The Athletic ranked the Zags behind No. 1 Alabama following Michael Ajayi’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft
and announced he’ll join the program, the Bulldogs have set themselves up to make a strong push for their first national championship.
Arkansas grad transfer Khalif Battle and Tarleton State transfer Emmanuel Innocenti provide much-needed backcourt depth with the potential to play on the wing in small-ball lineups. Colgate transfer and reigning Patriot League Player of the Year, Braeden Smith, is long-term security at the point guard position. Ajayi included, the incoming transfer portal class addresses areas of growth for the Zags from 2023-24 — 3-point shooting, size, defense and overall depth.
The Bulldogs’ highest preseason ranking to this point in the offseason. The Athletic credited the team’s overall depth and versatility, even going as far as to say that the projected bench could form a top-25 team on its own. Moore predicts Venters will be inserted into the starting five over Ajayi. Few could go in a number of directions with who he puts out on the floor, which is arguably the best problem to have as a coach.
Four confirmed nonconference opponents were featured in Katz’s top 36 teams — UConn , UCLA , Kentucky and San Diego State .“Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike form one of the best inside-outside duos in the country,” - Jeff Borzello, ESPN
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