Preseason Top 25

Here is my first addition of the Top 25. I will update this on a weekly basis with what teams I feel comprise the real Top 25. Feel free to agree or disagree with any of these selections at any time (It makes it more fun). Here we go!!

1. North Carolina
... Roy's team is loaded, will this year cement Hansbrough's legacy?
2. UCLA
... Upperclassmen leadership and a star Freshman, WOW!!
3. Memphis
... will Memphis finally show up in the tournament? Wait and see.
4. Georgetown
.... Coach Thompson has the Hoyas back in the national spotlight.
5. Tennessee
... It's Pearlmaina here in Knoxville. Tyler Smith will be a beast!
6. Kansas
... Guard play takes you deep in March and Kansas has plenty of it.
7. Michigan St.
... Is there a better shooter in America then Neitzel?
8. Louisville
... Pitino has all 5 starters back.
9. Indiana
.... D.J white finally has some help as IU fans welcome Eric Gordon.
10. Oregon
.... strong guard play will maybe give the Ducks another run at the Elite 8.
11. Marquette
... Great backcourt and tough conference= great tournament preparation.
12. Gonzaga
... With Josh Heytvelt back, the Zags will be a force.
13. Washington St.
... an up and coming team in a very tough conference.
14. Arizona
... Chase Budinger might be the best Sophomore in the country.
15. Duke
... good mix of returning starters with nice freshmen class.
16. Southern Cal
... Will OJ Mayo live up to the hype? Tim Floyd sure hopes so.
17. Texas
... Without Durant, D.J Augustin will still shine.
18. Kentucky
... The Billy Gilliespe starts with 3 returning starters.
19. Arkansas
... Patrick Beverly is one of the most underrated players in the country.
20. Texas A&M
... The Aggies will miss Acie Law, but still be good.
21. Davidson
... They can prove they belong with a season opening game against #1 UNC.
22. N.C State
... Can the Wolfpack follow up last years late season run?
23. Stanford
... Still have lots of talent, even without Brook Lopez
24. Kansas St.
... If all that talent meshes together, watch out!
25. Clemson
... Can the Tigers avoid another late season collapse?

There you go... the Preseason Top 25. Please feel free to comment.