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5 Teams That Should Be VASTLY Improved in 2025-26: Will Wade’s Wolfpack, the ACC + big roster turnover at Washington

Jon Rothstein identifies five college basketball teams that should make big jumps in 2025-26.

In a crucial year for the ACC's reputation, there are three teams with new head coaches primed for meaningful moves in the right direction. Can the conference return to a strong place in the sport?

Jon runs through his five teams representing three different conferences and breaks down coaching changes, roster moves & more.

(0:00) Intro + 5 Teams the Should be Vastly Improved

(1:50) NC State - Will Wade, Darrion Williams & more

(10:59) Miami - Jai Lucas and a brand new roster

(16:17) Virginia -…

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