Gone: G Gary Payton II, G Langston Morris-Walker, F Olaf Schaftenaar, G Derrick Bruce (transferred to junior college)
Key newcomers: G Ronnie Stacy (juco transfer), G JaQuori McLaughlin (freshman; former UA target), F Keondre Dew (juco transfer)
Why this pick: The Beavers can actually finish a lot higher if their young talent keeps maturing quickly. Sophomores Stephen Thompson, Tres Tinkle and Drew Eubanks showed loads of promise last season and Tinkle is on the verge of full clearance after suffering a foot injury last season. Plus, the Beavers have a lot of depth up front while former UA target McLaughlin was Washingtonβs Mr. Basketball last season. But there's no doubt do-everything GP II will be sorely missed.Β
