I was thinking recently that it’s probably time to stop using the phrase “new-look team” to describe a college basketball team. It’s a bit of a redundant designation these days. Is it a college basketball team? Yep, well then it’s a new-look team.
Consider these official NCAA statistics about roster turnover. Your average school can expect the following attrition after any given year:
— 2 players lost to graduation
— 2 players lost to transfer
— 1 player lost to falling deeply in love during a summer semester in Spain
— 0.75 players lost to pursue their dreams of becoming an astronaut
— 0.