5 Teams That Should Be VASTLY Improved in 2025-26: Will Wade’s Wolfpack & a big year for the ACC

Jon Rothstein identifies five college basketball teams that should make big jumps in 2025-26.

In a crucial year for the ACC's reputation, there are three teams with new head coaches primed for meaningful moves in the right direction. Can the conference return to a strong place in the sport?

Jon runs through his five teams representing three different conferences and breaks down coaching changes, roster moves & more.

0:00 Intro + 5 Teams the Should be Vastly Improved
1:40 NC State - Will Wade, Darrion Williams & more
10:45 Miami - Jai Lucas and a brand new roster
16:08 Virginia - Another new coach in Ryan Odom and a matter of when
23:15 Providence - Year 3 for Kim English, looking for first NCAA Tournament
27:20 Washington - a completely new roster, headlined by two USC transfers

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