With basketball season swiftly approaching, some college basketball veterans are back for another year. Here are the top 10 super seniors to watch for the upcoming men’s college basketball season.
1. Armando Bacot, North Carolina
Bacot played for a national title two seasons ago and missed it last season, but is primed to deliver the Tar Heels another deep run in ’24.
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2. Max Abmas, Texas
He led Oral Roberts to a Sweet 16 in the bubble. He’s got a great shot to do the same for the Longhorns.
3. Justin Moore, Villanova
Moore is finally healthy and could have an all-American season for Kyle Neptune.
4. Tolu Smith, Mississippi State
He’s one of the most undervalued players in the country. He can be a dominating presence.
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5. Tyson Walker, Michigan State
He has become Tom Izzo’s go-to big-shot maker in East Lansing.
6. Antonio Reeves, Kentucky
Reeves is going to have an SEC player-of-the-year type season for John Calipari.
7. Boo Buie, Northwestern
Buie has a chance at history and could take Northwestern to its first back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances.
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8. Jahmir Young, Maryland
Young could lead the Terps to a top-three finish in the Big Ten and a deep run in the Dance.
9. Jesse Edwards, West Virginia
Edwards was a shot blocker and rim runner for Syracuse. He’ll do the same for the Mountaineers.
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10. Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois
He’s back for another year with Brad Underwood and a chance to be a dominant player in the Big Ten.
