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It sounds like a broken record but, yes, Duke is our choice to repeat as national champion. Never fear, however. There are at least a couple surprises in our preseason Top 20, with more to follow as we reveal who we think will round out the rest of the 65-team NCAA tournament field.

Use the menu below to read scouting reports on coverboy Jason Williams and the No. 1 Blue Devils, plus the rest of Sports Illustrated's Top 20.


 

THE TOP 20
1 Duke 11 Memphis
2 Illinois 12 Stanford
3 Kentucky 13 Virginia
4 Kansas 14 USC
5 Maryland   15 Kent State
6 UCLA 16 Oklahoma St.  
7 Florida 17 Temple
8 St. Joseph's    18 Georgetown
9 Missouri 19 Arizona
10 Iowa 20 Western Ky.   
THE REST OF THE BEST

Cover photograph by Peter Gregoire

Issue date: November 19, 2001


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