The first act of the college basketball offseason has come to a close, with the transfer window closing at midnight on April 22. New names could trickle out over the next day or two for players who filed their paperwork close to the deadline,

It seems like a safe pick. But it’s happened only five times since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

As the dust has settled following the 2025 NCAA Tournament and the transfer portal has opened, it’s time to take stock of who the top teams in the country may be. Which teams are destined for a breakout campaign?