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

12. Johni Broome - Auburn Tigers

2023-24 season stats: 16.5 ppg and 8.5 rpg

The four-year big man has been one of the best defensive anchors in NCAA Basketball the last four years and also became the focal point of Auburn’s offense this past season. Losing him would be a massive blow to the Tigers this offseason but they do have Dylan Caldwell, one of the better backups in at the position.

11. LJ Cryer - Houston Cougars

2023-24 season stats: 15.5 ppg and 1.9 apg

A big part of Houston’s success in its first season in Big 12 play had to do with Cryer coming over from Baylor to lead them in scoring. As one of the top proven scorers in NCAA Basketball, the Cougars can be the favorites to win the Big 12 again if he comes back.

10. PJ Hall - Clemson Tigers

2023-24 season stats: 18.4 ppg and 6.5 rpg

The 6’10 center took another step in his game, playing at an All-American level to lead Clemson to just its second-ever Elite 8 appearance. The Tigers will be losing three starters, including Joe Girard and Chase Hunter so Hall leaving as well would have Clemson in rebuilding mode for next season.