UPDATED: 2012-2013 College Basketball Top 25 Preseason Rankings

Now that most of the incoming freshman/transfers have chosen their destination and all of the NBA-ers have moved on, it’s time for an updated college basketball preseason ranking.

Most of the changes in these 2012-2013 rankings were due to personal biases, or things that were overlooked in the first set of rankings.

In any case, these rankings shouldn't change much until just before the preseason tournaments.

1. Indiana

Leaving:  Verdell Jones, Tom Pritchard, Matt Roth

Returning:  Cody Zeller, Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls, Victor Oladipo, Will Sheehey, Maurice Creek

New:  Yogi Ferrell, Hanner Perea, Jeremy Hollowell

This is the season the Hoosiers have been longing for. With their size, shooting, defense and consistent play from freshman PG Yogi Ferrell, they should be in good position for a Final Four run. This might be their one shot, as Watford and Zeller are both likely gone next season.

2. Louisville

Leaving:  Kyle Kuric, Chris Smith, Jared Swopshire

Returning:  Gorgui Dieng, Peyton Siva, Russ Smith, Chane Behanan, Wayne Blackshear, Rakeem Buckles, Mike Marra

New:  Luke Hancock (George Mason), Terry Rozier

Louisville will be one of the best defensive squads in the nation this season, which will keep them near the top of the major polls. The question will be whether they will be dangerous from the perimeter after the departures of Kyle Kuric and Chris Smith.

3. Ohio State

Leaving:  William Buford, Jared Sullinger

Returning: Aaron Craft, Deshaun Thomas, Lenzelle Smith, Sam Thompson, Shannon Scott, Evan Ravenel, Amir Williams, LaQuinton Ross

New:  None

Deshaun Thomas was one of the best players last March and should cap off his collegiate career with another good season. The question will be whether there is enough scoring outside of Thomas that will help alleviate double-teams. Should Lenzelle Smith become the #2 scoring threat, this team will be very dangerous. Aaron Craft at PG is also a major advantage that the Buckeyes will have over its opponents.

4. Kentucky

Leaving:  Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Terrence Jones, Marquis Teague, Doron Lamb, Darius Miller, Eloy Vargas

Returning:  Kyle Wiltjer

New:  Nerlens Noel, Archie Goodwin, Alex Poythress, Willie Cauley, Ryan Harrow (N.C. State)

It's hard to evaluate a team that has nothing left from the prior season. But the Nerlens Noel YouTube video is pretty impressive and Archie Goodwin will be a top scorer.

5. Kansas

Leaving:  Thomas Robinson, Tyshawn Taylor, Conner Teahan

Returning:  Jeff Withey, Elijah Johnson, Travis Releford, Justin Wesley, Kevin Young

New:  Ben McLemore, Jamari Traylor, Andrew White, Perry Ellis

At this point, how can you not rank Kansas as #1 in the Big 12?

6. UCLA

Leaving:  Lazeric Jones, Jerime Anderson

Returning:  Josh Smith, Travis Wear, David Wear, Tyler Lamb, Norman Powell, Anthony Stover

New:  Shabazz Muhammad, Kyle Anderson, Tony Parker, Jordan Adams, Larry Drew II (North Carolina)

Much of the Bruins' success will be based on the play of their three prized freshmen.

7. Florida

Leaving:  Bradley Beal, Erving Walker

Returning:  Patric Young, Kenny Boynton, Erik Murphy, Mike Rosario, Scottie Wilbekin, Will Yeguete

New:  Braxton Ogbueze, Michael Frazier

8. Michigan State

Leaving:  Draymond Green, Brandon Wood, Austin Thornton

Returning:  Keith Appling, Derrick Nix, Adreian Payne, Branden Dawson, Travis Trice, Brandan Kearney, Russell Byrd

New:  Gary Harris, Matt Costello, Denzel Valentine, Kenny Kaminski

9. Syracuse

Leaving:  Scoop Jardine, Dion Waiters, Fab Melo, Kris Joseph

Returning:  Brandon Triche, C.J. Fair, James Southerland, Michael Carter-Williams, Rakeem Christmas, Baye Keita

New:  DaJuan Coleman, Jerami Grant

10. Michigan

Leaving:  Zack Novak, Stu Douglass, Evan Smotrycz

Returning:  Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jordan Morgan

New:  Mitch McGary, Glenn "Tre" Robinson, Nick Stauskas

This team will have a very good starting five, but will be thin when Beilein looks to his bench.

