NCAA Basketball: Ranking of top 25 team backcourts for 2023-24 season

15. Arizona Wildcats

Throughout the offseason, the departure of Kerr Kriisa was what was talked about most. He was the two-year starter of a team that won around 60 games, averaging 9.9 ppg and 5.1 apg. But don’t forget guys like Cedric Henderson and Courtney Ramey, two other key pieces that combined to produce 20 ppg in the backcourt. Plus, former top-50 prospect Adama Bal transferred out to Santa Clara.

Arizona did manage to get some key additions via the transfer portal. The big name is Caleb Love, a former NCAA Tournament star who led North Carolina with 16.7 ppg and can go for 20+ on any given night. He’s set to be the focal point on offense again. Joining him is Jaden Bradley, a transfer from Alabama and five-star prospect. He averaged just 6.4 ppg as a freshman but is known for being a quality defender.

Pelle Larsson (9.9 ppg and 3.1 apg) is one of the more versatile “glue guys” in NCAA Basketball back for an extra year, while sophomore guard Kylan Boswell could be a national breakout candidate to watch. The team also has a couple of four-star freshmen to add to the mix, KJ Lewis and Conrad Martinez.

How Love works in this new system will likely determine who good Arizona can be overall. But the two-way potential this group has gives them high upside once again this season.