With the Champions Classic a week later than usual this year, the 2022-23 men's college basketball season began Monday without the headline matchups of past campaigns. According to ESPN Stats & Information, however, it was the first time every single AP top 25 team was in action on the same day. As a result, there was the unique opportunity to get an early feel for nearly every single relevant team in the sport on day one of the season.
Which newcomers are going to make a bigger impact than expected? Which returnees are ready to take a big jump?