11. Duke

Leaving:  Austin Rivers, Miles Plumlee

Returning:  Mason Plumlee, Seth Curry, Ryan Kelly, Andre Dawkins, Quinn Cook, Tyler Thornton, Josh Hairston

New:  Marshall Plumlee, Rasheed Sulaimon

12. UNC

Leaving:  Tyler Zeller, Kendall Marshall, John Henson, Harrison Barnes

Returning:  Dexter Strickland, Reggie Bullock, P.J. Hairston, James Michael McAdoo, Leslie McDonald

New:  Marcus Paige, J.P. Tokoto, Joel James, Brice Johnson

13. Baylor

Leaving:  Perry Jones III, Quincy Miller, Quincy Acy, Anthony Jones

Returning:  Pierre Jackson, Brady Heslip, A.J. Walton, Gary Franklin, Deuce Bello, Cory Jefferson

New:  Isaiah Austin, L.J. Rose, Ricardo Gathers

14. Memphis

Leaving:  Will Barton, Wesley Witherspoon

Returning:  Adonis Thomas, Joe Jackson, Tarik Black, Chris Crawford, Antonio Barton, Ferrakohn Hall, Stan Simpson, D.J. Stephens

New:  Shaq Goodwin, Damien Wilson, Geron Johnson

15. UNLV

Leaving:  Chace Stanback, Oscar Bellfield, Brice Massamba, Kendall Wallace

Returning:  Mike Moser, Anthony Marshall, Justin Hawkins, Carlos Lopez, Quintrell Thomas, Reggie Smith

New:  Anthony Bennett, Bryce Jones (USC), Khem Birch (Pitt -- midyear), Katin Reinhardt, Daquan Cook, Demetris Morant

16. Wisconsin

Leaving:  Jordan Taylor

Returning:  Ryan Evans, Jared Berggren, Mike Bruesewitz, Josh Gasser, Ben Brust, Frank Kaminsky

New:  George Marshall, Sam Dekker, Zach Bohannon (Air Force), Zak Showalter

17. Saint Louis

Leaving:  Brian Conklin, Kyle Cassity

Returning:  Kwamain Mitchell, Dwayne Evans, Cody Ellis, Mike McCall, Jordair Jett, Rob Loe

New:  Jared Drew, Keith Carter

18. NC State

Leaving:  C.J. Williams, Alex Johnson

Returning:  Lorenzo Brown, C.J. Leslie, Richard Howell, Scott Wood

New:  Rodney Purvis, Tyler Lewis, T.J. Warren

19. Gonzaga

Leaving:  Robert Sacre, Marquise Carter

Returning:  Elias Harris, Kevin Pangos, Gary Bell, Sam Dower, Guy Landry-Edi, Kelly Olynyk, Mike Hart, David Stockton

New:  Przemek Karnowski

20. Creighton

Leaving: Antoine Young

Returning: Doug McDermott, Gregory Echenique, Grant Gibbs, Ethan Wragge, Jahenns Manigat, Josh Jones

New: None

21. Arizona

Leaving:  Kyle Fogg, Jesse Perry, Josiah Turner

Returning:  Nick Johnson, Solomon Hill, Kevin Parrom, Angelo Chol, Jordin Mayes

New:  Brandon Ashley, Kaleb Tarczewski, Grant Jerrett, Gabe York

22. Missouri

Leaving:  Marcus Denmon, Kim English, Ricardo Ratliffe, Matt Pressey

Returning:  Phil Pressey, Michael Dixon, Laurence Bowers

New:  Alex Oriaki (UConn), Keion Bell (Pepp.), Ernest Ross (Auburn), Jabari Brown (Oregon), Tony Criswell, Stefan Jankovic, Domonique Bull, Ryan Rosburg, Negus Webster-Chan

23. SDSU

Leaving:  Garrett Green, Tim Shelton

Returning:  Jamaal Franklin, Chase Tapley, Xavier Thames, James Rahon, DeShawn Stephens, LaBradford Franklin

New:  J.J. O'Brien (Utah), Dwayne Polee (SJU), James Johnson (Virginia -mid-yr), Winston Shepard, Skylar Spencer, Matt Shrigley

24. Kansas State

Leaving: Jamar Samuels

Returning: Rodney McGruder, Will Spradling, Jordan Henriquez, Angel Rodriguez, Thomas Gipson, Adrian Diaz, Shane Southwell, Martavious Irving

New: None

25. Minnesota

Leaving: Ralph Sampson III

Returning: Trevor Mbakwe, Rodney Williams, Austin Hollins, Andre Hollins, Julian Welch, Joe Coleman, Maurice Walker

New: Wally Ellenson, Charles Buggs