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Clearance Asics Shoes .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed.The season is right around the corner, so this is a perfect time to sit down and figure out my preseason Top 40.Of course, we can go back and forth on so many teams. There is parity in the sport, and the competition is great. The key is to live up to your billing and make it to the Big Dance.I know a few teams in my top 40 will surprise you. That is part of the fun of picking the creme de la creme and then comparing notes as the season goes on. This is just a first opinion. Injuries and ineligibility could change the fate of a team.1. Duke Blue Devils Grayson Allen should be the preseason player of the year. Amile Jefferson is back, and a stellar recruiting class comes in.2. Kentucky Wildcats John Calipari will not rebuild, he will reload. DeAaron Fox will be special at the point guard slot. Isaiah Briscoe has a year of experience that will help.3. Villanova Wildcats The defending national champions have Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins returning. Coach Jay Wright is glad they didnt enter the NBA draft.4. Kansas Jayhawks Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham form an outstanding backcourt. Look for big things from diaper dandy Josh Jackson.5.?North Carolina Tar Heels Joel Berry II, Justin Jackson, Kennedy Meeks, Isaiah Hicks, Nate Britt, Theo Pinson ... a lot of experence returns.6. Michigan State Spartans Miles Bridges will become a star in East Lansing. Eron Harris will step up his game and develop into a consistent, double-figure scorer.7. Louisville Cardinals Last years top scorers are gone, so guys like Donovan Mitchell and Ray Spalding will have added responsibilities. Keep an eye on diaper dandy V.J. King.8. Virginia Cavaliers Tony Bennett always gets the most out of his talent. London Perrantes is the team leader, and big things are expected from transfer Austin Nichols.9. Xavier Musketeers Chris Macks team will make more noise this season. I love Trevon Bluiett and Edmond Sumner.10. Indiana Hoosiers Thomas Bryant will have to step up his production inside. The Hoosiers also need a healthy James Blackmon Jr.11. Oregon Ducks If Dillon Brooks started the season healthy, I would have had the Ducks higher. Dana Altman has a special group.12. Wisconsin Badgers Nigel Hayes has stated hes hungry. Bronson Koenig is a clutch performer. Greg Gard will have a Big Ten contender.13. Arizona Wildcats Newcomer Rawlee Alkins teams up with Allonzo Trier for coach Sean Miller.dddddddddddd. It helps to have Ray Smith back from injury.14. West Virginia Mountaineers Bob Huggins team will always scrap and claw, playing tenacious defense. Backcourt play is a key with Daxter Miles Jr.?and Tarik Phillip.15. Purdue Boilermakers I love the size inside with Caleb Swanigan and Isaac Haas. Vince Edwards is an underrated forward.16. Connecticut Huskies Kevin Ollie will expect big things from Rodney Purvis. Amida Brimah has to stay healthy in the post. Transfer Terry Larrier from VCU is a nice addition.17. Maryland Terrapins This is going to be Melo Trimbles team, and I think he is going to enjoy a monster season.18. Saint Marys Gaels Randy Bennett has a roster loaded with experience and a desire to make the Big Dance after being left out last season.19. Texas Longhorns Shaka Smarts kids will get better and better as the season rolls on. The Longhorns lost their top scorers from last season but can show balance this time around.20. Syracuse Orange Jim Boeheim had to be happy to add Nebraska transfer Andrew White III late in the process. Tyler Lydon will be very tough to stop.21. Florida State Seminoles Dwayne Bacon and Xavier Rathan-Mayes decided to return, making Leonard Hamilton very happy.22. Gonzaga Bulldogs It helps to have transfers Nigel Williams-Goss (Washington) and Jordan Mathews (California) stepping in. They will miss Kyle Wiltjer.23. San Diego State Aztecs Guard Trey Kell is one of the top players in the Mountain West. Malik Pope will improve and Montaque Gill-Caesar (Missouri) is an important transfer coming in.24. Iowa State Cyclones Monte Morris will have a lot of pressure on him. Cyclone fans will miss Georges Niang.25. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Mike Breys team will surprise a lot of people. V.J. Beachem gets his opportunity to shine on a nightly basis.26. Cincinnati Bearcats 27. Creighton Bluejays 28. Miami Hurricanes 29. Oklahoma Sooners 30. California Golden Bears 31. Wichita State Shockers 32. Colorado Buffaloes 33. Texas A&M Aggies 34. Ohio State Buckeyes 35. Iowa Hawkeyes 36. Rhode Island Rams 37. Michigan Wolverines 38. UCLA Bruins 39. 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