On Sunday, one of the preseason mileposts college basketball diehards have been anxiously awaiting finally arrived: Ken Pomeroy released his preseason rankings of all 365 Division I men's basketball teams.
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California guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) shoots against Drake forward Cam Manyawu (3) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)
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ӣƵ University center Robbie Avila gets pressure from Loyola Chicago center Miles Rubin on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the first half of a game at Chaifetz Arena.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
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New Southern Illinois University men's basketball coach Scott Nagy speaks during his introductory press conference on March 29, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Photo by Sam Bischel, Saluki Athletic Communications
Sam Bischel, Saluki Athletic Communications
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