New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
22-10, 4th in Pac-12
- 11/25L 73-58
- 11/27W 107-98
- 11/30CANC
- 12/3W 78-52
- 12/6W 76-56
- 12/9W 83-56
- 12/11W 69-60
- 12/15CANC
- 12/1920L 77-70
- 12/2325PPD
- 12/31W 72-70
- 1/2W 65-62
- 1/7W 81-75
- 1/9W 81-76
- 1/14W 91-61
- 1/16W 81-76
- 1/1921PPD
- 1/21W 61-57
- 1/23L 73-72
- 1/28CANC
- 1/30W 57-52
- 2/1CANC
- 2/6L 66-48
- 2/11L 81-73
- 2/13W 64-61
- 2/18W 74-60
- 2/20W 80-79
- 2/25W 76-61
- 2/27L 70-61
- 3/3L 82-74
- 3/6L 64-63
- 3/11L 83-79
- 3/1811W 86-80
- 3/206W 73-62
- 3/2214W 67-47
- 3/282W 88-78
- 3/301W 51-49
- 4/31L 93-90
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Run it back: UCLA, Zags to play Nov. 23 in Vegas
Preseason top-five teams UCLA and Gonzaga will play in a rematch of their Final Four game when they meet Nov. 23 in Las Vegas as part of the Empire Classic.
NCAA tournament star Juzang returning to UCLA
UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, the breakout star of the 2021 NCAA tournament, announced Wednesday night he was withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to the Bruins.
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UCLA star Johnny Juzang announced Wednesday night on Twitter that he has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play another season for the Bruins.
Smith elects to skip extra eligibility, leaves UCLA
Chris Smith, who injured his knee in January and was out the rest of his senior season, won't return to UCLA's basketball team, he announced Monday on social media.
The top 25 men's basketball recruits regardless of class
Between Emoni Bates, D.J. Wagner and the best prospects in the Classes of 2022, '23 and '24, who is the real No. 1?
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
LeBron, Drake get out of their seats after a dunk from this UCLA commit (0:27)
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
UCLA's Riley enters NBA draft ahead of deadline
Junior forward Cody Riley has entered his name in the NBA draft.
Sales Pitch discussion: Can anyone stop UCLA on Pac-12 recruiting trail?
ESPN's panel talks Pac-12 recruiting, including UCLA's run, changes at Arizona, and Oregon's uncommon transfer success.
Sales pitch: Which Pac-12 programs have the most to offer recruits, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Pac-12 schools that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Gonzaga, LSU finishing strong
Michigan remains atop the recruiting class rankings, but Gonzaga, LSU and Creighton added key prospects over the past few weeks.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Chet Holmgren boosts Gonzaga to No. 2
Gonzaga, Tennessee and Alabama are among the teams to skyrocket up the class rankings after the latest ESPN 100 update.
UCLA's Juzang enters draft but keeping eligibility
UCLA's Johnny Juzang, who scored 137 points for the Bruins in the NCAA tournament, is entering the draft but keeping his option to return to school.
UCLA brings on Rutgers grad transfer Johnson
Myles Johnson, the ex-Rutgers standout who finished second in the Big Ten in blocks and sixth in rebounding this past season, is transferring to UCLA.
After Final Four run, Cronin signs through '26-27
After leading the Bruins to their first Final Four appearance since 2008, UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin has signed a two-year extension worth $4 million per year that ties him to the school through 2026-27.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Can the bluebloods bounce back? (1:42)
Gonzaga, UCLA 1-2 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Gonzaga fell short after an epic run, but should have the returning talent to compete for a national championship again next season.
Men's 2021 national championship: Gonzaga-Baylor matchup is two years in the making
Gonzaga and Baylor are a combined 115-8 over the past two years. They'll meet for the national title on Monday night.
Suggs banks in 3 at buzzer to keep Zags perfect
Jalen Suggs banked in a 40-foot 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to best UCLA in the Final Four and keep Gonzaga perfect on the season.
Bilas calls UCLA-Gonzaga one of the best games he's seen (1:15)
'Are you kidding me?!?': Jalen Suggs' Gonzaga game winner sends sports world wild
The Gonzaga Bulldogs' win over the UCLA Bruins might have been one of the greatest games in NCAA tournament history. Here's how LeBron James and others reacted.
To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90
— The shot by Jalen Suggs — perfect!
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2020-21 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 14-4 | - | 21-7 |
| USC | 15-5 | - | 25-8 |
| Colorado | 14-6 | 1 | 23-9 |
| UCLA | 13-6 | 1.5 | 22-10 |
| Arizona | 11-9 | 4 | 17-9 |
| Oregon State | 10-10 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Stanford | 10-10 | 5 | 14-13 |
| Utah | 8-11 | 6.5 | 12-13 |
| Arizona State | 7-10 | 6.5 | 11-14 |
| Washington State | 7-12 | 7.5 | 14-13 |
| Washington | 4-16 | 11 | 5-21 |
| California | 3-17 | 12 | 9-20 |
Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game73.4132nd
Rebounds Per Game34.9221st
Assists Per Game13.7153rd
Points Allowed68.4
2021 Polls & Rankings
| COACHES |
|---|
| 7 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Bailey | SG | Committed | 95 |
| Dylan Andrews | PG | Committed | 87 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 19 |
| Tournament Record | 110-43 |
| Championship Seasons | 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995 |
| Tournament Appearances | 50 |