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RETURNING PLAYERS DRAFT! Is Florida's Thomas Haugh the first player off the board?
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- Locked On College Basketball
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 1946
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Summary
College basketball’s elite returners shake up the preseason power rankings—who are the real difference-makers this year? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade draft their top eight returning NCAA stars, spotlighting Thomas Haugh’s move to Florida, Juke Harris electrifying Tennessee, and Milan Momcilovic’s firepower for Kentucky. The dynamic duo break down roster versatility, transfer portal impact, and position battles featuring names like Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt), Flory Bidunga (Louisville), and John Blackwell (Duke), plus insights on sleeper picks and bench depth that could define the season. From SEC dominance to breakout candidates at Miami and Illinois, this episode covers potential All-Americans, shooting specialists, and rim protectors to watch, capping off with analysis on fan-favorite snubs and which lineups could go the distance. Can these returning stars lift their squads to March Madness glory?