Forget floors for a minute.
Which college basketball teams could become absolutely terrifying if everything clicks?
That's a different question than simply ranking the 10 safest teams.
We're looking for rosters with enough talent, versatility, coaching and star power to reach another level by March.
Some will inevitably fall short. That's how college basketball works.
But the best version of each of these 10 teams could be good enough to reach the Final Four.
10. Kansas
There is one enormous reason Kansas belongs on this list.
Tyran Stokes.
The 6-foot-8 freshman gives Bill Self the type of matchup-breaking talent capable of transforming an entire offense.
Kansas may have a lower floor than several other contenders, but this isn't a floor ranking.
If Stokes becomes a national superstar immediately and the pieces around him develop, Kansas can be dangerous in March.
9. Arkansas
John Calipari has assembled another roster overflowing with talent.
Jordan Smith Jr. gives Arkansas an elite freshman with two-way potential, while Abdou Toure could become an immediate contributor.
The Razorbacks have questions to answer, particularly when it comes to establishing roles.
If the pieces fit, though, Arkansas has Final Four talent.
8. Texas
Texas is one of the season's most interesting teams.
The Longhorns have accumulated size, athleticism and perimeter options, giving them the ability to play several different ways.
The challenge is turning all of those options into clearly defined roles.
If that happens, Texas could make a significant postseason run.
7. Arizona
Arizona has already shown it can play deep into March.
Now the Wildcats reload with another talented roster, including freshman Caleb Holt.
Holt is particularly intriguing because his physicality and two-way ability could translate immediately.
If he's as good as advertised from the beginning, Arizona could become one of the country's most complete teams.
6. Michigan State
This feels like a Tom Izzo team.
Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State an experienced lead guard. Coen Carr provides extraordinary athleticism, and the Spartans should once again be physical and difficult to play against.
The question is offensive ceiling.
If Michigan State finds enough consistent shot-making around Fears, another Final Four run is realistic.
5. UConn
At this point, doubting Dan Hurley seems unwise.
Braylon Mullins gives the Huskies elite shooting. Silas Demary Jr. provides size, experience and playmaking, while Colben Landrew could emerge as another important young piece.
UConn has established a championship standard.
The roster has enough talent to chase it again.
4. Tennessee
Tennessee should once again defend at a level capable of keeping it in almost every game.
Juke Harris adds another proven offensive option for Rick Barnes, which could become particularly important when games slow down.
That's always the question with Tennessee.
Can the Volunteers manufacture enough offense against elite NCAA Tournament defenses?
If the answer is yes this season, Tennessee can reach the Final Four.
3. Illinois
Illinois doesn't need to imagine what a Final Four run feels like.
The Illini have already experienced it.
Brad Underwood has assembled another roster with size, shooting and lineup flexibility. David Mirkovic gives Illinois a versatile frontcourt weapon, while Andrej Stojakovic adds another proven scorer.
Illinois has the pieces to play several different styles.
If the Illini stay healthy and find the right combinations, they can win the national championship.
2. Duke
Duke has become remarkably consistent under Jon Scheyer.
The Blue Devils once again combine established talent with an elite group of newcomers.
Dame Sarr has the potential to become one of the country's best two-way players, while another talented freshman class gives Scheyer tremendous lineup flexibility.
That's what makes Duke's ceiling so high.
The Blue Devils should be able to go big, small, fast or defensive depending on the opponent.
If the young talent matures quickly, Duke can win the whole thing.
1. Florida
Florida enters the season with almost everything you could want from a national championship contender.
Experience.
Size.
Versatility.
Star power.
Thomas Haugh gives the Gators one of the best all-around players in college basketball. Alex Condon provides another established frontcourt weapon, and Florida has enough talent around them to avoid relying on one player every night.
The Gators can play big without becoming slow.
They can score without sacrificing defense.
Most importantly, they have players who understand what championship-level basketball requires.
Could another team eventually become better?
Absolutely.
But we're ranking ceilings.
Florida's ceiling is cutting down the nets.
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