SI's Way-too-early 2017-18 Top 25 rankings:

[Catswin9]

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-ba...xmbgnfi?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[LineSkiCat14]

They didn't include Obi or Jeter leaving for Duke. Not that those are big losses.. they do still factor. Their front court will be a complete overall without Giles, Jefferson, Jeter and Obi..

As it stands right now, I don't think Duke should be ahead of us, and that's assuming we lose Fox and Monk.

 

[Estil]

Can't they at least wait till we're done with 2017?

 

[Cardsstink]

I believe ZONA is making a push for Duval. If they get him and a few guys stay, even Miller will have a hard time screwing it up.

 

[st-louie-blue]

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-ba...xmbgnfi?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Thanks, interesting.

 

[kev69]

I believe May 24th is the decision deadline.

A lot can happen between now and then.

Interesting scenarios.

 

[Smashcat]

I believe ZONA is making a push for Duval. If they get him and a few guys stay, even Miller will have a hard time screwing it up.

Maybe. No guarantee Ayton plays college ball.

 

[Conn501]

Wow, that list is insane. If UK is in the top 10 in any preseason pill, we will be wildly overrated.

 

[Oak_Hill]

If we get Bamba or Bam back,I believe this will be a solid team. Add a shooter then it can be a great team.

 

[JerseyCat84]

Duke overrated

 

[Cardsstink]

If we get Bamba or Bam back,I believe this will be a solid team. Add a shooter then it can be a great team.

Solid top 10 with Bam or Bamba, title contenders with Bam AND Bamba, barely in top 20 if no Bam and no Bamba.

 

[Catswin9]

Wow, that list is insane. If UK is in the top 10 in any preseason pill, we will be wildly overrated.

Why do you say that?

 

[docholiday51]

Wow, that list is insane. If UK is in the top 10 in any preseason pill, we will be wildly overrated.

I don't always take a preseason pill but when I do it is usually blue

 

[LineSkiCat14]

As far as shooters go, Green was just in a 3-pt shooting contest and while he didn't win, he did pretty well.. top portion of like 12 players.

Also, keep in mind Fox shot under 25%.. Monk was also pretty streaky. Losing Willis hurts.. but I'm not ready to assume that Green, Alexander, and Diallo cant be better than Monk, Fox and Hawkins.. 25% is pretty putrid..

 

[Cardsstink]

Anybody know what big names are on our schedule next year besides the annual LOUvull game?

 

[gossie21]

Anybody know what big names are on our schedule next year besides the annual LOUvull game?

Kansas and UCLA, in the Champions and CBS classic games.

 

[JohnnyGentle]

that psychopath allen shouldn't be allowed back

 

[Hoskins21]

UNC, Duke, and UK are overrated.

 

[track42]

Looks like it will be a very weak year for college basketball.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

Absolute joke to have Duke as the #1 IF Allen and Kennard come back. Bolden is a fraud. They will have 5 legit players. Kennard, Allen, Jackson, Carter and Trent. That is not worthy of #1.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Anybody got brackets yet?

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

I believe ZONA is making a push for Duval. If they get him and a few guys stay, even Miller will have a hard time screwing it up.

If true, must mean Simmons is looking to leave. Which doesn't surprise me. He wanted to be a OAD badly.

 

[meteordealer]

Why do you say that?

My guess is because we're probably gonna be playing 5 freshmen and Wenyen Gabriel.

 

[UKcatXXXL]

I can guarantee you Wichita State will be the real deal next year........

 

[UKUGA]

We are always super high in these. It's good.

 

[UKUGA]

I can guarantee you Wichita State will be the real deal next year........

Should be. And we will probably face them in March.

 

[Ky-troutbum]

Can't they at least wait till we're done with 2017?

I am done with 2017! Have been for about a week now...

 

[JerseyCat84]

Anybody got brackets yet?

We'll get screwed in our make believe brackets too.

 

[STEVECAT]

Kobi Simmons is leaning towards staying. My friend goes there and is their team manager and Kobi's roommate

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I'll take Arizona returning everyone rather than even a few guys returning to Duke or UNC.

Arizona isn't protected, they will have to earn it. And Miller has been underwhelming with all that talent. Give me a stacked Arizona team than a stacked Duke, UNC or Kansas... heck even a "great" squad..

 

[Ben101er]

I believe ZONA is making a push for Duval. If they get him and a few guys stay, even Miller will have a hard time screwing it up.

I've said that a few times, but he always proves me wrong.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

They have Bolden returning for Duke. Missed that one

 

[WildMoon]

THis list is pitiful.

Not because i agree or disagree with the ranking.

But the failure to actually LIST our rotation or other team's rotation makes it silly.

 

[barryn2000]

that psychopath allen shouldn't be allowed back

Won't matter, Duke attracts crybaby guards like shit attracts flies.

 

[OSOK]

There is still too many unsigned HS seniors and too many transfers. Give it about 45 days.

 

[C8TS]

So you're saying we will be a 4 seed with Wichita being our 5 seed - Arizona being our 1 seed with UNC and Duke as our 2 and 3 seed.

 

[WildMoon]

So you're saying we will be a 4 seed with Wichita being our 5 seed - Arizona being our 1 seed with UNC and Duke as our 2 and 3 seed.

They would never put Duke in such a difficult road...