Jon Scheyer’s Duke Squad Poised to Dominate Next Season

Jon Scheyer’s next group at Duke will likely be the team to beat next season, according to a way-too-early top 25 ranking for the 2024-25 college basketball season. Scheyer, who has more than held his own in his few years at the helm, is bringing in top recruits like Gatorade Player of the Year Cooper Flagg and 7-foot-2 center Khaman Maluach from Senegal next fall.

Duke claimed the top spot in the rankings, followed by Purdue, Iowa State, Baylor, and UConn rounding out the top five. Despite UConn losing key players to the NBA, coach Dan Hurley has proven his ability to lead the team to success, making them a contender once again.

Other notable teams in the top 25 include Gonzaga, Marquette, Kansas, Alabama, and North Carolina. Each team has its own strengths and potential to make a deep run in the upcoming season.

Kentucky, usually a powerhouse in college basketball, finds itself ranked lower due to the departure of head coach John Calipari. Seton Hall, Rutgers, St. John’s, and Tennessee also made the list, showing promise for the upcoming season.

With a mix of returning talent, incoming recruits, and potential transfers, the college basketball landscape is set to be competitive and exciting in the 2024-25 season. Fans can expect intense matchups and thrilling moments as these top teams battle it out on the court.