton are every bit as promising a one- two punch as Duke’s Allen and Bagley. A program insider says Ayton has made an even better first impression than current Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen did a year ago— and Markkanen hit the ground running.
Villanova
Coach JayWright has another experienced, tough, unselfish group led by former Stevenson star Jalen Brunson and explosive junior scorer Donte DiVincenzo.
Wichita State
The Shockers have moved from the Missouri Valley to the American, but everything else remains the same. No, really— their top 13 scorers are back from a 31- win team. Insane.
Florida
The Gators have added key pieces to a core group that reached the Elite Eight last March. If Kentucky fails to keep its foot on the pedal, here’s your SEC winner.
Cincinnati
Two from the American? Yep. The Bearcats return four of their top five scorers from a 30- win team, and their defense is second to none in the country.
Miami
Basketball, not football. Growing pains for Duke’s freshmen could lead to an ACC title for the Hurricanes ( or for Notre Dame, come to think of it).