The All-Americans
Cody Zeller, Deshaun Thomas, and the rest of the best players in the country.

The All-Freshman Team
Breaking down the hip, young recruits.

The All-Defense Team
College hoops' lockdown defenders.

SHANE RYAN'S TOP FOUR

No. 1: Indiana: The Perfect Team for an Imperfect Year
The Hoosiers could actually nab the title this year.

No. 2 Louisville: The Red Hand Gang
Rick Pitino bounces back.

No. 3 Ohio State: The Sneaky Contenders
The Buckeyes' presidential power.

No. 4 NC State: The Weight of Expectation
Can the Wolfpack break out?

THE BEST OF THE REST

The Title Snipers
Michigan, Syracuse, Arizona, Florida

The Royal Blues
Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, Duke, North Carolina

The Dangerous Outsiders
Florida State, St. Louis, San Diego State, Cincinnati