– Texas. Yes, Sean Miller finally wins the big one.
– Illinois. Taking a hint from Tommy Lloyd, four of the five Illinois starters are Europeans.
– St. John's. Rick Pitino's point guard is a 23-year-old former EuroLeague starter. Anything goes, right?
– Arizona. This is presuming point guard Derek Dixon develops into a go-to shooter.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd chats with guard Caleb Holt during a brief stoppage in the play with Eastern Washington during the second half in their exhibition game on Oct. 23, 2026.

