Si's 2008--09 Top 10

9. DUKE
The Blue Devils lose DeMarcus Nelson (graduation) and Taylor King (transfer)—and Mike Krzyzewski could tire after coaching the U.S. team in Beijing—but the nucleus for a Final Four team, including versatile forwards Kyle Singler and Gerald Henderson , remains.

10. TENNESSEE
Junior-to-be forward Tyler Smith has All-America potential, but landing a five-star recruit—shooting guard Scotty Hopson—on April 1 was huge for the Vols, who need scoring power after losing seniors Chris Lofton and JaJuan Smith.

THE REST OF THE TOP 25: Notre Dame , Michigan State , Pittsburgh , USC , Ohio State , Syracuse , Memphis , Florida , Kentucky , Texas A&M, Davidson, Marquette, Villanova , Baylor, Gonzaga .