Every 2022-23 men's college basketball preseason list is going to have some things to say. We did the same thing with our picks for the top coaches and players. The come-from-behind team that will surprise in each league this season is known as the sleeper team. The criteria for a sleeping team is too broad. Even though a team isn't the favorite to win a conference, it doesn't mean it's a flop. It can't be that simple. It's necessary to start in a place that makes your rise on paper seem unlikely. We made a few rules for the teams on our list. The top three teams in the preseason poll are disqualified. The team that got a first-place vote is disqualified. A good track record, a star or two, reliable coaching, and impressive newcomers are some of the things that a team has to have in order to be considered a sleepers. We have picked our picks. Here, you can find other preseason coverage. It's best to navigate to each league. Big East, Big Sky, Big South, Big Ten and Big West are American. The Temple Owls are a group of people.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
American Athletic Conference
Battle had a foot injury that ended his season in 22. He's back and in good shape. Temple hopes to shock the field in the race.
The Bearcats are from the state of New York.
League poll predicted finish: fourth
A team that finished fourth in defensive efficiency in America East action in a 2021-22 campaign that included four losses in league play by four points or fewer is led by pre-season all-conference pick Jacob Falko.
The Fighting Irish.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
Mike Brey has lost a lot of production from last season's team, but the addition of five-star recruit J.J. Starling will help.
There is a team in North Florida.
League poll predicted finish: seventh
The 2021-22 campaign was disrupted by Covid-19. The team showed some promise with a 7-4 finish in its last 11 games.
The DavidsonCats
League poll predicted finish: sixth
Matt, the son of former coach Bob McKillop, is running things at Davidson, which will rely on Foster Loyer (16.1 points per game, 44% from the 3-point line), and a few new faces to preserve the program's legacy of success.
The Providence Friars are a baseball team.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
Although the defending Big East champ lost nearly 54 points per game to departures in the off-season, there is still a coach who has managed to manufacture a top-five defensive efficiency mark in the league in seven.
The Eastern Washington Eagles are an American football team.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
The return of Steele Venters,Angelo Allegri, andEthan Price could give Eastern Washington the experience and talent needed to challenge predicted first.
The High Point Panther's are a football team.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
G.G. Smith, who succeeded his father, Tubby Smith, after he resigned late last season, has a collection of key returnees to help High Point.
The Oklahoma Sooners are a basketball team.
League poll predicted finish: seventh
Oklahoma could become a major player in a conference that lost every member with the addition of a more physical, mature, and big year from Grant Sherfield.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are a basketball team.
League poll (unofficial) predicted finish: fifth
Kris Murray could become the second Murray in a row to compete for the conference player of the year award and also elevate Iowa into the Big Ten title race. The same thing happened to his brother, who became a lottery pick.
A group of people from UC Davis.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
UC-Davis was able to hold opponents to 90 points per 100 possessions and a 44.4% mark inside the 3-point line thanks to the return of Elijah Pepper.
The Seawolves are from the area.
League poll predicted finish: ninth
There are only a few returning players on Geno Ford's roster. In the America East race, there were only two times in the last four years that Stony brook finished within the top three. It's possible that the Seawolves shouldn't be doubted in their first season in the conference.
The Florida Atlantic Owls are from the state of Florida.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
One of C-USA's top returnees and a star for a Florida Atlantic squad that finished 10-5 in its last 15 regular-season games of 2021.
The Vikings are from Cleveland.
League poll predicted finish: seventh
In his first year in Cleveland, Daniyal Robinson has a number of transfers and returnees. During his time as an assistant at Iowa State, he helped the team use a roster formula.
There is a big red Cornell.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
Chris Manon is back and surrounded by an intriguing group of former reserves we think will step up for Cornell, which forced 20% of its Ivy League opponents' possessions last season.
The Stags are from the state of Connecticut.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
After Manhattan lost its head coach and the preseason MAAC player of the year just two weeks before the season started, the return of Supreme Cook (10.1PPG, 8.3RPG) and multiple top reserves makes Fairfield an intriguing sleepers in the league race.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are a team.
League poll predicted finish: seventh
If Noah and Emoni can blend, the combination of them could change the race.
The Morgan State Bears are a team.
League poll predicted finish: fourth
The Bears went 6-1 in their last six regular-season games and averaged more than 23 points per game in the process.
The Bruins are from the area.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
In the first year of the Missouri Valley Conference, Ben Sheppard could be the conference player of the year for the Bruins, a program that hasn't won fewer than 20 games in a season since 2010
The New Mexico Lobos are a basketball team.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
Last year's 13-19 finish can be reversed by Jaelen House and the rest of the team. If Richard Pitino's team can make some changes to its defensive prowess, that will be a bonus.
The Terriers are from St. Francis.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
The two upperclassmen who could help St. Francis Brooklyn get into the top tier of the NEC are Rob and Larry.
The Screaming Eagles of southern Indiana.
League poll predicted finish: seventh
While the program can't win the OVC's automatic berth to the NCAA tournament in its first season as a Division I program, the former Division II powerhouse (16 NCAA tournament appearances since 2000) could follow Jelani Simmons (14.2PPG) and a team backed by upperclassmen for
Washington State's football team.
League poll predicted finish: eighth
Gueye and Diongue give Washington State a pair of big bodies that can protect the rim.
The Army Black Knights are a group of soldiers.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
It would be the first time in school history that Army reached the NCAA tournament if it won the league tournament. To have another incredible season, all that's needed is for the man to have another incredible season.
The Florida Gators are a basketball team.
League poll predicted finish: seventh
Kyle Lofton is a star point guard at St. Bonaventure and Colin Castleton is a star point guard at Florida.
The state of East Tennessee has a football team.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
Jordan King hopes to repeat the program's third-place finish in offensive efficiency as he tries to erase last year's 7-11 finish in league play.
The cowboys are from McNeese.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
Although it's difficult to find a silver lining in McNeese's 11-22 record last season, Christian Shumate andZach Scott are back to lead a potential turn around.
The Denver Pioneers are a group.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
Jeff Wulbrun will have Coban Porter and Tevin Smith back for his second season after the two averaged over 10 points per game last year.
The Marshall team is referred to as the thundering herd.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
Three Marshall players were named to the league's preseason all-conference squad. The talent in this group could help the Herd crash the championship race.
The GramblingTigers.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
Grambling State could go from a losing record in the SWAC to contention for the championship with the return of Cam Christon and Tra' Michael Moton. Donte' Jackson's team needs to come together.
The Redhawk are from Seattle.
League poll predicted finish: sixth
The team that overcame preseason chaos to win theWAC regular-season championship was led by two of the top three scorers in the country. The league could be shocked again.
The Portland Pilots are a group of people.
League poll predicted finish: fifth
Every team in the league has a chance to win. The nucleus of last season's squad that finished 7-7 in the WCC is back, including Tyler Robertson, who was the team's leading scorer with 15.3 points per game.
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