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SI’s Expert Picks for Men’s Final Four, Champ and More

The 2022–23 men’s college basketball season is nearly upon us, with the action kicking off Monday, Nov. 7 and running all the way through April 3’s national championship game. Ahead of the year’s debut, Sports Illustrated’s hoops writers are peering into their crystal balls to make predictions for what will unfold over the next five months.

Who will earn one of the coveted Final Four spots in Houston? Which team will cut down the nets? Who are we not buying the preseason hype on? We address a variety of topics across the sport as we look forward to what’s sure to be another compelling season in college hoops.

After UNC’s surprise Final Four run, the Tar Heels look primed for more.

Mitchell Leff/USA TODAY Sports

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