1. North Carolina (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=725135)
2. Memphis (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=724427)
3. UCLA (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=724273)
8. Michigan State (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=722270)

Star guard Drew Neitzel carried the offensive load last season, but coach Tom Izzo would like to see his star guard shoot just as much but take better shots and play fewer minutes. That's possible with the depth in the backcourt. There is quality depth up front, too. If the big men can make some strides from last season, this could be a Final Four team. [ In-Depth Preview (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=722270) ]

9. USC (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=721798)
29. Ohio State (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=713499)
58. Purdue (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=701207)
62. Minnesota (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=700310)
64. Drexel (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1146&CID=699413)

Rivals.com College Basketball - Rivals.com Preseason Top 64 Countdown (http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=699690)

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No Michigan in that Top 64. Rivals picks UM to finish 8th in the Big 10 but says they'll be fun to watch.

:doh:

I had Drexel up at 63.

I had Drexel up at 63.

I think you may have a very good point there. No point in underrating such a national collegiate basketball powerhouse such as Drexel.

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