NCAA Basketball: Top 30 pending "covid-year" players decisions to make for 2024-25

27. Jalen Bridges - Baylor Bears 

2023-24 season stats: 12.2 ppg and 5.7 rpg

On a team known for its guard play, Bridges tends to fly under the radar for Baylor. But the versatile double-digit combo forward had a few big outings to get on the national radar, including a career-high 32 points against Texas. The Bears could lose freshman big Yves Missi to the NBA Draft and if that happens, will need Bridges more than ever to balance out the lineup.

26. Pelle Larsson - Arizona Wildcats

2023-24 season stats: 12.8 ppg and 3.7 apg

Of the five double-digit scoring starters, only forward Keshad Johnson is officially out of eligibility. A few decisions are coming for the Wildcats, including Larsson, the 6’6 all-league guard coming off career-high numbers, including as a leading passer. He truly does a little bit of everything and would be hard to replace in the lineup if he goes.

25. Dawson Garcia - Minnesota Golden Gophers

2023-24 season stats: 17.6 ppg and 6.7 rpg

The 6’11 big man was in double figures in 28 of 30 completed games, including a 36-point outing against Ohio State. Considering that the team has already lost a few rotation players to the transfer portal, Dawson’s departure would be crippling to the program and their hopes of building on the momentum of this past season.