College basketball preseason rankings shift with fifth-year players added

Several college basketball programs are adjusting their rosters following a recent court ruling that allows athletes from the high school Class of 2022 to gain an additional year of eligibility. Notable teams such as Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Gonzaga have actively recruited fifth-year players. Gonzaga recently added Javon Bennett and Chauncey Wiggins, helping it secure the No. 11 spot in CBS Sports' Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings. Florida leads the rankings, bolstered by six returning scorers from a strong previous season, while Duke and Illinois also remain in the top tier based on their returning talent and new transfers. The amended eligibility regulations are reshaping the of college basketball ahead of the new season.

• 2:45 PMCBS Sports — College basketball rankings: Addition of fifth-year players gives new look to early preseason Top 25 And 1