The start of the 2018–19 college basketball season is less than a week away, and what happens next is anyone's guess. Still, we asked a panel of six writers to gaze into the crystal ball and make his or her picks for the Final Four, national champ, player of the year, breakthrough team, overrated team and more, and the results reflect the wide-open feeling heading into this year. Nine different teams received votes to make the final weekend, and there were four different picks for national champion. The familiar blue bloods are all expected to be contenders again, but less traditional faces like Tennessee, Nevada and Kansas State are ready to shake up the national picture.
SI's Preseason Expert Predictions: Final Four, National Champ, Breakthrough Team and More
